Where do I find a handicap motor home

Dave E · 02-09-2008, 08:29 PM

They have to be out there without having one built. Way too exrensive. Is the only way I'm going is dealer by dealer?

NorthQuad · 02-09-2008, 08:53 PM

I remember a guy posting pictures of his RV and it looks awsome. Darn, I forget his name but I believe he has a fighting Irish dude or a clover as his avatar. I'll try and find the thread.

NorthQuad · 02-09-2008, 08:59 PM

I found it!

It's McDuffs RV, how could I forget? Geeze, eh?

Anyway, here's the thread. It's great!

http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=75977

spinky88 · 02-09-2008, 09:08 PM

some of the rv manufacturers have handicap accessible lines, factory made without having to have them customized. i know winnebago does. thor used to make a unit too, but they were taken over by damon so i am not sure if they still have their units. most dealers do not carry these on their lots and order them in when someone wants one. we looked at the thor one at an rv show, it was pretty basic but had a lift. most all of the companies will adapt one...for a price...and it isnt cheap. i think we were quoted that it would be an extra 25,000. for it to be adapted. if you could find a used unit that is already adapted, it would be much cheaper. i dont know if they still have it, but tom johnson in concord had a unit a few months back that we looked at. it had adaptations but had no lift.
maybe you could find one used listed here...
http://www.rvsearch.com/

good luck in your search!

sjean423 · 02-09-2008, 10:11 PM

Wierd how things work. I have spent the afternoon poking around about the same thing. McDuffs thread was great, but we are looking for something smaller (and cheaper ... Lol). This link to Road Trip America, and all the links inside have a LOT of good info.

We are thinking of converting one of these Toy Hauler type rvs, they already have ramp access for atvs or mororcycles.

NorthQuad · 02-09-2008, 10:26 PM

Right, I've checked these trailers out. They're very nice. I'd love to have one. The toy haulers that is.

SCI-Nurse · 02-09-2008, 10:32 PM

You can also often find used adapted RVs. Keep hunting for ads on-line:

http://www.handicappedtravelclub.com/used_rv_ads.htm

http://www.rvproperty.com/handicap_rv's_for_sale.htm

http://www.rvauthority.com/94%20%20M...ir%20Lift.html

http://rvclassifiedsonline.net/viewlisting.php?view=636

http://www.disabled-world.com/ads/de...hp?siteid=1630

http://www.disabled-world.com/ads/de...hp?siteid=1365

(KLD)

sjean423 · 02-09-2008, 11:16 PM

Kld .... thanks for all the links!

I am planning at the moment to go to the rv and camping show in springfield mass next weekend. I don't expect to find much if anything in the accessibility area, but there should be some of the toy haulers there. I am hoping to be able to see what would be involved in modifying them. http://www.springfieldrvcampingshow.com/

ginamarie · 02-09-2008, 11:24 PM

I have seen several of them on ebay.

darrel · 02-09-2008, 11:41 PM

I have been looking and pricing motor homes myself, I do not require a handicap equipped. but I have looked at them just in-case it got to the point I do need one. at this time I can struggle the steps. I do require the shower and toilet to accommodate my needs. I have been going through www.motorhomesused.com and several "motor home dealers in your state .com" I came across several dealers that install lifts and customize the motor homes as needed one was down in Texas, if I recall it was like the largest dealer in the state they do custom work on used motor homes so they can make the sale easier I saw one listed in private owner sales that was completely converted up in Chicago, IL. if I recall it was a 2003 and they were asking $23,000 it had the lift for the chair and it had a lift from the bathroom to the bed all on a rail. They had it set up pretty nice.. You can find "Class C" and "Class A" that are not too overly priced.. If you buy new remember they depreciate 25% once you drive off the lot.. It is in your best interest to buy used unless you do have more cash to play with and don't mind spending it.

McDuff has a nice looking Class A and he has made comment to me that he would be glad to discuss it with me.

Good luck in your search.

by the way, thank you KDL for the extra sites to check out.

02-09-2008, 08:29 PM	#1
Dave E Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oak Creek, Co Posts: 164	Where do I find a handicap motor home They have to be out there without having one built. Way too exrensive. Is the only way I'm going is dealer by dealer? __________________ Dave E. C6-7 Incomp. Quad 9-06 "NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR DREAMS!" "THERE IS NOTHING BETTER FOR THE INSIDE OF A MAN / WOMAN THAN THE OUTSIDE OF A HORSE"

02-09-2008, 08:53 PM	#2
NorthQuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,792	I remember a guy posting pictures of his RV and it looks awsome. Darn, I forget his name but I believe he has a fighting Irish dude or a clover as his avatar. I'll try and find the thread. __________________ It's a little too late for Caltrate.

02-09-2008, 08:59 PM	#3
NorthQuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,792	I found it! It's McDuffs RV, how could I forget? Geeze, eh? Anyway, here's the thread. It's great! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=75977 __________________ It's a little too late for Caltrate.

02-09-2008, 10:11 PM	#5
sjean423 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 6,475	Wierd how things work. I have spent the afternoon poking around about the same thing. McDuffs thread was great, but we are looking for something smaller (and cheaper ... Lol). This link to Road Trip America, and all the links inside have a LOT of good info. We are thinking of converting one of these Toy Hauler type rvs, they already have ramp access for atvs or mororcycles. __________________ T7-8 since Feb 2005 Last edited by sjean423; 02-09-2008 at 10:16 PM.

02-09-2008, 10:26 PM	#6
NorthQuad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,792	Right, I've checked these trailers out. They're very nice. I'd love to have one. The toy haulers that is. __________________ It's a little too late for Caltrate.

02-09-2008, 09:08 PM	#4
spinky88 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south central virginia Posts: 273	some of the rv manufacturers have handicap accessible lines, factory made without having to have them customized. i know winnebago does. thor used to make a unit too, but they were taken over by damon so i am not sure if they still have their units. most dealers do not carry these on their lots and order them in when someone wants one. we looked at the thor one at an rv show, it was pretty basic but had a lift. most all of the companies will adapt one...for a price...and it isnt cheap. i think we were quoted that it would be an extra 25,000. for it to be adapted. if you could find a used unit that is already adapted, it would be much cheaper. i dont know if they still have it, but tom johnson in concord had a unit a few months back that we looked at. it had adaptations but had no lift. maybe you could find one used listed here... http://www.rvsearch.com/ good luck in your search!

02-09-2008, 10:32 PM	#7
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 29,465	You can also often find used adapted RVs. Keep hunting for ads on-line: http://www.handicappedtravelclub.com/used_rv_ads.htm http://www.rvproperty.com/handicap_rv's_for_sale.htm http://www.rvauthority.com/94%20%20M...ir%20Lift.html http://rvclassifiedsonline.net/viewlisting.php?view=636 http://www.disabled-world.com/ads/de...hp?siteid=1630 http://www.disabled-world.com/ads/de...hp?siteid=1365 (KLD)

02-09-2008, 11:16 PM	#8
sjean423 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 6,475	Kld .... thanks for all the links! I am planning at the moment to go to the rv and camping show in springfield mass next weekend. I don't expect to find much if anything in the accessibility area, but there should be some of the toy haulers there. I am hoping to be able to see what would be involved in modifying them. http://www.springfieldrvcampingshow.com/ __________________ T7-8 since Feb 2005

02-09-2008, 11:24 PM	#9
ginamarie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 612	I have seen several of them on ebay.

02-09-2008, 11:41 PM	#10
darrel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb, Il Posts: 1,997	I have been looking and pricing motor homes myself, I do not require a handicap equipped. but I have looked at them just in-case it got to the point I do need one. at this time I can struggle the steps. I do require the shower and toilet to accommodate my needs. I have been going through www.motorhomesused.com and several "motor home dealers in your state .com" I came across several dealers that install lifts and customize the motor homes as needed one was down in Texas, if I recall it was like the largest dealer in the state they do custom work on used motor homes so they can make the sale easier I saw one listed in private owner sales that was completely converted up in Chicago, IL. if I recall it was a 2003 and they were asking $23,000 it had the lift for the chair and it had a lift from the bathroom to the bed all on a rail. They had it set up pretty nice.. You can find "Class C" and "Class A" that are not too overly priced.. If you buy new remember they depreciate 25% once you drive off the lot.. It is in your best interest to buy used unless you do have more cash to play with and don't mind spending it. McDuff has a nice looking Class A and he has made comment to me that he would be glad to discuss it with me. Good luck in your search. by the way, thank you KDL for the extra sites to check out.

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