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10/5/2006 at 8:35pm
 Location: Leeds
 Outfit: Swift Danette
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Hi my name is john, my wife had a stroke 2 years ago and is now left without the use of her left side. We have been able to get her into the caravan with a push and a shove lol and the aid of  brut force. But we have a problem getting her out, while she can stand in the doorway she is not able to lower herself onto the first step outside the caravan.

Help any ideas pleaseeeeeeeeeee its a Danette 14foot, old bur solid.

Thanks John



10/5/2006 at 8:40pm
 Location: WILTS
 Outfit: LUNAR QUASAR 615 2007 TD5 4X4
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are you good at diy perhaps you could make her a ramp that slots over your step hope that might help failing that visit your local mobility centre they might be able to help you or the extreme either a crash mate or parachute

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10/5/2006 at 8:42pm
 Location: Stoke On Trent
 Outfit: KIA Sorento and Crusader Sorocco
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I think if you use google and type in disabled caravanners you will come up with some good advice


10/5/2006 at 8:43pm
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus 546
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Hi I have seen a portable lift that unfolds and stands next to the door for disabled access.

I'll have a look and see if I can find a link.

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10/5/2006 at 8:46pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
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yes cannot remember where but i have seen a step that lowers itself down and up electrically.these were made for motor homes but could be adapted for a caravan i think.i will try to find out for you.[:o)]

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10/5/2006 at 10:32pm
 Location: Yeadon Leeds!
 Outfit: Swift Challenger & Defender 110SW
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i beleive ricoh make an electric step and lift in a narrow version for use with motor homes/caravans, i shall have a search for you. there is also a scissor type lift around that folds down to about 4" and raises to around 2`, i will try to find it, not cheap tho if i remember rightly 


10/5/2006 at 10:39pm
 Location: Lancashire
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found one here

http://www.dolphinlifts.co.uk/step.html

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11/5/2006 at 10:35am
 Location: Lancashire
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email from papa pip today,hope this helps

 
Most of the folks I know have had adaptions done by KC mobility, I know they do a seat hoist into a motorhome, or footplate hoist. Depends which is best for the customer, I seem to remember one of the folks at the centre saying that they will pick up and return to your doorstep, not absolutely sure about that though!
 
Hope that is what the person is after, their address is-
 
KC Mobility Solutions Limited
Carlinghow Mills
501 Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire WF17 8LL


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12/5/2006 at 8:52am
 Location: flint
 Outfit: shopping for now
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other sloution i have seen adapted to use as a walking aid is to get a proper scaffolding plank which are light weight and they act as a ramp from the awning to the doorway (not the wooden planks) they seem to some sort of reinforced board with some kind of non slip material covering them....im sure someone knows the kind i mean

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12/5/2006 at 9:16pm
 Location: Lancashire
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from papa pip,today email

Not 100% sure. 99.9, but I believe that if you have a structural adaption made then you can claim the purchase tax back from HM, could be a few grand off a new van!



www.kcmobility.co.uk, [:o)]

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15/5/2006 at 5:36pm
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus 546
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Hi John

I said I'd seen it somewhere, have a look here

http://www.chevroncare.co.uk/chevronwebpages/chevroncarepowersteppage.html

They are all a bit pricey though

HTH

Paul



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