Showing posts with label wheelchair accessible rv rentals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wheelchair accessible rv rentals. Show all posts

Monday, 21 October 2013

Wheelchair Accessible Handicap RV Rentals Texas

Trying to find a wheelchair accessible handicap RV rental company in Texas can be a tough job simplified some with the resources you'll find here. While there's no sure fire guarantees of anything these days, you can at least follow a trail that can lead you to uncovering a resource that is not known about in the main.

That's what we're trying to do with this little site here and this post follows on from where I was looking into he same problem for residents looking for accessible RV rentals in California. I understand it can be frustrating to contact companies that used to rent RVs specially adapted for wheelchairs only to find they're not doing it anymore.

Who Rents Handicap Accessible RVs?


This is the big question facing many wheelchair users that needs some answers. And what happened to the companies that used to rent these specially customized vehicles and why did they stop offering wheelchair accessible motorhomes for rent?

I think the most common reason for withdrawing the offer of renting these vehicles is that it probably wasn't very cost effective for the companies. The high cost of purchasing and maintaining these vehicles to the very high standard required for their use may have proved too much for most to keep them going.

But that doesn't mean that nobody is renting anymore and neither does it mean that the demand isn't there, because it certainly is. Where there is a demand for a product or service, the supply usually follows, so the chances are that some investigating will turn up some positive answers.

Searching for a Needle in a Haystack


So I put on my thinking cap and figured if the information is not available where you expect to find it, then go where you don't expect to find it and see where that takes you! Sure, the obvious place to start such a search is with existing rental companies that offer regular RVs for rent and see what they can tell you.

Now the chances are they're not going to have any wheelchair adapted RVs on their books. But they might just know of a business that is local of maybe out of state that does.

So instead of going at this head on and trying to find those elusive handicapped RV rentals, I chose to get together a short list of ten of the top names in RV sales and rentals as a starting point to make the search.

Top Ten RV Rentals in Texas


In the meantime and with the possibility of that information coming to light from other sources, it makes sense to look in some fairly obvious places first.

Below I've listed what I consider to be the top ten RV and motorhome rental companies operating in the state of Texas and provided their website addresses. For launching your own personal search for a rental firm in your own locality, this is a pretty good starting place.
Hope that helps you some.

Sunday, 20 October 2013

Wheelchair Accessible RV Rentals California

If you're searching for wheelchair accessible handicap RV rentals in California, this article may help you find what you're looking for or at least steer you in the right direction. While fewer and fewer rental companies are offering these specialized accessible motorhomes for rent, it is still possible to find prospects.

At the end of this article you will find a short list of RV rental companies in the State that may be able to help you. The best way to get what you want is as always to do it yourself. No arguments there! But a little help in providing some resources that you can cross reference will I hope go some ways to getting you to where you need to be.

Renting an Accessible RV in General


Whether you live in a particular state and need to locate a reputable auto rental company in your state or perhaps in another state that you intend to visit, finding the best resources is not always as easy as picking up a book, but here's a thing. There's nothing stopping you using the Internet to find what you're looking for and there are actually some great resources on there that will help you not only in your own state but in remote ones too.

In general, I find the best starting place are existing RV rental companies. That's because even if they don't provide handicap accessible RVs for rent, they may know of another company that does, or that may be looking to start this service in the near future.

Out of state businesses can also be helpful, but they are less likely to know of any local businesses you can contact for more information. So to start with, I say stick with the local people and if you don't find what you want then extend your search to neighboring states.

Resources


Below I've listed some resources that are well worth your while checking out to find the information you need or a suitable rentals company that may be able to help you.

The first port of call I prefer to recommend to folks is the Handicap travel Club. That's because they are probably best placed to know if there has been a recent change to the situation and which company may now be providing rentable wheelchair accessible RVs and motor homes


Top 10 California RV Rental Companies


Failing that, here are the top ten local auto and RV rental companies in California that you might want to visit the websites for the following:

  1. Cruise America RV Rentals and Sales
  2. El Monte RV
  3. Corona Motorhome Rentals
  4. Expedition Motor Homes
  5. Budget RV Rentals
  6. 1st Choice RV
  7. Vacation RV Rentals
  8. Camper USA
  9. Family RV Inc.
  10. San Diego MotorHomes & RV Rentals

From time to time, there will be companies that advertise their services online in a variety of formats. It pays to keep an eye out for these web-based ads that show up every now and again as they might just be from companies that could provide what you need, or at least point you in the right direction of the information that will help you.

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Renting a Handicap RV

So you have always liked the idea of taking a vacation where you are free to travel wherever you want simply by hitting the open road and letting the direction you take be dictated by no set plan. In short, practically complete freedom to go wherever you want along the many highways of this great country.

The only problem you can foresee is that you will need a suitable vehicle such as an RV and when you are a person with disabilities, you have to wonder if that is even feasible.

Yes You Can!

How RVs Are Customized for Wheelchair Access


Well, happily it is not just feasible but a reality thanks to the availability of handicapped RVs that are specially adapted to enable wheelchair users to get access via powered ramps and get around inside thanks to wider aisles. Not only that, but you are not limited to being a passenger, as these magnificent vehicles can even be adapted for physically handicapped people to drive themselves, although these are harder to find.

The most common form of customization for wheelchair access in RVs is the inclusion of a motorized wheelchair lift or ramp to enable easy access to the vehicle from the road or sidewalk. To operate, you simply lower the ramp to ground level wheel yourself onto the flat platform, apply locks or brakes (if fitted) and raise the platform to the level of the RV's side entrance.

You then simply wheel yourself in through the entryway and position yourself ready for hitting the road either in a specially fitted locking wheelchair bay so you travel in the chair, or transfer to a special seat with space at the side to make it easy to transfer.

RV Adapted for Wheelchair Users


The next thing you'll notice about an accessible RV is the equipment that is adapted for wheelchair users. This includes ample grab rails in the places you need them, wider access aisles, fully functional handicap bathroom and shower, lower kitchen worktops and units and low level light switches and power sockets for convenience.

So now you know that the right type of vehicle is available to you so that you can live out your dream of a vacation on the open road, stopping over wherever you please and not being restricted to having to find a motel or for that matter pay their prices! There is one last thing nagging you and that is that you don't own one of these great handicap RVs.

Renting is Economically Sound


No problem as you can simply rent one! That's right, instead of spending many thousands of dollars to buy an RV that will end up spending most of the year parked up on your drive, or worse, you having to pay to keep it in special a parking lot because your neighbors don't like to see an RV parked in a drive in their street, you can simple rent one!

Handicap accessible RV rentals are made possible by a network of auto rental companies that specialize in this service. They can have your RV delivered to your home and picked up again when you're finished with it just the same and as easily as renting a car.

So if you are considering handicap RV rental as your solution to what is no longer a logistical problem thanks to this service, the open road really can be your ticket to an adventure into the great outdoors as you ride off into the sunset without a care in the world. For more information, please feel free to browse through the several articles published n this blog dedicated to this service and the pleasurable experiences that can be derived from it.

Renting a wheelchair accessible RV can be a dream come true and all you need to do is either check it out online via this website or get on the phone and you could be planning your next vacation like no other you ever had before. How amazing is that?

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Renting an RV with Wheelchair Access

One of the problems many people with disabilities face is obtaining a wheelchair accessible RV to rent. There used to be several rental companies up and down the country that specialized in this type of rental, but it seems that lately, those that used to provide this service have ceased to do so.

That means at present, renting a specialized RV that will provide for wheelchair access is pretty tough without the availability that we used to rely on being there. But that doesn't mean it is impossible to rent one of these vehicles. Nothing is impossible, right?

What's This About


Welcome to this specialized website that intends to seek out those companies that have availability in this area and publish their details so people can get in touch with them. As it stands, I have no contact information, but I'm sure that will change as I get deeper into this business.

For now, I've got the site up and at least that's a start in the right direction. I'll be providing some space for advertisements just in case there is someone out there that decides to place some ads and the software will pick them up and display them.

Marking Time


In the meantime, I'll be checking out some leads to see what I can find out and report back in this blog. Also, I'll be writing some related articles on the subject so there's something of interest up here to read and provide some information on other aspects of transportation for the wheelchair user that might be helpful.

I guess when you start delving into this subject, it gets pretty big with related topics cropping up as you go. I'll be looking at vans and other smaller transport vehicles, ramps and other accessibility options, wheelchairs, accessories and just about anything else that I can think of that will help to add some usefulness to this site whole keeping it interesting, on topic and as helpful as I can make it.

That's about all for this opening post and the introduction to handicap rv rentals as it stands. Stay tuned and drop in whenever you want to see what's new and interesting!

Modified RV Rental Sites:

Please follow the link(s) below to RV Rental websites that offer handicap modified RVs to rent:

www.cincinnatirvrental.com