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Why Are Lowered Floor, Wheelchair Accessible Vans So Expensive
Before I started working at VMI, I had the exact same question. It didn't take me long to figure out why these conversions are so costly. I highly suggest that anyone who is in the market for a wheelchair accessible van, try and visit the manufacturer and see how the vans are built. Since we are in Phoenix, a major vacation destination, many customers like to stop by and take a tour of our manufacturing process when visiting the area.
There are many factors that go into the price of our product, just like any product. There is R&D (research and development) time and expenses. Just as an example, our engineers worked 18 months on the Honda Odyssey with the VMI Northstar conversion. We put a lot of work into every facet of the vehicle and conversion. Within this R&D work is also a lot of testing. For months on end, we have products in our R&D area doing nothing but cycling over and over to test the mechanics and durability of the product. In addition to testing, the vehicle has to go through a myriad of testing to pass all federal government requirements; front crash test, rear crash test, side crash test, and pull testing (for seat belts). These are millions of dollars of costs incurred before we built a single production unit.
The actual production of converting the vehicle for wheelchair accessibility is very invasive. When we receive a vehicle for conversion, the first thing we do is take everything out of the vehicle, everything. Your pretty shiny new van is stripped to pretty shiny shell. We then cut out the original manufacturer's floor. To give wheelchair users the best line of site in the vehicle, we have to add an entirely new floor, which is dropped 11". That floor gets welded back onto the vehicle and then it is a process of putting things back together. We add in all the ramp equipment and ensure it is correctly tied up to the electrical system. We then have to add the ground effect/flares so the new lowered floor is not exposed. The vans go through painting where we have all OEM paint colors to ensure the best match to your van. The next process is for the van to enter our Hurricane Booth to ensure there are no leaks in the van. All in all, each van has more than 100 man hours in order to complete the entire process.
I strongly recommend that when looking for a wheelchair accessible van, do your research. VMI has been converting vehicles for over 20 years. We have thousands of vans on the road with hundreds of repeat customers. When shopping for a van, learn about the manufacturer, call and talk to people that work there, not the sales people, but ask to talk to an engineer or a product manager. I, at times spend the majority of my day by chatting on the phone with customers. We email each other, stay in touch, exchange information. I am always available to talk anytime, for however long. I want the customer to feel educated and confident about what they are buying. Do your homework and remember the old adage, "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is."
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Car Ramps - Making Fixing and Transporting Vehicles a Snap
When it comes to car ramps, there is a lot to consider. For example, there are a lot of front end clearance problems to consider. This invention may seem simple, but when you consider that different vehicles have different clearances things do not seem that simple. Other considerations needed to be made include the size of tires, prevention of roll off and over travel, and centering the tires.
There are many different types of car ramps. They come in so many different types and provide different benefits. Many of these ramps can provide 10,000 pounds of G.V.W. per pair. The inclines are typically removable and the steel used is more often than not Heavy Gauge and solid. These also vary based on usage. There are sport ramps that include race ramps and "extenders".
There are wheel cribs, roll ups, flat stoppers, show cribs, and there are even scale ramps. The prices vary, but almost never are expensive. Often times than not you can get fantastic quality for cheap.
Things to consider
There are many other things to consider when purchasing ramps. Does the business or person need gripping rubber feet? How much weight does this product need to accommodate? With the weight of automobiles varying so much it is needed to be considered imperatively. The G.V.W. of the pieces can vary from 7,000 pounds all the way to 12,000! Another important detail to consider is how long of an incline is needed. Typically there is a 7.8 degree incline but the degree can vary.
How to know which ramp is needed?
For 56″ or 67″ ramps, there is a test to figure out which is needed. You need to place one end of a yardstick at the front inside edge of the tire contact patch. It doesn't matter which front tire, either or. Elevate the opposing end of the yardstick until it touches the front spoiler at the bottom. If the vertical distance is 7.25″ or greater, the car will definitely clear the ramps. If not, then it is important to look into some sort of extender.
There are also companies out there that make customized ramps. It doesn't matter whether they are for cars, medical needs, aerospace, or even advertising displays many of the companies out there can make anything you can imagine needing in regards to ramps.
Car ramps are useful tools that can be used right at home in the driveway!
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Car Audio Wholesale Distributor - Make Cash on eBay Now!
Car audio wholesale distributor, this is one of the best things that can help you make money on the internet. Are you trying to make money with being a car audio wholesale distributor, or are you actually trying to become one yourself?
Whatever you situation, you should attempt to start today, as procrastination is usually key when it comes to trying to succeed when it comes to business. Key in failure that is, so avoid this part when trying to succeed online!
For Trying to Sell on eBay
Now, there are many car audio wholesale distributors that are on the internet. The key for you in order to succeed is the fact that you have to try your hardest to find out what is selling. There are many different brands of car audio, many parts and everything.
You want to find something that is going to get you profit, especially if you buy it wholesale - as you know, buying car audio by wholesale can be quite the rip-off unless you find hungry buyers who are more than willing to buy your product for more than you originally bought it for.
One of the things that you want to do to make sure you product will sell on eBay is to check out all of the closing listings. That means going to the completed listings section eBay and seeing what car audio products receive the most bids and attention. If you see some that interest you, then you want to go to a distributor that is on the internet, then you want to check out their inventory to see if it's being sold for less than it's being sold on eBay.
By doing this you can achieve a great deal of profit! This is how the best seller's on eBay are doing it. In order to be a wholesale distributor you can try connecting with the manufacturer themselves, or you can start selling by buying wholesale from other dealers and selling them wholesale as well!
You can dramatically increase the amount of cash you make by doing this and create a long term sustainable business that can have you seeing a great deal of income!
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Skateboard Ramps
According to the dictionary, a ramp is a slope that joins two parts of a road, path, building etc. when one is higher than the other. It is quite obvious that a skateboarder will find a ramp extremely useful to show his/her skills.
There are many who enjoy skateboarding because they come out with new tricks, by combining two or more existing maneuvers or by using rails and walls in various ways. To cater to them, skate parks have come up where cars, bikes, and other traffic are prohibited, thereby ensuring a safe area for skateboarders to experiment. Skate parks usually contain ramps and U-shaped half pipes, which look like a trough. There are many skate parks where you can find fun boxes, which are obstacles that include ramps, stairs, and rails made especially for skateboarding maneuvers. It was in 1975 in Melbourne Beach, Florida, that curved plywood ramps designed for skateboarding were first used.
If you like, you may even build yourself a ramp. The things you will need for the purpose will depend on the nature of the ramp you want. If you want a slider box or a jump ramp, an empty parking lot or your driveway will be enough. If want your ramp bigger and unmovable, then you will certainly need more space. It is wise to build your ramps on a flat or level surface. Otherwise, it will be difficult to build and ride the ramp.
Once you have decided on a spot to build your ramps, start by measuring the space you are going to be working in. It is also better to measure out any obstructions that might get in your way, like a tree or an electric pole. You must study the landscape to find out if you need to level the area out. Depending on the landscape, you may even have to build your ramp up off the ground, on posts.
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Build a Dog Car Ramp
This dog car ramp is meant for side entry onto the floor of a minivan or the super cab of a pickup with a height of up to 24 inches (610 mm).
Before you start, check to see if the place where you will store your homemade dog ramp in your vehicle can accommodate the 5-foot (1525 mm) length. The longer the ramp, the gentler the slope.
Note that for getting into the taller rear of an SUV or pickup truck bed, you will most likely need a folding dog ramp for your dog. A length of at least 70 inches (1780 mm) is necessary to create a reasonable slope.
MATERIALS
English (Imperial) Units:
3/8 inch plywood, 12-18 inches wide and 4-5 feet long
Two pieces 2x2 inch (50x50 mm) lumber the same length as the plywood for rails
Two pieces 1x2 inch (25x50 mm) lumber the same width as the plywood for end supports
30 Drywall screws, 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches (32-38 mm) long
10 Drywall screws, 1 inch (25 mm) long
Sandpaper: 1 sheet coarse, 1 sheet medium, 1 sheet fine grade
Rubber matting, carpet or good quality Astroturf to 3 inches less wide than the plywood
Metric Units:
10 mm plywood, 305-460 mm wide and 1220-1525 mm long
2 pieces 50x50 mm lumber the same length as the plywood for rails
2 pieces 25x50 mm lumber the same width as the plywood for end supports
30 Drywall screws, 32-38 mm long
10 Drywall screws, 25 mm long
Various grits sandpaper per above
Rubber matting, carpet or Astroturf 75 mm less wide than the plywood
5 mm less wide than the plywood
TOOLS
Power drill with bit diameter slightly narrower than screws
A saw to cut the pieces of wood (unless you can get the store guys to do it)
A power and/or hand screwdriver
Glue for wood and carpet
ADDING THE RAILS
For each rail, screw and glue at 4-inch (100 mm) intervals as follows:
Drill a hole through the plywood into the rail 4 inches from one end
Put in a 1 ½ inch (38 mm) screw to hold the wood there
Do the same from the other end and secure with a screw
Drill holes in between the two ends at the specified intervals
Put a dab of glue on each screw before driving it in
ADDING THE END SUPPORTS
Turn the ramp over
Put an end support underneath the plywood along one end
Drill holes and secure with 1-inch (25 mm) screws
Use at least one screw every 4 inches (100 mm)
Do the same with the other end
FINISHING THE RAMP
Use coarse sandpaper to round any sharp edges
Follow up with medium then fine sandpaper
If using carpet or Astroturf, sear the edges with a flame and pinch with a damp sponge to prevent unraveling
Glue or staple carpet to the plywood
Make sure there are no protruding sharp edges
Have your dog try the dog car ramp out, using treats for encouragement as needed. For some dogs it may work better to put the ramp at a low angle, like up on a curb, for an easier introduction.
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