I wish this showed more in-factory work and explanations to explain *why* this approach is better. Conversions are so expensive and it would be nice to understand in-depth what we're paying for.
I am a technician currently considering going to work for a company that does these conversions at a dealership level. There isn’t much with wheels or an engine that I haven’t worked on in one way or another. From what I understand, the vehicle needs to essentially be re-engineered to pass crash safety tests and to get everything to fit where it should. Especially changing out the entire floor, that’s essentially draining a new car from the ground up and then making it fit into an existing body. It’s much more expensive to modify something at the shop level for an individual than it is to pay for a single modification from a factory, which probably happens more so than at a factory level due to the variability in demand for a certain model of modification due to economy of scale. Chrysler/Honda/etc can’t afford to set aside production capacity to create parts for a modification because the market is so small relatively speaking. I’ve been told that owners of these conversions can’t even bring their car to the actual dealership half the time because they don’t have access to the heavily modified wiring schematics and can’t order the modified parts. I hope that made sense. Here’s a side example: ProPac is a company in Canada that manufactures forestry equipment. One of their flagship products is a stroke delimber- which is essentially a $200k excavator modified so heavily that it’s now $400k but it’s built for a completely different purpose and you wouldn’t even guess it used to be an excavator.
I truly love BraunAbility. I had a 2007 Toyota Sienna RampVan and just got a 2016 Toyota Sienna BraunAbility Xi and I love it so much. Braun is what I choose because BraunAbility is reliable and stands behind their products which is important, especially when comes to people in wheelchairs who must depend on things working more than most! Thank you BraunAbility!
What a pleasure to assist as Chrysler Pacifica Specialist for adaptability. Braun has paired the ultimate ride for access for all applications. Thank you.
While I think the work that they do is amazing, and the accessibility is there, many people like myself who are literally on a fixed income and their credit is fair to border, the expensibility part can be an issue, even if you get approved for a 7-year payment plan, plus insurance, maintenance, gas, you're talking about a vehicle cost plus retrofit cost that is almost as much as the vehicle itself, and very few programs that can help flip the bill, I wish I could afford to get one
I have a '12 Braun Ability Caravan XT. Have you improved the sound deadening? Road noise is downright awful due to the lowered floor. Boom mat in as many places as possible would help. Without any real improvements in that area, being able to have a conversation with rear passengers will still be a dream.
They have come a long ways since 2012. Integrating the quiet ride system. Best option for less road noise is Toyota Sienna In floor. 2020's are the best yet. 2021 Hybrids will release June 2021. They also have the Chevy Traverse now.
I have a 2016 Dodge grand caravan Braun conversion with power folding ramp 7or8 months after bought it welds broke on fold of ramp got that fixed then motor burnt out put new motor in now it will deploy but won't stow so now brake your back to stow it ANY IDEAS 70.000 KM
Take those speed bumps slow! When the thing cost over $60,000, you better take the speed bumps slow! $150 per hour to fix will teach you to take the speed bumps slow! Warranty? The warranty covers everything except the thing that you need fixing! Take those speed bumps slow!
@@eddiprosper4347 No, the warranty does not cover everything. That’s naive. It doesn’t matter how slow you take the speed bump when the ground clearance is that low, trust me, the van will bottom out/scrape when going over speed bumps.
I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna Braun conversion side ramp access van. Has anybody put a trailer hitch on this kind of conversion van? Gas tank position is the complicating issue.
MobilityWorks has the largest selection of accessible vehicles under $25,000 as well as financing options. They carry new and used BraunAbility vans and have over 70 locations across the country. www.mobilityworks.com
For sale by owner is the way to go! Handicapped van owners have to take care of their vans by default. And you can find good deals out there for sale by owner. You are going to pay a way lower price for sale by owner every single time out of every single time.
Hello BraunAbility and help please I have hade a Braun lift since 2011 I was hurt in 2008 was left incomplete spinal cord l was not able to walk l could stand up i learned to get around mostly from willpower lots of knee crawling I learned to walk some short distance could use a walker with a lot of leg give-outs in 2010 I managed to get a van with a Braun lift side door lift with opening doors it was a 1993 Ford well used it kind of worked then it quit it needed lift cylinders so I got a rear lift outside lift I could use I used that to get around until 2015 I got paid through a attorney and I bought a 2003 Ford with side lift was like new with side lift Braun lift hand controls seat that slid back twisted and raised now I’m broke and now this lift is broke. It went to the ground and won’t go back up. Had it towed home and it’s in my shop and I can’t go anywhere in my van because the lift won’t go up for me to close the doors I can’t find anyone to come to my home and fix it. Can you help me? Ronald Rigggs 200 Gurley Drive Dyersburg, Tn (731) 882-2272
Hi Erick! As you can see from the video, the conversion is much more than just a ramp - it's also new "under the hood" equipment and cosmetic changes. In all, the BraunAbility Pacifica conversion has an MSRP of $26-29k depending on your style preference.
I wish this showed more in-factory work and explanations to explain *why* this approach is better. Conversions are so expensive and it would be nice to understand in-depth what we're paying for.
I am a technician currently considering going to work for a company that does these conversions at a dealership level. There isn’t much with wheels or an engine that I haven’t worked on in one way or another. From what I understand, the vehicle needs to essentially be re-engineered to pass crash safety tests and to get everything to fit where it should. Especially changing out the entire floor, that’s essentially draining a new car from the ground up and then making it fit into an existing body. It’s much more expensive to modify something at the shop level for an individual than it is to pay for a single modification from a factory, which probably happens more so than at a factory level due to the variability in demand for a certain model of modification due to economy of scale. Chrysler/Honda/etc can’t afford to set aside production capacity to create parts for a modification because the market is so small relatively speaking. I’ve been told that owners of these conversions can’t even bring their car to the actual dealership half the time because they don’t have access to the heavily modified wiring schematics and can’t order the modified parts.
I hope that made sense. Here’s a side example: ProPac is a company in Canada that manufactures forestry equipment. One of their flagship products is a stroke delimber- which is essentially a $200k excavator modified so heavily that it’s now $400k but it’s built for a completely different purpose and you wouldn’t even guess it used to be an excavator.
I truly love BraunAbility. I had a 2007 Toyota Sienna RampVan and just got a 2016 Toyota Sienna BraunAbility Xi and I love it so much. Braun is what I choose because BraunAbility is reliable and stands behind their products which is important, especially when comes to people in wheelchairs who must depend on things working more than most! Thank you BraunAbility!
Drew - we appreciate the kind words. Thank you!
What a pleasure to assist as Chrysler Pacifica Specialist for adaptability. Braun has paired the ultimate ride for access for all applications.
Thank you.
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How does the kneeling function work
Congratulation for your top of the line BraunAbility which is for with no doubt a wonderful Universal Design approach. Thank you so much.
that's how braunability conversion cars are made
While I think the work that they do is amazing, and the accessibility is there, many people like myself who are literally on a fixed income and their credit is fair to border, the expensibility part can be an issue, even if you get approved for a 7-year payment plan, plus insurance, maintenance, gas, you're talking about a vehicle cost plus retrofit cost that is almost as much as the vehicle itself, and very few programs that can help flip the bill, I wish I could afford to get one
What is the mechanism behind the tilting of the ramp??
I would like to see how a wheelchair fits into the vehicle.
how can I get such car at Iraq and houch cost cif Baghdad?
I have a '12 Braun Ability Caravan XT.
Have you improved the sound deadening?
Road noise is downright awful due to the lowered floor. Boom mat in as many places as possible would help. Without any real improvements in that area, being able to have a conversation with rear passengers will still be a dream.
They have come a long ways since 2012. Integrating the quiet ride system. Best option for less road noise is Toyota Sienna In floor. 2020's are the best yet. 2021 Hybrids will release June 2021. They also have the Chevy Traverse now.
Just wish they were more affordable.
I have a 2016 Dodge grand caravan Braun conversion with power folding ramp 7or8 months after bought it welds broke on fold of ramp got that fixed then motor burnt out put new motor in now it will deploy but won't stow so now brake your back to stow it ANY IDEAS 70.000 KM
Can it go over speed bumps without bottoming out and scraping the bottom of the lowered floor? Will it get stuck in a few inches of hard-packed snow?
Take those speed bumps slow! When the thing cost over $60,000, you better take the speed bumps slow! $150 per hour to fix will teach you to take the speed bumps slow! Warranty? The warranty covers everything except the thing that you need fixing! Take those speed bumps slow!
@@eddiprosper4347 No, the warranty does not cover everything. That’s naive. It doesn’t matter how slow you take the speed bump when the ground clearance is that low, trust me, the van will bottom out/scrape when going over speed bumps.
I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna Braun conversion side ramp access van. Has anybody put a trailer hitch on this kind of conversion van? Gas tank position is the complicating issue.
What Çolors Do They Come In
My budget is about $25,000. Can we make this work?
MobilityWorks has the largest selection of accessible vehicles under $25,000 as well as financing options. They carry new and used BraunAbility vans and have over 70 locations across the country. www.mobilityworks.com
I heard Cummings Mobility is the best
For sale by owner is the way to go! Handicapped van owners have to take care of their vans by default. And you can find good deals out there for sale by owner. You are going to pay a way lower price for sale by owner every single time out of every single time.
Hello BraunAbility and help please I have hade a Braun lift since 2011 I was hurt in 2008 was left incomplete spinal cord l was not able to walk l could stand up i learned to get around mostly from willpower lots of knee crawling I learned to walk some short distance could use a walker with a lot of leg give-outs in 2010 I managed to get a van with a Braun lift side door lift with opening doors it was a 1993 Ford well used it kind of worked then it quit it needed lift cylinders so I got a rear lift outside lift I could use I used that to get around until 2015 I got paid through a attorney and I bought a 2003 Ford with side lift was like new with side lift Braun lift hand controls seat that slid back twisted and raised now I’m broke and now this lift is broke. It went to the ground and won’t go back up. Had it towed home and it’s in my shop and I can’t go anywhere in my van because the lift won’t go up for me to close the doors I can’t find anyone to come to my home and fix it. Can you help me? Ronald Rigggs
200 Gurley Drive
Dyersburg, Tn
(731) 882-2272
Did they ever help you?
Me and my wife just bought this van what is the cost to build the ramp like this one??
Hi Erick! As you can see from the video, the conversion is much more than just a ramp - it's also new "under the hood" equipment and cosmetic changes. In all, the BraunAbility Pacifica conversion has an MSRP of $26-29k depending on your style preference.
BraunAbility oh ok, thank you..
What if you don’t want a lowered floor and just want a ramp?
I hope a good soul will give me one
Checkout mobilityet.com to find out how project ADROIT can help you either fixing or getting a new Aid device.