Van ramps are available in many types in order to accommodate minivans and full-size vans and their occupants. There are easy-access side door van ramps, mounted side and rear door ramps, portable rear door ramps, tri-fold and five-panel ramps, two-piece safety ramps, multi-fold ramps, and wheelchair track ramps. Regardless of circumstances, these conversion van accessories are adaptable to meet the needs of driver and passengers.

Most mounted ramps do not require any modification to the van, but can be bolted or removed quickly. Made of either aluminum or expanded metal, the ramps fold up inside the van door in order to save space. They are lightweight and can be operated by one person because of a spring system that does the work of folding and unfolding the van ramps.

Van Ramps: Low-Cost Substitutes for Lifts

One of the biggest advantages to these ramps is that they are an inexpensive substitute for wheelchair lifts. Whether portable or mounted, the ramps permit a wheelchair to safely enter and exit converted vans because they have non-skid surfaces and usually have side flanges. Some models come in aluminum, which has an excellent non-skid surface and is lightweight. Others come in expanded metal, which costs less and provides better visibility when folded up inside the van.

Regardless of which metal or which style is selected, these ramps offer low-cost entry and exit modes for wheelchairs. All of them are designed specifically for wheelchair use, so every feature is geared toward safety. For those on a budget who do not have coverage for adaptive devices, ramps are an inexpensive alternative to lifts.