Types of Different Types of Selecting the Correct Choosing the Correct Portable Wheelchair Ramps

Portable wheelchair ramps can be taken anywhere and gain you access to most locations that where not achievable before. They can be used to gain access to minivans, SUVs, steps and even over doorsteps.

Different manufacturers build there own type of portable wheelchair ramps for different circumstances, so when you go to buy wheelchair ramps you will need to look closely and see what’s the manufacturers purpose and what you require the ramp for, also see the height and distance of the portable ramp. Also think about the storage space required before buying.

Portable ramps start at around three to five foot long and are very compact in design and roll into a small cylinder, to make them rigid they have side rails that lock the ramp stable for your climb. The portable wheelchair ramps are lightweight but they can only climb up around two steps.

A suitcase ramp or single fold ramps are another alternative, they will take up more space when they become longer as they fold up in half. They are a sturdy and lightweight with a good weight capacity and are good for average height and incline.

Multi fold portable wheelchair ramps allow you to reach over higher obstacles than most other ramps, typically they fold into 4 pieces but when folded are still longer than the other ramps, multi fold wheelchair ramps are very heavy duty and are heavier than other ramps and will be as long as 12 feet in length.

The final type of portable wheelchair ramp is the adjustable length or telescopic ramp which can reach over 10 feet in length when fully extended. They come with two individual ramps that are placed under each side of the wheelchair and can cover over most obstacles.

Power scooters or motorized wheelchairs will not be able to use the adjustable wheelchair ramps as the six wheelchairs can’t fit on the two individual ramps, but for manual wheelchairs it should not be any issues. Weight capacity of these styles of wheelchairs is much lower than other ramps.

If you are able to measure the height and distance that you require you will be able to call the manufacturer and he can recommend the correct ramp for your needs. You will find that portable wheelchair ramps come in a variety of sizes and lengths to suit most conditions.

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