Types of Different Types of Selecting the Correct Choosing the Correct Portable Wheelchair Ramps
Portable wheelchair ramps have the advantage of normal wheelchair ramps in that the can be taken anywhere and you can gain access to most locations that will not be accessible in other situations. By using your portable wheelchair ramp you can gain access to your SUV, minivans and over doorsteps.
Depending on the manufacturer the ramps are designed for different reasons, so when you look to buy a new portable ramp take note of its purpose and what you need the ramp for, the distance you need to bridge and the height too. Remember to consider the size of the storage area too when your wheelchair ramp is not in use.
Ramp can start at around 3 to 5 foot in length and are very compact and roll you into a small cylinder, they come with rigid side rails that make the ram stable for your climb. The weight of these type ramps is very light but a disadvantage is that they only can climb at most 2 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 ramp folds into 4 sections can be longer than the suitcase style ramp, these ramps are heavy duty and can be up to 12 foot in length and are much heavier than other portable ramps and are able to climb over high inclines than others.
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 power wheelchairs may have issues as the six wheels can not fit the tracks, but for manual wheelchairs there should not be any issues. The weight capacity is much lower than the foldable type of portable ramps for wheelchairs.
If you can measure the height difference and the length of ramp required and most manufacturers will tell you what ramp is best suited for your needs. Portable wheelchairs come in a variety of sizes for you to choice from.
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