EASY REACH
One of the biggest challenges for people in a wheelchair, obviously, would be entering their caravan. I’ ve seen other manufacturers design ramps and other solutions, but the RAV uses an AMF Bruns lift rated to 300kg. This is a brilliant device. It features a remote control that allows the user to raise or lower the lift system, though you can option in the ability to pair it to an app on your smartphone. No ramps to set-up. Literally, push a button and the lift will deploy.
Clearly, one of the issues somebody in a wheelchair would face is that of space for their chair. Things needs to be wider. That’ s why the RAV has a slide-out – with some differences. First, you’ ll notice that there is no step up into the slide-out lounge. Makes sense. Further, Regal has intentionally omitted any permanent table setup. That way, somebody in a wheelchair can move to the lounge and transfer themselves without encumbrance. The table that is provided is a portable unit that can be just as easily used inside as out. The slide-out lounge is equipped with a 12V fan, reading lights and a 240V and 12V powerpoint. Slimline drawers are fitted beneath the lounge too.
Let’ s talk about the bedroom in the front of the van. First, the eastwest orientation of the bed saves space but let’ s face it, this tandem-axle van is necessarily a big unit to start with. But the bed itself is another brilliant addition.
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