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This system requires special chassis engineering – not something every manufacturer can offer – and naturally , the door needs to be widened too . Regal has achieved both in a seamless way on this very special van , which was built specifically for a customer .
The custom touches continue inside . First , the kitchen bench is built to a lower height , for obvious reasons , while Regal had the foresight to also fit a rain-sensing exhaust hatch in the ceiling . This hatch will automatically close when it ‘ senses ’ rain , and it can be also operated via remote control .
Special hand rails in the bathroom of the wheelchair-friendly Regal Sahara .
Further , when you look in the bathroom , you ’ ll find sturdy hand rails at both the toilet and in the shower . The shower in this example is the first one I have seen with two shower heads , one mounted on the rear wall , the other on the leading wall . The benefit to someone with mobility issues is obvious . And then there ’ s the fact that the shower cubicle does not have a traditional door or lip at the base , which means the customer can wheel their chair directly inside without impediment .
This van also had a completely flat floor , with an offside slide-out that opens up the interior substantially . Specifically , Regal omitted the traditional fixed dinette table , allowing the customer to shift themselves to the extra-large lounge within the slide-out . And finally , the van was given an eastwest bed – a north-south bed would make moving from wheelchair to bed a more challenging task , while the eastwest orientation means the wheelchair will be right there , next to the bed when the customer is ready to start their day .
Virtually all of these touches and ideas are customisations that you won ’ t find from a mass-producer .
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