Northstar Handicap Vans from VMI

In-Floor Ramp Van Conversion For Disabled

The VMI Northstar lowered floor handicap vehicle conversion is one of the most popular available today. When you take a closer look, it is easy to see why. It all starts with the thousands of hours of research and development the VMI puts into each mobility product it sells. A team of engineers has worked tirelessly for years to make sure that each new version of the VMI Northstar exceeds customer expectations.

A Northstar handicap van starts with the lowered floor. This is an extremely complicated and intense task. In the process of lowering the floor, all systems (electrical, emissions, safety) maintain government regulated quality. Even though the wheelchair van has gone through this dramatic conversion process, it still performs much like any other minivan. The lowered floor is especially important in any handicap accessible van because it allows enough head room to enter and exit the mobility van while seated in a wheelchair.

The feature that really sets the Northstar wheelchair accessible van apart is the power in-floor ramp. This wheelchair ramp system has been meticulously designed to be the most safe and reliable available. When you need your lowered floor minivan to work right, you need a Northstar handicap ramp system. In the unlikely event of failure, VMI's engineers have developed SURE DEPLOY™ technology as a way to easily operate the ramp from an electronic back up system.

PowerKneel™ actually lowers the disabled vehicle closer to the ground, making the ramp angle less steep. This is a crucial feature for manual wheelchairs, but also important for power wheelchairs. The lower ramp angle means an easier transition into the disability van, as well as a comfort level of traversing a reduced incline.

Both front seats are removable with the snap of a lever. Unlike some lowered floor minivans on the market, customers can choose to ride up front or even drive--right from a wheelchair. This feature has become more and more popular as it easily accomodates a variety of lifestyles, and also makes the resale value higher.

An automatic electric remote control completes the VMI Northstar wheelchair van conversion, making it virtually effortless to use with the touch of a button. This handicap vehicle remote will open the door, deploy the ramp, and activate the PowerKneel™ all from the palm of your hand. Once inside (or outside) the handicap van, simply push the button again to reverse the system.

The functionality of the van is why customers buy it, but the elegant styling is why they enjoy driving it. VMI has taken every engineered design and coupled it with sleek styling that blends in with the original manufacturers body style. You can't even tell it is a handicap accessible vehicle--available on Honda or Chrysler minivans!