BRAUNABILITY RAMPVAN FOLDOUT RAMP FROM MITS

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The Rampvan Foldout minivan conversion is synonymous with quality and reliability. With its proven design and sturdy construction, our Foldout conversion has served an entire generation of mobility consumers. We have continued to improve on our accomplishments. When you buy a Rampvan Foldout, you know you are getting a safe, well-designed conversion, and the best value possible.

Some people are attracted to the Foldout conversion's relative simplicity, its rugged construction, or its time-tested reliability. Others choose it for the additional head room afforded by the Foldout conversion. No matter why you choose it, your Rampvan will deliver years of service, allowing you to go where you want to go.

The Rampvan Advantage

• 5-second deployment and retraction on most models
• Generous 29 3/4-inch ramp platform provides safer entry and exit
• Heavy-duty reinforced ramp is rated to support up to 750 pounds
• Lightweight, low-profile floor provides excellent headroom and ground clearance
• Two piece chain-driven construction ensures years of trouble-free opening and closing
• Low maintenance design requires just a few drops of oil to ramp mechanism once a year

Standard Features

The Rampvan Foldout minivan is a tried and true industry leader. From our smooth, one-touch operation to our numerous safety features, this conversion provides everything you want for accessibility and convenience.

The Rampvan Foldout includes features also available in the Infloor Rampvan, and both versions are available with additional factory- and dealer-installed extras. Take a look at what's included in the Rampvan Foldout system:

• Power passenger sliding door and power Foldout ramp   Our ramp features a powder-coated, non-slip surface to provide traction even when it's raining or snowing. And the ramp and door open and close quickly to keep out out inclement weather.
• Full 10-inch floor drop   There's no rule that says modified, wheelchair-accessible vans can't be comfortable. To increase the interior headroom, and decrease the angle of the ramp, we drop the floor of the van by a full 10 inches (11 inches on the Toyota Sienna Rampvan).
• Power kneel system   Lowering the minivan's floor can only decrease the ramp angle so far. To get the angle even lower, making access easier and safer, we include our power kneel system, which compresses the passenger-side suspension of the van to shave precious degrees from the ramp angle.
• Remote entry system   One-touch pushbutton control allows you to open or close your van's door and ramp system from a distance. With Chrysler/Dodge chassis, the system uses the OEM remote control. With Toyota vans, a separate remote is provided.
• Quick-release front seats   Captain-style seating includes a raised seat platform that raises ambulatory passengers or drivers to a comfortable height. Both seats roll in and out easily. All you have to decide is who's going to do the driving.
• Convenient activation   With the Rampvan Foldout system, one touch of a button opens the door, activates the power kneel system, and deploys the ramp. Activation switches are conveniently located on the dashboard, the door post, and on the included remote control.
• Exterior magnetic entry   For added convenience and security, our "mag-entry" system allows you yet another entry option. Simply hold your magnetic key chain fob to the exterior switch of the van to automatically open the door and deploy the ramp.
• Ramp obstruction detection   What do garbage cans, trees, cars, and kids have in common? They can all get in the way of the wheelchair ramp. Fortunately, if the ramp or door encounters an obstacle while opening, our "bump and reverse" system immediately reverses deployment to prevent damage to the van or to the obstructing object or person.
• Ample ramp load capacity   Worried about upgrading to a larger power chair? The Rampvan Foldout system has passed weight testing of up to 750 pounds, and is durable to hold up under heavy-duty use.
• Low ramp angle   Exiting your wheelchair-accessible van shouldn't be too exciting. Our lowered floor and power kneel system allow for a low ramp angle, which makes it easier for wheelchair and scooter users to get in and out.
• Wide ramp platform   The Rampvan Foldout conversion provides a roomy, 29 3/4-inch-wide platform to handle wide chairs. There's one less thing to worry about.
• Emergency manual operation   We hope you never have to use this feature, but we've got you covered just in case. In the event of a power or mechanical failure, you can simply push out the Foldout Ramp, and let it float softly to the ground.
• Multi-position wheelchair tie-downs   All Rampvans come with multiple wheelchair tie-downs, placed throughout the vehicle. Optional power lock-downs can also be installed by your dealer if you prefer. See your dealer for more information.
• Custom interior and exterior accents   We put a great deal of effort into creating conversions that are attractive as well as functional. Features such as color-coordinated interior carpeting and accents, custom lower body panels, custom door extensions, and an interior spare tire carrier and cover make your van look and feel as if it came straight from the factory.

Optional Features

In addition to all of the bells and whistles that come standard with the Rampvan Foldout, we offer a number of optional features that can add to your comfort and convenience. Talk to us about the options that would make the most sense for you.

• Pre-tensioning seat belt receptacle   If you will be riding up front or driving from your wheelchair, then this option is a must. This option allows you to buckle up correctly no matter where you sit.
• Rear air modification   This option is required only if your chassis has rear air. It covers recharging your van's coolant system after rerouting air conditioning lines.
• Passive restraints   Passengers riding in the center seating area must be restrained while the van is in motion. Our sturdy passenger restraints serve as "wheelchair seat belts" to help keep passengers in their chairs during extreme driving conditions.
• Manual 4-point tie-down straps   We ship each van with a set of tie-down straps. If you need an additional set, we can easily provide one.
• Electronic Vehicle Entry (EVE) system   Several steps above our magnetic entry system, our EVE system allows for a safer alternate form of keyless entry. Located in the rear tail light, the EVE sensor uses a microelectronic transponder and receiver that is coded for security. Only the holder of this fob can open the vehicle.

Safety Features

We recognize that getting there safely is more important than getting there at all. The Rampvan was the first lowered-floor minivan to pass the U.S. government's crash test program over ten years ago. All Rampvan conversions continue to meet or exceed all U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Here are just a few of the safety features we build into each conversion:

• Ramp surface is powder-coated with a high-traction material to prevent accidental slips, even in inclement weather.
• Side safety rails help make certain that wheelchairs and scooters stay on ramps during entry and exit
• Emergency release mechanism ensures that everyone can exit the van in case of power or mechanical failure
• Bump-and-reverse system allows both ramp and passenger sliding door to reverse upon contacting an obstruction
• Power kneel system compresses the suspension on the ramp side of the vehicle to provide a safer ramp slope for entry and exit
• Level-deploying ramps clear most curbs and sidewalks, enabling greater choice in parking and stopping situations
• Tie-downs for wheelchairs and scooters snap quickly and securely into built-in receivers conveniently located throughout the vehicle

In addition to the safety features we add, the minivan we use to create your Rampvan also has its own list of protective features. To find out more about safety features associated with your particular chassis, follow the links below:

• Toyota Sienna
• Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan

Toyota Sienna Rampvan Safety Features

The Toyota Sienna has some of the most advanced safety features in the auto industry today. Toyota has focused its attention on both collision avoidance and crash protection. The Sienna's brake control system features an advanced ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) to help maintain optimum steering control during emergency braking. Also included is Toyota's EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), which dynamically adjusts the proportion of brake force to all four wheels. The Sienna's brake assist system provides added braking force as needed in severe braking conditions. In addition to braking, the Toyota Sienna features both driver-side and passenger-side airbags with multiple-stage controlled deployment. Other safety features include:

• 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions, with adjustable seatbelt anchors on front- and second-row seating areas
• Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
• Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning system
• Collapsible steering column
• Reinforced steel unitized body with high-tensile-strength steel body panels
• Front and rear crumple zones and side-impact beams for front and sliding doors
• Child-protector sliding door locks
• Engine immobilizer
• Battery-saver feature?-deactivates personal lights after 30 minutes with lights on

Dodge Grand Caravan Safety Features

Both the Town & Country and the Grand Caravan have been engineered from the beginning with safety in mind. The minivans' rigid safety cage has steel side-guard door beams, which have contributed to the vehicles' 5-Star side impact protection rating. Both minivans feature next-generation multistage driver and front passenger air bags, and available supplemental side air bags, to protect occupants in a collision. The airbag system senses the severity of the impact, instantaneously adjusting the level of airbag inflation for maximum effectiveness. DaimlerChrysler has also implemented the following additional safety features:

• Seat belt pretensioners
• DaimlerChrysler's LATCH child seat anchor system, which helps ease the installation of compatible child seats
• Available integrated child safety seats
• Available tire pressure monitoring system
• Available antilock brakes, traction control
• Obstacle detection system for available power doors and liftgate

Specifications

	Toyota Sienna Rampvan	Chrysler/Dodge Rampvan
Vehicle carrying capacity*	1434 lb.	1230 lb.
Est. fuel economy*	19 city/27 hwy.	18 city/24 hwy. 17 city/24 hwy.
Fuel tank capacity*	20 gal.
A. Vehicle ground clearance*	6"	6"
B. Door opening height	54 1/4"	53 3/4"
C. Door opening width	31 3/8"	31 3/8"
D. Interior height at center of van	59 1/4"	58 3/8"
E. Interior height at driver position	57 3/4"	57 1/4"
F. Floor width at driver position	64"	61"
G. Floor length behind front seats	56 1/8"	60"
H. Overall floor length	84"	88"

I. Ramp length	53"
J. Ramp width (usable surface)	29 3/4"
K. Ramp angle without kneel	12 1/2?
L. Ramp angle with kneel	8 1/2?
Ramp capacity	750 lb.
* After conversion.

TOYOTA Specifications

	2005 Toyota Sienna
1. Vehicle length	200"
2. Vehicle height	74"
3. Vehicle wheelbase	119 5/16"
4. Vehicle width	77 3/8"
Engine displacement	3.3 liter V6
Engine horsepower	230 hp.
Engine torque	242 pound-foot
Est. fuel economy*	19 city/27 hwy.
Fuel tank capacity*	20 gal.
Wheel size	16", 17"
Tire size	P215/65R16, P225/60R17
Turning circle diameter	36' 10"
* Before conversion.

Dodge Specifications

	2005 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan
1. Vehicle length	200 1/2"
2. Vehicle height	72"
3. Vehicle wheelbase	119 1/4"
4. Vehicle width	78 5/8"
Engine displacement	3.3 liter V6, 3.8 liter V6
Engine horsepower	180 hp., 215 hp.
Engine torque	210 pound-foot, 245 pound-foot
Est. fuel economy*	18 city/24 hwy., 17 city/24 hwy.
Fuel tank capacity*	20 gal.
Wheel size	15", 16", 17"
Tire size	P215/70R15, P215/65R16, P215/60R17
Turning circle diameter	39' 5"
* Before conversion.