A rear door van ramp that folds out to 7 ft or 8 ft meets the pavement at whatever angle the van's floor height dictates, and the transition from ground to ramp at the bottom is the hardest part of the trip for some mobility equipment. The PVI Van Ramp Adapter is a 24 in long, 26.75 in wide welded aluminum section that attaches at the base of PVI's VAN727 (7 ft) and VAN827 (8 ft) rear door van ramps to give a more gradual approach.
It is an add-on, not a ramp. This listing is for the adapter only; the van ramp and the mobility device in the photo are shown for context and are sold separately. The adapter itself is rated 600 lb, separate from the van ramp's own capacity, which is not stated here. How much the adapter changes the slope is not published, so PVI's occupied-use rules still govern the whole ramp: never steeper than 2:12, a qualified assistant present, and head clearance checked before the chair enters the van.
Key Features
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Eases the approach slope: The adapter adds a transition at the base of the van ramp to create a more gradual approach for mobility equipment; the amount of change is not published.
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Fits VAN727 and VAN827: It is made for use with the 7 ft (VAN727) and 8 ft (VAN827) PVI rear door van ramps.
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10 lb to lift: At 10 lb, the adapter comes off and stows inside the van with the folded ramp, and its small footprint is quick to take on and off.
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Welded aluminum: Welded aluminum construction, the same material as the van ramp it attaches to.
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High-traction deck: The adapter has an anti-slip, high-traction surface, matching the kind of covering PVI puts on the ramp above it.
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Nearly full ramp width: At 26.75 in wide, the adapter sits just under the van ramp's 27 in deck width, so a chair does not narrow its track to reach it.
Who It Is For
Owners of a PVI 7 ft or 8 ft rear door van ramp whose scooter, power chair or manual chair struggles at the transition between the ground and the foot of the ramp, and caregivers who want a smaller first step when pushing an occupied chair up into the van. It is compatible with VAN727 and VAN827; no other fit is published. PVI's own answers page places the manufacture of every PVI product in Fairbury, Nebraska, USA.
Dimensions
- 24 in long by 26.75 in wide
- 10 lb product weight, not a shipping weight
- Listed for PVI rear door van ramps VAN727 (7 ft) and VAN827 (8 ft)
No measurement of the van is needed beyond confirming the ramp model (VAN727 or VAN827); plan for the adapter's 24 in length on the ground at the foot of the ramp.
Installation
The adapter attaches at the base of the van ramp and is easy to take on and off. The attachment method, the hardware and an installation time are not published, and there is no published installation document for the adapter.
Warranty
PVI Manufacturing Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty, which applies to all end purchasers other than residents of the State of California: PVI Manufacturing warrants to the original end purchaser of the product that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, accident, usage not in accordance with product instructions, acts of God, or improper installation, or that has been used for rental purposes or repaired by someone other than PVI Manufacturing. This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the product due to wear and exposure.
Five year warranty, which applies to residents of the State of California: For a period of five years after the purchase of the product by the original end purchaser of the product, PVI Manufacturing warrants to the original end purchaser of the product that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The same exclusions apply: misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, accident, usage not in accordance with product instructions, acts of God, improper installation, rental use, repair by someone other than PVI Manufacturing, and normal deterioration due to wear and exposure.
Remedy: This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at the option of PVI Manufacturing, any product that is returned to PVI Manufacturing and is reasonably determined by PVI Manufacturing to be defective. The repair or replacement of a defective product under this warranty will be made by PVI Manufacturing without charge for parts or labor. This excludes shipping or delivery charges to and from PVI Manufacturing's place of business. If the product has been discontinued, PVI Manufacturing may replace the product with a new product of comparable value and function. PVI Manufacturing also reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy.
Claims: Any claim alleging that the product fails to conform to this warranty may be made only by the original end purchaser and only while such purchaser owns the product. A defective product that is covered by this warranty must be returned, at the purchaser's expense, along with proof of date of original purchase (such as a receipt, check or other document PVI Manufacturing deems acceptable that shows the date of purchase and the identity of the product and purchaser), along with a description of the alleged defect, to PVI Manufacturing, 2620 Industrial Drive, Fairbury, Nebraska 68352.
Except as set forth herein, PVI Manufacturing makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and PVI Manufacturing disclaims and negates all other warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, conformity to models or samples, or any warranties or indemnities against intellectual property infringement. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so these limitations may not apply to you. In no event will Prairie View Industries, Inc. be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or for any liability in excess of the purchase price of the product.
Before using the product, the purchaser must first determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and the purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, amend or modify the terms of this warranty. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights, and the purchaser may also have other rights that vary from state to state. The purchaser may not assign the purchaser's rights or obligations under this warranty without the prior written consent of PVI Manufacturing.
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