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Before deciding to use a pair of crutches – £5 in a charity shop, a ditto Zimmer frame was considered.. . .
. as well as an old trolley handle. Need a shallow angle in the bar.
Back to the bits.
The crutches provided the correct angle. And when the bar is finished, it doesn’t need painting.
As you see, the crutches are sawn and the corners bent before assembly.
A normal-looking Fiat Doblo.
With a ramp about to come out.
The added scrawl says ” Long ramp extends 9 feet.”
Wheel the chair in . . . . . .
but things start to get in the way. The bar protects feet from damage.
In place and ready to be wheeled back to give more knee room.
Then to be tied down.
When chair is in, it is secured by these hooked-straps.
Notice seat-belt fittings on both have been added.
And this bar with blue panel locks them when in place.
The seat belt fitting does away with the hooks.
The hooks cause problems when trying to release them.
The straps supplied with the conversion are suspect.
The additional strap on the right provides the correct safety tension.
Photo of ready for off to go here.