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Air Suspension for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Air suspension can help support comfort, stability and everyday usability in wheelchair accessible vehicles. Whether these wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) are used for passenger transport services or driven independently by wheelchair users, mobility equipment, vehicle conversions and daily operating conditions can place different demands on the suspension system than the original vehicle setup was designed for.
As a result, the original suspension may not always maintain the same level of ride quality under everyday operating conditions. The rear of the vehicle may sag, while comfort, handling and overall stability can be affected. For passengers travelling while seated in a wheelchair, this is particularly important, as road shocks and vibration can be transmitted through the wheelchair during the journey. Air suspension helps support a more consistent ride height and a more controlled vehicle response, contributing to improved comfort, greater stability and safer day-to-day operation.
ANY OF THESE (SUSPENSION) PROBLEMS SOUND FAMILIAR?
The vehicle may also be too high – or too low – or the ramp angle may be too steep. Passengers may also experience discomfort from potholes and bumps in the road. As a result, it is not always easy to assist passengers to ensure they have the best experience. These are just a few examples of (suspension) problems drivers and passengers regularly report when on the road, but fortunately we are able to offer an appropriate solution.
WE CAN HELP!
VB-Airsuspension (air) suspension systems provide solutions for these (suspension) problems, When using our air suspension – and electronic ride height control to achieve a constant ride height – ride comfort increases significantly. This means your passenger feels comfortable and safe, as do you as the driver.
TAKE OUT THE STRESS FOR PASSENGERS
That's our ultimate goal, one for which our (air) suspension systems offer the solution. Want to know more about products available to solve your (suspension) problems?
VEHICLES ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL WITH AIR SUSPENSION
Wheelchair users want to experience a sense of security, comfort and confidence en route to their destination. For that reason, those carrying passengers who use a wheelchair want to be able to offer a bespoke transport service. Ensuring the safety and physical comfort of their passengers is of paramount importance to these carriers. This is what the passenger ultimately considers to be the most important. So what’s better than wheelchair users who choose to travel with you – just because your vehicle has that extra bit of comfort?
Find out more about the many options available from one of our VB-Partners:
DISCOVER WHAT SOLUTIONS WE OFFER FOR YOUR VEHICLE:
THE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR ALL WHEELCHAIR/PASSENGER TRANSPORT
SINGLE WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER
SELF-PROPELLED WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORT
MIXED (WHEELCHAIR) TRANSPORT
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