The cost to make my campervan wheelchair accessible | VANLIFE |

I live full-time in my Campervan (solo) and in this video I explain all of the wheelchair accessible features I require and I share the outrageous cost of it all.
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[@bethschenk2851]

I guessed 12, 000 U.S. dollars. I am super impressed by you & your determination & perserverance!! The more my mobility has decreased due to multiple diseases, the more timid & home-bound I have become. I live in an apt. on a $920 income, so a mobile lifestyle is out of reach & my health problems are degenerative & progressive; also without cures. I am so excited to see your life and adventures that I subscribed! I am really very much in awe of your can-do attitude and your courageous, adventurous personality!! You rock!! You are amazing!! 👍🏻👍🏻😍😍👏👏🙂🙂♥️♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻 PS: You are one heck of an inspiration!! Thank you so much!!❤❤

[@stephensmith5962]

And I forgot to add that I totally agree b with your assessment on the disabled Tax Just for us to live with the same abilities and opportunities as others

[@ahmedsost]

some people make your day lovely day you are one of them

[@carolbates1803]

I’m guessing at least 20,000 American dollars, I am in Australia so I am probably way under. I haven’t finished watching your video yet but I am so awed by your positive and wonderful attitude. I will come back at the end and finish my comment, I think you are amazing.Carol❤

[@TheMartha1946]

My grandson has been in wheel chair since he was 5. He is now 28. It has been an adventure. He has his own business also.😊

[@beverly9885]

I’m saving for a van to install hand controls, and I have to have a van that is no more than 3 years old. I’ve never seen a lift like that! It wouldn’t work for me, as I am in a high backed power chair, but your’s is awesome! The pull Down cabinets are AWESOME! I haven’t been hanging with the right crowd, as all the upper cabinets in my house are inaccessible to me! I’m going to look into those! I’m really happy to have found your channel! I was out fitting my Toyota sienna for part-time on the road, when I suddenly became much more disabled. I thought that dream was gone. Thank you for awakening it, in me again. You should see the smile on my face! Thank you! New subscriber!

[@Keepinitwheel306]

I love to hear it, I want this channel to be interesting but above all - helpful! I did part time life in my tiny SUV and it’s totally doable so you’re going to have an amazing time in the Sienna.

[@200Nora]

Amazing how challenges can be overcome when someone wants to enjoy life with disabilities. The only thing that I would change is my cooking by using a couple of electric devices, especially If I cook for myself most of the time. The induction stove is good too, but I think electric pots and a pan with microwave will make cooking and cleaning easier and still tasty. I am impressed; enjoy life!

[@stephensmith5962]

Hi, Lisa, I've been watching your videos and I've been inspired and learning a lot. I also, I'm in a wheelchair, I've been in a wheelchair for my whole life but it was also complicated with an additional auto accident afterwards so I lost a lot of my mobility on top of being in a wheelchair. Now I am an electric wheelchair. And I need attendant care. I would like not to have a tenant care. And I would like to live your lifestyle. Some of your ideas make up look like I could try to do some of that On My Own. I'm inspired by your channel and I am a fan. Thank you very much.

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Thanks for commenting Stephen. My motivation for making these videos is to help people see what is possible, so your comment certainly encourages me to keep putting out content. All the best in pushing your limits and figuring out ways you can do more 🫶

[@marcusclissold3747]

👍

[@sunshine3914]

I don’t even want to imagine. My neighbor just paid more for a 2007 SUV, than I did my house 22 years ago.

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Wow really? Did it have a wheelchair lift / mobile seat in it?

[@lewisbale1]

Yep, I've looked at some SUV's and vans the older models starting at $19,000 up! That wouldn't include my hand-controls, seat's, wheelchair lift as well. I've never seen a lift like her's. My wheelchair is small

[@popeyerubi1981]

That bench lift to the bed is genius! Thanks for sharing. I wanna get into vanlife too. Still saving up for a van. :)

[@Keepinitwheel306]

I spent many sleepless nights trying to figure out a solution, I’m glad you appreciate it haha! Best wishes to you and your Vanlife dreams!

[@jeffj-ChallengeFlagBlunder]

@@Keepinitwheel306 Enjoing your vids, Is there a link to the bench lift? Or can you point me in the right direction? Ty

[@Keepinitwheel306]

@@jeffj-ChallengeFlagBlunder you bet! Try this link :) amzn.to/3xUrktf

[@PMH1945]

Great video Lisa! Very interesting and informative.

[@user-ic1tv9cd3v]

Excellent video. The price comparison in Canadian & US dollars was a bonus. My brother had a wheelchair van, so I've become more aware of the increased costs associated with handicapped accommodations. And I'll be stealing your idea of the tilting step well cover, have to put shoes someplace.

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Funny because I stole the step cover idea from another vanlifer 😂

[@slf994]

nice job. Thanks

[@CrossBorderCamping]

Hello! What an inspiration you are. I am a part-time wheelchair user, and I so respect you for handling all of this on your own. I said your mods would have been $30k CDN and hubby said $10k CDN, so you were right in between. And we love your positivity! ❤

[@marymactavish]

I'm looking forward to hitting the road when my kid is grown but though I was thinking of modifying my typical family van Pacifica, I realized that I can't use my regular rear lift (I can walk some but need a power chair, can't push wheels) because I can't securely *store* the chair outside the van. I need to be able to keep my big ol' chair inside.

[@vickiesweitzer8625]

Wow I was surprised. I estimated $15,000 USD - pretty close! I’m jealous of your factory swivel seats; I did not see them as an option when I ordered my Transit or I would have got them. Maybe it was because I wanted the seat warmers. Thanks for your videos!

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Well done on your guess! I haven’t heard if factory swivel seats have been discontinued but it’s probably cheaper to do aftermarket ones!

[@dawnsmith4275]

I figured about $15,000 - $16,000 USD. I'm an OT, so I had a general idea of how expensive these items can be. It's crazy! I'm glad you got some funding to help you out. I've never seen a wheelchair lift like yours; it's very cool (if wc lifts can be cool?).

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Haha I think it’s cool! And I can hang my hammock from it. I think you have an advantage as an OT - most people don’t realize the high cost of the lift. Good job!

[@miklrb]

You young lady are a super nerd, the devices you have created should be patented, very impressive. I will be following your adventures. Safe travels, might see you out on the road one day.

[@Callum_degan]

Hey I’m 29year old c7-t1 been 9 years in chair, going to look at a van on Monday to convert with a friend thanks for the ideas. Hope your channel does well! Thanks from the UK 🥳

[@Callum_degan]

Also what do you attach the straps to for the super arm? Do they stay on permanently? The frame of the chair?

[@Keepinitwheel306]

@@Callum_degan welcome to the channel and thanks for commenting! I have straps that came with the lift and they attach to my chair and stay there. When I get my next chair, I’ll have a “hole” in my side guard made so it can clip into that (my side guard will be welded to the chair, not removable).

[@user-xd4zj5pu5e]

I know you have what it takes to help others. Your spirit is strong. Even though KZbins numbers might make you wonder. I think if this is your major and I mean major passion. You will reach countless others that will be blessed. But you will need all your passion of gold medal wheel chair grinding to push you beyond your limits. Set your spirit to your dreams. You are a great soul. Blessings. PEACE AS ALWAYS.

[@patrickmullen5529]

Jeez I would have guessed between 50 to 75 grand... Good for you... You Go Girl...

[@carolbates1803]

It’s Carol again, I think you did remarkably well with the cost, I have just subscribed and I am so looking forward to watching your other videos. You are amazing, I so admire your fantastic attitude, I hope you have many years of wonderful adventures ahead of you. I shall look forward to catching up on the ones I haven’t seen and to any new ones you post. Sending you a big hug. Carol ❤😊

[@pmcallister]

The most recent quote I got on a new SuperArm lift was more than $14,000 US. (They recently raised their prices quite a lot.) I was lucky to find an older used one on Craigslist, now trying to find someone willing and able to fix it up and install it. The disability tax is real!

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Oh that’s great! I’m always on the lookout for used ones for friends too.

[@drduncan66]

I guess the van cost 70,000 Canadian and that you spent $20,000 converting it-I just obtain my first vehicle and converted it a metric van but it has a F6 Evo lift into the van-My shoulders couldn't do the ramps -add on the hand, controls the flooring and 2 -6 way power seats that turn -it was 40,000.- Great video I'll finish it off but I'll be interested to see the power system -solar?and what to do for bathroom shower

[@Keepinitwheel306]

I do have solar and the ability to charge while driving or plugging in. I’ll be making a video about my bathroom in the next month or so, so stay tuned and turn on notifications so you’ll be alerted when it’s uploaded :)

[@cooperunionmechanicsofmate893]

Fantastic videos, inspiring by example, and lots of useful ideas to consider. I saw your video with Alex first so I know its about $15k for the lift arm, and it seems like the custom cabinet and kitchen would be costly (but I don't know what comes with the original van), plus $1k for hand controls, so I'm guessing roughly $25k.

[@Keepinitwheel306]

You’re pretty darn close if you include the kitchen (which I didn’t)! Nice work 🙌

[@chappyd5109]

This was an excellent video. As I added in my head your cost was about 2/3 of what I thought at 30 K. I have a brother that has lost both legs just below the knee and gets by with prosthetics. Thanks for the info. Wish you well on your adventure.

[@cheriesparza5903]

I just found your channel and you are an inspiration..love the videos

[@Keepinitwheel306]

I’m glad you’re here! Let me know if there’s any content you’d like me to cover 🤙

[@hassanmarso]

❤

[@RW-ze6su]

Had a long comment with questions, but what I really want to say is.... Thank you for sharing.

[@mistycunningham6772]

Just found you....Thank you for sharing your Van Life.......We the Nomad community need a channel like yours..... ps new subscriber

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Welcome and thank you so much for the positive words! Happy to have you along for the journey.

[@tiffany-ashtongatsby1818]

I'm an ambulatory (for now) wheelchair user and exploring a van for more part-time travel for grad school research. I take the bus now and use a power chair, but have to use a collapsible chair in cars and even at 50lbs, I can't lift it. So I thought if I end up getting a van with a lift for the chair, might as well be something I can sleep in (just a bed, minifridge, power, AC/heat). But seems like even that, I'm probably looking at $40k+ ... why is it all so spendy?!?

[@Chevrolegs_25]

I was off by 10500 usd Because I wasn't expecting the lift because I've seen many of those Craigslist for 500 also the hand controls you have in the us are less than 200 usd But other than that you are absolutely right about everything being more or even twice as expensive than normal.

[@lystan7885]

Just sub all I can say is u go gurl! Do ur things

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Thanks for the sub, I’m happy you’re here!!

[@debbiedusterhoft2870]

I didn’t put it down but I guessed 30,000 so I over estimated.

[@markkimmerling4251]

Im gonna say 150k for whole thing

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Not quite! If the van was professionally built - yes, the total cost would have easily been 150k. But since I went with a DIY builder I saved a lot. The accessible features did make up 25% which is substantial!

[@johnR-ct8hu]

Awesome !

[@michaelstgeorge2185]

I'm guessing about 20k, my Superarm cost about 16k alone not installed.

[@michaelstgeorge2185]

Did you get a motor in your lift that has a manual backup feature? I originally got the cheaper one without it but only a month into van life a limit switch broke and left me stuck outside and no one to close the door. Luckily people were around and threw me in the van and I was able to figure out the issue from there. I'm in the process of upgrading though. Luckily, I had assistance with funding too, DVR with the DSHS here in the States. Man, those pre-inflation costs were a lot nicer on the budget. It seems like your counters are high. I know you had shoulder issues, do you wish they were lower? I got a shallow ADA sink and am going to try and make just above my legs. It will limit storage down low, but I like your pull-out countertop solutions! Thanks for another great video!

[@elizzbethjiminez4817]

I went over board. i said 120000. Thats including the promaster van brand new. 😂😂😂

[@JaJj-nt4qu]

Guessing about 95k. Hopefully you did better than this. Love your "Keeping it wheel" The name is great keep at it. BEST WISHES.

[@Keepinitwheel306]

The total van, with accessible features, was around that if you’re talking USD. I saved a lot of money by going with a DIY build vs a professional outfitter.

[@JaJj-nt4qu]

Shocked that you had time to reply. You must be so busy. Yes I have spent my time researching all options of van life. And I have created a no build setup for an suv. Have a great spring.

[@dreamingmusicgal]

I was guessing around 25K USD so I was off, but not far if you do it in CA money. Blessings!

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Nice work!

[@brownsugar1958ful]

Well I thought no more than $20,000 US dollars

[@shericontrary2535]

I could use a hearing aid but I found out they are not covered by insurance even if I had insurance. I was thinking at least 20,000 US dollars for your van upgrades My grandmother had rheumatoid arthritis and I know things can get expensive.

[@Keepinitwheel306]

It wasn’t quite that much but still a difficult number to wrap my head around….but it’s given me an independent and wonderful life so it’s worth it. Thanks for tuning in!

[@wadehamlin]

I love how you wheelie in your chair.

[@frankquinones2193]

180000

[@Zeldagirl64]

Increase cost guess 30,000

[@dareil2000]

200.00

[@christinabryant5725]

$54,000

[@davidhammond8239]

your safety features....over $20000.

[@nicolaslibert256]

$6500

[@caroljackson4296]

I was off really bad with the money😂

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Haha too low? Or high?

[@caroljackson4296]

@@Keepinitwheel306 to high

[@Keepinitwheel306]

@@caroljackson4296 wow really? Remember the cost I shared is JUST the accessible things, it doesn’t include the van or build. Either way, thanks for playing my guessing game!

[@caroljackson4296]

Your welcome me and my husband are want to do van life adventure of the whole United States

[@michaeluppenkamp9539]

$20,000 is my guess hmm 🤔

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Good guess, you must have intel ;)

[@arsolblanes5058]

I've paused the video...😅 first of all, congratulations on your inventive ability! As for the price, I couldn't even afford the mountain bike, I would love to have one Wow! I can't guess the price of everything together but I'm sure it's exorbitant.🧑🏼‍🦽♿😎

[@Keepinitwheel306]

Ha yes the bike is hefty as well. I have fully invested into this lifestyle but it’s working for me :) Thanks for tuning in!

[@melissateebarnes8826]

I think everything in total cost at least $250K

[@melissateebarnes8826]

I didn’t realize we were estimating were for just the accessibility features. Nonetheless your van is amazing

[@johnR-ct8hu]

two dollers ! and a million phone calls to stupid people . plus night after night of screaming into the void ?

[@wadehamlin]

Sorry but para girls are hot.