If you get around using a wheelchair or scooter, you know how much easier life is when you have the right equipment. A fully loaded handicap van is not only a safer way to travel, it is more convenient and provides you a lot more independence.

You might need a wheelchair van rental in the following situations:

• You need reliable transportation to make medical appointments in order to be released from the hospital and to heal faster.

• You need to learn to drive with a disability, and your vocational therapist is providing handicap driver training.

• You want to avoid depending on a transit services schedule during a crucial time.

• You want to arrive at a special event in style

• You are going on a road trip and you need a reliable wheelchair van to take you there in comfort.

• You are going to San Diego or Las Vegas on business and you need a wheelchair van rental to get you to your meetings and hotel.

• You are in the market for a new handicap van and youʼd like to try out a few vans before you make that important decision.

• Your own handicap van has been in an accident and you need an insurance replacement while yours is being repaired.

• Your wheelchair van is being serviced, and you donʼt want to be stuck at home until itʼs finished.

If you are shopping for the best handicap van rental deal, hereʼs a checklist:

1. Be sure the wheelchair van rental dealership will pick you up or drop you off if you need a ride.

2. Make sure the handicap van rental has all the accessibility options you need to ride or drive safely.

3. If you are renting for more than 3 weeks, ask about long-term van rental deals.

4. If your insurance is covering the rental, ask if the dealership will bill your insurance company directly, saving you the hassle.

5. Ask what happens should your handicap rental van has a flat tire on the road or is in an accident. You shouldnʼt get stuck anywhere.

Why Choose a Mercedes Benz Sprinter

When shopping for a new vehicle, some people want sport, some value economy, and some long for luxury. Itʼs no different when shopping for a handicap van or vehicle. Your lifestyle is just as important as your mobility needs. If youʼre someone who values performance and luxury, the Mercedes Benz Sprinter might be the right wheelchair van for you.

First introduced in 1995, the Mercedes Benz Sprinter has evolved beautifully. Once you choose your colors, the rest of your mobility van will be completely customized for you. The best part? The conversion will not structurally modify the integrity of the van.

With this luxury handicap van, youʼll experience:

• Innovative safety features you expect from Mercedes,

• Tremendous fuel economy with its BlueTEC diesel engine,

• Accessibility with best-in-class side sliding door and full standing interior room,

• Seating for up to 12 people,

• Adaptive Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which combines ABS, Acceleration Skid Control, Load Adaptive Control, electronic brake force distribution, Brake Assist, Roll Over Mitigation, and under steering control.

Many Wheelchair Lift and Restraint Options

The Sprinter can be outfitted with many different kinds of wheelchair lifts and quality restraint systems, including:

• Ricon Slide-Away Wheelchair Lift: This sliding platform lift slides out of the way to allow unobstructed side door and passenger door use.

• Ricon S-Series Commercial Wheelchair Lift: This lift is perfect for commercial use. Itʼs quiet, compact, and lightweight, and includes handrails and occupant safety belts.

• The EZ Lock Wheelchair Docking System: This system is perfect for people who use their wheelchair as seating while in the accessible vehicle. EZ Lock securely locks the wheelchair to the floor.

• AL700 Titan Series Systems: These systems provide a clean, low profile design with yellow "locked" indicators and retractable blue webbing, which keeps the floor clear.