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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Adding a hitch to your adapted minivan

We have an adapted minivan (Dodge Grand Caravan with a Braun Entervan side-entrance lowered floor conversion) and one thing we noticed when we bought it is that it had no hitch and we weren't sure if we could add a hitch.  They completely rework the underside of the van in order to lower the floor.  For example, there is a gas tank at the back of the van.

I called Mobility Solutions in Salt Lake City Utah and asked them if they could add a hitch.  They said they don't do that, but referred me to GT Welding to do a custom hitch.

How much does it cost to modify a van for a wheelchair?

Phone estimates on 2 different styles of van modifications to give you a general idea.  The approximate quotes include parts and labor.  Phone estimates gotten from Mobility Solutions in Salt Lake City Utah in July 2018.

Full size van with lift $7,500
Tiedowns $2,000

Braun Entervan conversion on minivan with lowered floor, side-entry ramp (not in-floor) and tie-downs $26,000