Prius With Wheel Chair on the roof

Aegison · 10-26-2009, 11:38 AM

Saw this and found it interesting that Toyota would include this kind of special need in its concept vehicles. How to put a wheel chair on the top of a Prius.

Tokyo's 7 wonderful, weird vehicles | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com

Tokyo's 7 wonderful, weird vehicles | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com

bwilson4web · 10-26-2009, 12:03 PM

<GACK!>

I have a similar problem but it is a 300 lbs, 150 kg, motorized wheel chair. That won't work for us.

Bob Wilson

donalmilligan089 · 10-26-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwilson4web

<GACK!>

I have a similar problem but it is a 300 lbs, 150 kg, motorized wheel chair. That won't work for us.

Bob Wilson

I too have a heavy (150lbs.) A regular inside wheel chair lift will not work on a prii.The reason being they bolt to the interior metal floor that is not compatible to my 2005 Prius. I solved this by converting to outside by attaching to 1 1/4 curt hitch. The car will handle the load but on this chair I must remove the seat(pull 5 pins) I have on hand a 350 lb. lift that Icould convert if anyone interested

bwilson4web · 10-27-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donalmilligan089

I too have a heavy (150lbs.) A regular inside wheel chair lift will not work on a prii.The reason being they bolt to the interior metal floor that is not compatible to my 2005 Prius. I solved this by converting to outside by attaching to 1 1/4 curt hitch. The car will handle the load but on this chair I must remove the seat(pull 5 pins) I have on hand a 350 lb. lift that Icould convert if anyone interested

Photos?

Bob Wilson

Rybold · 10-28-2009, 04:39 AM

The best part of that link is the Honda CR-Z Hybrid photo.

JUST BUILD IT !!!!

a_gray_prius · 10-28-2009, 05:16 AM

If you look at the demographics of the Japanese population, you'll see that there's a huge group of elderly who are going to require increasing amounts of external support. As a result, a lot of the Japanese automakers have put a lot of time and money into mobility devices (such as the Honda assistive walking device).

1SMUGLEX · 10-28-2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks for sharing!

QuoteWarz · 10-29-2009, 12:05 AM

I think I have seen a wheelchair on the roof of a prius before, but can't be 100% sure.

10-26-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
Aegison Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeast MI Posts: 209 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Touring Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Friends: 2	Prius With Wheel Chair on the roof Saw this and found it interesting that Toyota would include this kind of special need in its concept vehicles. How to put a wheel chair on the top of a Prius. Tokyo's 7 wonderful, weird vehicles \| Detroit Free Press \| Freep.com Tokyo's 7 wonderful, weird vehicles \| Detroit Free Press \| Freep.com Last edited by Aegison; 10-26-2009 at 11:40 AM. Reason: correct link

10-26-2009, 12:03 PM	#2
bwilson4web 03 and 10 Prius Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntsville AL with 2003 Prius Posts: 5,138 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: #1 Thanks: 348 Thanked 758 Times in 436 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Prius With Wheel Chair on the roof <GACK!> I have a similar problem but it is a 300 lbs, 150 kg, motorized wheel chair. That won't work for us. Bob Wilson

10-28-2009, 04:39 AM	#5
Rybold globally warmed member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,447 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 145 Thanked 56 Times in 47 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Prius With Wheel Chair on the roof The best part of that link is the Honda CR-Z Hybrid photo. JUST BUILD IT !!!!

10-28-2009, 05:16 AM	#6
a_gray_prius Rare Under-30 Priuschat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,113 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Touring Thanks: 13 Thanked 125 Times in 95 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Prius With Wheel Chair on the roof If you look at the demographics of the Japanese population, you'll see that there's a huge group of elderly who are going to require increasing amounts of external support. As a result, a lot of the Japanese automakers have put a lot of time and money into mobility devices (such as the Honda assistive walking device).

10-28-2009, 10:37 PM	#7
1SMUGLEX I love the smug! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 150 My Car: Other Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius With Wheel Chair on the roof Thanks for sharing!

10-29-2009, 12:05 AM	#8
QuoteWarz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 3 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: Comfort Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Prius With Wheel Chair on the roof I think I have seen a wheelchair on the roof of a prius before, but can't be 100% sure.

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