Re: type of car for ipf travel

[Guest guest]

Most of us have the car we already had. However, I faced the decision

shortly after I was diagnosed. My existing car hit 100,000 miles and

just the repairs it needed at that moment would have run over $2000. So

it was time to look.

The last thing in the world I wanted was a van. For my last go around of

car buying a hot sporty car sounded best, but ok, I got a bit more

realistic. Then it came to SUV's. I loved the Hyundai Sante Fe but also

liked the handling and spirit of the Ford Escape. But I had some goals

and neither would make it. I measured. I checked vendors. I did

everything. Nothing but a van would allow me to put a powerchair or

scooter in it without removing the seat. And, the seats aren't light. By

the time I must use a chair, no way I could remove the seat. In fact

removing it would already be quite a challenge. So, van became my

choice.

Now, the carrying of oxygen is then another thing. For that reason if I

was doing it over I'd get a swing arm lift instead of a flat lift like I

got. With my lift all that will go in the back is the chair. So, at

first I carried a liquid reservoir in one of the second row seats. Then,

I just decided to remove the seat, put it in my closet (my third row

seats fold under by the way), and strap my reservoir in there.

Once I focused on what would serve me best, a van was my decision. Now,

if I had owned another vehicle at the time with years left of use, I

would have tried to make it work. For the chair, I might have gotten an

outside lift. Although many vehicles are too light for carrying a chair

behind. A reservoir will fit in almost any seat. If using cylinders and

concentrators you can make it work. I do recommend coming up with a

system and getting ties or padding or storage items to facilitate.

I purchased a Hyundai Entourage. I actually got a rental with 20,000

miles or so but years left on warranty. I've not spent a penny other

than oil changes on it. Its a great vehicle. It's the least expensive

van (well it's sister Kia is the same price) and everything is standard.

So, thats just one man's quest.

> > > >

> > > > Hi Folks,

> > > > I have a dilemma. I am planning to go to Washington, DC and my

> > Oxygen

> > > company can only find one company that can supply me with Liquid

O2

> > and

> > > they do not deliver on the days that I will be there. They can

give me

> > > a concentrator, but that won't help me to go out and about. I plan

to

> > > go on a Saturday and the company only delivers on Wednesday, so

I'm

> > > going to call the hotel to see if they'd be willing to accept the

O2 4

> > > days earlier than my arrival. I'm amazed that a a city Like

> > > Washington, DC does not have an oxygen company that provides

better

> > > service. I may be making a mountain out of a mole hill, but I'm

very

> > > angry because it this does not work out I will miss a great

> > opportunity

> > > to go to the White House.

> > > > Does anyone have any ideas? I'd appreciate any comments.

> > > > Thanks,

> > > > Adrienne

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Andy/MB

I had an Elantra like MB when diagnosed, just older and more miles at

the time. But, I strapped a reservoir in the back seat and did travel

with it too.

> >> > >

> >> > > Hi Folks,

> >> > > I have a dilemma. I am planning to go to Washington, DC and my

> >> Oxygen

> >> > company can only find one company that can supply me with Liquid

O2

> >> and

> >> > they do not deliver on the days that I will be there. They can

give me

> >> > a concentrator, but that won't help me to go out and about. I

plan to

> >> > go on a Saturday and the company only delivers on Wednesday, so

I'm

> >> > going to call the hotel to see if they'd be willing to accept the

O2 4

> >> > days earlier than my arrival. I'm amazed that a a city Like

> >> > Washington, DC does not have an oxygen company that provides

better

> >> > service. I may be making a mountain out of a mole hill, but I'm

very

> >> > angry because it this does not work out I will miss a great

> >> opportunity

> >> > to go to the White House.

> >> > > Does anyone have any ideas? I'd appreciate any comments.

> >> > > Thanks,

> >> > > Adrienne

> >> > >

> >> >

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

No I dont think so just so long as you have room for everything. We have

traveled in a van much more leg room and we can also carry more people if we go

visit. We have also traveled in a compact car it all depends upon where you are

going and comfort leval. When we are going to Phoenix which we could usaually

make in six hours or so it didnt matter but when we have to go longer then

comfort is more important..I am comfortable anywhere being only five foot tall

but my over six foot dear husband needs to be comfortable since he is the main

driver. If you can arrange for tanks to be used where you are going then thats

better you dont know fear when you see a bunch of smokers near your car full of

tanks...

merry

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