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Volkswagon Caddy - Bierman New Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)

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Base Vehicle Specifications

• Volkswagon Caddy Maxi, long wheelbase, model 2007>
• 5 or 7 seater combi, petrol or diesel engines
• Rear hatch (tailgate) compulsary (this includes the rear noise isolation pack and double leaf springs standard)
• Preference: 2 sliding doors
• Parking sensors? : add 2 extra hours of work
• No: Bio-diesel, CNG or Eco-fuel
• No: tow bar, reinforced suspension or underbody armor
• No: spare wheel or luggage cover

Conversion Options
Basic B - conversion
Comfort C - conversion

Difference
B - conversion: longer, double-folding ramp, without hydraulic lowering system
C - conversion: hydraulic lowering system, short sluminium ramp
We also make a difference between petrol and diesel engines because of the exhaust systems.

The Volkswagen Caddy is capable of transporting 7 passengers OR 5 passengers and one wheelchair passenger after conversion.

Version B

• One lowered floor fitted with 2 airline tracks
• Dimensions lowered floor : Width 80cm Length 150cm Interior height 150cm Height at entrance 146cm
• Q'Straint 4-point system with electrical front retractors and QRT DeLuxe rear retractors. Combined with 3-point belt for wheelchair passenger.
• Fuel tank is relocated
• Part to remount middle bumper onto rear hatch and reinforce gas struts.
• Double folding aluminium ramp
• Possibility to remount the original 3rd row 2-seater
• Exhaust (stainless steel).
• Small parts, glue, nuts, bolts etc

Version C

Identical to Version B except for:

• Short aluminium ramp.
• Hydraulic lowering system

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi - New WAV

With original fuel tank 60 Litres (16 Gallon)

1. Wheelchair user height (entrance) 145 cm. - 57.1 inch
2. Wheelchair user height (highest point) 149 cm.  - 58.6 inch
3. Wheelchair user length 152 cm. - 59.8 inch
4. Wheelchair user width 81 cm. - 32.1 inch
5. Double folding aluminium ramp length 140 cm. - 55.1 inch
6. Short aluminium ramp length* 80 cm. - 31.5 inch

*) Available for airsuspension (A-version) and hydraulics (C-version)

Located at: 3 / 28 Leighton Place, Hornsby, SYDNEY, NSW 2077. Phone: 02 9482 4572

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