The last time I talked about the process of modifying my van, I posted a photo of a white van that I was approved for.
I did not get that van.
Turns out, it’s helpful that, when putting in a battery-operated ramp system, one looks at a van with power sliding doors. Which the white one didn’t have.
Whoops.
Luckily, I was approved for another van in my first color choice, charcoal gray. Unfortunately, getting the power doors meant going up to the next level of extras, and ended up costing an extra $100 a month.
So, basically, I have a van and will be living off of ramen until it comes back from the modifications and I can use it to get a job. I guess it’s a small price to pay, in the grand scheme of things.
Ben and I dropped the van off last weekend so that it can be shipped out for the modification process. Which should be finished in another 6-8 weeks. After that and a few days of adjustments, I will be totally mobile again, (hopefully) before Thanksgiving.
It’s been such a long time coming. And I have to admit, I’ve already started making plans for Black Friday shopping.
To catch up on my adventures in accessible driving, read How to Train Your Crippled Driver, Part I, II, and III
Oooh pretty! I love my van
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Thank you! Ben is in love with it and keeps telling me that I can’t have it, he wants it for himself.
I’m sure you can figure out what my response to that was . . .
That is awesome! Accessible vehicles have come a VERY long way!!! With that ride you are halfway to being a soccer mom!!
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Next step is working on the mom part of it!
Ooooooo We can go black Friday shopping together! Since, ya know, I like to be crazy like that!
Congrats on the fan!
Great van! I’m so happy for you, you are so close to grabbing all the things that you want and deserve!!!
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I’m so glad you’re so close to getting the independence having your own vehicle brings!!! (And I agree with the other comments–I think it’s an awesome looking van!)
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That’s the color of my van! Love that color. Fingers crossed you can get it before Black Friday!
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Where is your van getting modified? I know a friend who works for VMI in Phoenix and that is what they do, so was just wondering.