Full-Sized Van Technical Information

"I had no idea where I could look for help when an accident totaled our van and left us helpless miles from home. Nor-Cal Mobility rescued us with a rental delivered! We were saved by Nor-Cal!" - Beverly B.
"Workmanship is absolutely outstanding!" - Bud R.
"Greg is our angel -- he is very compassionate, understanding and knows his business. Our family is very grateful! Thank you!" - Cathy M.
"The van was exactly what my wife wanted! Thanks!" - Chester K.
"Thank you for all of your help. I love my new van!" - Deborah F.
"Thank you for everything! We love our new van!" - Gary & Tracy S.
"Terrance was great! This process was frustrating and he was always there to help. Could not have done it without him." - Jerry F.
"Thank you for everything you have done for our boys. We appreciate how fast and easy everything went." - Judy L.
"Extremely courteous and knowledgeable staff. Should I ever need another special needs vehicle, I will, without a doubt, return to Nor-Cal Mobility for my vehicle." - Larry S.
"Alex is the best! He took such great care with Mom, made her feel very special and took lots of time explaining all factors to her and I." - Linda C.
"We had an excellent experience dealing with Al. He was very courteous and knowledgeable. We were very satisfied. Thank you!" - Lylliam D.
"Al was generous and absolutely accomodating. He was kind and patient." - Pacific Institute
"I am very happy with my van. It makes my life so much easier!" - Pam C.
"My buying experience couldn't have been better. Alex is great!" - Ray M.
"Terrance is a great salesman and helped us through all of the confusion. He is great to work with -- very professional and helpful. He gets an A+ from us." - Richard and Nelma B.
"Nor-Cal Mobility makes us feel like family!" - Robert W.
"I'm a very satisfied customer at Nor-Cal Mobility. Good place, good crew!" - Robin W.
"The people at Nor-Cal Mobility are just great to work with!" - Stephen C.
"Al and his staff are great! They are all very knowledgeable and demonstrated great customer service!" - Suzanne Z.
"Courtney was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and was impeccable in his follow-up. Because of his dilligence, I've already been able to recommend Nor-Cal Mobility to two other disabled persons interested in buying a vehicle." - Thomas L.

2008 Ford E-150

Full-Size Ford with lots of room

2008 Dodge Sprinter

Full Sized Van Conversions

Ford vans, the most extensively used full-sized vans in the industry, are ideal for a raised roof, raised doors and extensive lowered floor modifications. Because lowered floor conversions on Ford full-size vans are a Nor-Cal Mobility, Inc. specialty, we will include a thumbs up or thumbs down rating system on whether this particular model is appropriate for mobility conversions.


2007-2011 Ford E-150 RV Converters & Clubwagons
In 2007 the Ford Motor Company reintroduced the E-150 RV Converter and Clubwagon. Major chassis differences included an increased overall weight-carrying capacity of 8,600 lbs. GVW and improvements to the vehicle’s suspension and ride quality. These positive changes are now standard on the E-150 chassis, and combined with the successful FMVSS compliance testing in September of 2007 and October of 2008, the popular E-150 is a great candidate for mobility conversions.

1997-2006 Ford E-150 RV Converters & Clubwagons
A bulletin from Ford Motor Company dated 5/9/03 advises against using Ford E-150 vans for mobility modifications that require floor lowering or structural chassis modifications due to weight-carrying limitations, and no replacement fuel tanks are available.

2007-2011 Ford E-250 RV Converters
The 2007 Ford E-250 RV Converter now comes with a 9,000-lbs. GVW rating and is suitable for all lowered floor conversions. 

2009-2011 Ford E-350 Clubwagon
The Ford E-350 5.4-liter gasoline engine regular-length Clubwagon is available for full lowered floors. 

Ford Transit Connect 2010-2011
Chevrolet and GMC Full Sized Vans 2006-2011
These vans are unavailable for a drop-floor conversion as a replacement fuel system is not available. However, these vans are suitable for a raised roof and raised doors.

 
Full Sized Dodge and Older Chevrolet Vans 1992-2003

These vans are suitable for raised roof, raised door modifications. Dodge discontinued the manufacture of a full-size van in 2004 and therefore the full-size Dodge van is no longer available.

Sprinter 2004-2011
The Sprinter has superior door entry and interior heights when compared to other full-sized vans. The Dodge Sprinter is also available with an OEM option in which both side cargo and rear cargo doors are raised. Because of this option, there is no need to additionally modify the vehicle with a raised roof or raised doors. The 2007-2011 models have a much wider side-entry door than earlier counterparts, making them ideal candidates for a side-entry wheelchair lift. However, the Sprinter is not a good candidate for a lowered floor, thus making the vehicle much more suitable for an attendant situation or for a wheelchair user who can transfer (a B&D transfer seat can make this possible).It does, however, cost quite a bit more than the Ford or Chevy full-size vans. As of 2010, the Sprinter is distributed through Mercedes-Benz dealerships.

Estimated Specifications Click here or on the icon to the left for our 2007-2011 Ford Full-Size Van Estimated Specifications Chart that provides a wealth of information on full-size Ford weights and measurements.