You can purchase them or you can buy a van to have converted. Since you don't specify a location we can only suggest that you use Google maps to search nearby your location for a local company.
Whether you are looking for used or new wheel chair vans, you can find a variety of them online. The website http://www.fminow.com/?gclid=CPnz-r253qACFcN05QodVmlYBA has used and new models made by different brands.
There are many places to find a wheel chair van. On the internet, www.mobilityvansales.com is a website where one can purchase a variety of used wheel chair accessible vehicles.
There are no special requirements to purchase a wheelchair van. Anyone with the money to purchase one may do so and they will just need to check to make sure that the size and weight of the van does not require that you get a specialized license to drive it.
Handicap accessible vehicles can be found on www.autotrader.com. For wheel chair accessible vehicles specifically, try www.wheelchairgetaways.com.
It depends on which year wheel chair van you prefer. According to amsvans.com a used 2009 wheel chair van will cost you anywhere from 24k to 36k. They have a older 2003 model for 19k.
The are multiple wheel chair van providers in the dallas area. You also buy used van and modify them at a local auto and body shop to be used by a handicapped driver.
One can purchase a wheel chair lift from several different online websites. These include: Savaria, WayFair, Spin Life, Braun Ability, Ameriglide, and Amazon.
There are a plenty of retailers who can sell you wheel chair van but it's difficult to recommend one without knowing where you live. To find a retailer near you take a look at www.mobilityvantrader.com or www.amsvans.com.
if the van has a wheelchair lift already installed into it, then yes, it would be very easy. otherwise, it might be a little tricky to get the wheel chari in.
As long as your van has a rear or side door wide enough to accommodate the wheel chair, you can convert your van be installing a ramp on either door. The rear door models offer the easiest access. A wheel chair lift can also be installed.
The main advantage is that you can have access to the features of a wheelchair van if you can't get your own van to your location easily (e.g. you've flown to another country). If you can get your own van there, I would, just because wheelchair van rentals are so expensive.
You can contact National Car Rental, they usually have the best van rentals.
"When using a wheel chair lift into a van one generally backs their wheel chair into the lift, making sure that the wheel chair is locked so that it can't roll off. Then, pushes the button so that it lifts the wheel chair to the level of the floor."