There are many reasons why you might be considering Ram Promaster wheelchair vans for your accessible vehicle.
- Are your clients struggling to use a step to get in and out of a cutaway bus?
- Are your drivers wasting time by using a lift for every walk-on and mobility passenger?
- Do you need flexibility with customizable seating arrangements?
If any of these questions are lingering around in your mind, then a Ram Promaster wheelchair van could be the right option for your organization.
In this article, you’ll learn all about the different types of Ram Promaster wheelchair vans, how much they cost, and what driving license you need to drive one.
Read on to find out if a Ram Promaster wheelchair van is right for you.
What are the different types?
At MoveMobility, we have eight types of Ram Promaster wheelchair vans: the P Series (P3, P4, P5, and P6), the P Flex, the PL Classic, the PR Classic, and the VL Series.
The P Series vans (P3, P4, P5 and P6) were designed specifically for you, to make your passengers’ lives, your driver’s life, and your organization’s life easier by:
- Enabling curbside pick up and drop off with a side entry ramp
- Having no steps to get in and out of the vehicle, saving drivers time and, most importantly, reducing the risk of injury
- Reducing maintenance and operating costs compared to cutaway buses
- Adding flexibility to your passengers’ everyday lives with customizable seating
The P3 Ram Promaster wheelchair van
Model: Ram Promaster 136” Wheelbase Low Roof.
Capacity: up to 8 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs–or, a configuration of both.
Rear/side entry: side entry.
Ramp/lift: powered ramp.
Who it’s right for:
- Commercial transportation providers
- On-demand service providers
- Adult daycares
- First Nations and Indigenous communities
The P4 Ram Promaster wheelchair van
Model: Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs–or, a configuration of both.
Rear/side entry: available in both.
Ramp/lift: powered ramp.
Who it’s right for:
- Transit authorities
- Communities
- Adult daycares
- Medical transportation providers
The P5 Ram Promaster wheelchair van
Model: Ram Promaster 159” Extended Wheelbase High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 4 wheelchairs–or, a combination of both.
Rear/side entry: available in both.
Ramp/lift: powered ramp.
Who it’s right for:
- Transit authorities
- First Nations communities
- Commercial transportation providers
- Patient transfer companies
The P6 Ram Promaster wheelchair van
Model: Ram Promaster 159” Wheelchair High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs–or, a combination of both.
Rear/side entry: side entry and rear entry for walk-on and mobility passengers.
Ramp/lift: dual entry powered ramps.
Who it’s right for:
- Transit authorities
- Commercial transportation providers
The P Flex Ram Promaster wheelchair van
Model: Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase and the 159” Extended Wheelbase High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 4 wheelchairs–or, a configuration of both.
Rear/side entry: side entry and rear entry for walk-on and mobility passengers.
Ramp/lift: rear entry powered lift, side entry step with a bus-style door.
Who it’s right for:
- Transit authorities
- First Nations communities
- Commercial transportation providers
The PL Classic Ram Promaster wheelchair van
Model: Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs–or, a configuration of both.
Rear/side entry: both options are available.
Ramp/lift: powered lift.
Who it’s right for:
- Accessible transportation providers
- Adult day programs
The PR Classic Ram Promaster wheelchair van
Model: Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs–or, a configuration of both.
Rear/side entry: rear entry.
Ramp/lift: manual ramp.
Who it’s right for:
- Accessible transportation providers
- Remote communities
The VL Series Ram Promaster wheelchair van
Model: Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase High Roof.
Capacity: up to 8 ambulatory passengers or 1 wheelchair–or, a configuration of both.
Rear/side entry: rear entry.
Ramp/lift: manual ramp.
Who it’s right for:
- Organizations that need a budget-friendly option with low maintenance and no mechanical parts
- Remote communities
- First Nations and Indigenous communities
- Adult day programs
Now that you have a general overview of all the Ram Promaster wheelchair vans we have here at MoveMobility, take a look at the graph below to compare all of our conversions–and find which one is best for you!
What are the different types? (Graph)
| P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P Flex | PL Classic | PR Classic | VL Series | |
| Model | Ram Promaster 136” Wheelbase Low Roof | Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase High Roof | Ram Promaster 159” Extended Wheelbase High Roof | Ram Promaster 159” Extended Wheelbase High Roof | Ram Promaster 159” and 159” Extended Wheelbase High Roof | Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase High Roof | Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase High Roof | Ram Promaster 159” Wheelbase High Roof |
| Capacity | Up to 8 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs | Up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs | Up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 4 wheelchairs | Up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs | Up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 4 wheelchairs | Up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs | Up to 10 ambulatory passengers or 3 wheelchairs | Up to 8 ambulatory passengers or 1 wheelchair |
| Rear/side entry | Side entry | Side entry or rear entry | Side entry or rear entry | Dual entry | Dual entry | Side entry or rear entry | Rear entry | Rear entry |
| Ramp/lift | Powered ramp | Powered ramp | Powered ramp | Dual entry powered ramps | Rear entry powered lift, side entry step with a bus-style door | Powered lift | Manual ramp | Manual ramp |
How much do they cost?
Our P Series conversions typically cost between $130,000 and $180,000, while the Ram Promaster Classic series costs between $120,000 and $155,000. The VL Series conversions also cost between $110,000 and $135,000.
Click here to see what makes up the cost of a wheelchair van and why.
What driving license do you need to drive one?
You need a standard driving license to drive a Ram Promaster wheelchair van in most provinces (excluding British Columbia).
Click here to see what license you need to drive a Ram Promaster wheelchair van in your province.
Your next steps to learning everything you need to know about Ram Promaster wheelchair vans
You came to this article to learn if a Ram Promaster wheelchair van is right for your organization.
Now, you know everything you need to know about Ram Promaster wheelchair vans to make a decision.
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