Ram Promaster Wheelchair Vans: Everything You Need to Know

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? 

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 8 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

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. 

Do you have more questions about our P Series vans? Talk to a MoveMobility expert now. 

Or, check out these resources for more information: 

• How to Buy a Wheelchair Van
• Top 5 Problems with a Wheelchair Bus
• How Much Does it Cost to Own a Wheelchair Van for 1 Year