Short Description

New and used vehicles for the transport of one or two wheelchair bound occupants. Suitable for manual or electric wheelchairs. Access for the wheelchair is by a folding ramp through a rear door making use of the more common parking bays in car parks. Available for purchase and rental.

Models

Examples of vehicles current in 2011
* Ford Falcon Flashcabs
* Toyota Tarago Flashcabs
* VW Caddy Maxi
* Ford Transit with hydraulic hoist
* Bus conversions
* Toyota Hiace with hydraulic hoist
* Mazda 121 Flashe
* Hyundai Excel Flashe

More Details

* Modifications can be done to either a brand new vehicle as a complete package or an existing vehicle if it is a compatible model
* All vehicles are supplied with wheelchair restraints at the front and rear of the chair well and meet all applicable Australian safety standards

VW Caddy Maxi
The Maxi has an economical 1.9 ltr turbo diesel automatic giving exceptional fuel consumption.

Features
* Tailgate or Barn door style rear access :
* Air conditioning
* Carers seat
* Power windows
* 6 months registration and stamp duty
* Electronic wheelchair restraints
* Panoramic windows
* Simple safe and proven ramp system

Optional extras available include
* DVD screen for wheelchair passenger
* Tinted glass

Toyota Tarago Stretched
The stretched body Flashcab Series II
* Fully wheelchair accessible this Flashcab offers 8 seats or 5 seats plus a wheelchair
* Suitable as a taxi or transfer vehicle at a hotel, hospital, retirement village or disabled care facility. These vehicles drive like a car with great comfort ,reliability and safety
This model features
* 5 passenger seats plus wheelchair access and luggage space or 8 seats without a wheelchair. The seat configuration can be changed quickly
* Load and unload from the rear with easy tie down on the wheelchair
* Stretched rear compartment for passenger comfort
* Reliable and proven ramp design. No hydraulics or electrics to fail. Very light operation.
* Efficient load and unload time
* 2.4 ltr VVT engine including dual air conditioning and auto transmission

The Original Flash Cab
This model features
* Full 5 seats plus wheelchair access and luggage space
* Load and unload from the rear with easy securing of the wheelchair
* LPG option available in Taxi pack models
* Reliable and proven ramp design. No hydraulics or electrics to fail. Very light operation
* Fast load and unload time
* 4.0 ltr engine including air conditioning and auto transmission

Toyota Commuter
* Suitable for one or two wheelchairs
* Used at respite homes, community centres, hospitals and in taxi fleets
* Easy seat configuration allows either one or two chairs to be carried with either seven or nine standard passenger seats

Factors To Consider

When purchasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle or a vehicle to be used with a roof mounted wheelchair hoist consider the vertical clearances of these in relation to the vertical clearances recommended by AS2890.1 (Off street Car Parking), and AS4299 (Adaptable Housing). The recommendations are as follows.
* Vertical clearance at the entrance to an off street car park - minimum 2200mm
The height of the vehicle or the height of the vehicle plus the hoist and folded wheelchair on the roof should be less than 2200mm to enter an off street car park.
* Vertical clearance above an accessible car parking space - minimum 2500mm. The vertical height required to unload / load a wheelchair on/off the vehicle roof should be less than 2500mm.

Place Of Manufacture

Flash Cab Australia Pty Ltd (SA & QLD) Australia

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp