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Dodge Grand Caravan VMI Northstar Conversion

Dodge Grand Caravan VMI Northstar Conversion

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Designed with you in Mind

More headroom

  • This conversion has an improved door height of 55½", a significant increase from the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan VMI Northstar Conversion.
  • This vehicle incorporates an 11" lowered floor, increasing headroom with no deterioration in ground clearance.
  • The interior height at center position is 58½" on vans without the overhead rail system or sunroof.

More Wheelchair Maneuverability

  • Maximized front seating area accommodates the largest new power wheelchairs in either the driver or passenger positions.
  • The lowered floor area has been increased over 9% (450 square inches) compared to the 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan VMI Northstar Conversion, substantially improving wheelchair maneuverability.

Safety

  • SURE DEPLOY™ is standard on the Dodge Grand Caravan VMI Northstar Conversion. SURE DEPLOY™ is a primary backup system that provides a simple way to operate the VMI Northstar ramp when the standard electronic control system has failed.

Styling

  • Keep your floors looking new with rubberized flooring from VMI, a durable and attractive option
  • Interior plastic panels match the original manufacturer's styling theme
  • Original and sleek ground effects
  • VMI conversion controls have been positioned to optimize ergonomics for ease of use

Specifications

Maximum Floor Drop11"
Vehicle Ground Clearance5 ½'
Door Opening Height55 ½"
Door Opening Width30 5/8"
Ramp Length49"
Usable Ramp Width20 ½"
Ramp Capacity600 LBS
Ramp Angle with PowerKneel8°
Overall Floor Length88"
Length from Back of Seats to Kickplate60"
Floor Width at Front Doors60 ½"
Interior Height at Center Position58 ½"
Interior Height at Drivers & Passengers58" without Sun Roof
Steering Wheel Bottom to Floor29 ½"
Measured Down from Front Edge of Steering Wheel to Front kick-up16 ¼"

*Check out the informational videos on the Northstar Package. While these videos show the Honda Odyssey, the package and the overall functionality is very similar regardless of Van Manufacturer.