Madwheelin’s Paraplegic Wheelchair Transfer To & From 4×4

Posted: March 27th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Travel For Disabled | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments »




Here I am transferring into and out of my 2007 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4×4 Pick-up Truck. I have a rigid frame chair with a folding back. I just put the wheels and the chair between the bucket seats into the back seat, or with the seats folded up onto the floor in the back. Very simple if you have the upper body strength to do it. The only modification I have on my truck is hand controls.

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25 Comments on “Madwheelin’s Paraplegic Wheelchair Transfer To & From 4×4”

  1. 1 madwheelin said at 4:02 am on July 16th, 2008:

    I can’t walk or do anything but ride around in a wheelchair. I can, however, lift my legs eventhough I’m a paraplegic, and that’s all.

  2. 2 Ean9881 said at 2:27 pm on July 17th, 2008:

    sorry.. maybe my jealousy talkin :) I couldnt imagine makin that transfer… I am a c-8 quad, with a bum left arm brachial plexus injury.

  3. 3 jtwheels200788 said at 2:45 pm on July 20th, 2008:

    Im a paraplegic.i was born with a birth defect.the only way i can lift my legs is with my hand. i drive, and have always wanted a truck but never thought i could do it because they sat so high. this is proof i can

  4. 4 bigdickdaddy200 said at 12:35 am on January 12th, 2009:

    im in a wheelchair 2 lol and i want a truck but i aint got the dang money 2 get me one lol keep maikin vids dude

  5. 5 NOPAINNOGAIN2009 said at 4:55 pm on April 7th, 2009:

    what if the wheelchair slipped how would you get it? if it would be on the floor?
    Nice vid though!!

  6. 6 madwheelin said at 8:00 am on April 9th, 2009:

    I’ve had my wheelchair run away from me in a parking lot… i had to drive the truck to catch it… almost ran into traffic… awesome, but I was pissed.

  7. 7 madwheelin said at 8:02 am on April 9th, 2009:

    I had to drive up next to it, then open the door in front of the rolling wheelchair… talk about a sight.

  8. 8 bigredd322 said at 8:28 am on May 21st, 2009:

    u a aint paralize.,dats aint funny so dont play like cause u dont watnt to b in a wheelchair,.trust me i kno

  9. 9 madwheelin said at 12:04 pm on May 21st, 2009:

    man… where do you get off saying i’m not paralyzed? i broke my back and dislocated my lower spine 20 years ago, man. I’ve been in a wheelchair ever since. I can’t walk, nor can i feel below the injury. dude, i wish i wasn’t, but i’m paralyzed.

  10. 10 bigredd322 said at 12:45 pm on May 21st, 2009:

    well y u moved ur legs when u got up in the truck

  11. 11 madwheelin said at 1:56 pm on May 21st, 2009:

    yeah… i have what’s called incomplete paraplegia… i can lift my legs at the hip, but it’s very weak.

  12. 12 bigredd322 said at 2:03 pm on May 21st, 2009:

    i wish i can move my leggs even a lil,.,i cant move at all i a t5

  13. 13 madwheelin said at 3:03 pm on May 21st, 2009:

    I’m sorry to hear that, bro… hang in there and do the best with what you do have.

  14. 14 haddayr said at 11:05 am on May 30th, 2009:

    Thank you for this video; I’m newly in a wheelchair and found the example very helpful.

    I am sorry for the totally ignorant comments about whether or not you are a para. People are dumb.

    I use mine for balance and other stuff, and so I can bear weight on my legs for short periods. You should hear the ignorant crap people throw my way.

    Thanks again for posting this really helpful video!

  15. 15 wheelz23 said at 11:02 pm on June 17th, 2009:

    yeah dude look he even has a hand control you dumbass..im a para 2 complete that uses one and hes incomplete and still needs it,,,hehe madwheels dont sweat it bro,,,,whats up man

  16. 16 DDFreney said at 11:36 pm on July 30th, 2009:

    Hi Madwheelin,
    I also want to thank you for this video. I am a therapist and in clinic I show my clients/patients a rigid frame chair and how you transfer in and out so functionally.

    It is very helpful to have your video to share when it’s difficult to explain manual mobility bases rigid vs. folding.

    Thanks, DD

  17. 17 madwheelin said at 5:34 pm on August 14th, 2009:

    Glad to be of help to you and your patients.

  18. 18 BacyBass said at 1:12 am on November 6th, 2009:

    kool, you’ve got that down… very fast

  19. 19 grandprismatic said at 12:02 pm on November 22nd, 2009:

    Good job bro, you a quik!

  20. 20 TheNeutral100 said at 12:03 am on November 23rd, 2009:

    You made it look very easy. I’m t4 complete about 5’6” tall I doubt I can do that. Actually I have tried to my friend’s truck and it was a huge struggle and never quite made it . Thank you for the video thought.

  21. 21 madwheelin said at 12:15 am on November 23rd, 2009:

    My friend had a huge 4×4 that I could barely reach. The way I got in was by putting one hand on the seat, and the other hand on the door handle then pulled myself up that way. See if that works better for you next time. Take care.

  22. 22 madwheelin said at 7:20 pm on November 25th, 2009:

    @haddayr, No problem… it’s not eaxy when you’re new to all this. Glad I could help. Hang in there, and the frustration eventually subsides, and you get on with your life. Take care.

  23. 23 madwheelin said at 7:22 pm on November 25th, 2009:

    @BacyBass
    Thanks, I’ve been doing it so long… I’m quick into the driver’s seat, but it’s awkward when getting into the passenger seat… everything is reversed… lol.

  24. 24 madwheelin said at 7:22 pm on November 25th, 2009:

    @grandprismatic
    Thanks bud. Take care.

  25. 25 wheelinachair said at 4:54 pm on February 20th, 2010:

    i’m lookin at gettin an SUV, this really helps me out, I tried it yesterday and i got in ok, but need more practice. i have a lower vehicle now and i just pop wheels off and leave chair on ground, so i need to retrain myself.

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