Removing wheelchair ramp / cassette lift

hciR

hciR

Member
VIP Member
Hi Guys

I've just purchased a van which has a wheelchair ramp installed:

www.amf-bruns-mobility.com

Cassette Lift K90

Fully automatic cassette lift for private vehicles • 90 mm height • operation via remote control or app • large lifting platform suitable for electric wheelchairs
www.amf-bruns-mobility.com www.amf-bruns-mobility.com

Was just wondering if anyone else has already removed one of these, and if you've got any lessons you learned that may help?

Initially I thought the 4 bolts in the van floor would drop it, but now I think these are just q-straint fastener wheelchair strap mounting points.

So no idea how to drop the actual lift or how it's attached. I cant find any installation guides only user manuals, so all I can say is im expecting to see a hole underneath the passenger seat with cables fed through that I should be able to reverse out.

(The other unknown for me is what to do with the holes afterwards? Any thoughts on the best approach? weld/fill/bung them?)

Cheers,
Rich
 
Last edited:
Why remove that at all? :cool:

Looks like it could be used to lift all kinds of things, not just wheelchairs. Of course depends how you are going to use the van but personally I would be happy to have such a system as there's always some stuff to carry around using the van, sometimes even pretty heavy items.
 
Make yourself a cuppa and have a forum search. Several members have done it and used different approaches - the one I liked was the chap who kept the ramp but bolted it in position and then removed the redundant motor gubbins, but others have gone as far as welding in new sections of floor and essentially fully restoring their van to standard.
 
n10n said:
Why remove that at all? :cool:

Looks like it could be used to lift all kinds of things, not just wheelchairs. Of course depends how you are going to use the van but personally I would be happy to have such a system as there's always some stuff to carry around using the van, sometimes even pretty heavy items.
Click to expand...
Clearance is the main worry for me, we tend to drive through a fair amount of rough tracks and uneven road surfaces, so my worry is getting beached as it sits lower than the rest of the van!
 
Sasquatch said:
Make yourself a cuppa and have a forum search. Several members have done it and used different approaches - the one I liked was the chap who kept the ramp but bolted it in position and then removed the redundant motor gubbins, but others have gone as far as welding in new sections of floor and essentially fully restoring their van to standard.
Click to expand...
Been having a search but can't seem to find anything other than one thread with a different type or rear lift (which looked very impressive and like some serious work!!)

Is there a better way to search the forums other than hoping you get the right key words in the top right magnifying glass search method?!

I'm looking to remove an underbody cassette lift:
1000023626.png


Cheers,
Rich
 
Ah, sorry, didn't realise yours was a side mounted job.
 
Rich hi,

Can’t give you a solution, but I have just bought a van and intend to do the same remove the cassette ramp.

I will let you know how I get on.

Tom
 
Farmervan said:
Rich hi,

Can’t give you a solution, but I have just bought a van and intend to do the same remove the cassette ramp.

I will let you know how I get on.

Tom
Click to expand...
Hi Tom,

I managed to get hold of the installation manual for the ramp. (Attached)

It appears they first customise the fuel tank and exhaust to create space. Then the ramp is bolted on and wires fed under the passenger seat/to the starter battery.

Hoping the extra space they created provides a good location for a Desil heater and leisure battery!

Currently planning on having a go at dropping the ramp on Saturday, I'll let you know how I get on if you don't beat me to it!
 

Attachments

  • VW Caravell ramp install.pdf
    3.2 MB · Views: 10
Got a big chunk of the work done today!

Firstly you'll need to take the plastic undertrays off to access everything, then it's time to follow and strip all the wires...

There was a wire running from the ramp up under the passenger seat, under the carpet, and the along the underside of the dash, to a red bulb on the dash (which was met with a second wire that was coming out the back of the OB2)

There was a wire running down the B pillar from an aftermarket switch that checked if the door was closed, it ran down the inside of the pillar under the van and then up under the the passenger seat to meet the other wires. (Had to remove the gas filler cap section due to zip ties) but you could just leave this switch in place to cover the holes and leave the wire going up the B pillar.

There we're 2 wires (one think one thing) running from the positive side of the battery, the thick one to an aftermarket fuse next to the battery. They then ran down through the engine bay to the ramp.

There was a wire coming from the ramp up under the passenger seat to a detachable connector that was mounted to the rear seat base cover. (Other side of the connector is where the controller is attached.) You'll need a de-pin tool if you want to remove it without cutting wires)

I'm not planning on re-using or selling anything, so I've finished the day by just cutting all wires at the point they come out the ramp, then put all the plastic covers back. So essentially I now just have a big metal rectangle bolted via 4 bolts to the bottom of the van.

It's apparently weighs 200kg, so I'm likely going to try to pay a garage to take the last 4 bolts out and dispose of it for me (as I did all the work on a friend's drive and can't just dump the ramp there and walk off!)

Hope that helps someone, I'll update further once the metal box comes off.
 
Mines a eu5 didn't realise this changed on the eu6 for a smaller tank :rolleyes: .
You'll have to see how much you can get in it when you fill it then and work out whether thats sufficient for you or buy a 2nd hand tank to refit .
 
Filled it full from shortly after the red light came on today (Think the remaining range was still 70miles) Took 52 litres to fill.
 
  • Like
Reactions: CAB
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Steved55
Wheelchair Ramp Removal
Replies
4
Views
2K
Steved55
Steved55
A
Removing a wheelchair ramp and installing a tow bar
Replies
19
Views
6K
Stirling
S
hciR
Screwing into the van - Metals/Prep?
Replies
0
Views
154
hciR
hciR
T
Wheel bolts warning
Replies
5
Views
972
DXX
D
D
Recomended tools - jacks, ramps, hand tools spanners etc.
Replies
0
Views
2K
dhardyuk
D
Back
Top