The Dodge and Chrysler NorthstarWheelchair Accessible Minivan has a fully-powered, slide-out ramp that creates an uncluttered interior and obstruction-free doorway. With noise-minimizing engineering and a selection of Dodge/Chrysler’s most popular features, the Dodge/Chrysler Northstar offers an enjoyable ride. Features of these new and used conversion vans include:
- In-floor ramp benefits for the best value
- High ground clearance to reduce scraping
- 800-lb weight capacity holds larger power chairs
Ramp System
All VMI Northstar conversions come with a patented, ultra-low, in-floor power ramp that allows for safe entry and exit for even the largest power chairs. The ramp is stowed under the floor, creating more interior room for maneuverability and minimizing dirt and debris in the interior.
Interior Space
Our Dodge Grand Caravan Northstar offers an obstacle-free front row for more wheelchair maneuverability. Both front-row seats can be removed to accommodate wide power chairs and provide multiple seating options.
Headroom
Our Dodge Grand Caravan Northstar provides enough door height to accommodate manual wheelchairs and small-to-medium power chairs. The doorway is clear of obstructions for easy entry and exit and has a dropped floor to give wheelchair users a clear line of sight.
Comfort & Style
Our Dodge Grand Caravan Northstar offers a clean, uncluttered interior. Enjoy a quiet, comfortable ride with noise-reduction engineering.
Other Features
Our Dodge Grand Caravan Northstar mobility minivans come with additional features for extra durability and ease of use. For example, the VMI Northstar reduces the likelihood of under-vehicle damage by providing up to 1.5 inches of additional ground clearance over other mobility vans.
Options for the Northstar:
Durafloor
Unique, rubberized, non-slip flooring that provides excellent traction for wheelchairs and reduces road noise.
Step Flares
Standard on Toyota only
Steps added below the front doors to facilitate safer and easier entry and exit at those seating positions.
Specifications:
- Wheelbase: 121 inches
- Overall Length: 201 inches
- Overall Height: 73
- Overall Width: 77 inches
- Maximum Floor Drop: 11 inches
- Min. Vehicle Ground Clearance (ground effects): 5.5 inches
- Min. Vehicle Ground Clearance (exhaust): 6.5 inches
- Door Opening Height: 55.1 inches
- Door Opening Width: 30.8 inches
- Ramp Length (angle ramp and transition plate): 58.6 inches
- Usable Ramp Width: 29.25 inches
- Ramp Capacity: 800 pounds
- Ramp Angle with PowerKneel on (curb weight): 8 degrees
- Ramp Angle with PowerKneel off (curb weight): 11.5 degrees
- Overall Floor Length: 86 inches
- Length from Back of Seat Bases to Kickplate: 58.25 inches
- Floor Width at B Pillar: 60 inches
- Floor Width at Front Doors: 61 inches
- Interior Height at Center Position: 57.63 inches
- Interior Height at Driver Position: 58 inches w/o sunroof; 55.5 inches w/ sunroof
- Interior Height at Passenger Position: 58 inches (w/o sunroof)
- Cargo Area/Seat Up: 11.5 cubic feet