Hi, does anyone know of a company who manufacturers any type of handicap controls for a Rhino/Ranger...etc. I have a handicapped customer who just purchased a Rhino and recently inquired about these controls. The controls would obviously need to be mechanical and would need to control gas and brakes. Thanks for the help...BBY

 

I think you might be onto somthing here. My buddies dad just bought a kawasaki. His legs are gone from above the knee. He rigged up controls out of pvc pipe. They actualy work great. Not every one is as much of a "magiver" as he is. If they aren't being marketed, someone should look into it.

 

hey luny2nz your signature cracked me up! Its so true!!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

You have a ton of options out there and I see no reason why this couldn't be done and be done pretty easily. I know they make portable units for golf carts so I'm sure something could be adapted for a rhino which is after all is something like a golf cart on steroids.

Locally you might want to look up your local prosthetic limb manufacturer (an excellent resource who may very well do that exact kind of work) or wheelchair/medical supply store. They can probably hook you up with someone locally who does that kind of work.

Here are some websites to get you started:

http://www.wheelability.com
http://www.handcontrolscorp.com
http://www.drivingaids.com
http://www.mobilityproductsdesign.com

 

Check with a guy named Lee Stohr.. he is a designer/builder of D sports racers and Formula fords used in SCCA sports car racing. He has done quite a lot of work on hand controls for use in the race cars, and I am sure he has something that could be adapted. His cars use hand paddles for shifting to begin with, and he has hand brakes available too. If they can be used in formula racing, I am sure they would fit a Rhino wheel.
www.stohr.com.