Transitioning From a Wheelchair Accessible SUV to an Accessible SUV
Before getting his wheelchair accessible SUV, Eichner drove a Dodge Grand Caravan. Like many people, Eichner initially thought his accessible vehicle options were limited to vans, so he was excited to learn that an accessible SUV was available.
"When I found out that I could get a Traverse, I was excited about it because there is really no other wheelchair accessible SUV out there that you can get," he said.
Making Memories on a Road Trip
Eichner certainly put his vehicle to the test on his recent road trip. It was packed to the brim, with suitcases in the trunk and on the roof, along with his medical equipment. Several family members joined Eichner on the trip as well.
Despite the load, the vehicle handled the trip without a hitch.
"The Traverse is a beast," he said.
The group visited more than half of the U.S. states, with stops at Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and the Badlands, just to name a few.
More importantly, Eichner and his family made lasting memories.
"We got to experience things that we thought we would never get to experience. We make memories in the Traverse all the time because we're not held up by anything," he said.
