Wheelchair Canopies Keep you Snug, Dry and Cozy

If you are an outdoor person you probably wouldn’t mind the hot sun on you. However, if you have mobility problems and may use a little less sun, then you should try fitting a wheelchair canopy on your wheelchair. This will help you enjoy the warmth of the sunshine without getting sunburn. With a wheelchair canopy fitted onto your wheelchair, you no longer need to carry awkward umbrellas while trying to operate the wheelchair at the same time. Furthermore, even it starts to rain, your wheelchair canopy will keep you dry.

Most wheelchair canopies are designed for easy fit onto wheelchairs. They are generic in design, with a mounting kit that differs slightly between wheelchairs. The type of mounting kit to be used for a wheel chair canopy really depends on the wheelchair model. With this, it is best to state the model and type of wheelchair at the point of purchase of your canopy.

Once you receive your canopy, it will probably take you only around 15 to 20 minutes to fix it up. Mounting poles will be use to hold up the canopy, which also ensure that the operations of the wheelchair are not interfered by the canopy. It can then be slipped in and out whenever needed.

The Weather Breaker type of wheelchair canopies come in 3 different types: Base Model, Vented Model and Max Protection Model. The Base Model is the cheapest one available and therefore does not provide as much ventilation as the Vented Model. Made of mesh material instead of solid fabric, the Vented Model is designed for additional ventilation to the wheelchair user. Finally, the Max Protection Model has a name that says it all – it provides the maximum protection possible from the rain and the sun. This is possible through the long drapes at the side and back of your wheelchair, which can be slipped on and off whenever required.