Out-Spoken Wheels on Wheels

Out-Spoken Wheels on Wheels

Wheels on Wheels is about a full time wheelchair user living part-time in her minivan.

Hi! My name is Joan and since a car accident in 1985 I have been living life as a full time wheelchair user as the result of a spinal cord injury. I am now starting a new journey. I quit my job and will be selling my home and moving into my Dodge Grand Caravan. Come along on my journey to see how I tackle the unique challenges of setting up a van for living/camping as a person who is unable to stand up. I plan to do a lot of travelling so hopefully there will also be good information on accessible activities along the way.

Please enjoy my videos and feel free to make comments and suggestions that might be useful to me or anyone who views the videos.

Lincoln spends the night

Lincoln spends the night

Update on my broken legs

Update on my broken legs

Alaska Cruise

Alaska Cruise

Where have I been?

Where have I been?

The Stu Bus!

The Stu Bus!

Hodge Podge

Hodge Podge

I got a new toy!

I got a new toy!

Camping with friends

Camping with friends

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  • @Keepinitwheel306
    @Keepinitwheel3062 күн бұрын

    My friend in BC has a used SuperArm for sale, I can connect you if you’re interested

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Күн бұрын

    Hey thanks for thinking of me! I have not yet found a larger vehicle so am not ready to buy the super arm yet. If you are ever in the North Okanagan I would love to see your van in person. I think I would model mine very similar to yours whenever I finally get one.

  • @Keepinitwheel306
    @Keepinitwheel306Күн бұрын

    @@out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870 I will probably be taking the #1 West at the start of October. Was all over the Okanagan in May 🤦‍♀️

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587011 сағат бұрын

    @@Keepinitwheel306 sorry I missed. I might be around in October so let me know.

  • @Keepinitwheel306
    @Keepinitwheel3062 күн бұрын

    Nice!! I’m glad you got the “half-sized” version, the full size are sooo hard to lay out solo

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Күн бұрын

    Ya I didn't think I could manage the larger ones.

  • @pattierwin4380
    @pattierwin43806 күн бұрын

    Nice to see you out camping!

  • @hieronymusjacabusprincepso5060
    @hieronymusjacabusprincepso50606 күн бұрын

    Bad interviewer.

  • @ImmaSayKOOHWIP
    @ImmaSayKOOHWIP7 күн бұрын

    I just bought a 2018 dodge grand caravan and I'm in love with that little table that fits perfectly in the 40%. I need to get one

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58707 күн бұрын

    I got it on Amazon. Just search 'small folding table'. There are loads on there to choose from.

  • @monicajay2406
    @monicajay240613 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @michellec8273
    @michellec827314 күн бұрын

    Those mats are terrific! Congratulations on your easier and more fun access. Thanks for showing us. Take care and stay safe and well.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587013 күн бұрын

    Thank you and you too!

  • @DisabledandPrepping
    @DisabledandPrepping16 күн бұрын

    They look like they're gonna work pretty good and so glad that you found something to help you out with that soft gravel.😊

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587016 күн бұрын

    Me too! Thanks!

  • @dcole109
    @dcole10916 күн бұрын

    Great to see you out and about! You look like your doing well and it’s good to see you smiling 😊

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587016 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @OdetteC-1
    @OdetteC-116 күн бұрын

    Able bodied ppl just dont realise the fullon challenges you guy's face daily...thankyou very much for sharing. Please forgive my ignorance.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587016 күн бұрын

    I don't think you need to be forgiven. Thank you for commenting!

  • @lisaroth7526
    @lisaroth752617 күн бұрын

    If you travel to Quartzsite, those panels will come in handy on the rocky desert there, but I will caution you to be very careful lifting them up. Scorpions like to hid under things. I am absolutely not telling you not to use them, just use with caution. I'm glad something like this is available.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587016 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I had thought of that and it does worry me. Tarantulas too.

  • @MichaelMcTheny
    @MichaelMcTheny17 күн бұрын

    What kind of lift is that ?

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587017 күн бұрын

    Hello! Its an Adapt Solutions HI LIFT

  • @MichaelMcTheny
    @MichaelMcTheny17 күн бұрын

    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870 thank you 😊

  • @traveldreamer4616
    @traveldreamer461617 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the informative video.

  • @traveldreamer4616
    @traveldreamer461617 күн бұрын

    I’m interested to know where they can be found.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587017 күн бұрын

    Accesstraxd.com or google Access Trax. they are out of San Diego

  • @lornavansteen4416
    @lornavansteen441617 күн бұрын

    Where did you buy those? What are they called?

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587017 күн бұрын

    They are called Access Trax. Accesstraxd.com

  • @colleenwebster8762
    @colleenwebster876217 күн бұрын

    Your dog is so good! Pretty place to camp.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587017 күн бұрын

    They are my freinds dogs. Oscar is the little one and Abby the larger one.

  • @Yourpleasure721
    @Yourpleasure72117 күн бұрын

    great idea

  • @tonytheriault1954
    @tonytheriault195417 күн бұрын

    looks so much easier to move around!! Great addition even with the little bit of time it takes to get everything in place. Looks like a great place to camp!!!

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587017 күн бұрын

    Yes it makes a big difference. Hope it will be great in the desert tool

  • @tonytheriault1954
    @tonytheriault195417 күн бұрын

    @@out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870totally!!!!!

  • @maxdu60120
    @maxdu6012017 күн бұрын

    Hello from France 🇫🇷

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587017 күн бұрын

    Cool! Hi!

  • @jessicaw.6321
    @jessicaw.632125 күн бұрын

    Use trash bags for the liner in the bucket for toilet. That's what I usa

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587024 күн бұрын

    ya that's what I use too. I will throw the whole thing in another bag when I go to throw it away.

  • @lievenlaveyne
    @lievenlaveyne25 күн бұрын

    keep strong , take care about yourself am support you xo do you have differend collors from your plastercast's ? . if you can upload a new video about your feets i want to see more from your feets if you can hugs with love from lieven from belgium xo 😋😘😘🤗🤗🦶🦶👣

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587024 күн бұрын

    My casts were all white. I am not that imaginative.

  • @deancooper3063
    @deancooper306329 күн бұрын

    You go Girl!🙏

  • @dcole109
    @dcole109Ай бұрын

    Good to see you post again and very happy to hear that you are healing and able to get out and travel.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587029 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @revyred8679
    @revyred8679Ай бұрын

    Joan one thing that I'm concerned about with your chair being outside is the wind maybe blowing it out of reach for you with the cover on it. Maybe tie a long strap to the chair under the cover so you can pull it back to you? I think the cover is a great idea! To bad you can't paddle lock it to the van somehow 🤔. I think it's a fantastic idea just need to work the kinks out which I'm sure you will❤. Great to see you giving it another try.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    Ya I sortof thought of that. I would like to at some point put some kind of loop welded below the door to padlock it. That would help. I could still loose the cover but at least not the chair. Good comment. Thanks!

  • @Atrip111
    @Atrip111Ай бұрын

    I bought a mobility van to take care od my mom. Rear seats dont stow away just fold down back. Always trying to look for similar things but all with no seats. My ramp comes out passenger slide door which is broken now. Stay safe

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    It's no fun when stuff breaks. Especially when it is something you REALLY need. I am sorry it is not working. Dodge Grand Caravans have stow and go seats.

  • @Atrip111
    @Atrip111Ай бұрын

    @@out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870 i have a town and country with stow. They must have reconfigured. Another electric component back there,spare tire, last rope to pull to stow not there.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    @@Atrip111 Not sure I understand what you mean

  • @Atrip111
    @Atrip111Ай бұрын

    @@out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870 I was just saying my rear seats do not stow away they just fold the back down. There is a ramp under the floor that comes out the passenger side door so the middle seats don't exist.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels587029 күн бұрын

    @@Atrip111 oh i see.

  • @DisabledandPrepping
    @DisabledandPreppingАй бұрын

    Nice to see you are out and about again. 😊

  • @tonytheriault1954
    @tonytheriault1954Ай бұрын

    Hi Joan! I was just going to ask you if you where heading out soon!!!! Good for you! Enjoy!

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    Yup! have a couple of trips planned before the end of the month! Its nice to be back out again.

  • @Shantelle6253
    @Shantelle6253Ай бұрын

    What a great idea! I like to leave my rollator outside too. It takes up so much room in my van. When I did that up at my friend's home in Oregon her male cat sprayed it😂 took a long time to get the smell off

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    Ouch! I never thought about animals. I did think about bugs (spiders). That sounds nasty!

  • @Shantelle6253
    @Shantelle6253Ай бұрын

    @@out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870 it was. I had to bleach it and get a new under the seat bag.

  • @janaspencer6008
    @janaspencer6008Ай бұрын

    I'm so happy for you! I know you are ready for fresh air and fun!

  • @Morningdovecamp
    @MorningdovecampАй бұрын

    Awesome!! Great No build build👍 Enjoy the road! 👍🚙🌞🏞️

  • @Kennywoodbine
    @KennywoodbineАй бұрын

    Hope n pray that all went well for ya🙏☺️

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    Yes! Thank you!

  • @ms_chigger
    @ms_chiggerАй бұрын

    You do know he has more determination than you. He’s going to win.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    Lol! He did!

  • @nluz7729
    @nluz7729Ай бұрын

    Too funny and very sweet. 🥰

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    Haha! Thanks!

  • @janet1744
    @janet1744Ай бұрын

    You are fine to just talk to us. ❤

  • @janet1744
    @janet1744Ай бұрын

    I seem to remember that Bob Wells interviewed a paraplegic van lifer. Have you seen that van tour? Her van has a chair lift also.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870Ай бұрын

    i have been watching a channel with a parapelgic vanlifer. Not sure if I found her on Bob Wells or not. Can't remember but Bob Well interviewed me as well about two years ago.

  • @JenniferBowen-ys3ti
    @JenniferBowen-ys3ti2 ай бұрын

    You're an inspiration. Please keep the videos coming. And, thank you for sharing so much with us.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58702 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @driouchben2846
    @driouchben28462 ай бұрын

    Hi. 😊

  • @driouchben2846
    @driouchben28462 ай бұрын

    Hello. 👋🥰

  • @lievenlaveyne
    @lievenlaveyne2 ай бұрын

    ah ,oeps you have not plastercast's on your legs wy ? it's only a bandage but do you have earlier a plastercast on your leg of feet ? . am work in a hospital in belgium in the plastercast-room so i see many feets in plastercast's and i do many plastercast's on and off ,i like my job and it's also good to pay . you have nice feets sweet joan how's your legs now and can you please upload a new video about your legs of feets i want to see more from your legs-feets if you want hugs take care keep strong , am support you hugs from lieven from belgium xo 😋😘😘🤗🤗🦶🦶

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58702 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Yes I had plaster casts on both legs. One was removed four weeks ago. I hope the other one will be removed on Wednesday. I will do an update after that. Your job sounds interesting. I am glad you have a job you enjoy.

  • @dcole109
    @dcole1092 ай бұрын

    Praying for your legs and your recovery and your peace of mind during these trials.

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58702 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dondiego124
    @dondiego1242 ай бұрын

    Lol 90° is too hot

  • @dondiego124
    @dondiego1242 ай бұрын

    Pretty cool video thanks, I'll have to see if you made other videos.

  • @kimberlyknight4973
    @kimberlyknight49732 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. My brother has made a total of 3 roll/walk in showers his and 2 for my parents the old house then the new house. He saved them money for sure.

  • @oregontrailgenxer
    @oregontrailgenxer2 ай бұрын

    love it!

  • @ArmiPalines
    @ArmiPalines2 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad you’re okay!!! ❤

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58702 ай бұрын

    Hi Armi! Thanks!

  • @janaspencer6008
    @janaspencer60082 ай бұрын

    Redness on your leg is not normal - sign of inflammation or infection. I hope you see your orthopedic Dr at least every 2 weeks and they x-ray both legs at every visit. Because you are paraplegic is not an excuse for inadequate care. (Retired RN). My tib-fib fracture was open so surgery was required. Infection in bones is very difficult to treat so I watched my leg like a hawk and I called that surgeon's office with any infection signs. My fracture also involved a crushed ankle so I could not have any weight bearing on my injured leg until healing started. My bones did not start healing until I had toe touch weight bearing. Even a bone stimulator didn't help until I had light weight bearing. So happy for you with the shower issue resolved! 🚿 Water is such a gift from God!

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58702 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the info about your expereince. I will keep a better eye on the redness and swelling.

  • @Lisa-16
    @Lisa-162 ай бұрын

    So glad you got your shower situation figured out! It's so easy to take for granted something I do every day what some people struggle to do. Thanks for sharing. ❤

  • @spidrawebster
    @spidrawebster2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm sorry about the mismeasurement. I'm sure you were frustrated by that. No matter how much we says "Measure twice - cut once" there are still things we assume and sometimes we get it wrong. I'm really happy you were able to find a solution you could make work for you!

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58702 ай бұрын

    Me too. thanks

  • @DisabledandPrepping
    @DisabledandPrepping2 ай бұрын

    That is a great solution, and may I say? I really love that tub. And just say you know you are such a Warrior.😊

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58702 ай бұрын

    Haha. Thanks!

  • @wendypenner5566
    @wendypenner55662 ай бұрын

    Looks great in there

  • @out-spokenwheelsonwheels5870
    @out-spokenwheelsonwheels58702 ай бұрын

    Hi Wendy. thanks!