Handicap accessible argo

[azz7772]

you will be surprised at how moist it can get under there even just from temp. Changes from night and day.

[coosaridgerider]

I plan on welding the tube to the frame when i pull the frame out.The bolts are just holding every thing down for now.I don't now how to weld but i have a buddy that owns a muffler shop that is going to weld everything up and make the roll cage.I need to learn to weld.

[azz7772]

sounds like you need a couple shop nights with your buddy and get him to teach you. Mig welding is quite easy the hardest part is prepping the metal and adjusting the temp and speed of the welder. That just takes practice. Once you learn you will be mr. Invention

I have a roofing question for you I am doing a roof at work . It used to be a one story motel that most of it has been ripped down . I saved 80 feet of it and totally gutted out the inside down to the bare studs and rafters. We are going to use it as cold storage for the new holiday inn. My question is in that senario the roof is 80 feet long and 44 feet wide with a very low pitch like 4/12 or even less. What would the best roof vent be a ridge vent, mushroom caps, or wirly birds and how many should I put on? Every 10 feet?

[coosaridgerider]

I've been watching 2 guy's garage.If you have a 4/12 pitch then i would go with the plastic ridgevent that you nail the ridge cap on,Not the aluminum type.I wouldn't put it on a roof with too much less of a pitch.You can take a 3 foot level put one end on the ridge level it and then measure down to the roof on the other end divide that number by 3 to get the roof pitch.I think a 40 foot box of ridgevent covers around 1200 square foot area.

[azz7772]

thanx for the info that's the plan I like best as well but if the pitch is lower what's the next best one mushroom caps every 10 feet?

[coosaridgerider]

Shingle warranty is voided under 4/12 pitch.Pan vents would work but not sure about how the snow may affect them if any.

[coosaridgerider]

I did not like the first frame plan so this is plan b on the frame mock up to get my floor pan made.I am using 16ga aluminum for the floor pan and the ramp.Once i get the floor pan made i can take out the frame and weld everything up and paint.I used the bolts to hold everything in place until i remove the frame.

[fmints]

Maybe something like this would work ?

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Blairs - Argo ATVs

Or maybe this will work
Wheelchair Accessible Argo - Amphibious ATV Pictures

[Tinodesis]

Video of modified Argo driven by a quadriplegic. I hope you can pick up a few ideas from these ridgerider.

[coosaridgerider]

Thanks that give me a few ideas.I have a 6 wheeler to work with so i have to keep it light.I will have to make a light weight manual type ramp.Brandon is in a manual wheel chair so that helps on the weight factor.I couldn't imagine what that machine would cost.

[pcmark]

The type of modifications should really depend on the disability level -- and with Argos already being totally hand-controlled, modifications are rarely needed (the very high-level quad in the video being an exception). I have a pretty severe disability, and the only two modifications that I made were a padded lap belt to keep me in position, and I moved the manual brake lever to the throttle side, as I drive with one hand. Also, although I was born with a disability and wouldn't change a thing in my life, it's still fun to get out of my wheelchair and Argo or swim or whatever. So, don't underestimate the ability to leave the wheelchair behind altogether and hit the trails with the least modifications possible to the Argo.

[coosaridgerider]

Well said.Sorry to here about your disability it sounds like you are enjoying your argo.Nice ride.

[sawbuck]

Mark very true, the more I read the more I'm sure I made the right decision going with an argo, like you said already set up with hand controls, I can hunt, fish right out of it, plow snow, ice fish, it was a no-brainer for me. The only thing I was thinking of adding was a lap belt but havn't been able to find a suitable one on-line yet. Do you remember were you got yours? Argo is supposed to be here next week and I'm getting pumped.
Thanks and later
Bill

[pcmark]

Sawbuck, if you can't use your legs to stabilize, you want a padded lap belt -- namely because you can cinch it tight enough to keep you in place without causing abrasions (and depending on the terrain and driving style, you can get tossed around quite a bit). I use a Body Point brand lap belt, which are designed for pelvic positioning of those with disabilities -- they're well padded, super strong, very adjustable, and easy to mount. My Argo is a 2011 6x6, and there's a frame member that runs directly behind the seat base that I tapped into. I'm sure you'll enjoy your Argo.

[sawbuck]

Hi Mark, I know all about the stabil thing, I'm what they call a T-7 complete. I've been looking online with the local handi-cap suppliers with no luck, this gives me a brand name to look for. I'll have to check my argo out when it comes in to see were I can hook the belt up. I've got a 750 hdi se ordered. Been riding around on my 4 wheeler, it's a honda with electric shift, never thought when I bought it that I would need the E.S.
Thanks for the info
Bill