The Vans of LMSHU
1996 Winnebago-Big Van
Our Large vehicle is a customized Winnebago "Sun Cruizer" RV chassis, 38 feet long, 8 feet wide and 12 feet high. At the time of it's purchase in 1996 it was the largest vehicle manufactured by Winnebago, and we had the interior custom built to accommodate our needs. It is leveled at the site by four hydraulic jacks that extend from underneath the coach, as well as two manual stabilizing jacks that can be extended from the rear of the coach.
It has a "shore power" connection for 220 volts with an extension cord that will reach a total of 95 feet, and if 220 volt power is not available we have adapters and an additional 100 feet of extension cord that extends our reach to almost 200 feet for conventional 110 volt power. We also carry our own generator so if there is no power we can make our own.
The unit is air-conditioned by three rooftop air conditioners, and we also have an LP gas fired furnace for the winter months. We must have either 220 volt shore power, or run the generator, to operate the air conditioning.
Inside, we have two sound-deadened booths with Maico MA-27 Audiometers for conducting hearing screenings. Stereo Optical Optec 5000 vision screeners for conducting visual acuity screening. We also can provide equipment to support blood sugar screening (participating Lions Clubs must have individuals trained to conduct those tests) . In addition, the van is set up to provide a dark area at the front where the SPOT equipment can be employed (the van does not carry SPOT equipment - a sponsoring club must bring their own or a district unit).
The van is equipped with a side access door, visible in the photo above near the front of the van, as well as a rear access door with an aluminum staircase. This allows for easy flow through the van when dealing with large numbers of people. There is a twenty foot long awning - again, visible in the photo above - that provides some shelter outside, and we carry a folding table and chairs so registration and information stations can be set up outside.
2021 Ford F-450-Small Van
Our New vehicle is a customized 2021, Ford F-450 Cutaway Mini bus, 24 feet long, 8 feet wide and 10 feet high. It was purchased early 2021 the interior was customized to mimic our first vehicle, but on a smaller scale.
It has a "shore power" connection for 110 volts with an extension cord that will reach a total of 95 feet for conventional 110 volt power. We also carry our own generator so if there is no power we can make our own.
The unit is air-conditioned by two rooftop air conditioners. We must have either 110 volt shore power, or run the generator, to operate the air conditioning.
Inside, we have one sound-deadened booth with Audiometer for conducting hearing screenings.
Optical Optec 5000 vision screeners for conducting vision acuity screening.
We also can provide equipment to support blood sugar screening (participating Lions Clubs must have individuals trained to conduct those tests). The van is set up to provide a dark area at the back where the SPOT equipment can be employed (the van does not carry SPOT equipment - a sponsoring club must bring their own or a district unit).
The van is equipped with a side access door, visible in the photo above near the front of the van. Additional folding table and chairs are on-board, if needed.
