Description
The Drive RTL7047 is a bariatric transfer board: one solid piece of Baltic birch with two hand holds cut through it. It sits with the bathroom safety and transfer aids we carry, and Drive rates it to 600 lb.
What it is for
A transfer board takes the standing up out of a move. The person slides across it instead, which suits anyone who can bear weight on their arms but not stand and turn.
- Two cut out hand holds give the person something to grip and the carer something to hold.
- Tapered, slightly beveled ends so the board meets a seat edge instead of catching on it.
- Baltic birch under a clear lacquer finish, in the maker's words.
Size and shape
The maker lists it at 35 in by 8 in and rates it to 600 lb. It is 8 in wide, so tell us the gap it has to span and the seats at each end, and we will say whether this board is right for that.
Delivery, returns and service
We deliver and set up across Toronto and the GTA. Our returns policy covers an unused board, and we handle service and parts on what we sell. Drive covers this board for 6 months against defects, which is shorter than its chair frames.
Where else to look
If the difficulty is getting in and out of the tub rather than across a gap, a transfer bench is the usual answer. Tell us how the move happens now and we will say what we would try first.
Funding help
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Frequently asked questions
How does the board help someone move?
The person sits on the edge of one seat and slides along the board to the other, so they do not have to stand and turn. A carer holds the board steady by the cut out handle.
How much weight does it hold?
Drive rates it to 600 lb, which is what makes it the bariatric board in the range.
Will it reach between my wheelchair and my bed?
It is 35 in by 8 in, the maker's figures. Measure the gap you need to cross and ask us, because a board that is the wrong length or angle is not safe to use.
What is the board made of?
Baltic birch with a clear lacquer finish, in the maker's description, with the two hand holds cut through the board.
What does the warranty cover?
Six months limited from Drive, against defects in materials and workmanship. If something goes wrong, tell us and we take it up with them.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 600 lb, the maker's rating
- Material
- Sturdy Baltic birch with a clear lacquer finish, in the maker's words
- Size
- 35 in by 8 in, the maker's figures
- Maker part
- RTL7047 (Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare)
- Use
- For ease of transferring to and from a wheelchair, the maker's own description
- Shape
- Ends tapered and slightly beveled, corners rounded
- Pack
- One board; the maker packs two to a case
- Warranty
- Limited 6 months warranty from Drive
- Product type
- Bariatric transfer board with two cut out hand holds
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
