VIP2 Tilt-in-Space Reclining Transport Wheelchair — 16" Seat
Product Overview
The Karman VIP2 is a tilt-in-space transport wheelchair offering both 0-to-35-degree tilt and 0-to-30-degree recline in a lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum folding frame. Built by Karman Healthcare with AEGIS anti-microbial upholstery and anti-tippers included, it provides caregivers with the full repositioning range needed for users with complex postural or medical needs. One of the most feature-complete tilt-in-space transport wheelchairs available at its weight and price.
Key Features
Product Highlights
The combination of tilt and recline in a single chair gives caregivers two distinct tools for managing the user's position throughout the day — tilt for pressure relief and weight redistribution, recline for rest and comfort — without needing separate chairs for each function. The aircraft-grade aluminum frame keeps the total package weight manageable for caregivers loading and unloading from vehicles. Anti-tippers are included as a standard safety feature rather than a charged add-on, providing appropriate stability across the full range of both tilt and recline positions.
Dimensions
Frame & Build
General
| Model | VIP2TR |
|---|---|
| Product Weight | 43.0 lb — Heavy — two-person lift recommended. |
| Assembly | Required — tools and instructions included. |
| Airline Approved | Yes — FAA Compliant |
| Certification | FDA 510(k) Registered CE Certified ISO 9001:2015 |
Shipping & Returns
| Shipping | Free — all 48 contiguous US states. No minimum. |
|---|---|
| Ships At | 61.0 lb |
| Returns | 30-day — new & unused in original packaging. Email support@ozzocare.com to start. |
| Spec Sheet | Open |
Warranty Coverage
| Wear Parts | 0 days |
|---|---|
| Battery | 0 months |
| Upholstery | 0 months |
| Electronics | 0 years |
| Parts | 1 years |
| Frame | 999 years |
| Frame Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
What's Inside the Box
15 items included
Assembly Required
Minimal assembly required — quick and tool-free setup
Primary Use Cases
5 real-world scenarios for this product
🏠 Complex Home Positioning & Daily Care
The VIP2 is the only solution for users who need both tilt (0–35°) and recline (0–30°) in a single, foldable transport chair. At home, caregivers can alternate between tilt for pressure relief and recline for respiratory positioning or spasticity management — without multiple chair transfers throughout the day. Maximum open width of 27" navigates standard 32" doorframes.
🏥 Medical & Rehabilitation Settings
Prescribed for users with complex neurological conditions, advanced muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries, or post-stroke positioning needs. The independent tilt and recline axes allow clinical teams to achieve specific positioning goals — including gravity-assisted feeding, postural drainage, and anti-spasticity positioning — using a single portable system. Supports up to 265 lbs.
🌳 Supervised Outdoor & Community Transport
The foldable frame allows loading into accessible vehicles and adapted vans for community and medical appointments. Detachable height-adjustable armrests accommodate a wide range of user body types and transfer methods. Flat-free rear wheels handle smooth outdoor terrain and facility ramps without maintenance.
✈️ Long-Term Care & Residential Facility Use
A trusted system in nursing homes, brain injury rehabilitation units, and adult foster care facilities. The combined tilt-recline capability reduces the number of daily transfers caregivers must perform — lowering injury risk for both users and staff. Can be transitioned from facility use to home use as care settings change.
⏳ Maximum Pressure Relief & Postural Management
For users at the highest risk of pressure injuries, the combination of tilt and recline provides two independent mechanisms to distribute and shift body weight throughout the day. Elevating legrests (optional) add a third dimension of positioning — supporting users with lower limb edema, contracture management, or post-operative lower extremity positioning needs.
Detailed Information
Users with neurological conditions (spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, ALS, MS) who cannot independently shift weight and require scheduled pressure relief
Seniors with advanced mobility limitations and high pressure ulcer risk who spend most of the day seated
Post-stroke patients with trunk control deficits who need caregiver-managed postural support throughout the day
Medically complex long-term care residents whose positioning is managed by occupational therapists and care staff
Caregivers and therapy teams managing users whose pressure management, spasticity control, and positioning are daily clinical tasks
Best Suited EnvironmentsInpatient rehabilitation units where tilt-in-space positioning is part of a structured clinical protocol
Long-term care and nursing facilities where daily pressure management is a primary clinical responsibility
Home care environments where a dedicated caregiver manages a complex user's positioning throughout the day
Day program and adult day health centers where clinical positioning is maintained across full program days
Assisted living memory care and skilled nursing units where residents require consistent postural management