Drive Medical Trapeze Base – Brown Vein Finish (13017BV)
Drive Medical Free-Standing Trapeze Base (Model 13017BV)
Free-Standing Outrigger Framework, Tool-Free Modular Assembly, and Scratch-Resistant Brown Vein Finish
Maintain your natural momentum and step out with absolute certainty. The Drive Medical Trapeze Base (13017BV) offers a premium, medical-grade environment solution meticulously engineered for individuals requiring dependable upper-body leverage and independent mobility assistance, yet using a home-style bed where a traditional metal headboard is completely unavailable for clamp-on equipment. Constructed from heavy-duty structural steel, this free-standing support frame provides a rock-solid, unyielding platform that floor-anchors overhead transfer systems safely. By placing a stable overhead grip point right where it is needed most, this advanced base structure helps seniors, post-operative patients, and individuals managing physical weakness change positions, sit up, or execute transfers with enhanced self-reliance.
What makes this model truly unique is its thoughtful approach to structural layout convenience and surface stability. The floor outrigger geometry is engineered to wrap cleanly around the head end of standard beds, utilizing the weight of the steel and precision leveling levers on each leg to guarantee a completely steady foundation, even across uneven residential floor surfaces. The modular frame snaps together utilizing an effortless tool-free assembly path that removes the need for drilling or permanent wall modifications. Finished in a high-impact, scratch-resistant brown vein powder coat built to handle daily use, the frame features a smart collapsible design that folds flat for space-saving storage and streamlined transport.
Key Performance Features & Benefits
- Free-Standing Floor Base: Outrigger design stands completely independently, eliminating the need to attach heavy transfer bars directly to wooden headboards or residential frames.
- Tool-Free Smart Setup: Simple snap-locking components allow for rapid assembly and teardown in minutes without complex home tools or wrenches.
- Stable Precision Adjustment Levers: Integrated leg levers adjust manually to compensate for varying floor styles, eliminating framework wobbles or tipping vectors.
- 250 lb Load Rating Capacity: Heavy-duty reinforced structural steel tubing safely sustains up to 250 pounds of dynamic pull pressure when combined with a compatible trapeze overhead bar.
- Collapsible Fold-Flat Frame: The base sections collapse cleanly, allowing caregivers to transport the unit between rooms or store it flat in closets when not in use.
- Durable Brown Vein Finish: Clinical-grade powder coating provides an attractive look that resists scratching, chips, moisture, and chemical cleaning agents.
- Drive Medical Lifetime Shield: Sourced directly from certified inventory and backed by a premier manufacturer limited lifetime warranty on the steel chassis.
Equipment Specialist Insight: Free-standing structural leveling is the definitive performance feature that sets the Drive Medical 13017BV apart from basic clamp-on trapeze attachments. Clamp-on systems are highly limited by the height and strength of the underlying bed frame, whereas a dedicated floor outrigger base isolates all mechanical pulling forces vertically down to the floor itself. To ensure a perfectly secure setup, clear the floor area at the head of the bed frame. Assemble the steel base tubes using the tool-free locking pins, then slide the outrigger legs flush underneath or around the headboard corners. Before sliding the overhead bar into the top sleeve receptacle, check each of the adjustable leg levers to confirm all feet are making solid, equal contact with the floor surface, completely removing frame rocking before regular everyday transfers.
Core Technical Specifications
| Attribute Parameter | Detailed Configuration Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | Drive Medical™ Systems |
| Model Number (MPN) | 13017BV |
| GTIN-12 (UPC) | 822383509181 |
| Structural Material Build | Heavy-Gauge Industrial Coated Tubing Steel |
| Maximum Weight Capacity | 250 lbs (113.4 kg) Structural Pull Load Rating |
| Physical Product Weight | 24 lbs (10.9 kg) Balanced Stable Profile |
| Shipping Package Weight | 27.5 lbs (12.5 kg) Secure Boxing |
| Chassis Dimensions | 42" Length x 31" Width x 39" Height / 106.7 cm x 78.7 cm x 99.1 cm |
| Overhead Bar Compatibility | Specifically Engineered for Drive 13009 Series Trapeze Bars |
| Clinical HCPCS Coding | E0912 (Applicable when billed as a complete bar & base combination setup) |
| Account & Tax Compliance | 100% FSA / HSA Eligible Medical Item |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Lifetime Structural Manufacturer Warranty Shield |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the 13017BV base order include the overhead triangular trapeze pull bar, chains, and upper boom arm?
A: No. This listing is for the heavy-duty structural floor base frame exclusively. Due to the varied clinical needs of users—ranging from standard fixed overhead configurations to bariatric weight classes—the upper trapeze mechanism (Drive 13009 series) must be ordered independently. This freestanding base serves as the floor receiver to anchor that upper boom safely.
Q: Can I use this free-standing base frame with an electric profiling hospital bed or a motorized smart bed?
A: Yes, absolutely. Because this free-standing base stands entirely on the floor on its own independent legs and does not clamp onto the bed frame, it is highly compatible with motorized adjustable profiling beds. Simply slide the base outriggers into position behind the head end of the frame, ensuring the vertical steel upright completely clears the moving headrest mechanisms during automated articulation.
Q: Will the low floor bars interfere with standard patient lift machinery or wheelchair clearance?
A: The outrigger legs feature a clean, low-profile horizontal architecture designed to slide easily beneath standard home beds and common clinical bed frame clearings. This ensures the floor support bars remain tucked out of primary walking paths, leaving ample open clearance for navigating mobile patient lifts, bedside tables, or wheelchairs safely.
Retail Disclaimer: EnhDme provides independent technical specifications sourced directly from manufacturing data sheets. While we strive for absolute accuracy, exact dimensions, sizing tolerances, and packaging configurations may vary slightly depending on production batch changes from the manufacturer. Before checking out, we recommend capturing your real-time floor and bedding layout parameters to ensure an optimal structural fit. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Overhead assist systems should be selected and fitted appropriately for the user, checked regularly, and used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
