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If you own an electric scooter or manual wheelchair then you
realize the importance of wheelchair lifts. A wheelchair lifts
attaches to the back of your car, van or truck and enables
you to transport your mobility chair with you.
A few things to know about scooter lifts. There a few categories
to choose depending on your requirements and a variety of
manufacturers. Some the top brands include, Harmar, Silver
Star, Burr, Mobilift CX, Tilt -a-Rack, XL Carrier and Mobilift.
Electric lifts - These electric lift models install into
your trailer hitch on the back of your automobile, van or
SUV truck. Some of the features to look for include, automatic
tensioning hold down system , manual crank backup, an easy
installation that bolts onto a receiver hitch. Models to review
include, Harmar (AL030, AL010, AL100, AL500), Silver Star
(5400-PT, 400- ADP, 700-PD, HoverRound Lift 300HV), Burr (19675,
20565, Big Tray - 24770, Auto Lock -21130), Braun (Millennium
series, Vista, UVL, Swing-away, Vangate 2, Mini Vangater)
Inside vehicle lifts - These type of wheel chair lifts install
inside your van, truck, car or suv vehicle. Designed to lift
power chairs as well as scooters. Try to find a model with
the following features, uniframe design, remote hand control,
weather resistant, Models include, Harmar Mobility (AL055,
AL065, AL200, AL400, AL 600 Pioneer ), Pride Mobility Hercules
3000, Burr- Dual-Power Scooter Lift and the Silver Star BackPacker
4300 BP.
Manual lifts - These type of lifts are installed outside
of your car or suv truck. Assembly is easy, there is no wiring,
and installation is a breeze with only a 3 minute install
time. Models to review include, Tilt-A-Rack (350RV Mini, 500RV),
XL (44, 48).
Vertical platform lifts - Used for lifting handicapped persons
with physical disabilities from the ground level of their
home to the upper level, can be used for commercial and residential
applications. Features you should look for include, Soft touch
control pads for ease of operation, maintenance free operation
and emergency stop to control use of lift.
Portable wheel chair lift - Only 1 company manufacturers
a portable version, Garaventa. Find 2 models, Super-Trac TRE-52
and the Stair-Trac.
The internet is a great place to start your research, find
all types of information as well as resouces for discount
lifts, from portable, to electric the best prices can be found
online.
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