| When it comes to transporting your scooter; you will | | | | and then use an electric remote control to lift the unit |
| need to look at mobility scooter lifts. Mobility scooter | | | | into your car. |
| lifts generally come in two different types; outdoor lifts | | | | If getting off the scooter and into your car is an issue |
| and indoor lifts. | | | | for you, a side platform lift will probably work best for |
| Outdoor Mobility Lifts | | | | your needs. This lift will allow you to ride your scooter |
| Outdoor mobility lifts are designed to fit onto the hitch | | | | up onto the lift and enter you vehicle while still seated |
| of a vehicle. If you do not have a hitch on your vehicle; | | | | on the scooter (provided your vehicle has enough |
| you can check with a mechanic shop to have one | | | | head room). |
| installed. Be sure to let them know what you will be | | | | When purchasing electric mobility scooter lifts, you will |
| using the hitch for so they can install one that will work | | | | have to take into consideration the vehicle you have |
| with your lift. An outdoor lift is an easy option if you | | | | and the lifts compatibility with it. You should also look at |
| want to equip your van with mobility scooter lift. | | | | a quality manufacturer. Hammond Manufacturing is |
| An outdoor lift will enable you to drive your scooter | | | | known for its quality construction of lift components. |
| onto the platform that is mounted to the hitch, exit the | | | | Many people find their vehicle will need substantial |
| scooter, and then lift it up off the ground for driving. | | | | modification when installing a lift. This is not an easy |
| You may want to consider purchasing a cover for | | | | undertaking and most leave it to a professional with |
| your scooter because it will be traveling outside your | | | | experience. You will probably want an experienced |
| vehicle and exposed to the elements of inclement | | | | technician who has installed mobility scooter lifts into |
| weather. The mechanical parts will also be exposed to | | | | vehicles before. There are shops that specialize in |
| road dust and grime. The outdoor lift is easy and can | | | | installing lifts. This type of shop will have all the |
| be less expensive to install. | | | | knowledge and experience to install your lift correctly |
| Indoor Mobility Lifts | | | | and to your specifications. They will also be able to |
| A lift that goes inside your vehicle is a platform mobility | | | | guide you in the right direction for choosing the proper |
| scooter lift. This lift is designed to go inside of a van or | | | | lift for you vehicle and any modifications you will need. |
| SUV. It can be placed in the rear (if you have rear | | | | Prices for installation will vary and your insurance may |
| access) or the side compartment (door) of your | | | | or may not pay for it. If your insurance will not pay for |
| vehicle. | | | | the installation, check with you local social services |
| For rear access installation, you lower the platform to | | | | agency for help. Organizations for the disabled and |
| the ground, drive your scooter onto it, exit the scooter | | | | elderly may be able to assist you with the cost. |