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Stosh

11-22-2006 05:18:48




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My wife needs an electric powered scooter/wheelchair when she has to walk very far. I have seen accessible mini vans with ramps, and I've seen extensions fitted to the rear of cars and vans to transport scooters. She is able to drive herself now, and would much prefer to be able to handle the scooter by herself, into and out of the vehicle, etc. Can anyone offer his opinion of the best way to accomplish this? I know the van equipped with a ramp will be terrible expensive. But I don't really like the platform fastened to the rear, it would be a big pain and may be too long to park in the garage.

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NE IA Dave

11-23-2006 19:22:26




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Stosh, 11-22-2006 05:18:48  
My ex-brother in law had a 18 yr old son that lost his battle with MD. They tried to trade in the van with the extra high head room, deluxe side door lift package. This was probably six years ago and then they would not allow them anything for their used van. Perhaps placing a add, contacting a local hospital for advise on assistance, Or the American disability services may be your best bet. Hospitals probably can not disclose any names of patients that have optained this type of equipment since this right to privacy issue hit our country full force. Have you checked your insurance policies for coverage of this type of equipment? I would guess that there are options out there if a person could get on the right track it could save you alot of money. Leasing this equipment may be another option. Good luck and my best wishes that this is only a short term situation. NE IA Dave

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rgvtx

11-22-2006 09:53:17




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Stosh, 11-22-2006 05:18:48  
I had the same need for my Dad recently. He wanted to travel in his mini motorhome so the van idea was out. He has one of the small three wheel scooters that break down and the idea was that he could take it apart himself and load it. Well that idea was a failure as it proved too much for him to bend over and pick up the pieces. The whole scooter is under 100 pounds and the heaviest piece would be the rear wheels and motor assy. and I would guess that's about 20 to 25 pounds. So after some searching he found a used lift for the rear of the vehicle. You are probably correct in thinking the extra length will cause a problem parking in the garage, but most of them I have seen fold up and end up adding about 1 foot to the over all length. The one he bought is all steel so it's quite heavy, most that I see are aluminum. This one was designed for a wheelchair, you may be able to see the lowered section of the floor for the large rear wheels of the chair. These pictures were taken when I was putting it together and prior to my adding a channel for the front wheel of his scooter to rest in. I also added a piece of 3/8 flat stock for the rear wheels, sort of acts like a stop when he drives it on the platform. 2 straps to tie it down and he's on the way, no lifting etc. If you feel your wife will still be driving for sometime to come, this might be the best option for you as she can load and unload by herself and there are no ramps to worry about falling off of.
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old

11-22-2006 09:32:06




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Stosh, 11-22-2006 05:18:48  
Best set up I have seen is the lift on the side of a van but hold on to your back pocket for one of them. Cost $3000 plus. Ramps are ok but as with tractors if they slip you roll over on your side and if in a wheel chair that isn't any fun.



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Don LC

11-22-2006 08:55:20




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Stosh, 11-22-2006 05:18:48  
They make 12v lifts that picks up the scooter under the seat,,,,,you swing scooter into the trunk or van and sit it down..... ..

I have had them all,,,,, ,Don



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Ford 312

11-22-2006 06:46:13




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Stosh, 11-22-2006 05:18:48  
My wife has a small electric three wheel scooter. We remove the batteries and the seat and load the scooter in the car trunk, then load the batteries in the trunk, and seat in back seat of car. Broken down it is not too heavy and we need no special equipment. It takes very little time to load and unload. For a smaller car trunk you can also remove the rear wheel, motor assembly.



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Coloken

11-22-2006 06:40:49




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Stosh, 11-22-2006 05:18:48  
What works best for my friend is her Ford airostar (sp?) van, is remove the back seat and those cheap ramps from Harbor freight. Drive it right in the side door.



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Pooh Bear

11-22-2006 07:59:24




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Coloken, 11-22-2006 06:40:49  
I have an electric wheelchair. One of the bigger ones.
I built a set of ramps for it out of treated lumber.
Couple of 10ft 2x8's and about four 10ft 1x8's.
We transport it using a Ford Explorer.
Just fold the seats down in the back,
Take the headrest off the chair and fold the seat down,
then walk next to it and drive it up the ramps into the Explorer.
Put the ramps in right next to the chair.
Takes 5 minutes to load it or unload it.

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old art

11-25-2006 15:33:53




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Pooh Bear, 11-22-2006 07:59:24  
i have one for my wife at first i hade a folding ramp used it in the side door workedn OK then i found a used lift thatb picked it up by the seat and turned in and set it down made by BRUNO they make several modles they are not cheap the base plate changes to fit outher makes and modles i had to buy a new base plate installed was $600.00
have a chrisler with stow & go seats only have one seat i can not use .

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Rustyj14

11-25-2006 15:32:54




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 Re: How to transport a scooter in reply to Pooh Bear, 11-22-2006 07:59:24  
I saw a guy who had a small station wagon, and he had an electric lifting device inside the back. He just hooked up the lifting cable, pushed a button, and up and in it went-no mess, no fuss! Took all of 2 minutes to do it! It had a swing out arm, and the cable ran thru several pulleys, and ran off the car battery! Two buttons on the control cable-up/down/ simple to operate. Be just the thing for yer wife to use.

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