Automobile Wheelchair Lifts – When Wheelchairs Need A Lift

Automobile wheelchair lifts provide the freedom to travel in vehicles for the disabled. This is the extent of the importance of auto wheelchair lifts, which otherwise would have rendered wheelchair users restricted to their immediate vicinity. The portability of wheelchairs is enhanced by wheelchair lifts for cars and vehicles that allow wheelchair users to easily transport their wheelchairs with them, wherever they are heading.

Simple automobile wheelchair lifts that only require minimal installations are known as wheelchair totes or carriers. Yet, for frequent and long term use, platform wheelchair lifts or rotary lifts are better choices. Worldwide Mobility Products based in Arizona deals with tote type automobile wheelchair lifts. Their Escort 2000 and Cari-All lifts are designed to carry manual wheelchairs or even power chairs securely with minimal fuss. The Carrying capacity of the Escort 2000 is at 200 lbs, whilst the Cari-All is capable of bearing additional 65 lbs. Both designs are made to fit the rear of the car with an option of a swing-away to facilitate easier storage. These wheelchair lifts, however, do not provide protection for the wheelchairs.

ChairTopper Wheelchair Lifts from Braun

For wheelchair users who would prefer to keep their wheelchairs stowed away from the scorching sun or the beating rain, the ChairTopper wheelchair lift by Braun would be an ideal choice. The ChairTopper is great for cars as this automobile wheelchair lift can be installed on top of the car with a stylish cover for protection. This means that the rear view of the car will not obstructed, and at the same time the wheelchair is kept away safely from the trying weather.

Operation instructions for car wheelchair lifts are rather clear-cut. Users can just place the wheelchair in the suggested position and the wheelchair lift will fold, lift and store the wheelchair within 30 seconds. Another option is to lift and keep the wheelchair at the back or trunk of the car. Wheelchair lifts for automobiles like those from Braun are easy to install and operate. All a user needs is to hook the wheelchair with the lift claw, push a directional button and the wheelchair can then be lifted up or down. In order to fit the wheelchair into the trunk, simply swing the wheelchair over the trunk opening and push the DOWN button before releasing the hook once the wheelchair is in place.