Car hoist for powerchair

CountryMimi

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone can offer advice here?

I'm looking to get a powerchair, but after a discussion with an advisor at a mobility shop today, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed as there seem to be so many things to take into consideration before buying one.

I would need a hoist to get it into the boot of my car, but the lady at the shop didn't seem to think that hoists are suitable for powerchairs. However, my cousin has one for his powerchair. Would it need to be a specific type of hoist?

Ranald

I have seen class 3 mobility scooters going into the back of a Ford Galaxy. Power chairs are heavy, but so is my TGA Breeze S4 (150kg).

Mobilitysmart have hoist that can lift up to 200kg. I have used them recently for a battery charger, and seat base plate.

https://www.mobilitysmart.co.uk/autochair-smart-lifter.html?_gl=1*j85piv*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzExNTczMzY1LjE3NDg5MDkyOTI.*_ga_C4WGN82GHM*czE3NDg5MDkyOTEkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDg5MDkyOTEkajYwJGwwJGgxMDQ4NjA4MTg5

egister

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/135190/car-hoist-for-powerchair

hi! You need to know the exact name of the powerchair hoist on your cousin's car.

CountryMimi

@Ranald thank you so much, I will have a look at this.

@egister I certainly do. I'm going to try and visit a place that specialises in fitting hoists next week, so hopefully they can help 🙂