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JC1
JC1 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
in Aids, adaptations, and equipment
Hi, i have been given a suitable car hoist for my wheelchair, but i am now unable to find somewhere to do just the fitting and electrics. I am in Norfolk if anybody can recommend anywhere. Thank you
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi there, sorry I cant give any specific recommendations not being in the area, have you tried any garages that are part of the mobility scheme they may be ablle to recommend somewhere  
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  • JC1
    JC1 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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    So far ive only found places that want to sell me a new one!
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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
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    hi
    what make is your hoist and car ?
    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community member Posts: 2,616 Disability Gamechanger
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    JC1 said:
    So far ive only found places that want to sell me a new one!
    Do you know what's involved in fitting it?  Just wondering if it's something simple enough for any garage to fit, or whether it would need to be a disability adaptions specialist?

    I know there's Ransome Mobility in Suffolk but would think there must be at least one similar place in Norfolk.
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  • JC1
    JC1 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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    I wouldnt know where to start! I have found a garage who do adaptions who are at least prepared to enquire with mercedes if the model will fit.
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  • Topkitten
    Topkitten Community member Posts: 1,285 Pioneering
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    In each area there are specialty companies that handle ALL Motability alterations. Very unlikely anyone else will have any experience. Something you should be aware of though..... all hoists have a load limit which must exceed (preferably with a good spare tolerance) the total weight of whatever you are using the hoist for (including battery if electric). You must also ensure that the boot size of the vehicle is spacious enough to give good clearance when swiveling in the item and placement is important for the same reason. You cannot fit it if the size of whatever hoisted requires the back seats lowered because they almost never go flat (excluding seats 6 & 7 in an MPV). Be aware that a restraint of some sort is highly recommended in case of an accident, you don't want whatever it is ending up in the front seats. I believe all that is needed is a 12v supply under, in or around the boot and the hoist MUST be earthed (not 100% sure about this last point).

    TK
    "I'm on the wrong side of heaven and the righteous side of hell" - from Wrong side of heaven by Five Finger Death Punch.
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