Wheelchair Hoist

[StitchesnFluff]

Only short, 2 Mtrs

 

[Brains]

We saw a Hymer last year in a German camp site.
He had a beam mounted on the ceiling of the garage.
(Like a lightweight engine hoist)

With a press of a button it extended about 1m out of the garage door.
It then had a simple hoist on the end that the chair has connected to with carabinas
And the entire thing was lifted off the ground and moved into the garage.
Very simple, fast, easy to use.

Unfortunately I don't know the manufacturer, but it looked like it had been very professionally fitted, one assumes since delivery of the vehicle.

 

[Puddleduck]

Could Des Gosling or Jeff (Geoff?) Gosling help? Two different companies that sell / fit hoists into all sorts of vehicles.

Alternatively: https://www.ergomobility.co.uk/lifting-wheelchairs-and-scooters/hoists/

 

[TheCaller]

Verteuil Man

Nigel
Overkill for your size of chair, but we use an Autochair wheelchair hoist - what is now called their Smart Lifter LP Range. This lifts OH's 120kg power chair into the garage of our PVC.

You would only need one of the LM Range if buying new. Autochair

We are downsizing the van & also the wheelchair OH will use when we are away, so our existing hoist will be available in about a month if you or anyone is interested.

We are going for a slightly lighter chair than yours, with easily removable batteries, so a hoist is not strictly necessary, but we will fit something like the one mentioned by Brains

 

[blue-skies]

Hi. This is my first post, and I've got a bit mixed up with the photos. This is my eFoldi Explorer mobility scooter. It is 3-wheeled...very stable...much more so than an old 4-wheeled Shoprider I have. As you see it folds down to the size of a large suitcase, and can be wheeled along. It weighs 17kg ( i THINK that is without the battery, not sure) and can be taken on bus, train or plane. It has a lithium battery, lights, indicators etc., and can travel at either 4mph or 8 mph. The range is up to 14 miles, but that depends on the weight it is carrying, terrain etc..it is very sturdy and well-made. There is a 4mph version, the eFoldi light.
I find it a strain to lift, I'm not very physically strong, but I can do it, and it gives me freedom.
I would heartily recommend it.
I hope this info is useful to somebody.

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[Roby2008]

Hi. This is my first post, and I've got a bit mixed up with the photos. This is my eFoldi Explorer mobility scooter. It is 3-wheeled...very stable...much more so than an old 4-wheeled Shoprider I have. As you see it folds down to the size of a large suitcase, and can be wheeled along. It weighs 17kg ( i THINK that is without the battery, not sure) and can be taken on bus, train or plane. It has a lithium battery, lights, indicators etc., and can travel at either 4mph or 8 mph. The range is up to 14 miles, but that depends on the weight it is carrying, terrain etc..it is very sturdy and well-made. There is a 4mph version, the eFoldi light.
I find it a strain to lift, I'm not very physically strong, but I can do it, and it gives me freedom.
I would heartily recommend it.
I hope this info is useful to somebody.

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Super, nice piece of kit, thanks for sharing.

 

[Jev88]

Hi. This is my first post, and I've got a bit mixed up with the photos. This is my eFoldi Explorer mobility scooter. It is 3-wheeled...very stable...much more so than an old 4-wheeled Shoprider I have. As you see it folds down to the size of a large suitcase, and can be wheeled along. It weighs 17kg ( i THINK that is without the battery, not sure) and can be taken on bus, train or plane. It has a lithium battery, lights, indicators etc., and can travel at either 4mph or 8 mph. The range is up to 14 miles, but that depends on the weight it is carrying, terrain etc..it is very sturdy and well-made. There is a 4mph version, the eFoldi light.
I find it a strain to lift, I'm not very physically strong, but I can do it, and it gives me freedom.
I would heartily recommend it.
I hope this info is useful to somebody.

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Where do your feet go?

 

[Derbyshire wanderer]

Where do your feet go?

There are fold out foot pegs that can just about be seen in the picture with the handlebar display.
Saw these on tv only last week (might have been dragons den) and was really impressed how clever the design is.

 

[Puddleduck]

Interesting.

How does it manage kerbs and potholes? Also I have found most scooters are built for shorter people and my legs are too long to fit so will it cope with a person with a 33inch inside leg?

Also which class is it? I need something that is road legal but I don't have a driving licence so class 0 or unclassified is not an option
I think I need class 2?

Finally what weight can it carry?

 

[enark]

Place in Nuneaton that specialises in fitting hoists and ramps etc, may have already been mentioned?

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[Riverbankannie]

Interesting.

How does it manage kerbs and potholes? Also I have found most scooters are built for shorter people and my legs are too long to fit so will it cope with a person with a 33inch inside leg?

Also which class is it? I need something that is road legal but I don't have a driving licence so class 0 or unclassified is not an option
I think I need class 2?

Finally what weight can it carry?

I was just considering that aspect myself, as someone who also has 33inch inside leg. It looks very low to the ground. Did Peter sit on it on Dragons Den?

 

[Puddleduck]

I was just considering that aspect myself, as someone who also has 33inch inside leg. It looks very low to the ground. Did Peter sit on it on Dragons Den?

I tried a lot of scooters at the motability show last September and none had enough leg room for me. The sales people were obviously brought in for the show and had little product knowledge so it was quite a disappointment.

 

[Riverbankannie]

I tried a lot of scooters at the motability show last September and none had enough leg room for me. The sales people were obviously brought in for the show and had little product knowledge so it was quite a disappointment.

It is a problem. When last in hospital, I had to wait 2 weeks for an extension for the bed so that I could sit up without resting the back of my ankles on the bottom frame which is very bad for blood circulation. The way the beds fold up forces one to sit too far down the bed.

 

[Puddleduck]

It is a problem. When last in hospital, I had to wait 2 weeks for an extension for the bed so that I could sit up without resting the back of my ankles on the bottom frame which is very bad for blood circulation. The way the beds fold up forces one to sit too far down the bed.

Been there ..... Last hospital visit the specialist said the bed extended and got his minions to extend the bed only to find it had already been extended. They put padding over the bottom frame....

 

[blue-skies]

Where do your feet go?

A foot bar flips down each side of the front wheel. eFoldi sell extensions if a longer bar would be more comfortable.
They sell various accessories including bigger cushions for the seats.
If it is too difficult or painful to lift your leg over the front to reach sitting position, the eFoldi Lite has a different seating configuration which allows you to simply rest your feet in front of you.
More info and photos will be available on the eFoldi website.

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[blue-skies]

Interesting.

How does it manage kerbs and potholes? Also I have found most scooters are built for shorter people and my legs are too long to fit so will it cope with a person with a 33inch inside leg?

Also which class is it? I need something that is road legal but I don't have a driving licence so class 0 or unclassified is not an option
I think I need class 2?

Finally what weight can it carry?

First of all, you don't need a driving licence to drive a mobility scooter. 4mph Scooters, like the eFoldi Lite, are only intended for pavement use.....and crossing the road, of course.
The eFoldi Explorer has two speeds to choose from: 4mph and 8mph. The integrated Throttle on the handlebar allows you to adjust the speed within those limits.
POTHOLES - I avoid them.
The scooter is pretty good on rough ground.
For all your other questions, please consult the eFoldi website.
There is also a Facebook page for eFoldi users which is very helpful.

 

[Puddleduck]

First of all, you don't need a driving licence to drive a mobility scooter. 4mph Scooters, like the eFoldi Lite, are only intended for pavement use.....and crossing the road, of course.
The eFoldi Explorer has two speeds to choose from: 4mph and 8mph. The integrated Throttle on the handlebar allows you to adjust the speed within those limits.
POTHOLES - I avoid them.
The scooter is pretty good on rough ground.
For all your other questions, please consult the eFoldi website.
There is also a Facebook page for eFoldi users which is very helpful.

You do need a driving licence for some mobility scooters - I checked with DVLA/VOSA and the police.

No pavements here so road legal is a necessity.

 

[Puddleduck]

I just spoke with Efoldi and it's a no go for me as the payload is 120kg - not enough for me, oxygen cylinders and shopping

 

[blue-skies]

You do need a driving licence for some mobility scooters - I checked with DVLA/VOSA and the police.

No pavements here so road legal is a necessity.

That's the first time I've ever heard that, so I can't comment. (.....about the licence...)

 

[blue-skies]

I just spoke with Efoldi and it's a no go for me as the payload is 120kg - not enough for me, oxygen cylinders and shopping

I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope you find something that works well for you.

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