Wheelchair Hoist (1 Viewer)

[Verteuil Man]

Hello folks

My mobility is not so clever so I have an electric wheelchair to help me get about but I do not need it to move about. It folds up to the size of a large suitcase and weights 29 kilo. SWMBO and myself find it difficult to get the lump into the garage in our motorhome and have to rely on able-bodied friends to either lift it in or out.
Have any funsters had a hoist fitted into the garage to help with loading or unloading? We have a Hymer B778 PL which has a fare sized garage.

Thanks in advance.

 

[HarryML7]

 

[HarryML7]

Ensure you dont upset SWMBO before you set off. On a serious note check out these guys. https://www.mobility-services.com/adaptions/boot-hoist/

 

[Verteuil Man]

Ensure you dont upset SWMBO before you set off. On a serious note check out these guys. https://www.mobility-services.com/adaptions/boot-hoist/

Thanks for the link. I will contact them after the holiday.

 

[L' Hobo]

A friend of mine (sadly no longer with us) had a hoist that his son fitted into his Vauxhall Estate (it seems there is all the connections behind one of the panels) to lift his mobility scooter in & out.
I think he got it from a company called TGA?

Just googled ' mobility scooter hoist ' and a number are available.

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[Lenny HB]

What about a pair of ramps they use for scooters/motorbikes, if you have enough room in the garage you wouldn't need fold it.

 

[Nanniemate]

Could something like this help there one in the classified adds

Thule Lift V16 manual platform motorhome and caravan bike rack anodised grayDefault Title

Stable and solid attachment to the rear wall of a motorhome or caravan Ideal for e-bikes - load capacity up to 50 kg Can bridge a distance of 70 cm in height to have easy access to the platform The base can be lowered and raised by using a crank, making the installation of the bikes effortlessly.

ukcampingandleisure.co.uk

 

[Verteuil Man]

Could something like this help there one in the classified adds

Thule Lift V16 manual platform motorhome and caravan bike rack anodised grayDefault Title

Stable and solid attachment to the rear wall of a motorhome or caravan Ideal for e-bikes - load capacity up to 50 kg Can bridge a distance of 70 cm in height to have easy access to the platform The base can be lowered and raised by using a crank, making the installation of the bikes effortlessly.

ukcampingandleisure.co.uk

That is more of an exterior option.

 

[Verteuil Man]

What about a pair of ramps they use for scooters/motorbikes, if you have enough room in the garage you wouldn't need fold it.

Thanks Lenny HB. I do not have room for ramps I am afraid.

 

[Verteuil Man]

This is the wheelchair folded and strapped in to the back wall.

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[Lenny HB]

That is dangerous carrying a gas cylinder in the garage.

 

[Drexxer]

Would something like this work for you?, my dad had it brand new, installed in his car, sadly no longer needed

 

[MisterB]

Would something like this work for you?, my dad had it brand new, installed in his car, sadly no longer needed View attachment 881706

Verteuil Man

 

[Engineer999]

Hi Verteuil Man, used to load our class 3 mobility scooter via ramps into MH garage. Just had to invest in folding aluminium ramps (1.2m long folded) due to higher boot level of new vehicle. These are really light and easy to handle

 

[Verteuil Man]

Would something like this work for you?, my dad had it brand new, installed in his car, sadly no longer needed View attachment 881706

Yes I think that is the sort of thing but I am not sure how it would fix/anchor into my garage. A car has lots of steal bits to fasten to.

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[Verteuil Man]

That is dangerous carrying a gas cylinder in the garage.

It is only in there because I am clearing out after coming back from Spain.

 

[Verteuil Man]

Hi Verteuil Man, used to load our class 3 mobility scooter via ramps into MH garage. Just had to invest in folding aluminium ramps (1.2m long folded) due to higher boot level of new vehicle. These are really light and easy to handle



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It is worth considering.

 

[kingoftheroad]

It is worth considering.

Hi
Sorry to jump in on your thread.
What's the make of your chair please, I didn't know they had folding ones, it looks a great bit of kit,one of these could be suitable for my wife

 

[St3v3]

Hi
Sorry to jump in on your thread.
What's the make of your chair please, I didn't know they had folding ones, it looks a great bit of kit,one of these could be suitable for my wife

We've got one of these as a backup. Works well.

Mobility Plus Folding Electric Wheelchair | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Mobility Plus Folding Electric Wheelchair at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Lenny HB]

Thanks Lenny HB. I do not have room for ramps I am afraid.

Looks like you have plenty of room for a couple of lightweight folding ramps.

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[Bobbejaan]

Looks like you have plenty of room for a couple of lightweight folding ramps.

I agree ..... We have a pair of these (but I suggest don't pay that EXAMPLE pricing as too expensive for me) :-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HBCC93F/?tag=mhf04-21

We picked them up from Gumtree @ £20 (have seen similar fairly often) and use them for a multitude of jobs, including both of our Heavyweight "Davros style" Powerchairs (over 120 Kg each) AND my XS650 & my lad's XV750 AND more into and out of our Doblo and my lad's Polar Caravan. and also around the home & shed-steps/etc.

HIGHLY recommended and take up next to no space when in short-mode and weigh very little.

 

[Jez1966]

Hi
Sorry to jump in on your thread.
What's the make of your chair please, I didn't know they had folding ones, it looks a great bit of kit,one of these could be suitable for my wife

From the picture Etech Mobility, many other models from other manufactures are available if you google, folding mobility scooters.

 

[Verteuil Man]

Hi
Sorry to jump in on your thread.
What's the make of your chair please, I didn't know they had folding ones, it looks a great bit of kit,one of these could be suitable for my wife

This is where I got mine from. Very helpful, quick delivery and good after sales service.

UK No.1 Electric Wheelchair At Super Affordable Price

Wide range of folding portable lightweight active Electric Wheelchairs for daily mobility needs, the Etech Mobility Freedom Pro and Elite models are robust Electric Wheelchairs made from high-quality premium grade materials available at super affordable prices.

etechmotion.co.uk

 

[Verteuil Man]

Looks like you have plenty of room for a couple of lightweight folding ramps.

I have just emptied the garage after returning from Spain so it looks like there is a lot of room. To run the chair in on ramps means having a space as big as the chair to go into, then fold the chair up. Then put the ramps in. I have asked the suppliers if I can run the chair when it is folded using the remote (carers) control. This could be an option but space is at a premium.

 

[Engineer999]

I agree ..... We have a pair of these (but I suggest don't pay that EXAMPLE pricing as too expensive for me) :-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09HBCC93F/?tag=mhf04-21

We picked them up from Gumtree @ £20 (have seen similar fairly often) and use them for a multitude of jobs, including both of our Heavyweight "Davros style" Powerchairs (over 120 Kg each) AND my XS650 & my lad's XV750 AND more into and out of our Doblo and my lad's Polar Caravan. and also around the home & shed-steps/etc.

HIGHLY recommended and take up next to no space when in short-mode and weigh very little.

Shorter folding ramps are cheaper but in our case, to reach a height of 750mm (Skoda Kodiaq) the 2.2 o/a length we’re required, £120 off supplier on eBay. Still good value IMHO.

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[kingoftheroad]

This is where I got mine from. Very helpful, quick delivery and good after sales service.

UK No.1 Electric Wheelchair At Super Affordable Price

Wide range of folding portable lightweight active Electric Wheelchairs for daily mobility needs, the Etech Mobility Freedom Pro and Elite models are robust Electric Wheelchairs made from high-quality premium grade materials available at super affordable prices.

etechmotion.co.uk

Thankyou

 

[bjandlin]

There's a charity :- remap.org.uk who help find solutions to disability problems. Might worth contacting them.

 

[Verteuil Man]

There's a charity :- remap.org.uk who help find solutions to disability problems. Might worth contacting them.

I will.

 

[StitchesnFluff]

I use a small ramp for a power wheelchair on one side of the garage and my wife lifts in my manual wheelchair (6kg) into the other.

 

[Verteuil Man]

I use a small ramp for a power wheelchair on one side of the garage and my wife lifts in my manual wheelchair (6kg) into the other.

How long are the ramps?

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