4 Tips to Remember Before Installing a Wheelchair Lift for Your Vehicle

Mobility impaired people may find wheelchair lift a great support as it makes it easier for them to get in and out of the vehicle easily. The National Mobility Equipment Dealer Association (NMEDA) recommends mobility equipment to be installed for handicapped drivers. These lifts are available for inside and outside use, and will accommodate most mobility device makes and models. They can work with cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, station wagons and RVs.

4 Tips to Remember

>> Can all vehicles handle a lift installation

A mobility equipment lift may prove to be very useful for disabled people but before installing the lift, it is very essential that a specialist verify the vehicle because some types of lifts are not suitable or do not fit on every car. If you are planning to change the car, ensure that you do a research on the lifts that suit the car that you wish to buy.

>> All wheelchair lifts are not the same

Deciding on which lift to buy is very crucial. This is because all lifts are not the same. For some vehicles an exterior platform lift can be attached for storing scooter or wheelchair at the back of the car. Another option is to attach an interior platform to move the wheelchair or scooter inside the vehicle. Ramps are also an alternative for lifts.

>> Benefiting from air suspension

Installing an air suspension kit on to the vehicle helps to lower the car and move closer to the ground. This helps to load the wheelchair easily inside the car.

>> Use of vehicle battery by the lift

The car’s battery is used for operating the lift and hence it is advisable to use a remote start unit installed in the car. If you try to operate the lift while the car is off you could drain the battery. But the remote unit will help you start the car before using the lift.

Installing a wheelchair lift is useful for mobility impaired people as it helps them to travel anywhere at ease. But before installing a lift, an installer should verify the vehicle. A reliable dealer will have certified installers to ensure safety.

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