BackPacker MV SUV Inside Wheelchair and Scooter

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It does not clear the trim or rear bumper

joyce r. from sun city center, fl

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Love this lift. I can load/unload by myself with only 1 hand operation. It does take a little practice, but if I can do it, anyone can. Even my 7yr old grand baby can operate it with supervision. Now I can go even if it rains and won't have to worry about trying to cover my wheelchair. My old outside lift even froze in the winter...now I can go year round!!

I advise you to use their professional installation service unless you are very strong, have a friend to help, and are mechanically inclined. Even the professional installer had to call the manufacturer for more details on installation. It does rattle a little and make some odd noises while traveling, but like other reviewers, it works and you can tolerate this. It is a little slow to load/unload, but that's a safety feature. You will have to stand in 1 place approx. 2 minutes and walk the length of your vehicle. I just lean onto my van and hold onto my cane. I also have to plug and unplug it into the lighter during use, because when I left it plugged, it drained my car battery. Now I leave it plugged while traveling and the vehicle's running and that, so far, has kept the lift battery well charged. Just have to remember to unplug it or run my car battery down.

paula b. from greeneville, tn

I am wheelchair bound from 6 back surgeries and right leg/foot is paralyzed for approx 7yrs. I can only stand a couple of minutes using my cane

Easily lifts scooter in and out of vehicle

Massive piece of equipment that take up much room and requires large amounts of power to operate this equipment. Car needs to be running while operating lift or battery can discharge

robert n. from sunset beach, nc

I am a 70 year old male who suffers from M S. I use a mobility scooter to get around this product allows us to get the scooter in and out of our vehic

Very well built. Fits existing vehicle arrangement without jeopardizing the warranty.

Would have preferred factory rep install with power from the vehicle battery, which is the preferred connection.

david b. from mount carroll, il (caregiver)

wife, mid fifties, arthritis

The lift makes putting a Pride scooter into a vehicle possible without effort.

Expense is a factor I would consider a weakness. It isn't covered by Medicare and not everyone could afford it.

jeanne h. from littleton, co

76 year old who has difficulty walking more than very short distances and can't lift my Pride scooter into my Tahoe myself.

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nick s. from cold spring, ky

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Its functional, can be profesionally installed. But they will not install hard wire kit, period. Unit does what they claim it will do

Unless you buy a special package that will allow hard wire to also charge the lift battery, you will have to charge the battery with provided charger. Keep in mind the professional installer will not install the hard wire kit as part of installation. Unit will drive you nuts with clinging and rattles had to put softners between tin gaurds to help quite so you can talk with a passengers.

louis r. from adrian, mi

Installed in Chevrolet Suburban, to haul my powerchair so I can have some mobility

easy to use

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carole d. from grove, ok

F 71 can not walk very good.

Ease of installation, reliability & appearance.

None, so far

richard b. from indian harbour beach, fl

75 years old with COPD. Very limited activity, and on oxygen 24/7.

Does not eliminate all of the seating in your van. Fits in 3rd row seat area. Keeps chair protected inside vehicle.

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glenn p. from marlton, nj

Mid-fifties, confined to wheelchair for 6 years. Owned two other lifts before.

It keeps the motorized wheelchair inside our vehicle & out of the weather.

Much too expensive & insurances will not pay for any costs. We're also having to get used to some rattles & noises from the lift,but I guess that can't be prevented.

joe w. from covington, ga

I'm 73, have emphysema & cannot walk many steps. Hopefully, this will give me more opportunities to go more places.

easy to use, great to be able to use it in our vehicle and know that we did NOT have to permanently modify our vehicle....

wished it could go a little faster up and down :)

tara p. from rosemount, mn

35/f with a diagnosis of MS, this product allows me the freedom and independence to get out and about on my own!