BackPacker Plus

This is a very well engineered piece of equipment that was thought out for handicapped individuals that have some mobility and my wife loves it! Installation took about an hour and was simple.The long retractable control cord makes it easy to stand out of the way when loading or unloading, we simply hang the control over the scooter for easy access. I highly recommend the multi purpose battery to keep batteries charged up for the lift and scooter.

The only weakness is the rattle when on bumpy roads. I haven't had time to see where it comes from, but I think it will be an easy fix.

marlene h. from greeley, co (caregiver)

62 year old obese female with bad knees making it difficult to walk.

The ease of use ...

So far nothing ...

eleanor l. from methuen, ma

So far my BackPacker is GREAT ... I find it very easy to use and helpful for a person that's disabled ...

Well built, easy to use, fits our van, dependable.

Renders inside space not useable for groceries or other hauling.

william b. from henderson, nv (caregiver)

My wife, in her early 70's, uses a scooter to get around outside the house. She enjoys getting out without worrying about me injuring myself.

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floyd r. from clay, ny

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Independence.

Needs indicator for lift charge left.

peggy h. from four oaks, nc

Can not stand or walk very far and this lift has helped give me some independence back!

It was easily installed without ruining our van.

Haven't found any.

karin m. from kendallville, in

I am a 52 year old woman who suffers from the debilitating disease of Multiple Sclerosis. I can still drive; however, I only do so when my legs can.

We didn't have to modify our van. And if we need to, we can reinstall it in another vehicle. It is very easy to use.

I wish it had a low battery indicator so you would know when the battery needs charging.

lena p. from roseville, ca (caregiver)

We use the lift to transport my husband's wheelchair. He is a 71 year old paraplegic. I am the caregiver and operator of the lift.

Easy to use except for the placement of the controls but is very well made.

The only weakness is the placement of the controls it is to far away from the front of the lift hard to reach or stowaway for someone with a disability.

ramona n. from arcadia, ca

Disability is walking has had problems for years and now can get around and is loving life again.

Easy to use.

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frederick s. from dickinson, nd

I am 77 years old bad knees Cant walk. Would buy again. Good company to work with.

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The battery pack, it needs to be able to be plugged in without taking it out of its holder. I have a car that has a plug and a cigarette lighter plug--either one would work.

patricia m. from battle ground, wa

A veteran with really bad knees

The ease of pushing a button to bring the scooter up and to bring it down. It was very difficult and time consuming for my husband to take it in and out of our van before we got this lift. I spent a lot of time waiting in the car for him, so he wouldnt have to go through the process of taking it in and out!

The only problem is the wobbling inside the van which makes it noisy. We are trying to figure out a way to solve this issue.

laurie f. from naples, fl

I am a woman in my 60's with a very bad back. I use a walker to get around and a scooter if there is a lot of walking involved.

It completely encloses the scooter.

Some rattle.

paul l. from apple valley, ca

I suffer from peripheral neuropathy.