BackPacker Plus

Lift performs as advertised. Can be operated by a 12 year old child. First unit delivered did not work first time used but Pride stood behind their product and replaced entire unit, re-installed without cost or questions. Problems can occur with any mechanical unit, I respect the manufacturer's effort to correct the situation and stand behind their product as soon as they realized there was a problem.

Original unit delivered was defective and did not function properly. Battery Pack was probably main cause.

william d. from kingsville, md (caregiver)

Used to transport a wheelchair or scooter for a person not able to have mobility because of knee problems.

Second unit received and installed works as advertised, Makes loading and unloading of scooter easy. Pride did not hesitate to replace defective unit.

Initial unit did not perform. There were problems with power pack and the mechanism hung up when trying to operate.

william d. from kingsville, md (caregiver)

Limited mobility because of knee problems, age 76.

Ease of use.

Really none.

barbara s. from hewitt, tx

I am 80 years young and only needed some help with installation and I can do the rest . Very easy to use!!

Easy to use

Can't see any

oma h. from oviedo, fl

78. Have arthritis and balance problems

Ease of use, keeps the power chair inside out of the weather. Keeps the power chair battery charged.

In house charger not supplied with unit.

john b. from hibbing, mn

Physical disability

great

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glenda d. from hinesville, ga

age 63 female loss of right knee

compact, ease of use

rattles

sherwood s. from sumter, sc

63 yoa; COPD,arthritis

love it

instructions on how to put it in are really bad

brenda a. from new port richey, fl

physical disability

It looks to be well built. I like the lift design better than Harmar. I don't worry about any web strap wearing out or coming loose. I also like the restraining strap arangement better. There is no possibility of forgetting to remove one of the straps or having one snag the chair and twist the lifting mechinism.

I would not say it is a weakness, however, I wonder how long the pump for the cylinder will last. Also, when lifting the chair the life makes a creeking noise like the metal or welds may be stressing. Also, when the platform completes it's cycle in lifting the chair, it does not always activate the horizontal traversing mechanism. If I wiggle the platform a little it will activate. It does not have that problem when the platform is empty. How does the microswitch need adjusting? Can I do it? If not, who in my area can?

jack h. from dayton, tx (caregiver)

Not provided

Can be used to lift different powerchairs without changing anything.

Very noisy while lifting chair

terry g. from lake linden, mi

Male, 62, Multiple Sclerosis

convenence; simplicity

needs to have option to be hard-wired to car's battery instead of separate charger.

michael l. from powder springs, ga (caregiver)

My dad is 89, a WW2 vet, and has practically lost all use of his legs. He's enjoying his new found mobility.

We had it installed which meant all we had to do was pay for it ....definitely worthwhile.

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anne t. from kingston, ny

I am 58 and need mobile help if I plan to do anything. The hard part was to find an affordable way to transport the item that wouldn't hurt my husband