Invacare Reliant Plus 450/600 Power w/Low Base

1. Reliant Plus 450/600 Power w/Low Base: Review - Hide Review
   3.0/5.0
   • 3/5 Features
   • 5/5 Quality
   • 3/5 Ease of Use
   • 4/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: dean g. from provo, ut (caregiver)

   User Details: 39 year old male, ventilator dependant quadriplegic (6'4" tall)

   Strengths: * good quality for the price (ordering was easy and shipment was quick) * the range of the lift goes higher than the lift I currently use * 2 batteries are nice and easy to charge and change out on the lift * the strap hooks are nice and large, clips not necessary (they were removed)

   Weaknesses: * the hand held control needs larger buttons, with a ridge perhaps, too easy for finger to slide off during operation * lift takes an extra push to get it moving or turning, I think it is the dual wheel in the front that causes the "drag" * the operations of the lift are slower than I am used to * the angle of the main beam goes forward more that our current lift, requiring some maneuvering to get him into his shower chair

   Reviewed on 03/05/2021

2. easy to use - Hide Review
   5.0/5.0
   • 5/5 Features
   • 5/5 Quality
   • 5/5 Ease of Use
   • 5/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: connie k. from wheeling, wv

   User Details: product works as we expected.

   Strengths: maneuverability thru doorways, etc.

   Weaknesses: none that we have met yet.

   Reviewed on 08/17/2018

3. Good, sturdy lift - Hide Review
   5.0/5.0
   • 5/5 Features
   • 5/5 Quality
   • 5/5 Ease of Use
   • 5/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: katherine s. from cornell, wi (caregiver)

   User Details: This lift is used in an Adult Family Home for a 27 year old who has CP. It is used to transfer him from bed to the shower room and back to his room.

   Strengths: The safety it provides, by being a good solid lift, is the most important feature.

   Weaknesses: none

   Reviewed on 08/17/2018

4. A better lift for bariatric patients - Hide Review
   4.5/5.0
   • 4/5 Features
   • 4/5 Quality
   • 5/5 Ease of Use
   • 5/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: nina g. from new york, ny (caregiver)

   User Details: The user of this product is a 94-year old woman who is 295 lbs and can no longer walk.

   Strengths: The big wheels are better for bariatric patients, but still not good enough to glide easily over carpet.

   Weaknesses: The product did not come with a technician to set it up: FedEx dropped off the 100lb+ box off and we had to put it together ourselves. The SpinLife customer service rep told me on the phone that I could set it up myself, no tools required. I had to get on the phone with the manufacturer. It definitely does require tools (two wrenches) to tighten the bolts in a way that makes it safe to use.

   Reviewed on 02/06/2017

5. Have had no experience before with using a similiar product... - Hide Review
   3.3/5.0

   Have had no experience before with using a similiar product so it is difficult to rate.

   • 3/5 Features
   • 4/5 Quality
   • 3/5 Ease of Use
   • 3/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: jean p. from university park, il (caregiver)

   User Details: 78 year old male with very little mobility and little arm strength.

   Strengths: Strength and durability

   Weaknesses: Very difficult to manuever on a rug but we have tried to cover most of the area of use with heavy plastic mats as those used under office chairs.

   Reviewed on 03/20/2016

6. It's a good product overall. - Hide Review
   4.3/5.0
   • 4/5 Features
   • 5/5 Quality
   • 4/5 Ease of Use
   • 4/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: jessica z. from st charles, mo (caregiver)

   User Details: She is about 50 years of age and her physical ability is moderate to minimal.

   Strengths: The width, it can pick the patient up from the floor, and it is easy to operate.

   Weaknesses: It does not have a built-in scale for weighting patients.

   Reviewed on 10/12/2015

7. Great lift, easy and safe to use! - Hide Review
   4.8/5.0
   • 4/5 Features
   • 5/5 Quality
   • 5/5 Ease of Use
   • 5/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: diane h. from waterville, me (caregiver)

   User Details: Not provided

   Strengths: It is easy to use, and you feel safe when sitting inside the sling.

   Weaknesses: I would like to see the bar angle to a position so that the individual could hold onto it. A person might feel safer if they could reach and hold onto the bar instead of the ropes.

   Reviewed on 09/02/2015

8. Once assembled, the product is easy to maneuver, push... - Hide Review
   5.0/5.0

   Once assembled, the product is easy to maneuver, push button power is great, & it lifts to a greater height than the manual ones.

   • 5/5 Features
   • 5/5 Quality
   • 5/5 Ease of Use
   • 5/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: loretta m. from brooklyn, ny (caregiver)

   User Details: 70 year old male, approx. 240 lbs, with Multiple Sclerosis. He is a paraplegic, but has good upper body strength.

   Strengths: Ease of use. It eliminates the stress of backaches for the caregiver since it is no longer necessary to pump up the hydraulic lift. Push button power is the way to go, especially when it has to be used multiple times during the day.

   Weaknesses: Have not found any problems with the product, except for needing help in putting it together. The main problem is that the insurance companies don't see that a product of this type is a necessity for older couples who don't have the strength to use the manual lifts.

   Reviewed on 03/08/2015

9. Ease of use - Hide Review
   5.0/5.0
   • 5/5 Features
   • 5/5 Quality
   • 5/5 Ease of Use
   • 5/5 Meets Expectations

   Reviewer: ronald n. from pleasantville, ny (caregiver)

   User Details: 74 year old Alzheimer's patient

   Strengths: Ease of use

   Weaknesses: None except no instruction about whether or not to leave charger plugged-in

   Reviewed on 03/28/2014

10. much easier than previous lift - Hide Review
    3.8/5.0
    • 4/5 Features
    • 5/5 Quality
    • 3/5 Ease of Use
    • 3/5 Meets Expectations

    Reviewer: thomas i. from morro bay, ca (caregiver)

    User Details: age 72, diabetes, ALZ, obese, cant walk or stand

    Strengths: much sturdier and easier to hook up the sling

    Weaknesses: still doesnt move on the carpet as easy as we needed. I was expecting larger wheels and my carpet is not deep pile or the pad under it. however his weight may be a factor here

    Reviewed on 06/04/2013