Wheelchair holders can be attached to vehicles to carry wheelchairs when there is not enough space inside. There are three types: car roof, bumper, and hitch. They come in manual and automatic models and can be used to transport folding and power wheelchairs. Enclosed carriers provide better protection from weather and theft.
A wheelchair holder is a device that can be attached to a vehicle so that a wheelchair can be carried on or behind it. These allow people to carry a wheelchair when there is not enough space in the vehicle or trunk to easily take one along. The carriers allow users to avoid the expense of a large wheelchair van without giving up the convenience of getting the chair where it needs to go. There are three basic varieties of carriers: car roof, bumper and hitch.
The car roof wheelchair holders are designed for folding manual wheelchairs. These usually mount to the top of the car, in lieu of a roof rack. They are also enclosed to protect the chair from rain and other weather conditions and lay flat to be streamlined. Because it’s powered by the car’s electrical system, this automated model can usually lift the wheelchair in a minute or two. Some are fully automatic, while some less expensive models require someone to help manually guide the chair as it lifts.
A wheelchair stand that mounts to the rear of a vehicle can be a small rack to hold a collapsible wheelchair or a large platform for power wheelchairs and power wheelchairs. The least expensive option for someone wanting to transport a folding manual wheelchair is to purchase a small, bumper-mounted rack designed for the chair to fold. These usually hold the chair flat against the rear of the vehicle. Any wheelchair parts and accessories, such as a canopy, special attachments for oxygen cylinders or other additions, may need to be removed and stored inside the vehicle.
Electric and electric wheelchairs must be transported in a hook-mounted wheelchair holder. These usually hook up to the vehicle’s trailer hitch and come in both manual and automatic models. A hand truck will have at least one side that folds down to form a ramp, so the chair can be easily maneuvered onto the platform. An automated wheelchair dolly has a lift mechanism that lowers the carrier to the ground, to make loading the chair easier. The carrier lifts up and locks into place behind the vehicle.
There are also pull-behind models for power wheelchairs, which look like small trailers with their own wheels. These attach to the trailer hitch similar to a platform holder. Wheelchair accessories, such as small tarps and covers, can be used to protect your chair from dirt, rain, or snow when using any type of rear platform or towbar. An enclosed trailer-style wheelchair kennel typically costs more than other models. Closed carriers better protect the chair from the weather and from theft when the vehicle is parked.
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