Inside Electric Lifts

1. What is meant by Inside Electric Lift?
Inside electric lifts are designed to pick up your mobility device and bring it inside your vehicle so that it and your lift will be fully enclosed for optimal security and weather protection.

2. How are inside lifts powered?
Standard power is provided by a wiring harness that connects the lift to your vehicle battery. Optionally, a battery pack can be used to power the lift.

3. Are electric lifts weatherproof?
Inside lifts are fully enclosed inside the vehicle. If a lift is designed for outside mounting, such as a pick up, then it is weatherproof. If unsure, then you should contact a Scooter Direct representative for assistance.

4. How difficult is it to install an inside electric lift?
Installation of inside lifts are typically more complex than an outside electric lift. Most lifts are designed for the vehicle and include a base adapter so that no drilling is required.

5. Which vehicles are best for inside lifts?
The best vehicles for inside lifts are minivans followed by large SUV’s.

6. Can inside lifts work on a pickup truck?
Yes, there are many lifts for pickup trucks. There are models that lift from the back of the truck and models that will lift from the cab or passenger door into the bed of the truck so you can load after you are in the vehicle.

7. What is meant by and Inside/Outside lift?
Some lifts will mount into the hitch receiver and put the mobility device into the back of the vehicle. These lifts are designed to be easily assembled for use each time to allow the rear door or tailgate to open and close.

8. How do inside lifts connect to the mobility device for lifting?
There are a variety of docking devices to connect to the mobility scooters and power wheelchairs. Some lift with the seat on, others with the seat off.

9. Is there any manual effort required to operate these lifts?
The docking device has to be connected to the lift. This is a simple task that doesn’t require much effort. Some lifts require manual rotation but others are fully powered. Be sure to select the lift that will match your requirements.

10. How do I know which inside lift will work for my vehicle?
The best way to choose a lift is to contact a Scooter Direct representative for assistance. You can use the Lift Calculator yourself to determine which lifts your vehicle will support.