A motorized lift for your special needs conversion van may sound appealing, until the day the motor gives out. Where will you be when it happens? Stuck inside the van wanting to get out or outside wanting to get in? Either way, it’s a bad position to be in.
A manual lift is easy to operate and will allow you to avoid some of the pitfalls that come along with motorized lifts. Aside from not having to worry about the motor breaking down, here are four advantages of a manual wheelchair lift for special needs conversion vans:
Manual Lifts Are More Affordable
Converting your van to accommodate your mobility needs shouldn’t have to break the bank. A manual lift is a less costly option and easier to maintain. Plus, it offers more convenient accessibility such as rear entry and wider ramps. And choosing a manual lift will leave you with more cash to invest in other accessibility features.
You Never Have To Worry About Motor Repairs
Like all motorized products, power wheelchair lifts will inevitably fail. Maybe even when you least expect it. In some cases, this failure will be due to freezing gears during the cold winter months. Other times, it may simply be the result of old age or worn parts. However, the fact is, no matter the cause of the motor failure, it can easily leave you stranded without the ability to either get into or out of your van.
When using a manual lift, you will never need to worry about your lift giving out. This will allow you to drive with confidence knowing you can always get in and out even if you do not have someone there to assist you.
Manual Lifts Are Lightweight
As you can probably imagine, motorized lifts are much heavier than manual lifts due to the need for a motor and other mechanical parts. This excess weight can result in unnecessary stress on your vehicle and make it harder to operate your lift.
Look for manual lifts that are extremely lightweight, but sturdy. This feature helps to reduce stress on your vehicle, ultimately resulting in the need for fewer repairs over the years.
Manual Wheelchair Lifts Are Easy to Operate
Manual wheelchair lifts are extremely user friendly. In fact, these lifts can often be operated with just the simple push of a button. It’s so simple that anyone can operate it.
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