Carrier makes scooting easy
WITH more than 80,000 new mobility scooters sold each year, and at least 350,000 in use daily on our pavements, Britain is Europe’s mobility scooter capital. Many people who struggled to move around are now enjoying a fresh lease of life. But a scooter battery will typically take them only about 12 miles, so they can’t stray too far in one journey. And with mobility scooters weighing between 50kg and 200kg, lifting a heavier model might risk a back injury. Even some that dismantle can still be heavy to lift in parts. But a lift makes it feasible to transport the scooter around with ease, so the user can get far more enjoyment out of it without the struggle or risk. It means they might be able to revisit favourite places, go shopping more often or see family whenever they feel like it, without strain. The lift is mounted on the back of the car by means of a tow bar hitch. The lift has a triangular male fitting that interlocks with a female docking bracket attached permanently to the scooter itself. Just bring the scooter into position, press a button and the two will lock together, so the scooter can be lifted up behind the car, effortlessly and with good ground clearance. The lift is very simple to operate and means there is no longer any need to dismantle the scooter to lift it into the boot. It’s also very stable, so you will hardly know it is there, even on rough roads. And it is slim, lightweight and easy to remove and store. Having a lift fitted opens up so many opportunities to use your scooter, without fear of injuring your back.