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There are many different vehicle lifts to choose from depending on your vehicle, your mobility device and your personal preference. Named for where the mobility device is stored (not for the location of the lift on the vehicle), all vehicle lifts are categorized as either an Outside or Inside variety. See more information about the types below. 1. Outside Lifts Outside platform lifts all mount on a hitch on the outside of the vehicle. Depending on the model, lifts attach to a Class I, Class II or Class III hitch receiver. Exterior lifts are a great choice because they don't consume any space within the vehicle, preserving maximum cargo room and passenger seating. Manual Platform Lifts Provide the most economical solution. Are available in steel or aluminum Most fold up against the car when not in use. Use “tie-down” straps to secure the scooter or power chair. Require some manual effort to release ramp, so they may not be the best choice for those with limited strength or dexterity. Manual platform lifts do not swing out of the way for trunk access. Require a Class II or III hitch. Read the Hitch Guide now. Power Platform Lifts Power platform lifts require no physical labor to operate and automatically secure the device with a hold-down bar or retractable straps. These lifts are automatically folded against the vehicle when not in use and most offer a "swing-away" option for trunk access. Can be wired to the car battery or choose the free battery pack. Most require a Class II or Class III hitch. Click here for more Hitch Information. 2. Inside Lifts Interior vehicle lifts are increasingly popular, allowing a power wheelchair or scooter to be transported inside a car, truck, minivan, or SUV. The foremost benefit of an interior lift is that it protects your mobility product from weather and potential road hazards, a definite plus for those living in severe weather climates. Further, interior lifts can be mounted in the rear cargo section of vehicles, or in the side door of a minivan for easy user transfers and operation. Inside Boom Lifts Act as a small crane to lift the device via a reinforced strap, and place it into the rear cargo area of vehicles, the side-entry location on mini-vans, or the bed of a pick-up truck. Can be used to load a compact power wheelchair or scooter into the trunk of some sedans. Use with vehicle trunks is limited by the size of the mobility product and the trunk size, and the seat typically needs to beremoved during stowing. Require the use of the C-arm docking device to leave the seat on. Can be wired to the car battery or choose the free battery pack. (Battery Packs are available on Pride Silver Star Lifts.) Generally require at least 30” of headroom. Inside Platform Lifts Offer a platform for the power chair or scooter that, at the touch of a button, lifts upward, slides inward on tracks and stows the power wheelchair or scooter inside the vehicle. Keep the mobility device secure within the vehicle and out of the weather and has no equipment outside the vehicle. Mount using existing securement points within the vehicle - rear seat mounts or seatbelt bolt mounts - so no holes in the vehicle are required. Are available for SUVs and vans, including mini-vans. Must either be wired to the car battery or use a battery pack.Online Wheelchair Store www.frontlinemobility.com