Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
news:6b73f$450c32d1$422afc51$31650@FUSE.NET:

> My dad has one of those 'go-karts', and it is difficult for my mom
> and sister to disassemble it when they go on a trip.

I know, I tried that for some time, finally gave up as my arthritis got
worse and got the lift.

> What lift do you have?

I bought mine used and added the swing away option (it also was second
hand).

http://www.worldwide-mobility.com/

Mine is the same as the current Ultra model but does not have the
automatic tilt feature, that's not a problem because there's more than
enough clearance.

> Wish you'd gotten something else?

No, I'm pretty happy with it and I've compared it to others that I
don't like as well because of cheaper construction, less convenience,
etc. Note, these are personal opinions.

> Thoughts/comments?

Thought: I'd like some potato chips to go with watching football on TV,
you got any?

Comment: There's lots of ways to carry a scooter, the outside lift such
as mine is far and away the easiest to use for the least money. It
also creates problems, the vehicle sticks way farther in back when the
scooter is loaded and is harder to backup, many vehicles will require
air adjustable shocks (lift weighs about 100lbs, scooters can weigh as
much as 225lbs although most are under 200lbs.

Another comment: Where's those potato chips?

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could easily
load up his go cart.

I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you slide into
your 2" receiver so it could be readily mounted/dismounted.


"XS11E" <xs11eNO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns98406F07E1D3Cxs11eyahoocom@70.168.83.30...
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
> news:6b73f$450c32d1$422afc51$31650@FUSE.NET:
>
>> My dad has one of those 'go-karts', and it is difficult for my mom
>> and sister to disassemble it when they go on a trip.
>
> I know, I tried that for some time, finally gave up as my arthritis got
> worse and got the lift.
>
>> What lift do you have?
>
> I bought mine used and added the swing away option (it also was second
> hand).
>
> http://www.worldwide-mobility.com/
>
> Mine is the same as the current Ultra model but does not have the
> automatic tilt feature, that's not a problem because there's more than
> enough clearance.
>
>> Wish you'd gotten something else?
>
> No, I'm pretty happy with it and I've compared it to others that I
> don't like as well because of cheaper construction, less convenience,
> etc. Note, these are personal opinions.
>
>> Thoughts/comments?
>
> Thought: I'd like some potato chips to go with watching football on TV,
> you got any?
>
> Comment: There's lots of ways to carry a scooter, the outside lift such
> as mine is far and away the easiest to use for the least money. It
> also creates problems, the vehicle sticks way farther in back when the
> scooter is loaded and is harder to backup, many vehicles will require
> air adjustable shocks (lift weighs about 100lbs, scooters can weigh as
> much as 225lbs although most are under 200lbs.
>
> Another comment: Where's those potato chips?
>

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could easily
load up his go cart.

I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you slide into
your 2" receiver so it could be readily mounted/dismounted.


"XS11E" <xs11eNO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns98406F07E1D3Cxs11eyahoocom@70.168.83.30...
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
> news:6b73f$450c32d1$422afc51$31650@FUSE.NET:
>
>> My dad has one of those 'go-karts', and it is difficult for my mom
>> and sister to disassemble it when they go on a trip.
>
> I know, I tried that for some time, finally gave up as my arthritis got
> worse and got the lift.
>
>> What lift do you have?
>
> I bought mine used and added the swing away option (it also was second
> hand).
>
> http://www.worldwide-mobility.com/
>
> Mine is the same as the current Ultra model but does not have the
> automatic tilt feature, that's not a problem because there's more than
> enough clearance.
>
>> Wish you'd gotten something else?
>
> No, I'm pretty happy with it and I've compared it to others that I
> don't like as well because of cheaper construction, less convenience,
> etc. Note, these are personal opinions.
>
>> Thoughts/comments?
>
> Thought: I'd like some potato chips to go with watching football on TV,
> you got any?
>
> Comment: There's lots of ways to carry a scooter, the outside lift such
> as mine is far and away the easiest to use for the least money. It
> also creates problems, the vehicle sticks way farther in back when the
> scooter is loaded and is harder to backup, many vehicles will require
> air adjustable shocks (lift weighs about 100lbs, scooters can weigh as
> much as 225lbs although most are under 200lbs.
>
> Another comment: Where's those potato chips?
>

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could easily
load up his go cart.

I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you slide into
your 2" receiver so it could be readily mounted/dismounted.


"XS11E" <xs11eNO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns98406F07E1D3Cxs11eyahoocom@70.168.83.30...
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
> news:6b73f$450c32d1$422afc51$31650@FUSE.NET:
>
>> My dad has one of those 'go-karts', and it is difficult for my mom
>> and sister to disassemble it when they go on a trip.
>
> I know, I tried that for some time, finally gave up as my arthritis got
> worse and got the lift.
>
>> What lift do you have?
>
> I bought mine used and added the swing away option (it also was second
> hand).
>
> http://www.worldwide-mobility.com/
>
> Mine is the same as the current Ultra model but does not have the
> automatic tilt feature, that's not a problem because there's more than
> enough clearance.
>
>> Wish you'd gotten something else?
>
> No, I'm pretty happy with it and I've compared it to others that I
> don't like as well because of cheaper construction, less convenience,
> etc. Note, these are personal opinions.
>
>> Thoughts/comments?
>
> Thought: I'd like some potato chips to go with watching football on TV,
> you got any?
>
> Comment: There's lots of ways to carry a scooter, the outside lift such
> as mine is far and away the easiest to use for the least money. It
> also creates problems, the vehicle sticks way farther in back when the
> scooter is loaded and is harder to backup, many vehicles will require
> air adjustable shocks (lift weighs about 100lbs, scooters can weigh as
> much as 225lbs although most are under 200lbs.
>
> Another comment: Where's those potato chips?
>

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
news:21ddc$450c7dce$422afc51$801@FUSE.NET:

> Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could
> easily load up his go cart.
>
> I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you
> slide into your 2" receiver so it could be readily
> mounted/dismounted.

It's really worth the extra bucks. With the lift he lowers the lift,
rides the scooter on to it and then has to get off because the lift
can't handle the extra weight. He raises the lift and then gets into
the car/truck/jeep/etc. and drives off. At his destination he does it
in reverse order.

Notice the ONLY time he has to stand or walk is from the scooter to the
lift to raise it (eliminated if he swivels the seat around, he'll be
getting off the scooter right at the lift switch), then to the vehicle
to get in and during that time he has plenty of things to hold on to if
he needs a little help.

Even I can manage that and plan to be able to for many years. When I
can't stand or walk at all I'll consider options...

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
news:21ddc$450c7dce$422afc51$801@FUSE.NET:

> Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could
> easily load up his go cart.
>
> I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you
> slide into your 2" receiver so it could be readily
> mounted/dismounted.

It's really worth the extra bucks. With the lift he lowers the lift,
rides the scooter on to it and then has to get off because the lift
can't handle the extra weight. He raises the lift and then gets into
the car/truck/jeep/etc. and drives off. At his destination he does it
in reverse order.

Notice the ONLY time he has to stand or walk is from the scooter to the
lift to raise it (eliminated if he swivels the seat around, he'll be
getting off the scooter right at the lift switch), then to the vehicle
to get in and during that time he has plenty of things to hold on to if
he needs a little help.

Even I can manage that and plan to be able to for many years. When I
can't stand or walk at all I'll consider options...

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
news:21ddc$450c7dce$422afc51$801@FUSE.NET:

> Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could
> easily load up his go cart.
>
> I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you
> slide into your 2" receiver so it could be readily
> mounted/dismounted.

It's really worth the extra bucks. With the lift he lowers the lift,
rides the scooter on to it and then has to get off because the lift
can't handle the extra weight. He raises the lift and then gets into
the car/truck/jeep/etc. and drives off. At his destination he does it
in reverse order.

Notice the ONLY time he has to stand or walk is from the scooter to the
lift to raise it (eliminated if he swivels the seat around, he'll be
getting off the scooter right at the lift switch), then to the vehicle
to get in and during that time he has plenty of things to hold on to if
he needs a little help.

Even I can manage that and plan to be able to for many years. When I
can't stand or walk at all I'll consider options...

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

Dad would buy it in a minute if the dog needed it, If mom had trouble
getting around he'd buy one of those special vans.

The only way we were able to get him to use a properly designed cane was for
his $5 model to disappear one night when he was asleep.

Darn cheapo Germans.....



"XS11E" <xs11eNO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9840AA8F8CC54xs11eyahoocom@70.168.83.30...
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
> news:21ddc$450c7dce$422afc51$801@FUSE.NET:
>
>> Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could
>> easily load up his go cart.
>>
>> I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you
>> slide into your 2" receiver so it could be readily
>> mounted/dismounted.
>
> It's really worth the extra bucks. With the lift he lowers the lift,
> rides the scooter on to it and then has to get off because the lift
> can't handle the extra weight. He raises the lift and then gets into
> the car/truck/jeep/etc. and drives off. At his destination he does it
> in reverse order.
>
> Notice the ONLY time he has to stand or walk is from the scooter to the
> lift to raise it (eliminated if he swivels the seat around, he'll be
> getting off the scooter right at the lift switch), then to the vehicle
> to get in and during that time he has plenty of things to hold on to if
> he needs a little help.
>
> Even I can manage that and plan to be able to for many years. When I
> can't stand or walk at all I'll consider options...
>

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

Dad would buy it in a minute if the dog needed it, If mom had trouble
getting around he'd buy one of those special vans.

The only way we were able to get him to use a properly designed cane was for
his $5 model to disappear one night when he was asleep.

Darn cheapo Germans.....



"XS11E" <xs11eNO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9840AA8F8CC54xs11eyahoocom@70.168.83.30...
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
> news:21ddc$450c7dce$422afc51$801@FUSE.NET:
>
>> Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could
>> easily load up his go cart.
>>
>> I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you
>> slide into your 2" receiver so it could be readily
>> mounted/dismounted.
>
> It's really worth the extra bucks. With the lift he lowers the lift,
> rides the scooter on to it and then has to get off because the lift
> can't handle the extra weight. He raises the lift and then gets into
> the car/truck/jeep/etc. and drives off. At his destination he does it
> in reverse order.
>
> Notice the ONLY time he has to stand or walk is from the scooter to the
> lift to raise it (eliminated if he swivels the seat around, he'll be
> getting off the scooter right at the lift switch), then to the vehicle
> to get in and during that time he has plenty of things to hold on to if
> he needs a little help.
>
> Even I can manage that and plan to be able to for many years. When I
> can't stand or walk at all I'll consider options...
>

Re: Lift, was: 1998 Grand 8 cyl 5.9
 

Dad would buy it in a minute if the dog needed it, If mom had trouble
getting around he'd buy one of those special vans.

The only way we were able to get him to use a properly designed cane was for
his $5 model to disappear one night when he was asleep.

Darn cheapo Germans.....



"XS11E" <xs11eNO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9840AA8F8CC54xs11eyahoocom@70.168.83.30...
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in
> news:21ddc$450c7dce$422afc51$801@FUSE.NET:
>
>> Those look nice and I'm sure Dad would get out more if they could
>> easily load up his go cart.
>>
>> I had thought of modifying one of those cargo haulers that you
>> slide into your 2" receiver so it could be readily
>> mounted/dismounted.
>
> It's really worth the extra bucks. With the lift he lowers the lift,
> rides the scooter on to it and then has to get off because the lift
> can't handle the extra weight. He raises the lift and then gets into
> the car/truck/jeep/etc. and drives off. At his destination he does it
> in reverse order.
>
> Notice the ONLY time he has to stand or walk is from the scooter to the
> lift to raise it (eliminated if he swivels the seat around, he'll be
> getting off the scooter right at the lift switch), then to the vehicle
> to get in and during that time he has plenty of things to hold on to if
> he needs a little help.
>
> Even I can manage that and plan to be able to for many years. When I
> can't stand or walk at all I'll consider options...
>