lizbard
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I bought a Pride 3 wheel scooter from the Scooter Store and the lift with the capability of having it open to the side so I could access the back of my SUV. I used it on the SUV and the RV. The Scooter was $1900 and the lift was also $1900. I pulled into a store parking lot because of bad weather and parked next to the building. A guy in a pickup cut across the parking lot and did not see the lift til the last minute. He clipped the lift and I didn't think much of it as far as damage. The lift started getting crooked on the base and started letting my scooter go even with additional straps to hold it.
I just got thru going thru a hassle to be reimbursed by the insurance. Also, even with a cover on it, I was in a pouring rain for 5 days and it had a squeal in the handle part until it fully dried out in our garage.
I am going to replace the scooter and plan to get one that can come apart and also get the enclosed trailer like someone else suggested. I used the scooter to get around the camp sites to the showers, pool, etc. especially if they are far away. I also used the scooter when we were at museums, etc.
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Gene in NE
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WilleyB wrote:DW has an "Auto Go 550. It folds flat for storage in the trunk of a car,there is a 12v hoist for this...As far as weight goes I also added a little generator to the back for this years outing...It didn't seem to have much or any effect the front end or steering on our rig...image deleted...Cheers
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Judging by the picture, I think that you can see that whatever weight you placed on the rear rack, you "see-saw" an equal amount from the front axle. Thus a 300 lbs load on the rear adds 600 lbs to the rear axle by lifting an additional 300 lbs from the front.
lizbard wrote:I bought a Pride 3 wheel scooter from the Scooter Store and the lift with the capability of having it open to the side so I could access the back of my SUV...A guy in a pickup cut across the parking lot and did not see the lift til the last minute. He clipped the lift and I didn't think much of it as far as damage...I am going to replace the scooter and plan to get one that can come apart and also get the enclosed trailer like someone else suggested. I used the scooter to get around the camp sites to the showers, pool, etc. especially if they are far away... Have you considered the fairly expensive "SegWay"? We have seen these used very effectively at campgrounds and they do not weigh very much. Check them out here Segway Models. You can always sell them at almost what you paid for them. 
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Gil-Lynn
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Thanks for all the comments, now I'm slightly confused, You are all correct about the weight problem, my electric wheelchair weighs over 300 pounds, my scooter less, but it is still a massive mobility scooter (were scooters are concerned)
It is obvious that only the chair will be brought on trips, but I am now afraid of the weight problem.
I do have this nice little 5 x 7 enclosed trailer, but my Wife does most of the driving and she is not comfortable having that extra lenght behind her.
But, by all your suggestions, I guess this is the practical, safe way of carrying the weight, and I could bring both the Chair and the scooter.
THANKS everybody, any more suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Bordercollie
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It must be that you or your spouse are not able to lift and assemble/ disassemble and stow separate portable scooter parts, (you didn't explain). If you don't have a serious problem with that, I don't know why you would need both a heavy power chair and a heavy scooter for motorhoming unless you just don't want to invest another $1000 in a Go Go or similar portable/take apart scooter. Maneuvering with a small trailer is almost as much bother as with a larger trailer or a towed vehicle. It takes me a couple of minutes to stow my scooter parts but I am able to carry and stow the heavier parts. There are some extremely light aluminum foldable scooters but I haven't tried them. In the near future, there may portable scooters that are even lighter using Lithium instead of lead/acid batteries although lithium batteries will be more expensive.
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Gil-Lynn
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I forgot to mention, I am very dependent on my wheelchair, the scooter is just for a change once in a while.
I can't walk, but use fore-arm crutches for a very short distance.
I use a Pride 6000 mid wheel wheelchair, a very comfy chair, but heavy.
So it,s not why but how do I get it along with me.
Inside the Motorhome I,m o.k with my crutches, but I want to go beyond that.
As I mention, the scooter is not necessary, It is the King of scooters, a Pride Wrangler with twin rear engines, I just need this for a change once in awhile.
If someone could explain to me how to post pictures in a post I would show you the pictures.
Thanks again everyone, I'm sure that with everyones help, the solution will come along.
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WilleyB
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Gene in NE wrote:Judging by the picture, I think that you can see that whatever weight you placed on the rear rack, you "see-saw" an equal amount from the front axle. Thus a 300 lbs load on the rear adds 600 lbs to the rear axle by lifting an additional 300 lbs from the front.
Have you considered the fairly expensive "SegWay"? We have seen these used very effectively at campgrounds and they do not weigh very much. Check them out here Segway Models. You can always sell them at almost what you paid for them.
The Auto Go is only a little over 100 lbs. In the folded position it goes up onto the carrier ramps on its own power. Even in a cross wind it has little or any effect on the front. Good grief I'm close to 200 lb and when I stand on the back it certainly doesn't sink down.
I'd say the Segway would be ok for an able bodied person but my wife has multiple sclerosis and there's no way I let her travel on a motorized pogo stick  Seriously there's no way she could stand foe any length of time. Me? well being retired I prefer to walk keeps the old carcass supple.
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SKIRMISH
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Saw one of these this weekend but smaller and had a folding ramp on the side, by Cruiserlift. Or one of these. Clickie. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h........S323US323%26sa%3DN%26start%3D40%26um%3D1
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Gil-Lynn
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Those are quite the outfit, But I already have a small 5 x 7 enclosed trailer, as I mentioned, my wife is not comfotable with pulling the trailer, so, if at all possible, We are trying to see if we can get away from that option.
Thanks for the great idea though, fantastic products on the site you mention.
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Host Rider
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Hi GIL, maybe a little off topic and/or too expensive but I thought I'd comment anyway. Check out http://www.hydralift-usa.com/ This could be what you're looking for. Actually mounts to the frame and comes in different configurations such as a platform. Anyway, Good Luck with you're new Class C. Paul
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