Handicap accessibility

[RJ Howell]

My wife is losing here ability use stairs which leads to the challenge of excessing the truck camper (4 steps). I'm looking for ideas of some sort of lift I could mount or bring along that breaks down and packs well.
One thought is this Deer lift: Viking L A Vator . I like this as it folds flat and could store or tie on a rack. https://www.etrailer.com/Hunting-and-Fishing/Viking-Solutions/310-VLV001.html?feed=npn&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22460476512&gbraid=0AAAAAD_vMtmj5sFiOcKCG7KiLFCHueSpL

I also found a nice used Handi-lift on Marketplace but I don't think the base dismounts... Burr Handy-Lift | RV Wheelchair Lift | RV Scooter Lift

Also contemplating building one using a truck camper lift much like the Burr Handi-lift yet lighter and possibly manual (hand or drill run).

Those that have please let me know what you've done.
Open to other thoughts as well

 

[Jim SoG]

Sorry for the wife.......

Maybe DIY with a small winch, something like this:

Tie Down TP250 250 lbs. Capacity with 28 ft. Platform Hoist and Honda Engine 60041 - The Home Depot

Add great style and traditional accent to your home with the selection of this extra ordinary Tie Down TP Capacity with Platform Hoist and Honda Engine.

www.homedepot.com

or
modify this:

Robot or human?

Jim

 

[OTH Overland]

RJ, I would be leary of using a general purpose lift for accessibility for a person. These types of lifts are typically not designed with any type of safety interlock that would prevent a sudden drop if any part of the lifting mechanism fails, also they would be subject to requiring level solid ground etc for stability. You want something that will allow a safe solid transition from the lift to the camper. I have seen a chair lift that attaches to the side of the camper similar to the Handi lift and fold away when not in use to allow full access to the steps for those that do not need assistance. something like this: RV Lift | Handicap Chair Lifts | Mobility Lift Systems

 

[RJ Howell]

RJ, I would be leary of using a general purpose lift for accessibility for a person. These types of lifts are typically not designed with any type of safety interlock that would prevent a sudden drop if any part of the lifting mechanism fails, also they would be subject to requiring level solid ground etc for stability. You want something that will allow a safe solid transition from the lift to the camper. I have seen a chair lift that attaches to the side of the camper similar to the Handi lift and fold away when not in use to allow full access to the steps for those that do not need assistance. something like this: RV Lift | Handicap Chair Lifts | Mobility Lift Systems

I've found a Burr Handy-lift on Marketplace is identical to Coach lift. Those (and the coach lift you mentioned) are based off a truck camper lift. They're gear driven as are most material lifts are. I wouldn't go hydraulic for the concerns you mention down (release of pressure ) could get weird.

Thanks

 

[RJ Howell]

Jim, the Burr Handi-lift which is an actual HC lift is only $2700 and 300lb capacity... That shingle lift from HD is over $3600. and only 250lb capacity. The Hoya lift is meant for in-home to move from bed to chair (or tub).. I've looked at those and can't see how I'd adapt nor stow for travel.
I'm liking the deer lift so far and replacing the hand crank with a small winch.
Thank you anyway..

 

[RJ Howell]

So far it looks like I'm going to buy th deer lift. I purchased the HF 2000lb ATV winch and working through designs of how to adapt. The deer lift is < $188 shipped and the winch was $55. So I figure for under $250 and the basic's in hand, I can design a simple step lift. We'll see where this goes!

Current thought is it mounts under the camper, platform slide forward and operate the mount (underside) winch to raise/lower.

 

[Outdoordog]

That's pretty neat, not too expensive.

I had 2 open heart surgeries and couldnt climb in my jeep. Got a folding foot stool to get me in. Wife had to set it up and put it away each time haha! I imagine what it looks like to people who didnt know what was going on.

I wonder if a mini escalator type contraption could be built, maybe using jacks.

 

[RJ Howell]

That's pretty neat, not too expensive.

I had 2 open heart surgeries and couldnt climb in my jeep. Got a folding foot stool to get me in. Wife had to set it up and put it away each time haha! I imagine what it looks like to people who didnt know what was going on.

I wonder if a mini escalator type contraption could be built, maybe using jacks.

Gear driven a moving step is the thought so far. Has to be tight to the camper as for use in a parking lot. You may want to look at these lift running boards out there. They don't go completely to the ground nor all the way up but create a moving half step. I'm pulling some of my design ideas from them.

 

[Outdoordog]

Saw this today, could be an option.

 

[RJ Howell]

Saw this today, could be an option.

Appreciate you seeing this and thinking of what I'm trying to do! My entry is 32" from the ground so the ramp for her to walk up would have to be 15% grade or less (ya, I've tested). That puts the ramp at almost 18 feet. The 15% grade number is also ~max of most power chairs.

I currently have a 16ft ramp on our deck entry to the house. That has only a 21" rise and I wheelchair her up that as it's a strain for her to walk it.

Again, thank you for thinking about this!