Personal/Standing Lift

Another idea.....would using a walker at the steps solve the problem?? Several of our assortment of doctors have a walker set up at the scale to help patients step up and down. Personally, I try to avoid the scale, but always get caught, rats! That would certainly be cost effective, lightweight, portable. If the ramp idea works better, maybe contact a small metal fabricating company....one that needs the business, and they may be able to fix up something rather than going with the medical supply companies that tend to be way too proud of their products....especially if insurance is paying for it. I think this is doable. Good luck.

My son is a wheelchair mechanic/technician, he builds and installs lifts, car carriers, and elevators also. I imagine a local home medical service/supplier could come up with something for you. It is a small niche market but there are a lot of (very pricey) options.

I have trouble with steps. We bought a aliumumin platform with steps that has handrails on steps and platform. The steps are a lot closer apart

Could you make a ramp to get into the trailer? An aluminum ramp would not weigh a lot and no steps.

is the main problem that bottom step and how far above the ground it sits? Some folks regularly use a sturdy metal step stool to sort of fill in that area...makes one more step, but not so far to the ground. Our HTT had 2 steps, I believe, and our DS managed those just fine because they were closer together. The TT has 3 steps and they're further apart....plays havoc with his legs. We try to get him either inside for a while or outside rather than frequent trips up and down. If you don't find something ready made to work, possibly a metal fabricating shop or mobility store could help. Good luck.

Yes, we did consider a toy hauler, but we thought it would be too difficult for me to manage opening and closing the ramp. Actually, when we first looked at the Flagstaff, he managed to get into the unit with a bit of effort. Where we have it parked now, it's on a slab and the ground is a tad bit lower...it's amazing what a difference several inches makes. Of course, now we realize we will not always be on perfectly level ground. It's a small set-back, but we're determined to overcome it.

Thanks for the thought...we're always open to, and appreciative of suggestions, especially from those who've been at this longer than we have!

DougE wrote:
Have you considered a toy hauler so you can use the ramp for wheelchair entry? The initial ramp edge is easily dealt with by adding a piano hinge and a piece of plywood. (sorry to chime in with this if the purchase has already been done)

I was going to say the same thing.

I bought my toy hauler when it was only 8 months old. The original owner purchased it for using with their invalid mother who passed shortly after the purchase.

Have you considered a toy hauler so you can use the ramp for wheelchair entry? The initial ramp edge is easily dealt with by adding a piano hinge and a piece of plywood. (sorry to chime in with this if the purchase has already been done)