A carrier chair wheel is a special carrier for transporting heavy power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs and scooters. If you are a wheelchair user, a carrier is an important part of your mobility. It should be convenient and accessible. What are the essentials to keep in mind when transporting your wheelchair?



A carrier can be attached on top of a vehicle, stored inside the trunk, or at the back of a vehicle. It's handy because it is easy to install and mount. Using this product eases the difficulty of transporting motorized mobility equipment when traveling using a van, RV, truck or car. Just simply load up your wheelchair using the carrier, secure the gate and travel with peace of mind, unloading is also easy.

There are generally two options available for installation and storage of a wheelchair in your vehicle. The first is where the wheelchair is equipped to electronically fold into the trunk of a car or to the back of van and is out of sight once stored. The second type is to attach the lift to the back of a vehicle and it is visible at all times.

There are four different carrier chair wheel models. The first model is an automatic car-top carrier, it operates with switches and features of a motor driven hoist. It is intended for manual chairs and the roof of your car must be able to accommodate both the size and the weight of the wheelchair.

The second type is the bumper mounted carrier. it requires drilling a couple of holes into the bumper for a manual wheelchair. Most of these carriers can be removed easily to access the trunk of a car. The third type is the hitch mounted carrier it tips down to load and can simply be moved back into place and locked. The pick up carrier is the fourth type of carrier it is used with pick up trucks. The lift picks up the wheelchair with an electric motor and stores in on the truck bed after the wheelchair is folded.

This carrier is ideal for transporting heavy scooters and mid-wheel drive chairs. This carrier can support up to 350 pounds it comes with two retractable reaches up to twenty four inches lifting is possible and easy push button operation. It is made of aluminum so it's lightweight and rust resistant and its design allows to install and use alone.

Its platform folds up and provides a handle for easy installation, and storage and it has tie down straps to hold the wheelchair or scooter in place and it also has an anti rattle device with lock to ensure a secure, snug, quiet fit in the trailer hitch. A weather-resistant transport covers is also designed to completely encase the wheelchair or scooter and carrier.

So, make sure you find out which model is best for your vehicle and your lifestyle before you invest in a carrier chair wheel. Will a folding or a lift model work best for you? Take a look at product photos online before you make your decision. You can find great deals with both new and secondhand models.