Mobility Hoist. First, this is my first video on You Tube. I built this hoist for my parents to allow my dad to get full use out of his Jazzy scooter. The hoist took a few weeks to work out all of the details, but is fully fuctional and they have had no issues with it. The van is a Ford Minivan with the seats that fold down for cargo. Mounting the hoist to the frame was the most difficult part due to the seat storage. I had to make a mount that would allow the seat to still open and close without modificaton but still be more than sturdy enough for 2 older people to use without worrying about them. The winch is a wireless control unit which really keeps the tangle of wire to a minimum. The blue straps are too long on purpose to allow them to be swung under wheels like a jump rope and are normally velcroed to the frame that they are attached to. The power supply is fused at the battery, and there is an "On & Off" switch on the top of the main post to prevent any issues if the remote buttons are accidently pushed when the hoist is not in use.
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