To install an Outside Lift on a vehicle, the vehicle must be capable of accepting a Class 2 or Class 3 hitch. If you are unsure about the vehicle and hitch compatibility, contact a local hitch installer or the web sites below. The vehicle should also be wired with standard 4 post trailer wiring.
Listed below are three websites of hitch companies that can be used as a reference
Be sure to recommend a hitch installer that is reputable, insured, and capable, as their work has a direct reflection on the customers perception of a properly installed mobility lift.
Important Note: Not every vehicle is capable of having a hitch installed
Remember: Calculate the weights of the lift, mobility device, and where applicable the swing away option, being certain that the total weight does not exceed the recommended tongue weight of the hitch. Different types of hitches are capable of bearing different amount of tongue weight.
The lift manufacturer suggests the installer observe the vehicles and Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings Restrictions.
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AL 100 | 2 or 3 | 98 lbs | IF |
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AL 500 | 2 or 3 | 95 lbs | USED |
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AL 550 | 2 or 3 | 112 lbs | AL030 | + |
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AL 300 | 2 or 3 | 127 lbs | + |
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AL 301XL | 2 or 3 | 110 lbs | OR | ||||
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AL 010/050 | 2 or 3 | 73 lbs | Swing |
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AL 030 | 1, 2 or 3 | 60 lbs |
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AL 560 | 2 or 3 | 105 lbs | 40 lbs |
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Important Note: Some states have very strict license plate obstruction laws, so be sure to familiarize yourself with the local and state laws.
Important Note: Assure the receiver tube of the hitch is parallel to the ground. This is not a recommendation, but rather a requirement.
If the hitch is not installed properly, it will affect the functioning of the lift.
Some vehicles will require that the rear suspension be supplemented. The manufacturer recommends the installer contact a suspension specialist for additional technical support.
A vehicle with a Class 3 (Class 2 requires optional accessories) hitch and standard 4 post trailer wiring is ready for installation of the lift.
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