An exterior wheelchair lift is also known as the hitch lift or platform lift as it attaches the hitch of a van, minivan or SUV to wheelchair lift, it can be manually operated type or the powered model that accomplishes the mission by raising a wheelchair or scooter into the automobile.

To use this type of wheelchair lift, you must possess the right type of hitch on your vehicle or have it installed prior to using the lift. UHALL have a very useful tool for determining the type of hitch you have, you can check it out by visiting this link

Manual exterior wheelchair lift

The manual wheelchair or scooter lift are generally  low price, designed to fold up when not occupied. The lift is made of metal or aluminum and the scooter or powered wheelchair are usually tied down for security while on the lift, they are very useful for stronger patients, those with limited dexterity should avoid using this type of scooter lift as the ramp that lift up the scooter or powered wheelchair must be manually lowered, they also do not get out for the way so you will not be able to access the trunk of your truck.

Powered exterior wheelchair lift

The powered exterior scooter lift is just like he manual with the exception of the fact that the platform is powered and does not require manual labor, majority of them also can be swung out of the way so that user can access the trunk of the vehicle.