Frequently Asked Questions

Installing a lift in an RV will depend on the type of RV, the doorway access of the RV, floor plan and what is under the unit. You can contact a certified BraunAbility dealer to learn more about the lifts that can be installed in an RV.

Van lifts are lifts that will pick up the client in their wheelchair. These lifts are for full-size vans. The lift will go in either the side passenger door or rear doors. Your BraunAbility dealer will be able to help you pick out your lift van.

The difference between the Century Wheelchair Lift and Millennium Wheelchair Lift is that the Millennium Wheelchair lift has a hydraulic stop cylinder that operates the outer barriers. The Millennium Wheelchair Lift also has the side-entry feature where the first 15 inches of the left side of the platform will open, allowing someone to enter at an angle where the Century Wheelchair Lift is a straight on load and with a mechanical roll stop.

The vehicles that are compatible with the Under Vehicle Lift (UVL) are full-size ¾ ton and larger vans such as the Chevrolet 2500, the Dodge Promaster and the older Ford E Series vans. If you have questions if a UVL lift is compatible with a vehicle, the BraunAbility Product Specialist will be able to answer your questions.

Yes. All BraunAbility wheelchair lifts have a back-up feature to operate the wheelchair lift in case of a power failure.

A wheelchair lift needs to be brought in for maintenance every 750 lift cycles.

A caregiver cannot stand on the wheelchair lift platform with the wheelchair occupant while the wheelchair lift is in motion.

Replacement parts can be purchased through you authorized BraunAbility dealer. Click here to enter your zip code to locate your authorized BraunAbility dealer’s service department.

A consumer use wheelchair lift can be operated with a remote but the commercial use ADA wheelchair lifts cannot be operated with a remote.

The wheelchair lift is electric over hydraulic. The wheelchair lift will lower by gravity and the wheelchair lift will lift with the electric motor operating the pump.

Wheelchair lift pricing is available at your authorized BraunAbility dealer. If you need help determining who your local BraunAbility dealer you can call or text 1-800-488-0359.

All wheelchair lifts must be installed by an authorized BraunAbility dealer. BraunAbility dealers are certified to assure your wheelchair lift is installed correctly and safely. BraunAbility dealers will also train you to use the wheelchair lift and answer any questions that you have.