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transfer lift
My Hoyer lift is leaking so It’s time to buy a new transfer lift. The sales pitches are… well, they’re selling a product.
That’s where you come in. I’m hoping for real world experience and feedback.
Here are the qualities we’re looking for:
1. Electric
2. Foldable for hospital visits & travel (ERs can’t ever find lifts)
3. Easy to maneuver
350CT
https://www.bestcarellc.com/product/pl350ct/
400EF
https://www.bestcarellc.com/product/pl400ef/
I’m including links that include info and videos.
What do you think?
bestcarellc.com
Main Features: 350lb capacity Smaller and lighter Fits to car trunk Easy car transfer Minimal swinging of patient Foldable and portable for easy transport Compatible with most plastic clip sling
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5 Replies
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what lift do you currently have?
the damaged part may be replaceable
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Chris, I have a very sturdy manual foldable Hoyer lift that’s lasted at least 15 years. The hydraulics are starting to leak, which means the gasket is worn out. I would rather fix this than buy something new but very few people refurbish the part.
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My son has SMA Type 2. My husband and I have been caring for our son for almost 20 years. We have traveled all over the world and my son also goes to college. Just from experience, if this lift is going to be in a permanent position, like your home, dorm, permanent residence, I would highly recommend a ceiling hoyer lift or a portable ceiling lift that would go over your bed. I know these can be expensive but absolutely worth it. It makes everything go faster and smoother for the caregiver and for the person needing care. I hear you that hospitals don’t always have lifts readily available. I guess in our experience if I call ahead of time and let everyone know that we need a lift, it has been there for us to use. When we travel, I call a home health care agency to rent a lift. I know again that can cost money, but I for the amount that we travel vs the amount of time that our son is at home and we use our ceiling hoyer lift it has been worth it to purchase the ceiling lift. This is just from our experience. Thanks!
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Hi Angie. I hadn’t seriously looked at the ceiling list because of the cost, but I’ll check them out. In recent years, if I need to be transferred at the hospital, we generally bring our lift. It’s bulky but worth it so that I don’t have to be carried. And while some departments do have a lift (even asking ahead of time) we’ve had to wait hours.
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I have been using the PL400EF for six years. I love it but other reviews I’ve read of it have been hit and miss. It has a very small footprint which really helps navigating small spaces. It is easy to set up and breakdown. Folded up it takes up very little space to store. Most of the negative reviews relate to battery life. I recommend charging the battery every 2 to 3 days at the very least. I did have to replace the battery charger when I first got the lift but it was within warranty and they got it to me in a couple days. If you do have issues you really have to order from their webpage or call them and order from them. It is difficult to find parts from third-party vendors. I recommend ordering the lift itself through a reputable local vendor, perhaps your wheelchair vendor representative can give you some advice. I also recommend asking an occupational therapist or physical therapist for advice.
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