Manual Vs Power Wheelchairs
Most people use ramps and mobility scooter lifts to get their mobility scooter into the vehicle for transport, but maybe the ramp and lift isn’t fitting your needs. Another alternative way to transport your mobility scooter is a mobility scooter trailer. A mobility trailer is a mobility scooter sized trailer that is hauled behind an SUV or truck. The mobility trailer connects on the hitch, so there’s no installation or modifications. Mobility trailers are great for long-distance travel, those who have cars that cannot support a vehicle lift, or people who don't want to lift their scooter into a vehicle.
Mobility Aid Compatibility
The mobility trailer is versatile on the mobility aid device. Whether you’re looking to haul a mobility scooter, a powerchair, or a manual wheelchair, the mobility trailer should be able to haul it. When looking for a mobility trailer for sale, just make sure the specs can haul your mobility aid.
Scooter Trailer: Mobility trailers can transport mobility scooters. A scooter trailer is wide enough to fit both 4-wheel and 3-wheel mobility scooters. A scooter trailer is strong enough to carry up to 600lbs, so it’s strong enough to carry heavy duty mobility scooters and accessories.
Power wheelchair trailer: Mobility trailers are also strong and big enough to transport a power wheelchair. A power wheelchair trailer is able to haul the travel powerchairs all the way to heavy duty and bariatric power wheelchairs.
Vehicle Compatibility of a Mobility Trailer
When looking at lifts, sometimes it can feel overwhelming between the mobility device, where the mobility aid will be stored, and vehicle compatibility. The mobility trailer is an excellent choice if you switch vehicles around a lot, want to keep all your space in your car, but yet, want to protect your scooter or powerchair from the outside elements.
Scooter trailer for car: If you’re looking for a scooter trailer for a car, as long as your car has a Class II or Class III hitch, your car can haul the mobility trailer. It’s a great option, as with a scooter trailer for a car, you can keep all your trunk space available. With a scooter trailer for a car, there are no modifications to your vehicle as well, keeping it at its highest value. What many users love too is that they can still easily access the trunk of the car with the mobility trailer attached. You don’t have to disconnect anything to get into the trunk space.
Scooter trailer for SUV and vans: The mobility trailer is also very easy to use with an SUV or van. Keep all your cargo and passenger space with a mobility trailer.
Scooter Trailer for Truck: When it comes to trucks, there are a little less options. Some people don’t feel comfortable with a boom lift, since the lift has to lift your mobility scooter or powerchair all the way into the bed. If you’re looking for something easier and quicker, the mobility trailer might be what you need, as there is no lifting involved. Keep the bed of your truck open with the mobility trailer.
Features of a Mobility Trailer
The mobility trailer is one of the easiest ways to transport your mobility scooter or powerchair. From not needing any power, the connection between trailer and vehicle, to loading your mobility aid into the trailer, the mobility trailer is easy for anyone to use. The features of the mobility trailer is what makes it easy and convenient to use.
Hitch Connection
The scooter trailer is a mobility scooter hitch carrier. As a mobility scooter hitch carrier, there is no installation or modifications needed to either the vehicle or the carrier. There are hitch scooter lifts that can connect from the hitch, but many cars do not have the support for a lift. If that’s where you’re at, the mobility scooter hitch carrier puts less stress on your car.
Power Not Required
Unlike the lifts, there is no power required for the mobility trailer. All you need to do is back up your vehicle to the mobility trailer and just connect the hitch. No batteries, no electricity. The mobility trailer is also light enough to push, so you can push the trailer to the vehicle or push it to store.
Load Ramp
Loading your mobility scooter or powerchair onto the mobility trailer is very easy. The back end folds out into a ramp. All you have to do is roll the mobility scooter or powerchair up into the mobility trailer. It’s that easy!
Stability
Many mobility trailers have independent suspension and low center of gravity, these mobility trailers are stable and safe. This minimizes bounces and swaying when driving.
Turning Radius
Since the power wheelchair trailer is smaller, it does have a tighter turning radius. That means you don’t need to cut out so wide to make turns and it’s easier to maneuver around curbs. The power wheelchair trailer is easy to take into the city and smaller streets.
Extra Features Available
If you’re looking at a mobility trailer such as the Scoota Trailer, there are extra features to fit your needs. Most people opt for the enclosed trailer, but if you’re looking to save money, getting it without the top will save you money. The aluminum top will help protect your scooter or chair from the outside elements and help protect it against theft. Another optional feature is the rubberized bed liner, which adds traction. This is helpful if the tires are wet or dirty.
Shop Mobility Trailers at Scooter Direct
At Scooter Direct, we make transporting your mobility scooter or powerchair as simple and stress-free as possible. Our mobility trailers are built with convenience, durability, and independence in mind—no lifting, no complicated installations, and no sacrificing interior vehicle space.
Whether you need a mobility trailer for a lightweight travel scooter or a heavy-duty powerchair, we have options that are easy to use and compatible with most vehicles equipped with a standard hitch.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mobility Trailers
What is a mobility scooter trailer?
A mobility scooter trailer is a hitched trailer that carries either a mobility scooter or a powerchair. The mobility scooter trailer is an alternative way to transport your mobility aid from a vehicle lift. The mobility scooter can be hauled by any vehicle, as long as the vehicle has a hitch.
Can a scooter pull a trailer?
Generally, no. Mobility scooters are not meant to pull trailers. The mobility trailer is meant for a vehicle to pull a trailer containing your mobility scooter. A mobility scooter is made to carry a person and then a few personal items like a backpack, shopping bags, and then personal accessories. Scooters are not made with the torque and power to pull trailers. Some people pull a bike trailer with their mobility scooter, and it is NOT recommended to do so. It’s generally not safe and you can void your warranty if your mobility scooter is damaged by pulling a bike trailer.
Does The Mobility Trailer Make A Good Wheelchair Carrier For Car?
The mobility trailer makes an excellent wheelchair carrier for cars! As long as your car has a hitch, your car can haul your wheelchair. With this wheelchair carrier for a car, you don’t lose any of your cargo or passenger space and your wheelchair is protected from the outside elements.
Can a mobility trailer carry all types of scooters and powerchairs?
Most mobility trailers, like the Scoota Trailer, are compatible with a wide range of scooters and powerchairs. Always check the weight and size capacity before purchasing to ensure it fits your specific model.
Is a trailer better than a vehicle lift?
This depends on your needs. Both the vehicle lift and the mobility trailer are reliable choices. If your vehicle has a hitch and cannot support a lift, then the mobility trailer may be the better option. If you don’t want to lift your mobility device but still need to transport it, the mobility trailer is the better option. If you want to keep all your cargo and passenger space but yet still have your mobility scooter or powerchair protected, then the mobility trailer may be the solution you’re looking for.
Does my car need anything special to use an electric scooter trailer?
Yes, your vehicle must have a standard trailer hitch receiver (usually Class II or Class III). It’s also important to verify the hitch's tongue weight capacity to safely carry your mobility device. That’s all you need to use an electric scooter trailer. It doesn’t require a certain size vehicle, nor does it require any modifications to your car.
Will I be able to see the scooter mobility trailer when I get ready to back up? And, how difficult is it to back up?
When backing up, it’s fairly easy to see the scooter mobility trailer, whether you’re looking through the rearview mirror, backup camera, or just looking out the back window. The trailer is small, but it’s big enough to see. If your vehicle sits higher or has poor rear visibility, adding a hitch mirror or using a spotter the first few times can help until you get the hang of it. Backing up with a mobility trailer is easier than with a full-size trailer, but it does take a little practice. Since the trailer is small and light, even a slight steering adjustment can make it pivot quickly in the opposite direction.
