Who Benefits From ATV Mobility Carriers
People who use wheelchairs benefit greatly from high-quality ATV mobility carriers, but the applications go broader than that. Property owners who work with or assist family members with mobility challenges can use an ATV to transport a wheelchair between locations across large areas much more easily than any other method. Hunters and outdoors enthusiasts who use mobility aids can bring those aids to locations only an ATV can reach. The common thread is using an ATV's terrain capability to extend access for people who need mobility equipment, and that's a genuinely meaningful thing these accessories make possible.
Hitch-Mounted ATV Carriers: How They Work
Hitch-mounted carriers hook right up to your machine’s receiver hitch, providing a platform (or ramp) that allows you to safely and consistently get that wheelchair loaded and contained on every ride. Premium models combine a super sturdy platform with a folding ramp. Weight capacity matters a lot here. Make sure any carrier you choose is rated for the combined weight of the mobility device and any user weight applied during the loading process. Aluminum carriers offer a good balance of strength and lighter weight that puts less demand on your hitch and your ATV's rear suspension.
Stability and Security on the Trail
A mobility carrier on an ATV is going to see the same rough terrain that the rest of the machine deals with. Your wheelchair or other assistive device must be fully secured to the carrier before you get moving, and there should be no question in your mind whatsoever that the carrier will stay seated in that receiver (no wobbling!). The fitment should feel very tight and secure; locking mechanisms are even better.
Top Selling ATV Mobility Equipment Accessory Brand
Titan Ramps specializes in hitch-mounted mobility carriers and wheelchair transport solutions, with multiple configurations that cover different mobility equipment sizes and weight requirements with the engineering quality and load ratings that this application demands.
Top Selling ATV Mobility Equipment Accessories
The Hitch-Mounted Mobility Carrier by Titan Ramps gives you a super secure hitch-based carrier that keeps your assistive device secured every time.
The Hitch-Mounted Wheelchair Mobility Rack and Ramp by Titan Ramps comes with both a platform and a ramp so you can load and unload without all the heavy lifting.
The Hitch-Mounted Aluminum Carrier with Ramp by Titan Ramps offers a more lightweight, yet still highly rated wheelchair platform that comes with a ramp to make your life easier.
What receiver hitch size do these mobility carriers require?
Many mobility carriers nowadays are designed for your basic two-inch receiver hitch. Always check your hitch and your carrier specs to confirm.
What’s the weight rating on these carriers?
Weight ratings vary by product, so make sure to confirm the listed weight capacity and the weight of the assistive device as well.
Are these DIY-able with standard tools?
They sure are! Hitch-mounted carriers slide into your receiver and hook up with a hitch pin. Installation and removal take just a few minutes and require no tools beyond the pin and clip that secure the carrier in the receiver.