How to Put a Scooter Carrier on My Car

Scooters are fun toys to have for a ride around town. But once you're done with your trip, you'll need to pack your scooter for the drive home. One option is a scooter lift, which attaches to the rear of your vehicle via a tow hitch and lets you strap your scooter in for longer trips. This is perfect for cross-country jaunts or other long-distance travels. Installation is easy, too.

Things You'll Need

• Class II hitch
• 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set
• Open-end wrench set
• Scooter lift

Instructions

1. Place the hitch underneath the rear of your car so that the receiver is pointing out towards the rear bumper.

2. Lift the hitch into place on the rear of the car and loosely bolt it in place using the included hardware.

3. Secure the hitch to the vehicle using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set. Depending on the vehicle, you may also need an open-end wrench to access the backside of the bolt.

4. Lift the scooter lift with the help of an assistant and slide the mount on the scooter lift into the receiver hitch.

5. Lock the lift into the hitch using the included pins. The lift is now installed on the vehicle; to load your scooter, just lower the bridge and roll the scooter onto the lift.

References

• Universal Scooter Carrier
• Trailer Hitch Selection Guide