Burr Handy Lift Install

[MCraw-NW]

I purchased a Burr Handy Lift LT 50 assuming I’d give the installation a go myself. Now I wonder if this thing can even be installed on my 2003 TS due to near zero clearance between the door frame and the co-pilot window (see attached pic).

Also, due to this same window, the spacing may be insufficient between the upper and lower post holder brackets . Burr’s installation instructions are terrible. They make no mention of the minimum spacing needed.

Has anyone ever installed a Handy Lift on a Travel Supreme and dealt with these issues? Alternatively, does anyone know of an installer located in the Portland, Or/Vancouver Wa area - or anywhere in the Pacific NW?

[Diesel-Lover]

Wow that is a tight clearance, but could that mean that the post/frame structure of the RV is strengthened at that point to handle with ease any stress the lift would create?


Perhaps the mounting mechanism may cover the window on one side but not really affect the attachment and function. Might have to create an add-on vertical piece to provide the appropriate dimensions for attaching the lift.


The orientation of the pic took a little mind warping to see things clearly!



Best of luck with the installation.

[MCraw-NW]

Quick update: the Handy-Lift 50 is installed on my 2003 38DS04 Travel Supreme. I ended up hiring United Access in Portland, OR to do the work. I’d give them a 3 (of 5) on the install. I had to return to have them grommet the DC line through the steel floor of the battery battery compartment that they neglected to do. That could have caused some short circuiting down the road for sure. I also had them move the connections from the chassis to the house batteries. They don’t do much work on motorhomes; mostly van and SUV mobility conversions so I don’t think they knew the difference between the two battery systems. I also had to repair the house battery disconnect switch that they somehow broke. There were a few other fit and finish issues that I’ll have to go back and repair myself.

However, installing this beastly lift was definitely not within my expertise and so they got the job done. They told me they would never have recommended the Burr lift but another lift they supply. Guess I should have searched out a vehicle mobility company before I took the plunge with Burr. Lesson learned. As such that would be my best piece of advice to anyone considering adding a handicap lift to their coach. In the end, this was a $4,400 cost ($2,600 for the lift, $1,770 for the install.

[Airboss68]

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