We're beginning to seriously consider a lift to help get our special needs kids into our motorhome. We have five kids up to 100 pounds, and five steps up to floor level. Between their increasing weights and our advancing ages, the steps get higher every trip.
I think because the main aisle is so narrow, we would opt for a seat type lift that swings into the step area, and we would move the kids manually to their seats. I've seen a couple that mount on the outside of the motorhome and the seat and lift pole are removed for travel. I've even seen one where the seat can also be moved to a mount adjacent to the shower to swing in and be used as a shower seat.
Does anyone have experience with such a device? Are they sufficiently rugged for long term use? Do they draw heavily on the batteries? If removable, are they easily removable? Cost? Ease of installation, etc??? Recommend? Avoid? We're looking for a combination of ease-of-use, rugged, economical, and safe.
Thanks for any comments.