and another update ...

The wheelchair cover came in.

As you can tell, it is a VERY tight fit over the footrests. The dimensions listed are based on a FLAT cover - NOT when over a wheelchair. There were some other minor details I was not impressed by, but over all, the price was right and it protects the chair, so ... .

I also purchased some reflective tape to put on the carrier, itself.

They are VERY bright in the daylight. At night with headlights shining on them it will make it impossible to say, "I didn't see it".

The Wheelchair Carrier!

My cousin has completed my new wheelchair carrier. It is welded steel construction and mounts in my receiver hitch.

Ramp down:

As you can see, the wheelchair can easily roll onto the carrier in the folded position, and then is strapped into place. No lifting over a lip into the back or side of the car ... and NO stress on my injured arm and shoulder!

In place ready to drive down the road:

The ramp pins in place, and you're ready to go ... I plan on getting a grill cover to use as a wheelchair cover in case of adverse weather and will bungee cord it into place.

Better than anything on the market - and definitely a LOT cheaper.