The Curb-Sider lift is electrically powered from the vehicle's battery. Simply press a button on the hand-held controller and the Curb-Sider raises and lowers any scooter weighing up to 200 lbs., effortlessly. Bruno's Curb-Sider provides a unique 180° powered rotation, which makes it possible to raise, lower and rotate a fully assembled scooter on the curb at the side of your vehicle, or directly behind it. The Curb-Sider's rotation features makes it possible to stow scooters in vehicles with tailgates. Bruno's Curb-Sider can end the struggle of manually trying to lift and store a scooter in your van or minivan. The Curb-Sider gives you the convenience you need to transport your scooter and the freedom to travel when and where you like. The Bruno Curb-Sider was designed to fit most types of vans, minivans, sport utility vehicles and pickups with caps. The Curb-Sider can be adapted for use with some types of power wheelchairs, increasing its versatility. The lift arm can be folded vertically when not in use and installation does not require any structural modiifications to your vehicle. The Curb-Sider is only one of 18 different wheelchair and scooter lifts available from Bruno. All Bruno lifts qualify as adaptive equipment and are eligible for reimbursement under the terms of the Mobility Programs offered by GM, Saturn, ford and Chrysler.