Lift System

A lift system configured to engage with a rear portion of an automobile, the lift system comprising:

• a lift assembly, the lift assembly comprising:
• a support bar having a first end and a second end;
• a platform, the platform comprising:
• a first rail having an outward end and an inward end engaged with the first end of the support bar, the first rail rotatably engaged with the support bar;
• and
• a second rail having an outward end and an inward end engaged with the second end of the support bar, the second rail rotatably engaged with the support bar;
• and
• a lift mechanism, the lift mechanism comprising:
• a telescoping support;
• and
• a drive assembly, the drive assembly configured to extend and retract the telescoping support;
• wherein the lift assembly can be moved between a stowed position, a loading position, and a carrying position.

A lift system configured to engage with a rear portion of an automobile, the lift system comprising:

• a lift assembly, the lift assembly comprising:
• a platform;
• a lift mechanism engaged with the platform, the lift mechanism comprising:
• a telescoping support;
• and
• a drive assembly, the drive assembly configured to extend and retract the telescoping support;
• wherein the lift assembly can be moved between a stowed position, a loading position, and a carrying position;
• and
• wherein the lift system has a height measured from a bottom of the lift system to a top of the lift system of about 10 inches to 22 inches when the lift assembly is in the stowed position.