Battery powered scooters

Pride Mobility, we have the GoGo Traveler, the three wheeled mobility scooter, purchased 7 years ago has been used by both my wife and myself. We share based on who wears out first. I've replaced the two dry-cell batteries twice during that period, the batteries are available generically on the internet. It folds up and has been transported on planes, in rental cars, in the back of the Saturn Vue toad, and in our minivan. About 100lbs fully assembled, but I usually take out the seat and battery (both lift right off) making the unit about 50lbs so I can lift it myself. Most of the time someone is around and offers to help, even if I don't ask. There is a newer model with a Lithium battery which is 30lbs lighter, but I believe there are airplane restrictions on the Lithium battery. Retail price, then and now about $800
Happy Trails.

Pride Mobility Products makes many different models of mobility scooters, 3-wheel and 4-wheel; lots of used ones on Craigslist and other places are available. The 4-wheel models are a little safer when making tight turns. I have a 3-wheel Revo model that can easily be taken apart and put in your RV

I do not have a disability but since I had my hip replaced I cannot walk as far as I used too......I fear walking and all of a sudden not being able to return to my rv. It is more of a fun request than a medical request.

If you're seeking this for assistance with a disability that prevents you from doing your daily activities of living (bathroom, kitchen, etc.), then your medical insurance may determine which scooter you can get (with a properly written prescription from a specialist doctor).

For example, in Florida, Medicare now treats Power Operated Vehicles (i.e., scooters) as an item that can only be supplied by their approved vendors (at their approved cost) -- with ONLY those models which they carry.

If you're just getting it because you are finding it harder to walk distances, almost any model will work.

In any case, the issues to check for are:

1. What features will help you get the most out of your scooter,
2. What batteries does it use -- will it be enough for your planned usage, and can you manage its recharging, and
3. How you plan to get the scooter inside/outside of or stored within your RV

The most popular manufacturers carried by DME (Durable Medical Equipment) stores are Pride (Go-Go, etc.), Invacare (better known for their wheelchairs), and Amigo.

DW has been an Amigo user continuously since 1981. We find its engineering to be so well designed that we can perform all repairs ourselves, even if we're overseas in a Third World country!

However, since the scooter is her legs, we also carry a foldable travel scooter strapped to the back of the wardrobe closet in our coach.

(Moving this post to RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues might get you more information from the folks who use their scooters more often.)