folding mobility scooter
Hello, we just bought a thor freedom elite class c it has a large storage area in the rear. We would like to purchase 2 mobility scooters that either fold or dis assemble easily. Any suggesti...
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As someone whose "legs" have been three wheels for the last 30 years (post-polio), let me offer some observations on scooter purchases:
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- Try renting a scooter for a day or two, before you buy it. They can be tricky to operate the first time.
- If you truly can't stand to walk, look for a model with a seat post, rather than fixed in place on the floorboard. Best is if the seat can turn and lock at any point on the circle; lesser is if it can only lock at 45 or 90 degree increments.
- Look for a battery case that is easy to lift off the floorboard. Check the weight of the case, for manageability (On long day excursions, you may prefer to carry a spare). Look to see if the batteries can be recharged without requiring removal from the scooter
- Read the owner's manual before purchasing. If they include information on how to troubleshoot problems, that's good. If there are parts diagrams & signal codes for errors (horn beeps twice, etc.), that's even better. If you're in a foreign city, state, country and you get that alarm, feedback on the problem is ideal -- especially if the manual or website lists dealers in that location for parts or service!
