Mobility Scooter

I am glad to hear the good comments on TravelScoot. They are not inexpensive and I took a long time to decide to part with $2600. It is great to not have to have someone help me get it out of the Vue. It will also fit in my RoadTrek without having to set the bed as a table every day. It will slide under easily. These are unique in the engineering and construction.

I think resale values will be on the increase soon since Medicare has quit giving them so freely. I didn't even try for Medicare on either of mine.

I've used 2 Travelscoots for the past 8 years. They have both been reliable and gone across country 4 times. 36 lbs with the li-ion battery and super easy to break down. I also use mine to walk my Service pooch and get about 7-8 miles on a charge. Enjoy

Most people do not realize that mobility scooters do not have a very high resale value. I have without trying hard, found 2 mobility scooters & 1 power chair that were virtually brand new ( minimal use ) for about $500.00 each. DW & I kept two scooters & gave the power chair to a veteran who needed it. He had been trying to get the VA to issue one for over 9 months without success. If you are looking for a scooter, check Craig's list, local want ads, & thrift stores.

Daughter has had a Travel Scoot for 3-4 yrs now and loves it. She spent the whole day with me at the Florida RV Supershow in Tampa including a far away parking spot and it powered her as far and fast as she wanted to go. Several people at the show asked her for info on it and where she got it. Her dog likes 1-2 mile runs and she easily gets several days between charges. When not in use, it sits unobtrusively folded in its bag.

Another thought..I used a receiver mounted carrier for a while and its really not that useful. Behind a vehicle its very dirty even on a good day. Rain/mud/dust really are to be avoided. The carrier also sees a lot of movement dependent on how far behind the rear axel it is mounted. Behind a long class C the lever action on the bounce will wreck the carrier. experienced!!!

I have supported my wife's use of mobility scooters for the last 24 years by trying every different arrangement of lift and scooter size. We traveled consistently in that period including living in Malaysia, Kuwait and Puerto Rico. Some thoughts

For use in house, stores, restaurants, developed areas, three wheel smaller is better Travel scooters define the application. Ground clearance and tire size limits off pavement use.

Used a midsized 4 wheel for about an hour before taking it back way to large a turn radius

Used a midsized 3 wheel for 7-8 years. Gotta have a vehicle hoist because of disassemble complexity and weight of parts. Ramp is dangerous, you will drive it off and have it fall on you eventually. Ground clearance is good and tire size helps use off pavement.

Define your requirements based on where you will spend 95 % of your time. Ie smaller is better except when offroading. Do you really do much off roading.

A travel scooter is light enough to lift in and out of pickup if you can pick up 40 pounds. I do have a lift in my Toyota Seinna because it is easier. I do not use a lift in the toad or rv.

Pass on insurance and medicare to pay for it. The hassle is not worth it. The supplier will work off list price and ins cover will have deductables copays and in net work requirements.

Use Spinlife . com as your supplier. Pricing is wholesale about half the list and they will deliver to your house. Set up is no more difficult than take down to put in your truck/car each day.

The most expensive cost of owning a mobility scooter is the improved ability of your spouse to shop.

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We get two of these in the back of a Ford Edge. They come apart in seconds and each piece is light enough for either of us to lift. We bought a three wheeler last year for the wife and recently I bought a four wheeler on Craigs list for $500 with a new battery. It had never been used. These go all day with no issues and are really easy to get around on.

X2 on the Go-Go scooter. I have had mine for five years, and traveled through 32 states. Trouble free. Great unit, at a reasonable price.

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We get two of these in the back of a Ford Edge. They come apart in seconds and each piece is light enough for either of us to lift. We bought a three wheeler last year for the wife and recently I bought a four wheeler on Craigs list for $500 with a new battery. It had never been used. These go all day with no issues and are really easy to get around on.

It has been great but fills the entire back area of my Saturn Vue. My DW & I could always get it out and assemble it fairly quick. Since she passed away it is sometimes awkward to handle alone and now that I also have a Roadtrek that it would not fit in

Why put it 'inside' your car/RV?
Get an inexpensive cargo carrier and carry it out back of the car.
They even make cargo carriers with a side ramp for the scooter.

I'm sure your Roadtrek has a hitch in the back. The cargo carrier fits right into your hitch receiver.

Under 50 bucks at Tractor Supply with no ramp


with a ramp around 100 bucks and I have seen them cheaper with 2 slide in ramps.


Would be much easier for you and your back and free up some space in that back seat! :C