folding mobility scooter

[betsypupcdx]

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 suggestions?
Thanks, and it's good to be back on rv.net. We full timed for 5 yrs and the forums were most useful.

Linda

[thestoloffs]

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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1. Try renting a scooter for a day or two, before you buy it. They can be tricky to operate the first time.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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
4. 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!

[bsinmich]

I just got my Travel Scoot in Jan. So far I have only had to charge it once. It folds very compact and weighs 29# to lift. The seat is no where as comfortable as my Ranger Safari I have had for the last 6 years. You do give up something to get 150# less weight. I had dynamic brakes on the Safari and had to get used to hand brakes. $2630 for the li-ion battery and a basket for stuff.

[stsmark]

X2 on the Travelscoot, mines been across country 5 times. The lithium battery is the only way to go.

[Dog_Folks]

I highly recommend the Go-Go mobility scooter.

I have had mine 5 years without any problems. Wore the battery out once and replaced.

They not only fold down but actually come apart in 5 pieces, all of which can be lifted easily. Overall they only weigh 100 pounds.

Best money I ever spent. If this one ever needs replacement, I will purchase the same thing again.

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[traveylin]

Go to spinlife .com... They have a wide variety of scooters at discounted prices. I have been using them as a source for 15 years. They will deliver to your house with a couple day lead time. Pride go go is the wifes preferred model 3 wheel. Take the seat and battery pac off and the remain lift weight is 60 lb. Pull a lever and the unit separates again into two 30 lb.
Scooter applications for paved/unpaved surfaces are totally different. Do not try to mix. An intermediate sized scooter will do neither job well. My wifes usage is for paved where a small travel scooter works best

[avan]

Check out Travel Scoot

[motorcycle_jack]

I found using a folding wheelchair much easier and folds to a very small foot print. See http://www.wheelchair88.com/ for their options. My 1000 is fast, comfortable, easy to maneuver, easy to transport and set up.

[YC_1]

Scooter

We have two of these. One is a three wheel, the other is a four wheel. We bought the second one for me after my wife's was such a help. Be sure to get the large batteries if you are going to do long days. We go to Walt Disney World a lot and the smaller battery packs are marginal for a long day.

Both of these fit in the back of a Ford Edge. Not much room left but they fit well.

The seats come off easily, then you lift the battery box off, lift up a lever on the rear and the motor and rear wheels come off as an assembly. Pop the basket off, fold the steering column down and lift the light piece into the car. Put the battery back on and set the motor on the cart in front of the battery. Nice compact and each piece is very light.

Shops Craigs list for a great deal. We found the second one for $500 on Craigs list.

[Dick_B]

I'd do a Google search for a much larger source of information.
Walmart, for example, has about 100 models for sale.