[janekins]

I have been looking at mobility scooters on various websites but as there seem to be so many different ones its probably better to ask fellow motorhomers for advice!
I use crutches and am not able to walk very far. I am looking for a mobility scooter that can be dismantled for easy storage in our motorhome, is not too heavy or too big, can cope with inclines and gets over 10 miles on a charge.

Any suggestions of makes and models greatfully received.

Thanks

Jane

 

[rocky1968]

scooters

hi m8 my friend got 1 its worth £4400 he got it for£1540 from dmd scooters his one is a codobla

 

[GEMMY]

Shuggy for goodness sake speak English,people will then understand. :wink:

tony

 

[rocky1968]

english

Shuggy for goodness sake speak English,people will then understand. :wink:

tony

tony boy I am sorry u don't understand I cant help that but wat I can help u with is ur motorhome.next time get a good one. :roll:

 

[rocky1968]

scooters

ello jane I have the info u need.the scooter my m8 has got is a codobla.they do all sizes go on to dmd website.oh never mind tony-(gemmy) hes lonely lol

 

[teamsaga]

Hi Jane,
the bigger they are the more comfortable they are. unfortunately comfortable means heavy. We chose a mid range one, stirling sapphire 2. total weight 80 kgs. 19 miles range.
when dismantled the largest piece weighs 23 kgs and is 90cms long 60cms wide. I dont know if you have a garage but trying to store 5 parts can be a problem.
I found dismantling and lifting in difficult so we have now purchased a smaller scooter, a gogo elite traveller sport. It is only 54 cms wide and weighs about 55 kgs total. If I remove the seat I can lift it in by lifting the front onto my rear bumper and then lifting the back and rolling it in. It has 15 mile range.
Be careful who you buy from the industry is worse than the motorhome one and recommended prices mean nothing. DO NOT PAY LIST PRICE. Visit a few dealers and try some out, dismantle them and try lifting the largest parts. Then google them and see what they are selling for in the real world. Some makes sell for 60% less than list.

If you have a towbar it should be possible to have a platform fitted to roll the complete scooter on to.

 

[Mark993]

I've just been helping a relative with a Gogo Elite Traveller and I can vouch for the quality. It seems really well made and neatly designed. So easy to take apart/put back together.

As others have said - don't pay full price - indeed possibly worth considering second hand because they appear to lose value very quickly but the only part that wears out is battery and that's easily replaced. (Or at least it is on the above model).

 

[emmbeedee]

My wife has MS & (occasionally as needed) uses a Go-Go Elite traveller plus. The "plus" has a larger battery for more range, about 10 miles claimed. The range is very dependent on user weight & terrain type. We have never encountered a problem with range, in fact the battery condition meter always seems to show "full" even with prolonged use.
When travelling in the MH we carry the Go-Go (dismantled) in a Fiamma box on the rear of the MH, with the battery pack in one of the internal lockers. Dismantling is very easy, it breaks down into 5 pieces in a couple of minutes. I bought ours after seeing one being assembled & used at the Malvern show about 5 years ago.
As said above, do not pay the list price or anything like it. I researched extensively on-line & paid, IIRC, about £600 from Gatwick Mobility. This was in early 2009. Other suppliers were quoting £850 or more, so do your research carefully.
Service from them was excellent, as it developed an electrical fault almost immediately after purchase. They came to our house & replaced the faulty item straight away. I understand that it is almost unknown to have this sort of problem with the Pride product & certainly it has been faultless ever since.
Weights quoted as follows, this is for our 4 wheel version, 3 wheel very slightly lighter:
Total weight without batteries: 39.46kg (87lbs)
Battery pack weight: 14.96kg (33lbs)
Heaviest piece when disassembled: 15.58kg (34.5lbs)

 

[javea]

Hi Jane,

My wife is waiting for a total knee replacement operation and currently has two mobility scooters.

One is a Go Go Pride which is a relatively small but substantial scooter that breaks down into two main pieces so that it can be stored in a motorhome garage, or, at a push in the under seat lockers. The rear part which contains the motor is reasonably heavy as is the battery.

The second is a Travelscoot which we purchased earlier this year, details at http://www.travelscoot.eu/home.htm. This she uses much more than the GoGo. It is extremely light, packs into a bag that goes in our underfloor lockers without any problem and fits in the back of an IQ when assembled. The Li-on battery is very light at about 2 kgs and will certainly exceed your mileage range. Only restriction is that it would not be good on wet grass or very rough terrain.

The Travelscoot is not cheap (they have just increased the price) but if you ring them in Germany speak to Hardy Huber and tell him that you are disabled, he will then email you a form to confirm that you are disabled and the 20% VAT will be deducted from the list price.

In terms of popularity with my wife, I have to dust the GoGo before it is used, but not the Travelscoot which is in constant use.

Mike

 

[swallow]

I have been considering the Go Go and the travelscoot, probably could do with both but would dearly love to see the travelscoot before I spend all that money! as the foot rests may not be suitable for me but despite trying cannot find anyone who has one! Saw one on ebay but sold before I could view! Think I will have to bight the bullet and send away for one and if not suitable sell it on ebay!

 

[Mark993]

If you are going to do that check up (guess you maybe did this already) on the price difference between buying new and selling on ebay. With the GoGo there is a huge amount of "depreciation" as soon as it's out of the dealers.

 

[javea]

I have been considering the Go Go and the travelscoot, probably could do with both but would dearly love to see the travelscoot before I spend all that money! as the foot rests may not be suitable for me but despite trying cannot find anyone who has one! Saw one on ebay but sold before I could view! Think I will have to bight the bullet and send away for one and if not suitable sell it on ebay!

Don't know where you are situated but my wife has one and you are welcome to have a try if you are near Newark any time.

Mike

 

[Invicta]

The most important factor to consider when choosing a disability scooter is the maximum weight it will carry!

I have been a disability scooter user since 1999. During that time I have had quite a collection. The one I have been most satisfied with is the one I have had now for the past 7 years. It is a 'Lightway'. It breaks down into three parts if it is not possible to get it through the motorhome door. I have always preferred to have a four wheeled one rather than three as I have found them to be more stable going round corners though of course I would admit the three wheeled ones turn in a smaller space.

I have used a friend's GoGo and found it somewhat of an uncomfortable ride to say the least. Also there is not much ground clearance as the wheels are very small. The platform too is smaller on the GoGo than my Lightway. Not good for those with long legs and big feet! Being of American origin (Electric Mobility) My 'Lightway' scooter has a reversing warning beeper on it.

I have another larger disability scooter which I use for other than shopping trips. I have used this scooter on a few shopping trips but it is of a size that some shop assistants in non supermarket outlets rather frown upon! It is a Pride Celebrity X4 and cost £900 new 6 years ago.

I would say look for ads in local newspapers. There are usually one or two there as the majority of the disability scooter brigade are in their twilight years.

I do have an unused Easy Lifter disability scooter that fits on a tow bar and folds out of the way when not in use. This can be seen on the website www.easylifter.co.uk (disability scooter carrier). It cost £550 when new (VAT exempt). If anyone wants it, make me an offer!

 

[swallow]

Hi thank you all for your comments they have been very informative especially to you Mike. It is very kind of you to offer to let me see your travelscoot we live in Essex and will be travelling up the A1 toward Leeds sometime in mid/late October would it be okay then? but have no idea how you will let me know your address?? or how I can give you my phone number? Thank you june.

 

[Gary1944]

Hi Swallow, don't want to intrude on your post but you can send a personal message by clicking on the PM icon at the bottom of the post. Hope that helps.

Gary.

 

[javea]

Hi thank you all for your comments they have been very informative especially to you Mike. It is very kind of you to offer to let me see your travelscoot we live in Essex and will be travelling up the A1 toward Leeds sometime in mid/late October would it be okay then? but have no idea how you will let me know your address?? or how I can give you my phone number? Thank you june.

Hi June, PM sent

Mike