To make life easier.

[fidgetandscooter]

To get my mobility scooter, henceforth known as the Beast ( ! ) I have to reverse out of my garage and down a quite steep slope to get to the pavement. I have not felt comfortable doing this, especially if I have Fidget in toe. So I am getting a turntable to make life easier. There is a company fairly close to me that make bespoke ones. It's also not as expensive as I thought it would be, although it is not cheap!

[Blackbird6]

I like that one 😂

[sassy59]

Sounds like a good idea. Xxx

[stone-UK]

Hi

Should reverse up the slope into garage, then your are facing correct way on departure.

Reversing down a slope on a mobility scooter risk tipping over, if you have to stop suddenly.

[fidgetandscooter in reply to stone-UK]

It's just as difficult to reverse up into the garage. That is why I am getting the turntable, so I can drive in frontwards and then drive out frontwards.

[Hidden in reply to fidgetandscooter]

I like that scooter! I thought that maybe you reversed out of your garage down a slope, which would make reversing in pretty difficult? 🙁

[fidgetandscooter in reply to Hidden]

I have reversed out of the garage and I can't say that I am that keen because my drive is concrete with a grass strip down the middle. Hence it has dips and furrows making it quite precarious. I prefer going forward!!!

[Lemon7]

Wow, saw that and the song born to be wild came to mind. Hope it all goes well and you get out and about a lot more, especially in good weather. Best wishes.

[SORRELHIPPO]

Sounds good, what will you christen it with? champers perhaps?

[fidgetandscooter in reply to SORRELHIPPO]

No, I don't drink alcohol so I will toast it with a strong black coffee!!

[skischool]

Love it,easy rider springs to mind,hoping that Fidget can keep up with you as you do wheelies down the street,perhaps an additional doggie sidecar upgrade could be on the cards.

Best wishes Ski's and scruff's x

[fidgetandscooter in reply to skischool]

They actually do a trailer!!!!!

[skischool in reply to fidgetandscooter]

Go for it,you may be barking mad but fidget will be barking happy, x

[fidgetandscooter in reply to skischool]

I think the villagers already think I'm barking mad!!!!!

[HungryHufflepuff]

That's so cool. I hope you have many many wonderful days out with Fidget.

[Shirleyj]

That is rocking 😃😃x

[caroleoctober]

I hate to be a killjoy, but when I bought my scooter it came with a scooter highway code. According to that it's against the law to have a dog on a lead with a mobility scooter so best you get the trailer. Keep smiling

Carole

[syntax in reply to caroleoctober]

That's why l take both dogs at once,because it says dog lol!

[caroleoctober in reply to syntax]

Had a giggle x

[fidgetandscooter in reply to caroleoctober]

I know someone who does agility on the scooter with her dogs. I know they are off the lead, but they are on the lead when she walks them. I wasn't given a highway code!!!!!

[caroleoctober in reply to fidgetandscooter]

a1mobility.co.uk

[Hidden in reply to fidgetandscooter]

How does she get over the jumps on her scooter? 😂😂😂 (Sorry, I've got too much imagination and too little to occupy my time....🤭)

[fidgetandscooter in reply to Hidden]

I love your imagination!!

[Hidden in reply to caroleoctober]

I don't think Fidget can read....? 😂😂

[fidgetandscooter in reply to Hidden]

Oh you really crack me up. I hadn't thought of that!!!

[Hidden in reply to fidgetandscooter]

If I can make someone smile, then my day isn't wasted. 😊👍

[syntax]

There is a nice fold up one on the market should you fancy that. ??

[simbanine in reply to syntax]

They are heavier and more cumbersome than we were lead to believe. Anyone got any answers for EASY transportation of a scooter by car?

[syntax in reply to simbanine]

I do have electric scooter,and as you know,will not go

in car.So have bought a fold up push one for boot.It has

the large wheels at back.Not saying it is good for all but

works for me. The dogs sit on spare wheel on back seat,

then they can see where we are going.

[Hidden in reply to simbanine]

I have a small scooter which breaks into 4 main parts for transportation in the boot, but as you say, it's still VERY heavy! There's no way I can lift it, so my SO has to go everywhere with me to lift it in/out, as I can't walk more than a few steps, even though I can still drive safely! I'm awaiting the arrival of a new, bigger buggy, but it means I have to sell my car and get a different vehicle that can transport it long distance....

However, there are quite a few vehicle adaptations you can get for a smaller scooter. You could use a ramp...

i.e. safetyshop.com/3-4-wheeled-...

or you can get a hoist fitted in your vehicle...

i.e. youtube.com/watch?v=JKLXK-l...(Not working as expected?)

Motorbility can probably give you all the help and information you need.

Good luck.

[fidgetandscooter in reply to Hidden]

I used to ride a bike so have never had a car. I am very lucky that friends will give me a lift occasionally.

[Hidden in reply to simbanine]

Have a look at my reply to syntax, below...? 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Sorry fidgetandscooter. I read your messages out of context?

I think a folding scooter ,or one that breaks down, may be your only option if you're travelling in someone else's car? Even then, not all cars can accommodate one, and not all friends can lift one! 🤔

[fidgetandscooter in reply to Hidden]

If someone gives me a lift I have a fold up wheelchair that we sling in the back of the car!!!

[Hidden in reply to fidgetandscooter]

What about a small dog cart - perfect! 👌😊

youtu.be/KBAT9S4sYjY(Not working as expected?)

mydogtrainingspot.com/

[fidgetandscooter in reply to Hidden]

Oh I can see it now!! Fidget dragging me over flower beds and anywhere that there is something good to sniff. He would stop, start, stop start...... Conjures up a good comedy, but I love the idea though.

[Hidden in reply to fidgetandscooter]

You'd have to put blinkers on him! 😂

[Hacienda]

Love it, thought of a Side car for Fidget, Goggles on Flowing Scarf..Enjoy. Don't use mine as much, it's a little Tri one, Tend to walk with a Shopping trolley to help, Dog looks over the top with goggles and Flowing Scarf. Haha XXXX

[Izb1]

This looks great, hope your turntable works as you want it to and makes life easier for you x

[Ergendl]

Great idea! Even trains have turntables.