Off topic planes, trains and automobiles

[medway-lady]

So I’ve finally decided to buy a mobility scooter, we can share it as if I buy the right one it can carry golf clubs…. So to go on a plane it has to be under a certain weight, get on and off public transport. And fit the boot of the car. Not really difficult you might think and then do I want to use on the road? Or pavement? Or off road? It is really difficult and I can walk normally just not for long distance anymore so today it’s off to the few shops that sell them to have a go. I don’t want one for shopping just for the odd trip round the local nature reserve ( 6 miles) as I live on its doorstep and say a National Trust property etc. I am actually then going to have to buy a new phone as dropped mine down the loo and to repair will cost more than it’s worth. I’ve tried the bag of cat litter and it hasn’t worked so far. So does anyone have a scooter who can point me in the direction of a reliable product please.

[sylvi]

The only way you will know if a scooter suits you is to try them all before you decide.xxxx

[thelmar]

I have just bought a second one as when we purchased the first one we were persuaded to buy a very light weight one which was very easy to put in the boot of the car. The shop we bought it from was in a shopping precinct so very flat smooth flooring to try it on. Unfortunately when I started to use it to visit RHS properties etc where the ground is not particularly smooth I felt very insecure. Luckily CareCo have an outlet near where I now live and they have a really good selection to try. The new one is not much bigger than the original so would still fit in a car but it is much sturdier. I did pay extra for special tyres which fill with a gel if punctured to allow me to get home. (I don’t understand how that works but daughter and son-in-law convinced me that I should get them). I hope you find something you like and get enjoyment from it.

[medway-lady in reply to thelmar]

Thank you and will go to Care Co there is a branch in Maidstone. xx And you're describing the problem we thought about . xxx

[Amnesiac3637]

CareCo’s a good suggestion and also perhaps try an Ableworld if you’ve got one near you as they usually have a good range of stock. Hope you find a suitable one and please let us know. 😀

[Madmusiclover]

sadly although I’ve tried them I can’t really use scooters as I can’t keep the rocker bar on as my wrists and tenosynovitis hurt. I find electric wheelchairs are the business for me. However I agree, bigger wheels and better suspension are the way to go.

[Brikel]

you may know that NT hire out scooters for free you do have to book them though

They are very sturdy

[medway-lady in reply to Brikel]

I didn’t thank you and have now narrowed down to two. But next week I’m going to a local country park and they loan out track mobility scooters for £2 an hour.I’m looking forward to being able to get into the woods with one. And they look funky so I did the 20 minutes training this afternoon. But sadly far to big to go into a car.

[stbernhard]

Good luck with your scooter. Make sure you get some "L" plates!

[medway-lady in reply to stbernhard]

It’s not L plates but trainer wheels needed. Xxlol

[Poshcards]

Amy mobility dealer will help you. I actually visited a local disabilty assessment centre near me and drove a few around an obstacle course and on and off pavements and across roads, to determine which one suited me best before The Fire Brigade Charity bought me one.