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Mobility Scooters: Review
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A complete selection of mobility
scooters Prices start at: $589 
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These mobility scooters are easy to transport and are perfect for the mobile person who likes to travel. What makes these scooters unique is that they are designed to be portable, lightweight and to be easy to disassemble into smaller parts. Once disassembled they can be lifted and fit into the trunk of most cars. How far do they go on a charged battery? Standard travel scooters can go approximately 10 miles per charge. usually the heaviest piece weighs no more than 29 lbs.
3 wheel mobility scooters offer very good maneuverability and are an
excellent choice if you need to use one both inside and outside your home.
These are larger machines than the travel models above, and often can
hold 300 - 500 pounds.
If you are traveling by automobile with a 3 wheel scooters, you'll need
a scooter lift or carrier for your vehicle. Also, for your home and outdoor
use, you may find several types of portable
ramps useful.
Price range - $1000 to $2699
This is the most stable type of mobility scooter on the market. It is
also the best scooter choice if you are looking for one, primarily for
outdoor use. These scooters are designed to be stable and durable. The
downside though is that they generally don't have great turning radius,
so tight maneuvers are harder.
Some of the larger 4 wheel models offer higher ground clearance and use
more rugged tires for tough terrain. These models also tend to be the
fastest (up to 10 mph) and have the longest battery range (up to 25 miles).
However, this is not a good choice for indoor use especially because of
the poor turning radius. To transport this scooter in the car you will
need either a lift or carrier.
Price range - $1099 to $3999
These scooters offer either a unique collapsible or disassembling frame. They are designed to be able to be folded or disassmbled quickly and easily. A good brand is EV Rider.
These are bariatric scooters and are designed for individuals who weigh over 300 pounds. You can find heavy duty scooters that can carry 500 pounds.
If you have Medicare coverage and qualify, Medicare will likely reimburse you up to 80% of the cost of the approved power scooter.
If financing is a problem, take a look at the Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program. This program helps people with disabilities to qualify for and receive low cost loans.
To find the best scooter first figure out how you will use it. Here are some key specification examples. Learn which specifications are important, and how they vary within your "type" (see below) of mobility scooter:
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If
you find walking a short/long distance or even up hills to be difficult
for you, than you may want to look into buying a mobility scooter. Mobility
scooters are available in 3 wheel, 4 wheel, travel, heavy duty and
folding. Prices for each type vary, but travel scooters are generally
the least expensive, starting at about $580. Prices for a 3 wheel mobility
scooter ranges from $1000 to $2699. For a 4 wheel one prices range from
$1099 to $3999. Which scooter to buy? There are a number of manufacturers
to choose from. The most popular are Pride and Golden. Other brands include:
Drive Medical, PaceSaver, EV Rider, Invacare, Guradian, Zip'r Mobility
and ActiveCare. And, good news! Learning to operate a one isn't difficult,
and there is no special license needed.