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Tips on Purchasing a Heavy Duty Mobility Scooter
If you’ve recently decided to purchase a mobility scooter, you may be confused about all of the choices and models that are available. You can choose either gas or electric power, 3 or 4 wheels, and compact or lightweight models. Because of its comfort and stability, if you are looking for a long-term mobility solution, than a heavy duty mobility scooter may be the choice for you.
Heavy duty scooters are classified as such primarily because they have a heavier capacity than a regular scooter. Most scooters will have a weight capacity of 200-300 lbs, but heavy duty mobility scooters will carry an average of 300-500 lbs. The weight capacity of the scooter should be one of your first considerations when narrowing down the type and model of the scooter. If you are in doubt, its better to go up to the next capacity so you’ll be comfortable.
Many models of heavy duty scooters are the 4 wheel models, although some 3 wheels are classified as heavy duty as well. The 4 wheel models usually offer more stability and support, and while storage may be an issue, if you do have plenty of storage room, than this type of scooter will probably be a good fit.
One of the primary considerations when purchasing a scooter is feelings of comfort. Heavy duty models usually have large seats and better suspension than more lightweight models. If you suffer from arthritis or other types of ailments, you will want to make sure your scooter offers a comfortable ride for your physical condition, and a heavy duty scooter will usually provide more support.
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Mobility Scooters
Mobility scooters are single-seat vehicles that are designed to aid the mobility impaired. They may be gas-run, electrical or battery operated. These vehicles are designed in much the same manner as motorized scooters. They may have three or four wheels and can be maneuvered with a tiller or handlebar similar to one found in bicycles. Generally they have cushioned luxury seats and flat bases for footrests.
Several makes and brands of mobility scooters are available on the market. Mobility scooters can be designed for both internal as well as external traveling. Most scooters can be totally dismantled and stored when not in use. In higher versions, the chairs are mounted on swiveling rods to facilitate more mobility. There may also be provisions to recline the chair and use it for a quick nap. There are many added features provided by different manufacturers, but an omnipresent feature is the carrier, which is often attached below the handlebar.
The battery-operated mobility scooters are the most famous. They can be run on two 12-volt cyclic batteries, which may provide a running time of 8-10 hours, i.e. about 20 to 30 miles. Recent scooters have charging sockets on both sides of the base so that the rider can get the scooter charged even while remaining seated on it. Most mobility scooters are within the speed range of 4 mph to 8 mph. Those with lower speeds are more suited to the pavements and for indoor use, while those with higher speeds can be driven on the roads. They are lightweight and highly flexible.
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Guide On How Mobility Scooters Work
Guide on how mobility scooters work.
The mobility scooter in a way is like a motor bike or bicycle, there are handles to steer with, a place to sit and in general the mobility scooter will re-act like a bicycle.
The Tiller
The tiller is the main upright strut which is used to steer the mobility scooter like a motor bike. The tiller is adjustable moving towards or away from the seat for comfort so that the user can more easily steer the mobility scooter.
The Controls
The key
The main control of the mobility scooter is the key; this must be switched on before the scooter will operate at all.
If when you switch on the mobility scooter it starts to beep, check that the scooter is not in free-wheel mode. If the scooter is, then put the mobility scooter into drive mode and turn on the machine again.
Accelerating/Reversing lever
If you look at the handles of the mobility scooter nearby you will see two teaspoon shaped paddles. These are the levers to make the mobility scooter go forward and backwards, sometimes these are called wig-wag paddles operating the levers with your thumbs will make the scooter go backwards and forwards. Note the mobility scooter will beep as you go backwards to warn others of your manoeuvre. (Each of the levers can operate the mobility scooter forwards and backwards, so if you only have the use of one hand this will present no problem).