ECV and water

[alexrules14]

Hello,
I have rented an ECV for our upcoming disney trip for myself (24 year old with Crohns and as a result arthritis, I also get tired very easily). I am going to use it to prevent fatigue over my 8 day trip to the world. I am worried about the unit getting wet during a rain storm if I am on a ride! I had read somewhere that I'd the controls get wet it won't work for hours, any suggestions to keep it dry? It's my 1st trip! I am so excited and this is a celebration of me felling better and I can't wait! I just don't want me being slower holding everyone up!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Put plastic baggies over the controls and seat.

 

[dawnhaze]

I keep a rain poncho in a bright color over the seat of my ECV for the duration of a trip - helps keep it dry and also helps me pick it out of a crowd. I also put a shower cap over the controls when I park it somewhere.

 

[Gilrond]

I love the shower cap idea. I carry an extra poncho and a small super absorbent towel and a plastic bag. Have never needed it all but don't want to get stranded.

 

[Andianna]

I have used the shower cap too however prefer a plastic Baggie. I do like the idea of a colored poncho they are only a buck at the dollar store

 

[rj137]

poncho works really well for me. Also make sure to have a supply of quart/gallon ziplock bags for personal belongings in summer months as storms seem to come out quick and intense.

have a great trip!

rj

 

[SashaFarce]

Poncho tends to work well. We take an extra one and drape it over the scooter if we are going someplace and think it might rain. If it's windy I fold down my seat and tuck it in a little. We have gotten them VERY wet before due to riding through major rainstorms with no ill effects, but I imagine if it were just sitting someplace not moving it would be much worse.

 

[olwyngdh]

Kids ponchos work really well over the handles and cover your basket too--you also have the added advantage of being able to stick your hands inside the arms of the poncho and keep your hands warm and dry!

 

[Toffeewoffy]

I unfortunately had to go out into a torrential thunderstorm as we were caught in the China pavilion at Epcot and had to get to Coral Reef for our dinner ADR. I did put a carrier bag over the console and operated the lever through the bag, but unfortunately the scooter still cut out on me. I think it might have been because the scooter was old and skanky, and there was a gap between the battery cover and the back of the frame, so I'm sure water got in there.

If it happens again, would I put a bag over the battery and protect the terminals there?

 

[Gilrond]

I have had one short out on me in very heavy rain when there was a lot of water on the pavement. There are clearly vulnerable areas low down that covering the controls won't protect.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

the one I rented from off site one Aug had no problems other than covering control with shower cap that they provided and a poncho to cover seat. and yes I did run through some deep puddles and ran with shower cap covering. only time I had trouble was once when we waited out storm and could not restart. made a phone call and they were able to explain how to restart and I was back on my way 5 minutes later

 

[ttintagel]

The one I rented came with a little shower cap-type-thing to put over the controls, and I put a poncho over the seat. Worked like a charm.

 

[alexrules14]

Any suggestions on how to identify mine from others?

 

[Roxy13]

alexrules14 I go to dollar store and buy nylon bath scrunchies in bright color and attach to ECV handle with a nylon zip tie.

 

[CJN]

Any suggestions on how to identify mine from others?

Well, mine's always decorated with small iridescent pom poms and a Tinkerbell bicycle horn.

It's pretty easy to find some way to personalize them. And, IIRC, the last time I rented offsite the company put my last name on the front on the basket.

 

[ttintagel]

Any suggestions on how to identify mine from others?

I flew a pirate flag over mine by sticking the pole down into the big pocket behind the seat.

 

[Toffeewoffy]

DD bought some Minnie ears (designer range - the one with the red crown-like hat on it and red feathers). It fitted the console of the scooter better than it fitted on her head! lol