EMVs in the rain

[ericsgm]

Hello, does anyone have a recommendation or any tips about protecting and/or driving a scooter in the rain? I'll be renting one for my mother and frankly have no idea what to expect. I have read enough to know that something needs to be protected from getting wet!

Would also love to know if there is anything different about driving on wet surfaces... although I hope she won't be getting up to hydroplaning speeds.

 

[angelbaby29871]

i usually purchase a couple of the ponchos and with a bit of manouvering can cover the ECV and my self adn keep dry. Although when this happens i also seem to end up with all the bags as well . by draping the poncho over the front and back of the ecv covers up enough of it to keep both it and you dry.

 

[CdnDisneyNut]

You could also get a shower cap or elastic food cover up to protect the control lever.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I find that a standard Disney adult poncho works fine.

I will wear it, draping the back over the seatback and the front over the handlebars. I will keep my hands underneath the poncho and grip it with my hands on the handlebars from underneath to keep it from flapping.

This way I am protected except for my lower legs and feet, which would not be protected anyway. And it keeps the controls seat and my clothing dry.

If it is necessary to park it I can always find a place protected from the weather, even if it involves going into a restaurant or attraction entrance.

 

[ericsgm]

Thanks to your suggestions, I now have a 6-pack (of shower caps!) ready to go to in case we spot some clouds on the horizon when we head into an attraction and will ensure we've got a poncho tucked in the bag. I guess it doesn't hurt to keep the driver dry, too, does it?

 

[mechurchlady]

I have some tips related to ECVs in the rain as far as other guests matter.

The biggest problem is that people will run for cover from the rain. I once sat shivering under a canopy while waiting to get into the Haunted House at MK. No nitpicking on what I call it. Anyhow there was a crowd and I assumed it was the line. Them idiots were wasting their time and my time huddled under a canopy. They will block sidewalks, roadways, doors, emergency exits, entrances, and your view just to get out of the rain. They will get into verbal altercations with CMs over not being allowed to get Junior out of the rain even if doing so blocks an entrance or is unsafe.

Their vision may be blurred so they will suddenly stop, u-turn, walk in front of you, and do crazier things. IF they are out of the rain then anyone else will have to go around them. I have seen people standing out of the rain and not letting anyone by them or to share the dry spot. Tempers may flare as people get frustrated but they are the same ones who use a pawn ticket as a fast pass then fume. There will be fewer people to hit. Generally the parks are not too slippery, points to damaged knee USUALLY, but you might have some traction problems. Going down hill go straight down as you will not roll over. If you do spin out, never heard anyone do that, then turn the handles in the direction your rump s headed. I would not worry as I have never had a problem with rain and ECVs except for the idiots.

Have someone scout out the area because in an ECV you cannot see past the crowd to know if it is a line, people stopped because a child fell down, or a herd of people avoiding rain.