Simba's Mom
everything went to "H*** in a handbasket
- Joined
- Aug 26, 1999
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Walker (and my ECV) were terrific! So many people here gave me tips that I thought I might at least post a review and some experiences. They're not a "featured provider", meaning I had to be there for delivery and pick up. Worked out great! Although they were not supposed to drop off until 7-8, they called around 5:15, just as we were checking in. After check-in, I sat on a bench by the valets, and maybe 2 minutes later they and my savior scooter for the week showed up. First, I must confess-why did I fight this for so many years? Here I am at the end of the week, my back isn't screaming in pain, and I've pretty much gotten over my initial embarrassment and mortification about needing a scooter. Everyone was so nice-all week I had only one person give me a dirty look, but countless more were so kind and helpful. Anyways, I learned a few things. First, check your light periodically. Even though you think it's not on (and shouldn't be during the day-it wears down the battery), sometimes the button accidentally gets hit and the light gets turned on. Also, if your ECV stops suddenly, check the position of the key. My scooter stopped in the middle of Epcot, and it was because the straps of my backpack had gotten twisted with the key and turned it off. Took me about 30 seconds of panicking to learn that. And most important-the turtle/rabbit dial is your friend. Don't keep the ECV at a certain speed and stop, back up, turn corners, with it at that speed. I'd always crank down to the slowest/turtle speed before doing those things. And last, I'm embarrassed to say, but maybe someone else wouldn't know-the charger often as an on/off switch. Mine did! I didn't know this until about the 4th day. The charger came switched "on", so all I knew was that I plugged it in to charge. Well, on the 4th day, the charger had been in my backpack (that backpack that makes ECVs stop working) and somehow the switch, that I didn't know the charger had, got switched off. A small thing with my charger-the fan on the charger was loud at first, but after an hour or so, it quieted down. Tonight they were scheduled to pick up between 7-8. We were back at the hotel, resting and packing by 5:30. When they called around 6:15, I asked right away "Oh, are you picking up the ECV" "Are you ready for us now?" They said about 20 minutes they'd call as they got to the hotel. Sure enough, exactly 20 minutes later, they called as I was headed downstairs, the big "Walker Mobility" truck was waiting, and everything was quick. As I told the pick-up person, I was very pleased with the scooter and their service. Any questions, I'd be happy to help other newbies.
