Folding scooter

[pooh4me]

Has anyone used the Distinction SUV scooter from *********** ? I was wondering if you can fold it up like a stroller and take it on a Disney Bus. It would sure make it easier for my DH who can walk a very short distance.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I looked at the video and the answer is probably no. I am trying to figure out who the manufacturer is to get actual specifications; doing a Google Search for that name of ECV only gets to that company, so they have renamed something.

However, I noticed in the disassembly/folding video that there were two battery packs removed before putting it into the car trunk. Generally the ECV battery packs weigh in the 20 to 24 pound range each. I looked at Pride Mobility, and the lowest weight for any of their ECVs was 91 pounds including batteries.

I would not want to try to lift anything that weights 90 pounds up bus steps.

 

[mechurchlady]

I looked at the video. You would have to remove the basket so that is one thing to carry. It can be folded with the battery intact as shown in the video. The problem is that it is the size of a large suitcase. You would have to drag it up the stairs on the bus OR wait in line with the disabled people and then have them load it with the lift. IF you were to fold it then it would be in the aisles taking up room like a stroller. I do not think I could drag that onto a bus that has steps.

Like Cheshire said I googled and could not find that model anywhere else. If I were to google "Nissan Sentra" tons of info comes up but with this scooter only this company comes up. Unlike other sites there is not info but top speed and weight. I just dont see how you can drag that scooter onto a bus.

 

[SueM in MN]

The EV Rider company, seems to be the manufacturer of the scooter the Orlando rental company calls the Distinction SUV scooter.

The EV rider company calls the one it appears most similar to the "Caddy".
According to the specifications on the EV rider website, the weight without batteries is 48.4 pounds and with batteries is 68 to 79 pounds (apparently depending on the batteries that are installed).

So, I agree with the other posters that it would still need to be loaded using the ramp or lift on the bus.

ALSO, I edited your first post to remove the link to the company - their videos show and encourage people to ride ECVs with children riding as passengers. There was a thread about this same company several months ago; Cheshire Figment and I elected to remove the links from that thread at the time it came up for that (and several other) reasons.
Someone who is interested in the company would be able to find it by doing a search using the "Distinction SUV" name, along with ECV.

 

[pooh4me]

Thank you Sue, Cheshire and Mechurchlady. Also I agree about the child in the ad so thank you for removing the link. I will report back if we do try it.

 

[Charleyann]

My 12 year old just got approved for the Go GO traveller elite plus scooter. It fold up and smaller then a stroller. You just take the seat off. (Very easy) The heaviest piece is just 35lbs. The handle/bar has a knob that allows it to fold together. You can leave the battery attached or carry that with the other hand. We trialed this scooter for a month. It is lighter then my son's wheelchair and takes up less room in my truck then his wheelchair. I have no problem lifting the heavest piece in my truck of my Chrysler Neon. I don't even have to fold down the seats!

Charleyann

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Even with this you would have a difficult time taking it on a bus. According to Pride's website the battery pack is 29 pouds and the total weight, including batteries, is 111.5 pounds. I can visualize no problem getting it into a car trunk, but nt attempting to carry it up a set of bus steps.

 

[Charleyann]

Even with this you would have a difficult time taking it on a bus. According to Pride's website the battery pack is 29 pouds and the total weight, including batteries, is 111.5 pounds. I can visualize no problem getting it into a car trunk, but nt attempting to carry it up a set of bus steps.

But getting on the lift with it and folding it can free up space for another scooter or wheelchair. I love this new scooter. It should arrive this week sometime!

Charleyann

 

[fla4fun]

Has anyone here tried a TravelScoot? I've been looking at them for my mom who has some stamina issues, and they look so portable and convenient. But I'd like to hear if anyone has tried one, and if they are comfortable enough to use all day, like you would at Disney.

 

[Charleyann]

My son just got his travel scooter and is very happy with it. The only thing that frightens me, is the delayed reaction time in stopping. Wish they had bike brakes of some kind.

I will set it on slow pace. This comes with three colors. You can change them to whatever you prefer. Red, Blue and Silver colors.

It is easy ot dismantled and the heavest peice is 35 pds- the rear section. It has a 17 hr battery. Can travel up to 13 miles on a charge. It came with a second battery and rear basket as well as a small front basket. It also has 4 tires for better stability.


It takes up less truck space then the wheelchair. We don't have to put down the back seats!

The seat is well padded and my son says it is comfortable. It is swivel...

GOGO ELite Traveller Plus!

Charleyann

 

[peemagg]

Has anyone here tried a TravelScoot? I've been looking at them for my mom who has some stamina issues, and they look so portable and convenient. But I'd like to hear if anyone has tried one, and if they are comfortable enough to use all day, like you would at Disney.

There is another thread in here about someone using that scooter. It does look really neat. In fact I am going to start looking into getting one for myself if the DR's can't get this problem under control by January. I like the fact that the whole thing only weighs 35 lbs with the battery and folds up like a stroller and goes into it's own bag. That would be nice for the buses. Fold it up get in line and board your bus. None of those nasty looks that you get sometimes when using the buses. How great is that! It also now increases the actual number of wheelchairs on the bus from 2 to 3.

 

[mechurchlady]

There is another thread in here about someone using that scooter. It does look really neat. In fact I am going to start looking into getting one for myself if the DR's can't get this problem under control by January. I like the fact that the whole thing only weighs 35 lbs with the battery and folds up like a stroller and goes into it's own bag. That would be nice for the buses. Fold it up get in line and board your bus. None of those nasty looks that you get sometimes when using the buses. How great is that! It also now increases the actual number of wheelchairs on the bus from 2 to 3.

As the others and I have said the problem is trying to drag up the stairs something the size of an ironing board. Even if I had a very strong man with me the problem would be getting up the stairs and then up the aisle. I have been banging, whomped, pushed and shoved on public busses. I have dragged a luggage rack full of genealogy onto public busses and ran into things.

Let us all know how it goes.

 

[SueM in MN]

Has anyone here tried a TravelScoot? I've been looking at them for my mom who has some stamina issues, and they look so portable and convenient. But I'd like to hear if anyone has tried one, and if they are comfortable enough to use all day, like you would at Disney.

Here's a link to the TravelScoot website. It would be convenient for getting in and out of a car trunk, but it doesn't look like it would be a very comfortable option for a long day. It looks more suited for short things like shopping trips.
The seat itself doesn't look very comfortable or supportive and the footrests only allow for one foot position (there is not a large area where you could move your feet around). Some people might find that comfortable and others may not.
Ability to go in reverse and ability to turn the seat are some of the 'features' of larger scooters that you give up for the portability of the TravelScoot.
One thing I thought was interesting on the TravelScoot site was their scooter specifically sized for little people. The woman who was using it actually seemed like it fit her.

On our recent trip, I did see some people using what looked like the GoGo Elite scooter that Charleyann wrote about (Charleyann, glad to hear it came and that your DS likes it) or possibly the GoGo Ultra. I didn't talk to anyone who was using one, but they seemed to be able to keep up with the traffic and they appeared pretty comfortable.

 

[SueM in MN]

also, 35 pounds sounds pretty light when you read about it, but at the end of the day, it may feel much heavier.

 

[elizbbw]

Sue,

I am a new TravelScoot user, and have some comments. (I've created a website and a blog about my TravelScoot experience, but I can't post the links until I've made 10 posts in the forum.)

The TravelScoot isn't for everyone, but it works well for me. I have trouble walking longer distances and use my scoot to get from place to place. I like the TravelScoot's seat. Because of the way it's shaped and padded, the edge of it doesn't dig into the back of my legs. Keep in mind though that my primary scooter experience before buying the TravelScoot is the ones provided in stores like Walmart and Sam's Club. They're changing from padded seats to hard plastic ones, and I don't find them comfortable at all.

I thought the restricted foot position would be a problem too, but it's really not. When you stop the scooter you're able to put your feet down on the ground. It's almost like riding a motorized trike. Even at my weight (over 350 lbs.) it goes VERY fast.

I'm looking forward to using it at the airport, because that's one place I really have a hard time with the distances. You can drive the scoot all the way to the door of the plane and check it just like a baby stroller.

Again, I don't think the TravelScoot will work for everyone, but for those who it will work for, I can't imagine using anything else. Kids seem especially impressed by it. I was in Target last Sunday and when I went by the toy section a little boy turned to his mom and said, "Look mom, it's a rocket!"

Elizabeth

 

[toocherie]

Sue,

I am a new TravelScoot user, and have some comments. (I've created a website and a blog about my TravelScoot experience, but I can't post the links until I've made 10 posts in the forum.)

The TravelScoot isn't for everyone, but it works well for me. I have trouble walking longer distances and use my scoot to get from place to place. I like the TravelScoot's seat. Because of the way it's shaped and padded, the edge of it doesn't dig into the back of my legs. Keep in mind though that my primary scooter experience before buying the TravelScoot is the ones provided in stores like Walmart and Sam's Club. They're changing from padded seats to hard plastic ones, and I don't find them comfortable at all.

I thought the restricted foot position would be a problem too, but it's really not. When you stop the scooter you're able to put your feet down on the ground. It's almost like riding a motorized trike. Even at my weight (over 350 lbs.) it goes VERY fast.

I'm looking forward to using it at the airport, because that's one place I really have a hard time with the distances. You can drive the scoot all the way to the door of the plane and check it just like a baby stroller.

Again, I don't think the TravelScoot will work for everyone, but for those who it will work for, I can't imagine using anything else. Kids seem especially impressed by it. I was in Target last Sunday and when I went by the toy section a little boy turned to his mom and said, "Look mom, it's a rocket!"

Elizabeth

Elizabeth: what is the distance the TravelScoot will go on a single charge? Looking forward to you getting 10 posts as I would like to read your blog.

Cheryl

 

[pooh4me]

Has anyone seen a place that rents either the GoGo Traveler or the Travel Scoot in the Orlando area?

 

[elizbbw]

Elizabeth: what is the distance the TravelScoot will go on a single charge? Looking forward to you getting 10 posts as I would like to read your blog.

Cheryl

Cheryl, sorry I didn't reply earlier. I somehow missed your message. The TravelScoot will go 8 miles on a single charge. (That's for a 180-lb person.)

I still don't have my 10 posts, but I'm working on it. If you replace the (dot) with a period, you can type in my blog address:

mytravelscoot(dot)blogspot(dot)com

Elizabeth