Gold Mobility - 3 or 4 wheel ECV

[h&D3]

I was on the fence about renting a 3 or 4-wheeled version for my upcoming trip. (Thinking the ones I rented before in the park are 4-wheeled and maybe were a little more stable to use. However, I do remember how hard they were to maneuver in the queue lines)

After reading some of the messages and hearing that the 3-wheeled version offers better maneuverability and a better-turning radius, I pondered for the longest time about switching the 4-wheel to a 3-wheel.

I decided this morning to go with the 3-wheel Victory 10 version (I still hope I made the right decision...)

I just texted Gold and asked them what I would need to do to switch ECVs (thinking they would have to rebook or make me jump through hoops)
Nope. I texted them and in about 3 minutes I had a reply that they switched my reservation to the 3-wheeled one and that I was all set for my upcoming trip.

So far, I have been nothing short of pleased with Gold Mobility. (The ease of ordering and the ease of getting questions answered in a rapid turnaround.)

Did I make the right decision to go from the 4-wheeled version to the 3-wheel?

 

[Tripletmom2001]

I had the 3 wheel Victory 10 in December. It was very easy to maneuver through the lines. I think you made the correct decision

 

[Simba's Mom]

I agree! I got the proof I needed when I went to buy an ECV. I asked whether the 4 wheeler was more stable (less "tippy") than the 3 wheeler, thinking I knew what answer I'd get from the sales person-she was paid on commission and the 4 wheeler cost a little more. So she had incentive to recommend the 4 wheeler. Surprisingly she said that it used to be that way, but in recent years, advances have made 3 wheelers just as stable. I've never ridden a 4 wheeler at WDW, but I've gone thru a few queues with my 3 wheeler and watched people on 4 wheelers struggle. So you've definitely made the correct decision.

 

[elvispursley]

My mom has had the 3-wheeled ECV on a previous trip. Last year she had a 4-wheeled. The 3-wheeled one was definitively easier for her to turn in queues. She ordered the same 3-wheeled ECV from Gold for our trip in the coming weeks.

 

[TCRAIG]

I’m 100% a three wheel ECV user!

 

[Goldelpack]

My personal scooter is a 3 wheel - and I always choose the 3 wheel to rent. The turning radius is far better.. and as always.. always start out in TURTLE speed mode

 

[Selket]

Did I make the right decision to go from the 4-wheeled version to the 3-wheel?

Gold mobility accidentally gave me a 4 wheel ECV once when I'd ordered a 3 wheel. This was arrival day in the afternoon and I drove it to the MK and then to the CR for dinner. I was trying to figure out if I had gone stupid or was just tired because I was having so much trouble parking it on the bus, getting in and out of elevators, the queue lines, etc. I finally realized I had a 4 wheel. They swapped it out the next morning.

The 3 wheel is so much better.

 

[jo-jo]

Not to dispute you, but just a comment for first time evc users. My DH resisted for a few years because he was afraid of lines. He rents a 4 wheel one. He was able to deal with the rides. Granted our ride usage is aimed more toward low key rides,

I just don’t want anyone to think “ oh no, I got a 4 wheel, I’m doomed, I’ll be hitting everything”.


Hope you have a great trip!

 

[Betty Rohrer]

I was on the fence about renting a 3 or 4-wheeled version for my upcoming trip. (Thinking the ones I rented before in the park are 4-wheeled and maybe were a little more stable to use. However, I do remember how hard they were to maneuver in the queue lines)

After reading some of the messages and hearing that the 3-wheeled version offers better maneuverability and a better-turning radius, I pondered for the longest time about switching the 4-wheel to a 3-wheel.

I decided this morning to go with the 3-wheel Victory 10 version (I still hope I made the right decision...)

I just texted Gold and asked them what I would need to do to switch ECVs (thinking they would have to rebook or make me jump through hoops)
Nope. I texted them and in about 3 minutes I had a reply that they switched my reservation to the 3-wheeled one and that I was all set for my upcoming trip.

So far, I have been nothing short of pleased with Gold Mobility. (The ease of ordering and the ease of getting questions answered in a rapid turnaround.)

Did I make the right decision to go from the 4-wheeled version to the 3-wheel?


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For me you made the right decision to go with the 3 wheeled one. I have never gone back to 4

 

[KPeterso]

My Mom much prefers the 3 wheeled version. Easier to manuever and get on and off the buses or through the lines.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Not to dispute you, but just a comment for first time evc users. My DH resisted for a few years because he was afraid of lines. He rents a 4 wheel one. He was able to deal with the rides. Granted our ride usage is aimed more toward low key rides,

I just don’t want anyone to think “ oh no, I got a 4 wheel, I’m doomed, I’ll be hitting everything”.


Hope you have a great trip!

Good point! Epcot used to rent only the 4-wheel ones (on my last trip, it looked like they now have 3-wheel) and I survived quite well. It was my first experience renting an ECV, yet I got everywhere I needed to go.

 

[jo-jo]

What about someone around the 300 lb mark? The gold site has a video about not going over 325 for the three wheel.

I was reading some comments to DH and now he is thinking, hmmm maybe we should get the three wheel. Looking at pictures, it also looks like a better design to rest your feet up a bit. Be able to stretch out your legs more.

 

[Goldelpack]

What about someone around the 300 lb mark? The gold site has a video about not going over 325 for the three wheel.

I was reading some comments to DH and now he is thinking, hmmm maybe we should get the three wheel. Looking at pictures, it also looks like a better design to rest your feet up a bit. Be able to stretch out your legs more.

That may be a valid concern - us heavier riders do tax the battery more - BUT the 3 & 4 wheel models that size both have double heavy duty batteries.. For the stretch out leg room.... well.. I am ALMOST 5 ft tall.. so my opinion of the runway length foot rests probably won't apply

 

[jo-jo]

That may be a valid concern - us heavier riders do tax the battery more - BUT the 3 & 4 wheel models that size both have double heavy duty batteries.. For the stretch out leg room.... well.. I am ALMOST 5 ft tall.. so my opinion of the runway length foot rests probably won't apply

We usually only do 4-6 hours at a time at parks , so plenty of time to recharge battery. I thought the weight limit had to do with stability.

 

[Goldelpack]

We usually only do 4-6 hours at a time at parks , so plenty of time to recharge battery. I thought the weight limit had to do with stability.

Honestly I don't think it's a huge difference between the larger ecvs stability. Either way you can't go wrong

 

[Evita_W]

3 wheel is definitely the way to go, 4 wheel can be physically tiring, especially on the lager ECVs.

 

[Lewisc]

I haven't read even one post regarding real life examples of stability issues with 3 wheeled scooters. The stability differences appear to be theoretical.

 

[maxiesmom]

Three wheeled. They turn much easier than the 4 wheeled.

 

[jazmyin]

I am a Pooh sized woman and have more than been pleased with Gold Mobility’s Victory 3 wheeled scooter. I find it easier to get on/off the buses with it and never had any difficulty with stability when on the scooter.

 

[Mousetopia]

I was on the fence about renting a 3 or 4-wheeled version for my upcoming trip. (Thinking the ones I rented before in the park are 4-wheeled and maybe were a little more stable to use. However, I do remember how hard they were to maneuver in the queue lines)

After reading some of the messages and hearing that the 3-wheeled version offers better maneuverability and a better-turning radius, I pondered for the longest time about switching the 4-wheel to a 3-wheel.

I decided this morning to go with the 3-wheel Victory 10 version (I still hope I made the right decision...)

I just texted Gold and asked them what I would need to do to switch ECVs (thinking they would have to rebook or make me jump through hoops)
Nope. I texted them and in about 3 minutes I had a reply that they switched my reservation to the 3-wheeled one and that I was all set for my upcoming trip.

So far, I have been nothing short of pleased with Gold Mobility. (The ease of ordering and the ease of getting questions answered in a rapid turnaround.)

Did I make the right decision to go from the 4-wheeled version to the 3-wheel?


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The better manueverability to go around tight corners is HUGE in the que line. they are set up in some places to just give enough room with a sharp turn . As a first timer I had 0 trouble..did not run into any ropes /poles. One day I was beside a guy with a 4 wheel new to scooters and it was awful for him. He ran into roles..had to back up and correct. Hard to watch. 3 wheel is a great plan