PC or EVC rental companys

[heath-and-javens-mom]

Hi,
can someone please give me the names of some of the companys that offer PC and ECV rental? My mom will be joining us and needs one for the entire 7 day trip. Just wanted to compare prices. TIA!

 

[Piper]

Check the FAQ sectuib if this forum. There is a list there. If you want comments from others on the various providers--do a search for ECV on this board. There are lots to choose from.

 

[eeyore45]

Ray listed the companies and issues he dealt with here...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=822281

Scooter Rental Experience Newbie Review at Walt Disney World:

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Scooter Rental Review:

I have rented scooters at the Walt Disney World parks for several years because I have trouble walking even short distances. These scooters, called E.C.V.'s or Electrical Convenience Vehecles, are all heavy duty scooters that can carry pooh size people. But the E.C.V's can only be used, and rented inside the WDW parks, and cannot be taken outside or from park to park.

The WDW E.C.V.'s are first come, first serve, and they do rent all of them out sometimes. Except for the backup E.C.V.'s for those that lose their battery charge and need to be replaced. They charge you $40.00 for the day, but they also return $10.00 after you return the key, so it costs essentially $30.00 per day.Update, on 7/5/05 WDW charge you $40.00 for the day, but they also return $5.00 after you return the key, so it costs essentially $35.00 per day or a $5.00 increase.


(he then goes into detail on more of his personal experience pg 3 post 34)
and he includes 2005 prices...
*Randy's Mobility at http://randysmobility.com or 863-679-1550 and open Mon-Thu: 1000-1900, and Fri-Sat: 1000-2100, and Sun: 1200-1800.
A Pooh size, heavy duty scooter for 301-450-lbs. cost $200.00 for the first week which came out to $28.57 per day. (for the second week only $100.00.)
A Piglet size, standard duty scooter for less than 300-lbs. cost $175.00 per week which comes out to $25.00 per day. (for the second week only $100.00.)
They ask to call for daily rate.
They said that they rent www.PrideMobility.com , www.Amigo.com , www.Pacesaver.com , and www.Bruno.com brand scooters.

*Walker Medical & Mobility Products at www.walkermobility.com or 888-726-6837 from Mon-Sat: 0800-1700, and Sun: 0800-1400.
A Pooh size, heavy duty scooter, 301-425-lbs.. No weekly charge. $39.00 per day which comes out to $273.00 per week. But they were going to charge me for eight days for Saturday to Saturday for $312.00.
A Piglet size, standard scooter, less than 300-lbs.. No weekly charge. $30.00 per day which comes out to $210.00 per week for seven days, not eight days.

*Scootarama at www.scootarama.com or 877-736-8328 and open seven days from 0830-2100.
A Pooh size, heavy duty scooter for 301-450-lbs.. They did not have a weekly rate. They charged per day only. $40.00 per day which came out to $280.00 for a week.
A Piglet size, standard scooter for less than 300-lbs.. They did not have a weekly rate. They charged per day only. $25.00 per day which came out to $175.00 for a week.
They carry the some scooter that look really nice called the ( www.PrideMobility.com ) "Revo" and "Maxima" scooters. I really liked the look of the Maxima scooter.

*Care Medical Equipment at www.caremedicalequipment.com or 407-856-2273 and open Mon-Fri: 0830-1700, and Sat-Sun: 0900-1600.
This company also rents and sales all sorts of durable medical equipment.
A Pooh size, heavy duty scooter, 301-450-lbs. for $270.00 per week and $40.00 per day.
A Piglet size, standard scooter, less than 300-lbs. for $200.00 per week or $30.00 per day (second week, $25.00 per day.)

*Colonial Medical has a poor website, no heavy duty scooters. You can email them for prices. I didn't bother.

*Scootaround Mobility Product Rentals at www.scootaround.com or 888-441-7575.
A Pooh size, heavy duty scooter for $225.00 per week, and $285.00 for 8 to 10 days. This is not the same as Scootarama. I didn't research much after this.

So, go for it. Do some research yourself. This was all done in May, 2005, so prices or items might have changed, so double check yourself.

You can see why I chose Randy's Mobility for $200.00 per week for a Pooh size, heavy duty scooter.

I love this board because they are helpful, respectful, and understanding.

Just know that everyone has such different backgrounds, needs that no one answer will fit all posters... so these are just experiences from Ray - you may have different needs... the FAQ may be more up to date...

I just loved Ray's honest appraisal of his situation...

good luck, and if something else comes up after reading and talking about your needs, do post more questions - this topic comes up and everyone does have different experiences!!

 

[SueM in MN]

I just wanted to add that most of the companies will not rent power wheelchairs unless the person already has experience driving one (for example, they have their own, but don't want to travel with it).
Power wheelchairs look easy to drive, but they actually are harder to drive than they look like they would be. The joystick controls both the speed and the direction you go in and it takes some people a lot of practice to get the knack of it.

ECVs take a lot less practice to drive and most people can do quite well with them after only a little practice.

I would not hesitate to rent from any of the companies in the FAQs thread. We rented from Randy's a year ago for my FIL. Some people don't like them because you need to be there for delivery and pick up, but one of the advantages of that is the delivery person can demonstrate everything about the machine and answer any questions.