Will the ECV disassemble and fit into a car trunk?

[auger]

We are leaving in under two weeks and have two people who will require the rental of scooters.
They prefer to rent Victory 10 3-wheeled scooters, but are being told by the rental company that those do not disassemble.

I watched a video on my computer of one being taken apart for transport, the same way the portable ones are disassembled.

Do the scooter rental companies do something to make the larger ones so that they cannot be taken apart, or are they "fibbing"?

I am thinking maybe because they are much heavier, they don't want people renting them and finding they cannot handle lifting them?

We have three strong men going along who will have no issue lifting the parts into the vehicles once they disassemble the scooters.

Also, if they can be taken apart and transported in a vehicle, will they fit into the trunk of a standard or a full-sized rental car?

I appreciate any help from those with personal experience!

Thanks!

 

[POOHsie]

We are leaving in under two weeks and have two people who will require the rental of scooters. They prefer to rent Victory 10 3-wheeled scooters, but are being told by the rental company that those do not disassemble. I watched a video on my computer of one being taken apart for transport, the same way the portable ones are disassembled. Do the scooter rental companies do something to make the larger ones so that they cannot be taken apart, or are they "fibbing"?
Perhaps the rental company has fixed those models so the front and back base halves don't disconnect - for whatever reason.

I am thinking maybe because they are much heavier, they don't want people renting them and finding they cannot handle lifting them? We have three strong men going along who will have no issue lifting the parts into the vehicles once they disassemble the scooters.
It's possibly the reason. Maybe a renter got hurt lifting this model.

Also, if they can be taken apart and transported in a vehicle, will they fit into the trunk of a standard or a full-sized rental car?
This is one of the largest models of scooters while still fitting in the allowable width/length for Disney transport. It's a big, heavy unit. It has a bulkier seat. Even if you were to take the unit apart, you might fit the front base-half and back base-half in the trunk, but not the seat. And certainly not TWO of these units.

I have a Dodge Caravan (minivan) and my medium-size scooter takes up the entire space of the third row seating. (I have a scooter lift). The scooter goes from the rug to the ceiling (with seat-back folded), and from side to side with inches to spare. I originally ordered a seat with head rest, but the seat was too big and wouldn't fold down enough to fit in my van. So I had to get a smaller chair.

I appreciate any help from those with personal experience!
Unless you rented a full size van, and a ramp, I am dubious about your plans. Alternative would be to use Disney transportation to get around WDW property, and perhaps occasionally a mobility-ready taxi (handles 1 scooter), readily available at WDW and tourist areas.

Another alternative is to rent the Disney in-park scooters, which are quite big. If your friends need transport to the Disney park rental area, maybe rent two wheelchairs and park them at the Disney scooter rental while your friends are using the Disney scooters in the parks.

If you haven't already asked the scooter rental company(companies), they might have suggestions as to what other renters have done to transport the large scooters around.

Thanks!

 

[auger]

So do you think they should stick with the portable model?

Here are their concerns...
One of them just had knee surgery, so she is concerned about having a large enough area for her leg.
Both are concerned about the batteries lasting the day on the small models.
They both weigh ~170-180 lbs.
And both worry that the smaller models are not going to be very comfortable.

 

[POOHsie]

So do you think they should stick with the portable model?

Here are their concerns...
One of them just had knee surgery, so she is concerned about having a large enough area for her leg.
Both are concerned about the batteries lasting the day on the small models.
They both weigh ~170-180 lbs.
And both worry that the smaller models are not going to be very comfortable.

If you're looking at the Go-Go Elite model, I used to own one for years. It will be comfortable enough. Many WDW visitors have reported renting this model and not running out of battery power. However, they must be charged fully overnight. Turn them off when at a show or a meal. Is your friend with the knee surgery allowed to bend the leg at the knee? My legs are long, and lots of times, on my Go-Go, I extended my foot/ankle over the front of the scooter base. So you could do that and even put a folded towel in that area for a cushion.

I still don't know about carrying two scooters in a single car trunk. The seat is remarkably bulky when trying to put it anywhere. The armrests make the seat into a cube shape. If not for the arm rests, you'd just have a seat back and seat bottom and it would be easier. My armrests unscrewed from the frame of the chair, and you could do that every time before transport. If you carried some rope, you could transport with your trunk sort-of open but secured. It's worth a try. There are medical supply stores that carry the Go-Go models, and you can touch them and sit on them, lift up the seat and get an idea of what to expect.

 

[bidnow5]

We rented 2 Victory 9 scooters last year from Apple they don't list them but have them they are smaller then the 10 we had a Chevy Impala and if we placed them just right they fit in the trunk but it was easier to just put the seats in the back seat

 

[auger]

If you're looking at the Go-Go Elite model, I used to own one for years. It will be comfortable enough. Many WDW visitors have reported renting this model and not running out of battery power. However, they must be charged fully overnight. Turn them off when at a show or a meal. Is your friend with the knee surgery allowed to bend the leg at the knee? My legs are long, and lots of times, on my Go-Go, I extended my foot/ankle over the front of the scooter base. So you could do that and even put a folded towel in that area for a cushion.

I still don't know about carrying two scooters in a single car trunk. The seat is remarkably bulky when trying to put it anywhere. The armrests make the seat into a cube shape. If not for the arm rests, you'd just have a seat back and seat bottom and it would be easier. My armrests unscrewed from the frame of the chair, and you could do that every time before transport. If you carried some rope, you could transport with your trunk sort-of open but secured. It's worth a try. There are medical supply stores that carry the Go-Go models, and you can touch them and sit on them, lift up the seat and get an idea of what to expect.

Sorry, forgot to mention that we will have two vehicles, as there are eight ppl in our group.
So we will only put one scooter in each car.

The one who had surgery can bend it some, but she wants to know that she can stretch it out when necessary.
She will also have to have crutches with her, because she cannot put any weight on that leg.

 

[auger]

We rented 2 Victory 9 scooters last year from Apple they don't list them but have them they are smaller then the 10 we had a Chevy Impala and if we placed them just right they fit in the trunk but it was easier to just put the seats in the back seat

Thanks for that info.
With all of the mixed reviews on Apple lately, I don't think. Want to chance using them.
Do you know if any of the other companies carry those as well?
I remember seeing a Revo opn one of the sites, but can't remember which one it was.
Not sure the difference between it and the GoGo Traveler, but maybe it is similar to the victory 9 you used?

 

[pbrim]

The one who had surgery can bend it some, but she wants to know that she can stretch it out when necessary.
She will also have to have crutches with her, because she cannot put any weight on that leg.

Perhaps more to the point than the size of the scooter, I would recommend a 4 wheel scooter, rather than a 3 wheel, for the person on crutches, so she can stretch her leg out more and prop it on the fender. Also ask about a crutch carrier. The rental place can usually attach one to the back of the scooter so she can easily carry them with her.

I am a big 3-wheel fan, as I feel that they are more agile and maneuverable. My friend prefers a 4 wheel as she feels they are more stable and she can prop her foot. Most models come in either style.

 

[Tony NY]

Thanks for that info.
With all of the mixed reviews on Apple lately, I don't think. Want to chance using them.
Do you know if any of the other companies carry those as well?
I remember seeing a Revo opn one of the sites, but can't remember which one it was.
Not sure the difference between it and the GoGo Traveler, but maybe it is similar to the victory 9 you used?

Auger their is a big diffrences betwwen the two scooters the victory 9 three wheeel Weight117.5 lbs and the four wheel wights lbs 131 lbs and goes up 5.25 mph and the victory 9 has a captain seat. Compared to the Elite Traveller Plus three wheel wights 84 lbs and the four wheel wights 86.5 and it goes up to 4.5mph and does not come with a captai chair the both hold up to 300 lbs and go up to 13 miles

 

[bidnow5]

My personal Scooter is a Pride Revo it's a compact big scooter it's breaks down easy but total weight is 157 lbs I love mine and will be bringing it to Disney the end of October I know they have been discontinued so not sure it they will still be renting them

 

[auger]

Perhaps more to the point than the size of the scooter, I would recommend a 4 wheel scooter, rather than a 3 wheel, for the person on crutches, so she can stretch her leg out more and prop it on the fender. Also ask about a crutch carrier. The rental place can usually attach one to the back of the scooter so she can easily carry them with her.

Thanks for the info. I don't think any of the companies mentioned a crutch carrier. That would be very helpful, as I think one of the others of us would end up having to carry them for her!!

I am a big 3-wheel fan, as I feel that they are more agile and maneuverable. My friend prefers a 4 wheel as she feels they are more stable and she can prop her foot. Most models come in either style.

I had read about the three-wheelers being easier to maneuver, and I think that is why they both are wanting those, rather than the four.

Auger their is a big diffrences betwwen the two scooters the victory 9 three wheeel Weight117.5 lbs and the four wheel wights lbs 131 lbs and goes up 5.25 mph and the victory 9 has a captain seat. Compared to the Elite Traveller Plus three wheel wights 84 lbs and the four wheel wights 86.5 and it goes up to 4.5mph and does not come with a captai chair the both hold up to 300 lbs and go up to 13 miles

Thank-you. That helps to know there is such a big difference in the models!

My personal Scooter is a Pride Revo it's a compact big scooter it's breaks down easy but total weight is 157 lbs I love mine and will be bringing it to Disney the end of October I know they have been discontinued so not sure it they will still be renting them

Again, thanks for the specifics on this model. Sounds awfully heavy!! Maybe I will steer them towards the portable scooters and hope that we have good luck with the batteries lasting.

I have already told them both about turning them off when they stop and making certain to charge them each night.

Anymore helpful info is graciously welcomed!!

 

[WheeledTraveler]

If one just had knee surgery and is worried about bending her leg, you should seriously consider getting one of the ECVs with 4 wheels. The 3-wheelers are more maneuverable (although, IMO it's not a huge difference), but have absolutely no room to stretch out a leg (extra true with the travel sized ECVs). A 4-wheeled ECV will allow her to prop her leg on the cover over the front wheels. It's also worth asking the rental company if they're willing to switch between 3 & 4 wheeled models of the same ECV if it turns out what she has initially doesn't work.

 

[auger]

If one just had knee surgery and is worried about bending her leg, you should seriously consider getting one of the ECVs with 4 wheels. The 3-wheelers are more maneuverable (although, IMO it's not a huge difference), but have absolutely no room to stretch out a leg (extra true with the travel sized ECVs). A 4-wheeled ECV will allow her to prop her leg on the cover over the front wheels. It's also worth asking the rental company if they're willing to switch between 3 & 4 wheeled models of the same ECV if it turns out what she has initially doesn't work. .

I LOVE this idea!
They already made their decision about which scooter company and which scooter model they wanted.
So I will pass this idea along to the one who has the knee issue.
Hopefully the company will work with her.

She did get the crutch carrier added on to her rental, so at least the rest of us won't be having to carry those!!

I just hope the scooters they got prove to be big enough and the batteries last all day!

 

[auger]

Update...

They called the scooter company back and decided to go with one three wheeler and one four wheeler.
The rental ppl said if she doesn't like the four wheeler, they can switch it out.

Thanks for the help!!!!