Travel Mobility Scooters For Sale
Travel mobility scooters provide stability and convenience for seniors on the move. If you're heading to the grocery store or visiting family members, or traveling by air or sea the scooters are simple to disassemble and store away for easy transportation.
Travel scooters are available with a variety of wheel designs, such as solid and foam-filled wheels that never flat, and pneumatic (air-filled) wheels that provide an easier ride. Many travel scooters also come with suspension systems to increase stability.
Three-Wheel Scooters
There are two major types of scooters for children: the more-trick-ready, two-wheeled models, and the more stable three-wheelers that help teach balance and weight shifting. Some scooters feature a wheel at the back for added stability. Others employ bicycle-style steering, where kids lean forward to steer. We found that 3-wheelers equipped with polyurethane wheels (versus plastic wheels) provide a smooth ride on pavement cracks and sidewalk cracks. They also have a shorter turning radius than two-wheelers.
For children to feel comfortable on their scooters, they need an open foot deck that lets their feet fit on the platform without rub against each other. All of the scooters we tested for this review come with wide foot decks, and all of them come with a height-adjustable handlebar which allows them to grow with the scooter over time. A height-adjustable bar can help kids find the right position for them to feel confident and balanced.
Many scooters for kids are designed to last for years and even through multiple children. They're constructed with robust materials and are able to withstand bumps and scratches. The Micro Maxi, for example, is made with rust-resistant aluminum and a strong fiberglass-reinforced deck. The 125-mm wheels are made of polyurethane rubber that provides a smooth, quiet ride on different surfaces. It also absorbs minor bumps on the road.
Kids need to wear protective pads and helmets to shield their knees and arms from injury. Lauren Drobnjak, a pediatric physical therapist, suggests that children ride a scooter that has handlebars that are at a height so that their arms are on a 90-degree incline from their shoulders. She also says that riders must wear shoes and socks. Scooter owners are advised to clean and lubricate their wheels using silicone grease to prevent metal rubbing against one another.
Four-Wheel Scooters
Every body type and lifestyle can be accommodated by a travel scooter. A few factors that can influence your choice include whether you prefer a four-wheeled or three-wheeled model, turning radius and weight capacity. Other factors that can be considered include the type of battery, if you'd like a tiller console with a indicator of battery life and other bells and whistles, and the price.
Regardless of your mobility needs the right scooter will help you get around and enjoy life. There are plenty of options out there to fit your budget and needs. You can find used scooters on the internet or from local resellers. Certain insurance programs such as Tricare offer coverage for a certain percentage or all the cost of your scooter. You may also be eligible for grants, such as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
If you're looking to purchase a travel scooter that is easy to maneuver and fits into the trunk, the Glashow S3 gets high marks from reviewers. The scooter is able to take on rough terrain but has enough power to take it climb steep hills. The seat is adjustable and can be rotated to make it easier for users to get on and off. It also comes with a tiller console that includes a battery panel and allows for easy navigation.
Drive Medical's Panther is a great choice if you want more space and speed. It can achieve speeds that can reach 4 miles per hour. The model has a bigger foot deck than other models, and its broad base provides stability. It also has a much tighter turning radius than other travel scooters and can be powered by two U1 batteries--the same type of battery that is used in lawn mowers. Its tiller console can be adjusted to suit left- or right-handed drivers, and it comes with a LED headlight as well as taillights and brake lights, an easy-to-read battery panel and a USB charging port.
Foldable Scooters
The most comfortable travel mobility scooters have a unique design that allows them to fold down into three pieces that can be stored in a closet, corner or in the trunk of a car. This design is a benefit to busy travelers who need the versatility of a smaller scooter but don't want to deal with the hassles of a full-sized model. With less than an hour to set up and break down it is simple to use and convenient to transport.
Certain travel scooters, based on the manufacturer can be disassembled to be transported in a car or plane. The Go-Go Elite Traveller, for instance is designed to be able to be separated into its seat, frame and battery box so that it can easily fit into most car trunks as well as baggage compartments on airlines. This scooter is a great option to those who are looking for a top-quality scooter that is portable, has a great range and can be easily removed.
The LiteRider HD, and the Golden BuzzAround extreme are also well-known travel scooters. Both come with a smaller turning radius, a larger Captain's Seat and a more large back deck that offers more space. These features make them perfect for shopping trips and trips to the local cafe or pool for the community. The powerful motors of 500 watts assure that they can get you there quickly and safely. These models are also available with white glove service as well as in-home service. Click Image to View Manufacturers' Product Brochures.
Suspension
A mobility scooter offers an abundance of independence for those who ride it, and may help to ease discomforts and aches in your back and legs. The pavement in your town isn't likely to be smooth. Small bumps and potholes can easily knock the standard mobility scooter off balance, causing a bone-shaking experience that can cause more pain and discomfort.
Suspension in a travel scooter can eliminate this problem and make the ride more comfortable. A good quality suspension system will have the ability to absorb these impact forces without impairing the performance of other wheels. They can be adjusted to meet your individual needs. This is particularly useful if you use your scooter often on roads that are poorly maintained and paths.
While they are never going to be flat, they do not offer the most smooth ride. All terrain and full-sized scooters typically feature pneumatic (air-filled) tires, and these offer a much smoother ride.
The way that a mobility scooter is controlled varies between models however, most will feature a tiller that is a column in the shape of a T that turns the front wheels to the left and right. The controls for speed, forward/reverse and turning signals are typically located on the tiller. Some scooters come with delta tillers that provide more flexibility in hand position and are easier to hold for those who are less strong or dexterous.
folding mobility scooters for sale is important to look for suspension options if you are considering purchasing a travel mobility scooter. It is possible to find scooters that have suspension by examining the specifications. Those with it will include a 'Suspension' or similar specification listed.