Modern-day mobility scooter comes in various types and are in so doing ready to meet your specific needs. Understanding the range currently available will help you make an informed decision and lead to a more content experience. 3-wheel designs are specifically made to increase your maneuverability. Advantages are if you are using a mobility scooter in the home or in busy crowded places, these come into their own.
Being more compact, they fold more easily, making them easier to transport and store. Be aware that on uneven surfaces, they do not compare with the 4-wheel versions because of their being less stable.
Their 4-wheeled cousins do, on the other hand, provide stability on rougher terrains, therefore gaining an advantage when using outdoors. Bumps and inclines are more manageable and can therefore give you a smoother ride.
Features to Consider
These are the things to consider when making your choice between 3 or 4 wheels. Think about where you will be using your mobility scooter the more often and take this as a first step when making your choice of device.
The turning circle of a mobility scooter will have to be thought of if you are planning to use it in tight spaces. Narrow hallways and crowded spaces mean a tight radius mobility scooter or powerchair will need to be the choice for you.
Weight of both you and any goods you are planning to carry must be considered as well. Scooters usually support between 250 to 400 pounds, and making the right choice here will prevent the motor from straining too much.
Your top speed is a personal preference that varies between designs. You may need faster acceleration, or consistent speeds over long distances, depending on the routes you are planning to take.
Some batteries are removable. This makes it easier to replace and recharge your battery. If your choice of mobility scooter is determined by the distances, you travel then you will need one with a longer life, on one charge. Your scooters overall life span depends on good and regular maintenance. Following the guidelines and instructions will help you achieve this aim.
The Overall Market
Your choice of scooter or powerchair will be affected by what is available. More efficient and eco-friendly products are now on the market. Manufacturer are promoting motors designed to meet these requirements, using more sustainable materials and limiting the recycling needs that replacing your scooter naturally create.
It will be possible to customize your device in the future, considering individual choices of speeds, torque and battery life. This will provide the rider with a more comfortable and satisfying experience.
It may be possible, in the future, to add certain technological improvements to your mobility scooter or powerchair, such as GPS (Global Positioning System), real time performance monitoring and even automated driving capability. You will hope, obviously, that this will make for a safer and more enjoyable experience. Longer life batteries, which may also take less time to charge up, will make for an improvement that all will be happy with. There is also, a possibility, that solar power panels can be fitted to devices, making the drain on the national grid somewhat less imposing.
