The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Folding Travel Mobility Scooter
Mobility scooters are a fantastic tool to bring back independence for individuals with mobility limitations. We understand that finding the perfect mobility scooter that suits you and your needs can be overwhelming, especially with so many to choose from.
This guide breaks down the factors you need to consider when selecting the right folding travel mobility scooter for you.
- Portability: One of the most important features of folding mobility scooters is that they can easily be collapsed and put into a car boot, or taken on public transport such as buses or trains. Some models, such as our Zinnia, are airline approved, meaning you can take them on holiday with you! Make sure that when the scooter is folded, the dimensions are suitable for storage or transportation needs. It’s also key that the scooter is lightweight so that it’s easy to lift and move around.
- Weight Capacity: A key factor you need to consider is the mobility scooter's weight capacity. This ensures that you will be safe and secure when travelling around. You might want to think about if it will also be able to soundly support the weight of any additional items you may want to carry with you, such as shopping bags.
- Range: This refers to how far your folding travel mobility scooter will travel after one charge. Analyse your use for your scooter, are you making longer trips that will require your scooter to have a larger range? If so, you may require a mobility scooter with a larger battery that allows you to travel a bigger range on a single charge. For example, our Lupin and Ren models can go up to 35 km on a single charge, making them perfect for those day-out trips.
- Manoeuvrability: This is the scooter's ability to move or navigate efficiently in different spaces or environments. It's a good idea to look for a mobility scooter with a simple control panel that’s easy to use. Travel scooters with three wheels are great for turning tight corners whilst maintaining stability. A good travel mobility scooter should be able to tackle uneven terrains such as grass and cobbled surfaces.
- Comfortability: Being comfortable in your mobility scooter is key, so look out for one that can be tailored to suit you. For example, our Zinnia model has a padded seat, optional armrests, adjustable handlebars, and even an automatic self-folding system- with a touch of a button it folds itself up, to save you the hassle.
Tips and Recommendations:
- Find mobility scooters that have ‘try at home’ schemes, so you can test the scooter in your own time and ensure that it’s right for you.
- Do your research, consider your needs and requirements. Check out reviews and see what other people are saying about their experiences.
- Book in for a test drive so that you can be taught how to use the scooter properly and understand how to manoeuvre it properly.
By considering these factors, you can make a more informed decision on your folding travel mobility scooter. If you like the sound of any of our models, you can click here to check them out.
We also consistently post lots of other information that is very useful to know when you have a mobility scooter which you can find here.