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Can I make my Rascal mobility scooter highway legal ?

Posted on 01. Oct, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

Question by hammer: Can I make my Rascal mobility scooter highway legal ?
The lighting won’t be a problem, but I need to pull 70 or 80 more horse power out of it.
Got any suggestions?

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Answer by _Draven_
turbo boost and a bug guard

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What is the Difference Between a Mobility Scooter and a Powerchair?

Posted on 29. Sep, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

What is the Difference Between a Mobility Scooter and a Powerchair?

What Is the Difference Between a Mobility Scooter and a Powerchair?

Mobility scooters and powerchairs are often grouped together to differentiate them from traditional self-propelled, or pushed manual wheelchairs. There are however some fundamental differences between a mobility scooter and a powerchair.

Mobility scooters have three or four wheels and are steered using a bicycle style handlebar (or tiller) which requires two hands, and are designed to travel up to 35 miles. They are often used by people with limited mobility, or those who tire easily when walking. Depending on the model and type of mobility scooter, the scooter may dissemble into easy to manage components so that it can be easily transported in a car, or stored at home.

Powerchairs usually look more like traditional wheelchairs, and some models even look just like a traditional wheelchair with batteries and a motor attached to each wheel. The powerchair is driven using one hand by a joystick controller on the arm of the powerchair. Powerchair users tend to spend more time in their chairs than scooter users spend on their scooters. Because of this, powerchairs are usually more adaptable than disabled scooters and some models can have specialist seats and controllers fitted to suit the individual requirements of the user. For example, the powerchair can be controlled by hand, by a chin controller, or even using a sip and puff pipe operated with the mouth. The footrests can be specific to the user’s needs and can include swing away or articulating footrests. Powerchairs are also more likely to be used inside although some powerchairs are equally capable indoors and outdoors. Mobility scooters are more likely to be used outdoors, although some of the smaller ones can be used indoors.

Electric scooters usually have one motor to drive the rear wheels whilst powerchairs have two motors to individually drive the rear wheels. This gives the powerchair a smaller turning circle which is ideal for indoor use, and provides a lot of traction and control. Some powerchairs even have the option of an electrically operated hydraulic seat so that the user can reach traditionally unreachable places like cupboards and shelves. Disabled scooters tend to be less configurable than powerchairs, and have fewer optional extras.

Disability scooters tend to be less expensive than powerchairs. Powerchairs have two motors, and better, more supportive seating as users often spend a lot of time in the powerchair. Powerchair users may not be able to support themselves, or be able to walk at all, and so their requirements are different from mobility scooter users.

Traditionally, powerchairs were not as easy to dismantle as mobility scooters, but this is changing and most of the powerchair manufacturers offer powerchairs that will fit into a car boot. Designs are constantly changing and improving, and powerchairs are becoming as easy to dismantle and as rugged as mobility scooters. Some powerchairs have six wheels for added stability, and some are front wheel drive for added indoor maneuverability.

Now that you have found out more about the differences between mobility scooters and powerchairs, you can decide which will best suit your needs.

For more information about mobility scooters and powerchairs, please visit www.scootamart.com

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PRIDE SUNDANCER MOBILITY SCOOTER 3 WHEEL

Posted on 28. Sep, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

Some recent Mobility scooter wheel auctions on eBay:

US $1,429.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:03:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,429.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

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Lastest Mobility Scooter Battery auctions

Posted on 24. Sep, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

Most popular Mobility scooter battery eBay auctions:

US $75.99 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 12:24:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $75.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

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US $33.59 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 21:11:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $33.59 Buy it now | Add to watch list

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Lastest Mobility Scooter Rental News

Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by Wheel Mobility Scooter.

Keeping mobility a priority
MARGARET Burns knows every step she takes could bring about a fall. There’s little she can do about it. With her condition of muscle neuropathy, it’s been that way for nearly 30 years.
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