Trigger is sick

[Fox Mike]

Well I got Trigger out of the stable (garage) and needed him for tonight. Installed his charged up battery, inserted and turned the key. Showing a full charge. Hit the 'go forward' lever and NOTHING! Removed and reinstalled the battery with the same results. Checked the error codes. Nothing. He just won't move. Now at the mobility scooter doctor. Hopefully he will be well and ready for use tomorrow. I did notice a light coating of Owl Hollow Rd dust. It has been a while since I last used him.

 

[RSIno1]

My wife's has a lever by the wheels that will free the drive so you can push it. If the lever isn't in the right spot it won't move and the motor won't run.

 

[Fox Mike]

My wife's has a lever by the wheels that will free the drive so you can push it. If the lever isn't in the right spot it won't move and the motor won't run.

Oh, I am aware of that. If that lever is in 'freewheel' it will show a 3,2 code. Everything was as required. Was showing no codes but still wouldn't operate. I'll find out tomorrow what the problem is/was.

 

[vito]

What kind of scooter do you have?

 

[Fox Mike]

What kind of scooter do you have?

Spitfire Scout

 

[Jeepnik]

One thing I've noticed on these "mobility" scooters is there extreme lack of speed. They also sit very low and force you to constantly look up at people. Also, most aren't really off pavement friendly.

As my knees have worsened I found I needed a scooter for times when I'd be walking many hours. It took a while but I finally found one that sits high, handles moderate hiking trails and goes a listed 22 mph. It also has much more range than most scooters.

 

[Fox Mike]

Trigger is back in the stable. New battery solved the problem. Though it was showing a full charge it really wasn't. Dropped a new one in and away he went. Needs a full charge as it isn't full when new. Plugged in now and ready for another 10 years use.

 

[blume357]

I was at a customers house a few weeks ago and he had a new mobile chair that would not work.... technician was on the way... his wife explained that it could lift him up to change a light bulb on the ceiling when needed....

Hope Trigger gets better....

 

[Jeepnik]

Mobility devices are answering a lot more concerns these days. Honestly, I think it’s because there are so many aging boomers. There’s profit to my made.

Twenty years ago mom was having mobility issues. She decided to quit driving but still wanted freedom of movement. A scooter gave her the ability to go shopping, go to the beauty parlor, even to her doctor.

When stairs became an issue many suggested she move to a single story home. But mom liked where she lived. A stair lift solved the problem. Between devices and ramps and safety bars etc. mom stayed home until she passed.

Expensive? Yes. But well worth it.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Who said electric vehicles weren't practical?? Advances in electric motors, electronic speed controllers and batteries in the last 20 years have made a huge difference in many peoples lives. :D

 

[Dave P.]

Who said electric vehicles weren't practical?? Advances in electric motors, electronic speed controllers and batteries in the last 20 years have made a huge difference in many peoples lives. :D

Except for cars, they're different, pay attention around here!
Dave

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Except for cars, they're different, pay attention around here!
Dave

Ain't that the truth. :mrgreen:

 

[Fox Mike]

Trigger doesn't owe me anything. That little scooter has been used a LOT. It, much like it's owner, has been rode hard and put away wet more than once. My wife, bless her heart, cleaned off many years of red North Carolina range dust before we took him out of the stable this year. Less than $130.00 for the use and abuse it has taken over many years is a small price to pay for my mobility.

 

[Jeepnik]

My wife calls mine the "Geezer Mobil". I've threatened to get T-shirts that say "Geezer" for me and "I'm with Geezer" for her and the kids.

 

[blume357]

 

[Mobuck]

I've honestly considered an electric UTV(Polaris Ranger EV) as an addition to my gas powered UTV. Many times the electric would be great for running tools and stuff between work areas(it's 200 & 400 yards from my shop building to our primary machine storage buildings) or when I don't feel like the 100 yard walk downhill and back up to/from the mailbox.
The problem is the inevitable battery replacement. I found one that was at a price I would consider but I suspected the reason it was for sale at such a price might be the need for batteries based on age & use. Comments indicate that around 5 years is the normal life and then it's $1000-1500 for new batts.

 

[Fox Mike]

Yep that picture shows the best of all worlds. Not only me atop Trigger, but what we do even better than shooting. :D

 

[powder smoke]

One thing I've noticed on these "mobility" scooters is there extreme lack of speed. They also sit very low and force you to constantly look up at people. Also, most aren't really off pavement friendly.

As my knees have worsened I found I needed a scooter for times when I'd be walking many hours. It took a while but I finally found one that sits high, handles moderate hiking trails and goes a listed 22 mph. It also has much more range than most scooters.

Not my thing, Wouldn't get caught dead on that!
A Honda 4X4 ATV well that's a different story! ps

 

[Fox Mike]

Not my thing, Wouldn't get caught dead on that!
A Honda 4X4 ATV well that's a different story! ps

Personally I hope you remain healthy and never need to use one. . . .but I forget you wouldn't be caught dead on one, so that is not an issue. I am neither that vain nor proud to ever make such a statement. Try taking your ATV in the mall or on the city sidewalk or in an elevator.

 

[Jeepnik]

You can’t take your ATV inside stores, amusement park, museums etc. Mine is in the same class as a wheelchair. But at over 20 mph and with reasonable off pavement capabilities, for the type, it works when ATV’s can’t.

Here’s a plus I never thought would apply to me. Many national parks are becoming more accessible. I’ve been to see things I would have missed without it.

Like many I put off somethings until I retired. Ut by the time I did age became a factor. Having seen the advantages my mom’s scooter gave her I was quick to use one. Much better than sitting around the house moaning about stuff.

 

[Dave P.]

I'm still fairly fit in my mid 60's, run distance and could get up tomorrow morning and run a marathon.
If the day comes I need a scooter like that to participate in things I need to do, I'm on it.
I'd paint the SOB pink if it helped me stay independent and able to get around!
I might have to hop it up a bit though....bigger batteries!
Dave

 

[Jeepnik]

I'm still fairly fit in my mid 60's, run distance and could get up tomorrow morning and run a marathon.
If the day comes I need a scooter like that to participate in things I need to do, I'm on it.
I'd paint the SOB pink if it helped me stay independent and able to get around!
I might have to hop it up a bit though....bigger batteries!
Dave

Mine has a two speed motor. Low speed is great for indoor or amusement type stuff. Actually any time you with someone on foot. But put it in the high speed setting and it will go one heck of a lot faster than I like to. At over 20 mph you really should wear a helmet and pads. That same high speed setting gives it a heck of a lot more hill climb ability. This is one place smaller less powerful scooters suffer.

 

[Fox Mike]

Trigger has a reostat that I can adjust from very slow to haul the mail. The biggest negative is the solid tires. Off road, like at Contender's range, kinda rattles your teeth. There I rarely set it much above halfway.