Electric wheelchair used for walks
Specifications wanted
Having searched the market we decided we wanted for wheelchair walks a wheelchair with the following
- Multi terrain
- One that can handle slopes up to 20 degrees.
- Large and wide tyres to allow the powerchair to overcome gravel, hard sand, short grass and more.
- Ours has 12.5 inches rear and 8 inch front wheels.
- Puncture proof tyres.
- Brushless motors.
- Dual 300w motors.
- Anti roll back and electronic brakes.
- Easy to switch on or off the electronic brakes.
- Joystick control that can be fitted on either armrest at the front.
- Second remote controller
- Transport a person of below 100 kg. (The chair we are using can go up to 160 kg.)
- Allow a second battery to be added for longer journeys. This also allows for use on off grid caravan sites with no charging facilities.
- Easy to remove battery if required.
- Lithium battery that is allowed on airlines
- Easy to fold.
- Easy to fit in the car. Ours at 28kg can be lifted by 2. We also have two ramps for one person to be able to power it up in the folded position.
- Armrests that can fold.
- Storage bags
- UKCA certification. This is the new Gov certification replacing the CE mark for UK sold goods only from 2020
- Availability of spares.
- A price that is affordable but also a reliable wheelchair.
Freedom Elite ST electric wheelchair
We purchased an Elite ST brushless electric wheelchair from from Etech Mobility
They have a great range wheelchairs and mobility scooters at very keen prices. We ended up spending about 50% less than we expected. At only £1095 we were at first concerned it would not be sturdy and reliable enough. Having read many reviews and talked t0 their helpful staff we went ahead.
Having been very pleased with the purchase we have now started to write up web pages on our actual walks and performance of the wheelchair.
The following icons will be used for each walk
