Drive Medical Drive Medical Scout Compact Travel Power Scooter, 4 Wheel

My wife has Parkinson's and shopping has become too much for her with her walker. She resisted the "Power Shopping Carts". Finally figured out that a product like this is what she needs. Since getting this scooter, she get's out at least once a week to go grocery shopping, Walmart, etc. We park in a handicap spot, I assemble the scooter, help her get on and we are off.It has easy to use controls, nice battery guage (5 miles oer charge) and is thoughtfully designed to make getting on and off as easy as is possible. Sturdy flip up armrests and a swivel seat that locks into multiple positions are nice touches.My only small complaint is that the turning radius of this four wheeled version is really wide. Takes some practice but works fine in a store, not sure about inside a home. We only use if for shopping. We chose the stability of having four wheels vs the three wheeled version. This is solidly built, very stable and just "feels" safe to go on a spin.It seems durable and really is simple to use. The speed control knob limts speed but when turned up to max, will get you someplace in a hurry. After you do it a few times, the assembly and disassembly is quick and pretty painless.Really glad that we purchased this scooter. It's been nearly life changing for my wife . . .

I've owned several different brands and sizes of scooters over the past 10 years. I needed a small/midsize scooter to replace my larger scooters that weigh up to 200 pounds. Primary use for this scooter is shopping, sightseeing and travel on airplanes and/or rental cars. My larger scooters always required a hitch-mounted carrier due to their size and weight.Purchased this scooter after reading many favorable reviews. Price was very reasonable and it arrived a few days early from the expected delivery date. Unit was boxed well, undamaged, easy to assemble and the battery charge was quick.PROS -Easy to break down for transport, typically can be done in 1-2 minutes max.Lightweight, very easy to load with battery and seat removed. Usually do not need to completely disassemble (Break front and rear apart).Controls function well, speed control is very even from slow to fast.Like the 'delta' steering handle.LED battery strength indicator is easy to see even in sunlight.Cruising range (with standard battery) appears to be fine. Can drive all day (on paved surface without too many inclines).Good instruction manual, detailed and also identifies accessories if needed.CONS -Wish it had slightly larger tires, tires are small and ride can be rough at times (solid rubber tires, not pneumatic)Horn is wimpy, not very loud.Wish it had a built-in headlight and larger reflectors on the rear.Seat is adequate, but not a lot of padding if you sit on it for long periods of time.Battery tray must be completely free of any debris for battery to make contact (even a small rock can prevent the battery from powering-up).Not a ton of foot room. I wear size 13 shoes and I'm always hitting the charge port cover and/or battery reset switch.Seat post adjustment limited, I'm 6 feet 4 inches tall and had to drill an extra hole to get the seat height to an acceptable level.I've had this scooter for a little over a month and am pleased with it so far. It's not a Cadillac, but it's not a Yugo either. I've added duel clamp-on cupholders to the steering tiller (where the front basket normally sits), and fabricated my own cane holder that also attaches to the steering tiller. Bought and installed a small backpack on the seat back to carry a vinyl all weather scooter cover and the battery charger.Would recommend this scooter as a compact and lightweight device to move easily through stores and crowded areas.It is attractively designed, color change panels (red/blue) included are easy to change.

Very nice buggy but the battery is very heavy. I thought I would be able to lift it but found it very difficult. So it's not been used much as I only have a care and put it in the trunk disassembled.

I've got a medical problem and I have pain when I stand or walk. I'm an outside person and have a bad case of cabin fever. I like to walk and see nature so I bought this product. I read the reviews and questions first so decided to give this scooter a try. I was interested in a fold up scooter but the price was $900 more and weighed more that I can lift anyway. This scooter is heavy also, but I'm happy just riding it from our house. The terrain here is hilly, but this scooter handles them with no problem. I charge it after every use though. My normal ride is about 1.7 miles. The charger lights have never been anything but green. The seat is comfortable and it's quite easy to operate. It seems to be good quality except that a plastic fitting, for the basket, was broken off when we opened the box. I glued it back with JB Weld. It may have been damaged in shipping. The price was very reasonable. The battery is heavy so I just charge it while mounted to the scooter. I'm thankful that I could find one with this decent quality for the price. The manual is easy to read and is full size. I really enjoy having this scooter to get me around.

I weigh close to 300 lbs, which is the max capacity of this scooter. It hauls me around with minimal effort. It can climb a low incline, but with some difficulty, so don't go down a hill with it if you don't think it will make it back up. Inclines use a lot of battery power. The scooter does come apart and will fit in the trunk of a sedan or in the rear of an SUV. Of note: Some components of this item would be too heavy for a small or infirm person to lift out of the trunk. And I do find that attaching the rear wheels/motor to the front chassis can be tricky, as it has the capacity to become stuck in the wrong position and is nearly impossible to extricate without damage if that happens (believe me, I know), so be wary from the get-go. Apart from these caveats, the scooter is a miracle for anyone with a disability who who has a long walk to a mailbox or who wants to do their own shopping. I can put a number of small grocery items in the basket and some square, boxed items on the floor of the scooter and rest my feet on the front fenders. I have ridden it for most of a day and have yet to deplete the battery charge. For under $1000, this item is a good deal, even if it should last only a couple of years - but I think it will last longer. It gave me my life back - what's that worth to you?