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cowgirlde · RV-Dreams Community Member

mobility

Lucky Mike · RV-Dreams Family Member

it would depend on the areas you want to venture into Betty , I do alot of museums and such...I try to find areas that have festivals or rallys going on .....state parks that are handicap accessible help alot.

My ability to walk is around a 100 yards round trip so I make my plans accordingly....I have a walker with a seat to keep me going along and give me a place to take a break when needed.

you might want to check out this blog...
rollinginarv-wheelchairtraveling.blogspot.com/

Karen lists all her stops on her journey and how accessible they are to people with disabilities......you will be amazed at what is out there

wish you the best!!!!!

cherylbrv · RV-Dreams Family Member

I'm not sure if this would be relevant to your situation, but if you don't need a wheelchair.... I also have some problems walking due to arthritic hips. I am planning to purchase one of these: www.urb-e.com. It folds up, stores well and when not riding on it, can be pulled like luggage on wheels. Plus it's really cool looking!

WestWardHo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Great links, both Lucky Mike and Cheryl!

Sherry

The Bear II · RV-Dreams Family Member

We had the need to purchase a mobility scooter and found many listed on Craigslist for $300 to $600. We bought one, only been used once (her mom didn't like it), the invoice showed they had paid $2400 for it. It looked brand new.

We found it so handy that we bought a second one. This one was used daily but in good shape, the owner had bought a new one.

The great thing about the mobility scooters is they breakdown into six pieces quickly for transport in a car trunk or RV. To put it back together takes about 10 minutes.

I've used them on sidewalks, roadways, hardpack hiking trails and grass. They have come in handy when visiting flea markets, car and RV shows...saves having to walk.

PIEERE · RV-Dreams Family Member

Cheryl B: $899.00? I can get a nice 50 cc. scooter for about 150$ less. It may not be as portable, but they make hitch carriers for them.. Fuel. mileage is about 100mpg

cherylbrv · RV-Dreams Family Member

PIEERE wrote:
Cheryl B: $899.00? I can get a nice 50 cc. scooter for about 150$ less. It may not be as portable, but they make hitch carriers for them.. Fuel. mileage is about 100mpg

There are definitely cheaper ways to go. I like this particularly for the portability; for example, if I'm parked at the outskirts of a large city -- I would probably want to find public transportation into the city and may need to use my scooter to get around. Lots of other applications I can think of for myself where having something this light and portable would work better than a 50cc scooter, although I have considered that route and may still end up going that way as well.

Still waiting for the house to close, so nothing can be bought until the money comes into the bank!

cowgirlde · RV-Dreams Community Member

thanks to all for the replies you give me hope we can still live the RV life even if my walking is limited.

The Junkman · RV-Dreams Family Member

I have a pretty bad back. When the time comes, I will get the powered chair. They are expensive .. new. But can be found pretty cheap used.. in mint condition.The are comfortable and go real fast.

I think it will be important to me that it be capable in dirt and pebbles.. as you will find in RV parks, and back roads.

Until then.. still trying to talk the wife into a pair of gas powered scooters..lol