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[TheMadonna3]

I was doing an online search because I have decided I need to rent a power chair for Disney. I have my own power chair, but last year my battery couldn't handle the day. So I wanted to rent a bigger chair with more power so I don't have a tired 7 year old trying to push my chair through Main Street anymore or sitting on Main Street at 1am attached to a power outlet trying to get enough power to get on the bus.

While I think the basket on the scooters is a real nice thing to have and so is the handle bars to lean on, I was MUCH happier in my power chair. I was able to maneuver much more easily, I didn't have anything in front of me so I could get close to counters and things and getting around busy stores was a breeze too. I did one year in a scooter and hated it, I brought my power chair the next year and LOVED it (except for the battery issue) and the rental says I can do 25 miles a day or 8 operating hours in their chairs. They say their batteries last as long as the ECV batteries. I liked that about the ECV's, the batteries were always ready to go as long as I was.

Also, I cannot load the chair in and out of my van by myself. I know I need to learn to, but I think I need the van fitted for a power lift and right now finances don't allow. So that's another reason to get a rental vs bringing my own.

Has anyone used scootaround? The rate is $225 for the week, which is around where I expected it to be.

Scooter Rentals Disneyworld - Wheelchairs, Powerchairs, ECVs at Disney in Orlando and California

[Eeyore Tattoo]

I have not used them, I usually use scootarama
Check here for lots of info about scooters on our sticky thread..
Everything you want to know about Renting ECVs and Wheelchairs (in the Parks and from Off-Site)

[TheMadonna3]

Yes, I am very familiar with the ECV link, but this was a question about a specific company. Some companies don't rent power chairs.

Scootarama does have power chairs, but they have the exact same model I do with a 10 mile limit per charge.

With scootarounds chairs, they tell me they can go 25 miles per day because they have bigger batteries. I'm looking for specific experience with this company before I make the investment as they require payment up front.

[Eeyore Tattoo]

If you do use them, Please add your thoughts & experience to the sticky post.
Thanks

[TheMadonna3]

I'll definitely be sure to do that.

[jenifermg0]

Originally Posted by TheMadonna3

Also, I cannot load the chair in and out of my van by myself. I know I need to learn to, but I think I need the van fitted for a power lift and right now finances don't allow.

Can't help you on the company - but had a side note to add re: the power lift. My mom is in a power chair and we have a van for taking her around (she can no longer drive). We had a fold down ramp installed and it was much less expensive than the power lift. This might be an option for you if you are not the driver. We just open the side door, unfold the ramp, she drives in, fold up the ramp (bungee it in place so it doesn't hit the window ) close the door and we're off. The same companies that install power lifts should be able to give you the info on ramps as well. Good luck!

[lsimms]

I am renting two from them for next week I will try to post and tell you how it goes. I hope it goes ok cause I have already paid for them.