I got my scooter and it works great! - Muscular Dystrophy Message Board

michigani · 10-14-2008, 12:28 PM

Freedom at last! I got my scooter 2 weeks ago today. We spent a few days deciding on the best transport method. I opted for a carrier platform with a built in ramp that hitches to the hitch on my SUV. I purposely ordered a heavy duty hitch anticipating this someday. Once the platform was hitched to the vehicle (took about 5 mins) the actual loading of the scooter took about 90 seconds to roll it up and strap it down. I was able to do this myself which was a great feeling. I cannot hook the carrier to the car, it weighs 84 lbs and I couldn't budge it! But I believe I can take limited trips and load/unload the scooter by myself in nice weather. I must hang on to something the whole time and park where the platform wont stick out 3 feet into an aisle.

My wife and I christened the scooter at a resort in upstate Michigan. I rode all over the resort, inside and out, enjoyed the fall weather and colors and maneuvered it through a restaurant with no problem. It felt so good to do all that again plus not be exhausted at the end of the day. I told my wife let's take my little nieces to the Zoo on Sunday and go to a movie next week. All stuff I haven't done in 5 years.

I promised a lot of you I'd let you know when I finally got some wheels. I'm glad you all talked me into it. The freedom is priceless!

Mark

kew17 · 10-14-2008, 10:47 PM

Yeah Mark!!
I'm so happy for you! You said it Mister..."freedom is priceless"! God Bless you and the work you do for everyone here. I'm so glad it all worked out so well for you - you deserve it!

kew

Madalot · 10-15-2008, 08:11 AM

Congratulations Mark! I'm really happy for you that the scooter is working out well and giving you a new sense of freedom! Enjoy yourself!!

Snickers60 · 10-15-2008, 03:22 PM

What kind did you get ? I just got mine last week : A PRIDE VICTORY 10 and love it too. Now to get a lift I can manage. Any ideas ? Do you have a lift for your vehicle ?

CONGRATS

michigani · 10-16-2008, 12:23 PM

Snickers, I got a Pride Victory 10 ALSO! I love mine too! I got the viper blue, but I also liked the red. I'm really happy with it. I DID get a carrier. I ordered a platform style carrier that goes into my class 3 receiver hitch. I ordered it online. If you search for "Discountramps SC500 Carrier" you should be able to find it. The S&H were free and I got it in 3 days. Assembly consisted of 6 bolts and a few spring loaded pins. The con is it weighs 84 lbs! I need someone to slide it into the hitch for me. The pros are the attached folding ramp is nice and long and not too heavy. The scooter rolled right up without scraping and tied down with 2 tie down cargo straps. It takes about 90 seconds to load it. The carrier is 48-1/4" x 28" with 4" sides. It can hold 500 lbs but the Victory 10 weighs in at 175 lbs. It rides beautifully. It also folds up vertical when you're not carrying the scooter. The place has all kinds of products if this model doesn't meet your needs.

If you need any more info post your question. I'll try to help without giving any links or free advertising which aren't allowed.