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4.5
It was not clear to me when reading the description how easy the machine is to take apart and put back together so that you can transport it. I can disassemble the machine and put it in the back of our minivan in less than 1 minute. Reassembling out of the back of the van is also less than a minute. When we first got it we were looking at lifts to attach to the back of the minivan to carry the machine. The lifts cost more than the scooter.A couple of hints that aren't in the manual. First, to assemble, balance the motor on it's handle so that the connection to the front portion (which has the chair and feet support) is straight up. Second, place the front portion down on the motor so that the green lines match up and the front assembly is slightly angled forward, then tilt the front assembly up until it clicks into place. Third, put the battery in from the front (it just seems to go in smoother that way) and the seat in from the back (I tilt the seat to see the mounting post and then bring the seat forward to level). Fourth, connect the cable from the controller connected to the seat to the cable going to the motor. Fifth, push the power button and you are good to go. It really is very simple.To disassemble, turn off the machine by hitting the power button, unhook the cable (watch out that the gasket doesn't come off), remove the seat (I usually fold down the back of the seat before removing the seat), remove the battery using the battery handle on the top, lift the front assembly handle over the motor and grab the front foot support to take off the front assembly and finally pick up the motor using the handle in the rear.You can see from the instructions why you can take it apart and put it back together in less than a minute.The heaviest piece is the motor which weighs about 33.3 pounds. I can easily lift it one handed. The pieces can slide around as you drive (especially the front assembly) but a little experimentation will show you the best way to store the pieces in your car (e.g. I put one wheel is the space between the folded down rear seat of the minivan and the side of the minivan and that keeps it from moving while I am driving).I live in a mobile home. Bathroom doors are only 24” wide. This is 23” at most narrow arm rest position. Perfect. I love the under seat storage. I couldn’t get one from other online mobility dealers for 30+ days. That wasn’t acceptable for me. Amazon got it to me in 6 days. I’m 5’9” 210lbsI like the fact that it is heavy, but it has a low center of gravity, so it won't tip over, even with my big Mom on it. I like the fact that it easily disassembles into four manageable parts, all parts have a handle and can be put in the trunk of an economy car except for the seat. The seat is very comfortable and my Mom prefers it to her automatic recliner when watching Steve Harvey on the television.My Mom's feet and legs are very weak. She needs to square herself to the chair so she can support herself while exiting or entering the chair. The foot rest must be folded up so she can do that process. If the foot rest would retract or fold up automatically, that would be the bomb! She can not bend over and lift the foot rest. She uses and needs the foot rest while traveling or adjusting herself in the chair.I give the chair five out five stars to the chair for function, comfort, design, affordability, and appearance.Good job!Hoosier DaddyWe put the chair together for my 91 year old mother but the seat did not lock in place. I tried calling Home Goods and the manufacturer and they kept referring me to the other one-call Home Goods- call the manufacturer- etc. Back and forth. It was very frustrating. I spent an afternoon on hold listening to recordings and then was told to call the other one. Also told to contact Amazon and I was told the same thing- call .... We finally got the seat to lock with help from the maintenance man at the assisted living home. My mom uses the chair and it does work very well for her. It is her ticket to freedom at the home.Simple to navigateVery easy to use and takes up little spaceDue to some corrective orthopedic surgery I am unable to walk for about 3 months. I knew that after the initial recovery from surgery, I would want and need to return to my work as a hospital administrator. In anticipation of this, we researched wheelchairs and scooters for both rent and purchase. I knew I would need something that could work at home and in my professional life, something that would give me freedom and flexibility with a reasonably professional appearance. The combinations of price and functionality we found were disappointing - those that would give me the needed mobility and flexibility were really expensive to rent, or not available for rental at all. Then we found this. Although it is not inexpensive, relative to the other alternatives that would meet my needs it is a smart choice financially. I have now been using the chair for 2 weeks. It is compact, highly maneuverable and well made. It breaks down into as many as 4 pieces, making it easy to transport. It is comfortable. The batteries hold their charge as advertised. It has lived up to every aspect of the product description provided by the manufacturer.Update after several months of use - I would not change anything about the initial review but would add the following. We assembled and dis-assembled the chair 2-3 times per day (moving up and down stairs, transporting to and from work, etc). The device that connects the chair post to the base is a bicycle-style clamp - i.e. a larger version of what connects a bike seat to the bike frame. It is difficult to get tight enough that the seat does not swivel when the chair is in use. Also one of the wheels began making a squeaking noise and we were unable to determine how to lubricate or otherwise stop that.There is no problem with Pride Mobility The problem is that the seller is not Homegoods it is DJ's warehouse
