Attendant driven

[timd157]

I really need to hear from someone who knows what attendant driven powerchairs on the UK market for me to look at. I need good range but not speed and the capability to go on uneven pavements and some rough ground. Someone out there must use one please

[ex-Gooserider]

Don't know about UK market, but in the US there aren't any power chairs I know of that are sold strictly as attendant driven... All are designed for occupant control, with the option of moving the joystick to an attendant suitable position, or having a shared "dual control" setup with an attendant stick and an occupant stick (or other alternative input method as appropriate...)

There really isn't a reason to do it otherwise as the only difference is where one puts the control box(es) - the chair mechanics and electrics are the same...

ex-Gooserider

[butchec]

Hi,

My partner uses a Alber Adventure 8mph chair and selected Attendent Controls at the time of order.

Due to her medical condition she has to undergo several operations a year, and to minimise the time in hospital I drive her chair from behind as she is unable to safely control the chair while under the effects of a general anethsetic.

The main joystick basically relocates on a different bracket at the rear of the chair and I just walk behind.

Any questions let me know.

Cheers

Chris

[timd157]

Thanks Chris. I will look at it. Our situation is that Brenda cannot use hand controls and we like to go out for long walks, so speed isn't important as long as it will get up a hill and have about 20 mile range.
timd

[Fulliautomatix]

Yes, most 'attendant' driven chairs have a separate joystick...but if you don't need the one the standard one, just relocate it!!
Now you can buy any chair!
So now you are looking for a 4mph chair with 20 mile range, uneven pavements and some rough ground capability.
That should make it easier!
The usual suggestions are X5/V6 but depending on your budget you could start almost anywhere as most decent chairs will be reasonably capable with a push and a steadying hand here and there.
http://www.magicmobility.com.au/frontier-v6.html

Look for rear wheel drive and big (~70Ah) batteries, not the little pull apart to go in boot or teeny 6 wheel shopping center ones.

Here's an F55 with attendant control already, would no doubt need a bit of TLC and some batteries but well known;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sunrise-medical-quickie-f55-Power-chair-electric-wheelchair-mobility-scooter-/130961716604?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Mobility_Disability_Medical_ET&hash=item1e7ded357c

Can't see this being too bad;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUNRISE-Quickie-Salsa-R-Comfort-Seating-Heavy-Power-Chair-Electric-Wheelchair-/200893967157?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Mobility_Disability_Medical_ET&hash=item2ec636ab35

Another F55;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quickie-power-wheelchair-/171097158399?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Mobility_Disability_Medical_ET&hash=item27d62f72ff