Motorized Wheel Chair

I tried out the Jazzy Select Traveler wheelchair a couple of weeks ago and I really liked this model. For maneuverability and efficiency in this tightly designed and compact motorized wheelchair, it gives a good ride.

The Jazzy Select Traveler chair is produced by the Pride Mobility Products Corporation. It comes with a powerful PG CG programmable controller, enhanced battery size for greater distances and in-line motors. The standard electronics system of the Jazzy Select Traveler is 40 amp, PG GC controller. It’s a good value for the dollar.

As far as the battery goes for distance and speed, factors will determine its performance, like all other batteries with all other motorized wheelchairs, the tire pressure, the roughness or smoothness of the terrain, the weight of the person and the battery condition all affect its performance. Of course, you have to take care of your battery and recharge it correctly, or it is not going to perform well. For the specifics on this wheelchair battery, it comes with two U-1, off board, 5 amp, 12 volt, deep cycle batteries which result in greater per charge range – Each battery charge can reach a total of up to 15 miles per charge. The batteries weigh 24.5 pounds each. The maximum speed you can travel is is up to 3.5 miles per hour.

This wheelchair is available in blue or red, if you are picky about the colors. It can carry a person weighing up to 300 pounds. The seat measures 18 inches wide by 16 inches in length. The Jazzy Select Traveler is 27.75” in total length and 21.5” in width. Ground clearance is 1.75”. The turning radius is 22.75”. It comes with an intelligent, electronic braking system consisting of regenerative disc brakes.

What type of wheels does this motorized wheelchair come with? The front casters are 5” solid and the rear anti-tips are 3 inches solid.

The warranty on the Jazzy Select is a 5 year limited warranty on the frame; a one year limited warranty on the electronics and 1 one year limited warranty on the drive motors. For compatible lifts, check out the Pride Mobility Silver Star lifts and ramps – the Backpacker Plus and the SilverBoom 300.

You can expect great performance from the Jazzy Select Traveller motorized wheelchair just because of the programmable controller and the enhanced battery size. If you are looking for high performance and maneuverability, this one is a great power chair to check out.

The Jazzy Select Traveller Wheelchair

What type of power Wheel Chair do you purchase? Do you need a light duty motorized wheelchair or a heavy duty community use power wheel chair? How does one decide what to buy? It depends on several key factors in determining what kind of wheel chair you should buy that will suit your needs, your requirements and you’ll be satisfied with it for a long time.

What kind of battery range do you need? Do you go to work or school? How far is your grocery store? What are your daily activities and what is the terrain you have to cover in these activities? If your activities are light and you don’t need to travel much, a light duty power wheel chair is a good choice. If you are very active in your community, then you will need a motorized wheelchair which has a longer battery range.

If you are outdoors a lot and have to traverse three inch or higher obstacles, you will need a powerful motorized wheelchair due to your needs for increased climbing abilities. If not, a lightweight power chair is the best one to go with.

Do your daily usage requirements dictate the need for a wheel chair that covers rough outdoor terrain and many hills? If this is what you need – go for a high powered motorized wheel chair that has you covered for enhanced terrain capabilities .

What about speed? What about your safety at work, school or other activities in the community? If you have a need for speed from your wheelchair – chose a high power wheel chair.  Being outdoors alot, especially in a big city will require that you cross at intersections and a heavy duty power wheelchair will ensure your safety in the city.  Basically, if you are a high activity user and active in your community, you will need a motorized chair that can withstand the rigors of your everyday life and the demands of your environment. A light duty chair needs only the ability to travel 12 miles, great for indoor use and a little outdoor use. It will have a 2.3 inch climbing ability for relatively flat surfaces. It can travel about 4.5 mph for low activity usage and durability tested for mostly smooth indoor surfaces.  A community use chair needs a 16+ mile range, 3 inches obstacle climbing ability, a 9 inch stability incline for outdoor terrain. The best wheel chair then will be able to reach speeds of 6 miles per hour for outdoor safety and its durability should match the demands of rough terrain travel. These are the key factors you should look for in a motorized wheel chair if you are very active in your community and life.