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

If you want the best of the best motorized wheelchairs, have a look into the Jazzy 600 or the Jazzy 600 with the XL package.  These wheelchairs are manufactured by the Pride Mobility products company.  These two wheelchairs are high performance and provide maximum stability for you. Let’s look first at the Jazzy 600.

The Jazzy 600 features enhanced stability due to the Pride Mobility company’s patented mid-wheel drive, called the Mid-Wheel 6. The Mid-Wheel 6 uses ATX Suspension combined with OMNI Casters made from nylon which operate independently.  They are able to compensate for varying terrains, raising and lowering themselves when required.  This allows smooth shifts giving you more comfort as you travel.

Maximum weight allowed for the Jazzy 600 is 300 pounds.  Traveling speed is up to five miles per hour.  Its weight is 127 pounds and the two batteries (12 volt, deep cycle) weigh 38 pounds each.  The length of the Jazzy 600 is 36.5 inches and the width of the wheelchair is 23.5 inches in all.  Its seat dimensions measure 18 by 18 inches.  The intelligent braking system is comprised of regenerative, electronic disc brakes.  The on-board battery charger is the standard 4 amp and the total range you can travel on one battery charge is a total of 25 miles.  There are four colors to choose from, including onyx black, champagne, viper blue and candy apple red.

What’s the warranty on the Jazzy 600?  For the frame, there is a life time warranty and on the electronics, a two year limited warranty.  On the drive motors, for both the Jazzy 600 and the Jazzy 600 with the XL package, there’s an 18 month limited warranty.  In fact, the warranty is the same for both motorized wheelchairs.

Now for the Jazzy 600 with the XL package, you’ll find enhanced seating and the fact that it can bear more weight than the original Jazzy 600.  The Jazzy 600 with the XL package can carry persons up to 400 pounds.  This wheelchair delivers great performance and maximum stability, using the patented Mid-Wheel 6 design.  Options include a contouried high back seat, a solid seat pan, solid tires, cup holders, swing away joystick, swing away foot rests, leg rests that rise and lower, an oxygen tank holder, a cane or crutch holder and a walker holder if you want.

The Jazzy 600 Motorized Wheelchair

The Jazzy 600 with the XL package measures 37.5 inches in length, and 23.25 inches in width.  It also comes with the same braking system as the Jazzy 600.  The battery charger is also the same as the original wheel chair.  However, the distance you can travel in the Jazzy 600 with the XL package is only 15 miles as compared to the Jazzy 600 wheelchair which can travel up to 25 miles and the maximum speed is up to 4 miles per hour.  We’re looking at a lower battery weight for this chair and a slightly increased base weight of 133.5 pounds.  Both wheelchairs have a ground clearance of three inches.

The Jazzy 600 with the XL package motorized wheel chair comes in the same colors as the Jazzy 600 model.  So, analyze what your wheel chair requirements are, what your budget is and what color you like best.  Both of these motorized wheel chairs are excellent for anyone who likes to get away to the countryside for perhaps a little camping or any such uneven terrain.  And don’t forget to investigate your insurance coverage for wheel chairs and whether your government runs an assistive devices program which helps you pay for your motorized wheel chair.