Porto Mobility Ranger Quattro XL 600W Motor Heavy Duty Ultra Exclusive Lightweight Foldable Electric Wheelchair, Weatherproof, Stronger, Longer Range Super Horse Power Dual Motorized All Terrain

Arthritis has left me unable to stand for more than one minute at a time; I have been house bound since 2013. No more! I purchased the Ranger in May with the hope of being able to attend the airshow at Oshkosh the end of July. I have just returned from there. Note that my Ranger is configured with three batteries. It worked much better than I had ever hoped for. I rode the Ranger about 3 to 4 hours per day at the show limited by my sensitivity to strong sunlight. The first two days, I recharged at night, but never saw the battery charge indicator drop from full. I intentionally did not charge the next two days, and I saw the charge indicator drop two bars (out of eight). The rolling surface changed dramatically at the show from smooth, polished concrete in the display hangars, to asphalt covered by coarse gravel at road intersections, to deep lush grass in the camping areas. The need for the max power controller became obvious. The display hangars were packed cheek-to-jowl with showgoers necessitating a slow speed. An opporator selected power level greater than two (out of five) resulted in a controller duty-cycle that caused a chattering and jerky movement (poor control). When set to a power level of one to two, the control was smoothly controllable with a max speed of one to two mph. In the gravel or grass, the chair needed near full power to reach three mph (a normal walk). And on open roads, full power resulted in a max speed of four to six mph. The chair managed steep ramps with grace, but beware any ramps that are carpeted! While not the fault of the chair, the tires can suddenly lose their grip on the carpet resulting in a very dangerous loss of control. I found myself two feet above the ground, on the ramp, when the chair nearly instantaneously turned 90 degrees and leaped toward the unguarded edge of the ramp. I suggest, if you need to negotiate a steep ramp with questionable traction, ask a friend or even stranger to “spot” you from the back of the chair. I found this works well. During my first three months with the Ranger I have found only one design, manufacturing, or material flaw with it. The chair’s only braking comes from what is called a “dynamic brake.” Dynamic braking occures when the joy-stick is centered and the motor’s positive and negative electrical leads are shorted together by the motor controller to lock-up the motor; unfortunately, there is about a one second delay from the time you neutralize (center) the joy-stick until the dynamic brake is applied. This is normally adequate, but when I was on the ramp headed off the edge I needed an instantaneous brake. As far as I know, all the modern electric wheel chairs use a dynamic brake, but I suspect the delay in actuation varies from controller to controller design. Over-all, the Ranger appears to be a robust design in most of the ways I have available to test it. Oh, at the end of the show my back-side was killing me; so, I purchased a seat cushion made of three inches of “Tempur Foam.” I like the chair much better now. I am going to ask the good folks who manage this product if they can arrange for me to make additions to this evaluation; so, “stay tuned.” Good Luck to you all! Dunc’

The media could not be loaded. This chair has been a game changer for me and my son, who was hurt in an auto accident in 2019. We have taken it on hiking trails, the beach, and evenon the rugged terrain in Iceland. It has enough power to get up steep inclines on rocky surfaces and to navigate packed sand on the beach in Oregon.

The photo is my new folding wheelchair in the back of the quiet van. No ramps rattling when we drive and no scratched bumpers. So sturdy and solid. My son put a rug in the well to cover the bumper when he lifts it out. It is not light but it is doable for him. As many comments have stated it is heavy and sincerely needs a handle and a latch so it doesn’t unfold. Truly unfolds that easily, like a lawn chair.It’s turning navigation is different from my ancient electric wheelchair. I’m learning. I took it off road (on a patch of grass) it traversed it like it was nothing. I am so happy, I can not get to areas I haven’t been close to in over 10 years.Apparently Medicare considers a folding wheelchair a recreational vehicle. Yes I can enjoy myself. I can go to the park and push my grands on a swing, I can have anyone willing pick me up and take me to a school concert, a restaurant, the library or a store. Yes I guess I can have some recreation. Isn’t it a shame, Medicare doesn’t think wheelchair bound people have that right. I hope they eventually see the error of their ways.Let me tell you about the cup holder, it is marvelous. It is secure! It faces off the front of the opposite arm from the joystick. It is solid, it doesn’t wobble, omgoodness it actually hold a beverage in place.My son is impressed with the welds everywhere. Nothing is shaking loose.Was I apprehensive? Yes! Spending that much money makes me nervous, I’m 74 after all, my first new car was a ‘71 Duster and cost much less. But I bit the bullet and have been enjoying myself. I love the lumbar curve in the back, it fits me perfectly.This Grammy is headed to Florida in a few weeks, I mar get a ticket for speeding! Oh, the arm rest are so sturdy and also a perfect height.Enjoy!

Just received my power chair today. I am very impressed with the construction and ease of use.The manufacturing company does not return emails , but answered the phone and my questions quickly.03/19/2024. I spent hours riding it on the Mall Of America in MN. I am very pleased with the performance of this power chair. Plenty of power for this big guy thanks to two 300watt geared rear wheel drives. Takes a little while to get used to the touchy joy stick controller. Got used to it quickly and was making 180 degree zero turns in elevators. I had no trouble stopping when small children or adults stepped in front of me.Operation was flawless and you can feel the power from zero to top speed.The only negatives are there needs be a way to keep the chair from unfolding when lifting into the back of my suv. I have ordered some Velcro straps. It would also be helpfull to have well balanced grip areas to lift it or lower it. Know that it is heavier than the term light weight. My wife and I can lift it in and out. I am ambulatory, just in a weaker present state .Operations and charging are all well thought out an easy to do.The bottom line is I love this chair and happy to be able to go more places with my wife again!