Covers for ECV

[WillowRain]

We rented from Big Orange this last trip, didn't like that you had to be there to meet them and they happened to not call to let us know when they were there. But my mom would like an ECV with a cover next time, we are going during hurricane season. Who has them at reasonable rates?

 

[gap2368]

Bring a poncho to cover the ECV and a shower cap to cover the tiller ( the part you use to drive the ECV with)


This is a list of the Featured Vendors in alphabetical order:

• Apple Scooter
  321-726-6837
  http://www.applescooter.com/
  Apple rents scooters, manual wheelchairs, single and double strollers.
  They do rent smaller, 16 inch wide wheelchairs, suitable for smaller people (and children) between 80 and 135 pounds.
  Apple has many good reviews from DIS posters and is a long time favorite. There have been some recent (2015 and early 2016) negative reviews.
• Best Price Mobility
  321-402-5955
  Toll Free: 866-866-3434
  http://www.bpmobility.com
  Best Price rents scooters, manual wheelchairs, single and double strollers. Little feedback from DIS posters
• Buena Vista
  (407)938-0349 or toll free (866)484-4797
  www.buenavistascooters.com
  Buena Vista rents scooters, manual wheelchairs, transport chairs, single and double strollers, lift chairs, knee walkers and some respiratory equipment.
  They also service and repair personal equipment.
  Buena Vista has many good reviews from DIS posters and is a long time favorite.
• CARE Medical was a Featured Vendor, but is closing (changed 5/2/17)
  
• Scooterbug
  1-800-726-8284
  Scooterbugmobility.com
  little feedback from DIS posters.
  They rent ECVs, standing ECVs, manual wheelchairs, single and double strollers (weight limit to 60 pounds).
  From what I can tell, this company provides strollers, wheelchairs and ECVs for the WDW parks; and probably pool chairs. They also rent the large grey ECVs that can be rented in the parks, plus a form of Standing ECV that guests can drive from a standing position. Here is a link to a thread about them, with pictures.

Vendors not on the Featured Provider List:
The specific companies are listed because DIS posters have used and recommended them over the years. The companies with little feedback are listed along with that information.
We will NOT list a company on the FAQs thread without a significant number of recommendations from established posters. Also, some companies encourage/promote allowing children to ride as passengers on scooters. We will not knowingly post a link to any company that encourages behavior that is unsafe and companies that manufacture ECVs specifically warn against in their instruction manuals.

• Randy's Mobility
• According to information from Randy, they have a London, England phone # that connects directly to their US. Office.
  US. & CAN. (321-281-6603)
  UK. (02030062368)
  http://randysmobility.com/randysmobility/rentals/
• Randy's has been a long time favorite of DIS posters.
• Randys rents ECVs, manual wheelchairs and Joovey strollers, including Joovey Caboose where one child can stand behind. Randy's will sometimes rent ECVs to older teens on a case by case basis.
• Walker Mobility:
  1-888-726-6837
  www.walkermobility.com
  Walkers rents ECVs, manual wheelchairs, Power wheelchairs ++, single and double strollers.
  They do rent smaller, 16 inch wide wheelchairs, suitable for smaller people (and children) between 80 and 100 pounds.
  Walker is a longtime favorite of DIS Board posters and Walker Mobility is also a wdwinfo.com sponsor
• Scootarama
  877-736-8328k
  http://www.scootarama.com/
  Scootarama rents scooters and power wheelchairs (which they, confusingly, call another type of scooter).
  Not as much feedback as Randy's, Care and Walker, but people who did post about them reported they had no problems.
• Scooter Vacations
  866-778-4748
  UK 02079 932302
  http://www.scootorlando.com/index.html
  Scooter Vacations rents scooter of various types (which they confusingly call 'electric wheelchairs')
  Not as much feedback as Randys, Care and Walker, but people who did post about them reported no problems. Their website lists them as "Disney Premier Providers" and "Universal Premier Providers". Neither Disney nor Universal has any listing for "Premier Provider".
• Scootaround
  1-888-441-7575
• https://locations.scootaround.com/orlando
  
• Not as much feedback as Randy's, Care and Walker. Scootaround rents ECV, wheelchairs and walkers/rollators. They also rent power wheelchairs.
• They are a nationwide company.

Orlando Medical Rentals
http://www.orlandomedicalrentals.com/medical-equipment-rentals-orlando.asp
If you need specialized equipment, like reclining wheelchairs or tilt in space wheelchairs, I would look here first.
They also have a variety of Special Needs Strollers.
There is little feedback from DIS posters, but probably not surprising since they have more specialized equipment.

 

[Bete]

If you are talking about having a canopy you will have to check the websites for accessories or call them. Usually there's an up charge for one.

Keep in mind the canopy itself might not keep out the rain. You may still have to jimmy up something over the canopy and sides to protect from rain.

If you are just wanting to cover the tiller to protect the electrical components shower caps work. Ponchos will cover the tiller and seat.

Try to keep tabs on the weather. Park your scooter under protection like when going to a restaurant.

 

[mamabunny]

And, remember that the canopy can limit her vision (especially behind and to the sides) but even forward, if, for example, she is parked close to a building, she might not be able to see "up" the side of the building due to the canopy.

Not to mention that the canopies are bulky, don't do a good job of keeping out the rain (that's why so many ponchos are sold at WDW) and are generally considered a nuisance by the large majority of folks. They block the view of people who have to stand behind them, they cause problems when boarding/disembarking on buses and boats (due to visual limitations) and they make the ECV feel HUGE in terms of the physical space it takes up.

There are umbrellas that can be moved to help with the sun/wind, and be taken down easily (at night and on the bus, etc.) that can be purchased from Amazon. This is the style I have, however, although it works really well, I rarely use it at WDW, simply because it is more trouble than it is worth.

 

[frank430316]

A couple of years ago, we rented from Walker Mobility. They had a special at the time on a "Princess Model" - bright pink with a small canopy. Absolutely loved it! Did nothing for the rain, but provided lots of shade without limiting my view.