Getting out on Your Mobility Scooter over Winter

You might be tempted to lock your mobility scooter away over the winter months, thinking that the inclement weather will cause more trouble than it's worth.

If you do decide to forget about your scooter until the weather improves, try to store it indoors if you have the space. Also be sure to fully charge the batteries before detaching them from your mobility scooter and storing them indoors somewhere dry. You'll also need to charge them every few weeks to keep them active until you decide to get your scooter out of storage.

For some people, however, a scooter is an indispensable aid to their daily lives and they simply cannot afford to go without over winter. So, how can you still use your mobility scooter when temperatures start to drop?

Get a Scooter Cape

Scooter Cape: This scooter cape provides complete protection from the wind and rain.

Suitable for 3 or 4 wheel scooters, this mobility scooter cape comes with velcro slots to accommodate your scooter's wing mirrors, and a clear front panel so you can see the controls and operate your lights in low visibility conditions.

Stay Safe, Be Seen

It's especially important to dress to be seen in the winter as the days grow darker. We have a range of reflective strips and safety clothing to help motorists and other road users to see you. The CareCo CareCo Hi-Vis Accessory Pack also includes a rain cover for your scooter. 

Additional lights will also make you more visible, so adding some Silicone Scooter Lights or the BeSeen LED Safety Lights is highly recommended. 

Winter Protection Products

If you are using your scooter over winter and don't have the space to store it indoors, you'll need a suitable outdoor storage solution to keep your scooter dry.

CareCo Scooter Storage Cover: This affordable and lightweight storage cover is designed with an elasticated edge to make fitting it over your scooter effortless.  Waterproof and durable, your scooter will be protected from the rain, preventing the formation of rust on your scooter's frame.

Looking for a more specialist product to help you stay mobile during the winter months? Follow the link and browse the whole range of winter maintenance accessories available at CareCo.