Belle1962
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 18, 1999
What can I say about the new ecv's/scooters? When they said they are new and upgraded they were being modest. The new ones are just unbelievable. I made some notes while there so here they are:
1) I just love new looking anything and anyone could tell these were kept in superb condition because they looked new and sparkling (even after what I am sure several rentals were made on it)
2) Their "extended battery range" was SUPER extended. One day I ran from opening at AK to close of AK AFTER their after dark event and was still in green.
3) There were a few days we forgot to charge it but it still stayed in green the next day.
4) When it was dropped off, the guy took the time to explain everything about the ecv to me. Very patient.
5) The new tillers are AWESOME! and VERY thumb friendly. I've had surgery on both thumbs and one wrist and the new tillers do not use thumb control. They are shaped the same way most of the other companies are. And the best part was I could use it either right handed or left handed because they were so easy to operate. Don't be afraid of these scooters if you have thumb, wrist or other hand issues.
6) It was very easy to take apart and none of the parts were heavy.
7) Broken apart it fit into a full size vehicle. My hesitation about Gold was they told me I had to have a small SUV or a mini-van with the back seats taken out or put down for either one of them.
8) For a 10 day trip, when I called, they gave me a discount. So call and ask-it couldn't hurt.
9) And they are FULLY WATERPROOF, even in the rain. You don't have to worry about any part getting wet. It was funny watching everyone on other companies ecv's running for cover when it rained. It was really a bother using the shower cap the way that Walker used to be and other companies still are. This should be a major consideration for anyone going in summer or watching the weather forecasts and see rain expected on some of their dates. Cancel with any other company and go with Walker-none of your days will be ruined by rain. You can still hit the parks with your scooter.
10) The loud volume of the horn was wonderful when I had to sound the alarm manually and it automatically sounds when you are backing up. No one could miss when I was backing up (even just an inch) because they heard it. At first I thought it was obnoxiously loud but after a few hours I could barely notice it. It sure beats the low, barely there, can't be noticed, volume on other scooters.
11) The lights for at night were bright and noticeable by others.
12) Cloth seats are always better than plastic/vinyl ones. No sticking to the seat or having it getting super hot if you park it outside for a meal or ride. My only concern was that I got sunscreen on it, but it wiped clean very easily.
Well, those are my notes. IMHO Walker is hands above the rest, especially due to their thumb friendly tiller and the waterproof features. I will still remain a faithful Walker customer for all of my trips to WDW and USF/IOA.
1) I just love new looking anything and anyone could tell these were kept in superb condition because they looked new and sparkling (even after what I am sure several rentals were made on it)
2) Their "extended battery range" was SUPER extended. One day I ran from opening at AK to close of AK AFTER their after dark event and was still in green.
3) There were a few days we forgot to charge it but it still stayed in green the next day.
4) When it was dropped off, the guy took the time to explain everything about the ecv to me. Very patient.
5) The new tillers are AWESOME! and VERY thumb friendly. I've had surgery on both thumbs and one wrist and the new tillers do not use thumb control. They are shaped the same way most of the other companies are. And the best part was I could use it either right handed or left handed because they were so easy to operate. Don't be afraid of these scooters if you have thumb, wrist or other hand issues.
6) It was very easy to take apart and none of the parts were heavy.
7) Broken apart it fit into a full size vehicle. My hesitation about Gold was they told me I had to have a small SUV or a mini-van with the back seats taken out or put down for either one of them.
8) For a 10 day trip, when I called, they gave me a discount. So call and ask-it couldn't hurt.
9) And they are FULLY WATERPROOF, even in the rain. You don't have to worry about any part getting wet. It was funny watching everyone on other companies ecv's running for cover when it rained. It was really a bother using the shower cap the way that Walker used to be and other companies still are. This should be a major consideration for anyone going in summer or watching the weather forecasts and see rain expected on some of their dates. Cancel with any other company and go with Walker-none of your days will be ruined by rain. You can still hit the parks with your scooter.
10) The loud volume of the horn was wonderful when I had to sound the alarm manually and it automatically sounds when you are backing up. No one could miss when I was backing up (even just an inch) because they heard it. At first I thought it was obnoxiously loud but after a few hours I could barely notice it. It sure beats the low, barely there, can't be noticed, volume on other scooters.
11) The lights for at night were bright and noticeable by others.
12) Cloth seats are always better than plastic/vinyl ones. No sticking to the seat or having it getting super hot if you park it outside for a meal or ride. My only concern was that I got sunscreen on it, but it wiped clean very easily.
Well, those are my notes. IMHO Walker is hands above the rest, especially due to their thumb friendly tiller and the waterproof features. I will still remain a faithful Walker customer for all of my trips to WDW and USF/IOA.