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I said I would post a picture of my new lift in the van and here it is. I am sitting on the Whill EV that I borrowed for a day.
I currently have a budget ($600) ECV that I have used for almost 2 years. It's been great at Disney, but as my disability has progressed I wanted something that I could use other than just on smooth sidewalks. My Drive ECV has no suspension and small tires but it only weights 95 pounds.
My DH was lifting in and out of our older van (12 years old). I hated asking him to do that so sometimes did not use the scooter even when I really needed it. After a year of looking we bought a new Honda Odyssey and had the Bruno Joey lift installed. I did not want to install a lift in a van that old - plus we got a $1000 rebate from Honda since we bought a new vehicle.
My DH went on a vacation to West Texas with his brother and was gone for two weeks. I was able to go out on my own because I had the lift. I made multiple trips to the grocery store, lunch with friends, etc. I'll admit that it is much easier when I have my DH to deliver the ECV to me as I exit the van - but I have learned how to safely do it on my own (with the help of a small fold-able walker to get to the back of the van).
My DH and I split time between New Orleans and Central Arkansas. New Orleans sidewalks are horrid. My scooter cannot handle them. I have not been in my backyard in Arkansas for two years as my current scooter will not travel on the grass. So I have been looking to upgrade.
I found the Whill Ci EV (electric vehicle) that has been out for a few months. It looks more like a wheelchair, but is not rated as a wheelchair by the FDA. They do make a wheelchair the Whill Model M. The name Whill comes from 'wheel' and the 'will' do be mobile and active.
I am in love with the Whill Ci. I borrowed one for a day. It was SO easy to drive. I'd heard that power wheelchairs with a joystick were hard to master. This has a button that is more like a rolling mouseball. It was so easy to navigate. It literally took me about two minutes to master it.
I took it on a tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans which has been unavailable to me for two years. I could go over anything the sidewalks thru at me. It weights about 115 pounds - a little more than my current scooter at 95 pounds. It comes apart in 3 pieces which means that if I do travel by air with it we could rent a regular van - I would not have to rent a van with a lift and pay a fortune per day.
I currently have a budget ($600) ECV that I have used for almost 2 years. It's been great at Disney, but as my disability has progressed I wanted something that I could use other than just on smooth sidewalks. My Drive ECV has no suspension and small tires but it only weights 95 pounds.
My DH was lifting in and out of our older van (12 years old). I hated asking him to do that so sometimes did not use the scooter even when I really needed it. After a year of looking we bought a new Honda Odyssey and had the Bruno Joey lift installed. I did not want to install a lift in a van that old - plus we got a $1000 rebate from Honda since we bought a new vehicle.
My DH went on a vacation to West Texas with his brother and was gone for two weeks. I was able to go out on my own because I had the lift. I made multiple trips to the grocery store, lunch with friends, etc. I'll admit that it is much easier when I have my DH to deliver the ECV to me as I exit the van - but I have learned how to safely do it on my own (with the help of a small fold-able walker to get to the back of the van).
My DH and I split time between New Orleans and Central Arkansas. New Orleans sidewalks are horrid. My scooter cannot handle them. I have not been in my backyard in Arkansas for two years as my current scooter will not travel on the grass. So I have been looking to upgrade.
I found the Whill Ci EV (electric vehicle) that has been out for a few months. It looks more like a wheelchair, but is not rated as a wheelchair by the FDA. They do make a wheelchair the Whill Model M. The name Whill comes from 'wheel' and the 'will' do be mobile and active.
I am in love with the Whill Ci. I borrowed one for a day. It was SO easy to drive. I'd heard that power wheelchairs with a joystick were hard to master. This has a button that is more like a rolling mouseball. It was so easy to navigate. It literally took me about two minutes to master it.
I took it on a tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans which has been unavailable to me for two years. I could go over anything the sidewalks thru at me. It weights about 115 pounds - a little more than my current scooter at 95 pounds. It comes apart in 3 pieces which means that if I do travel by air with it we could rent a regular van - I would not have to rent a van with a lift and pay a fortune per day.
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In this Vlog edition of Top Mobility Specialists, we take you on an adventure with the Whill Ci Electric Wheelchair. We’ll show you how the Whill Ci drives on different terrains and in tight spaces, like elevators. This award-winning power chair stands out among the rest with its innovate iPhone Whill app and powerful operation. Plus it’s portable! We had so much fun exploring with the Whill Ci. This multi-terrain power chair is fun to drive! We had it out all day, and the battery kept up with us. The seat was comfortable, and the controls were easy to navigate. We used the app more than expected, and it was user-friendly and really beneficial with the three speed settings.Let’s not forget about those fancy wheels! The Whill’s patented omni wheels took sharp turns effortlessly and drove smoothly over bricks and other varied terrain.The Whill Ci was a joy to drive. Do you love the Whill Ci too? Let us know in the comments below!Go right now to America’s NUMBER ONE Power Mobility Provider, Top Mobility, and get a complimentary accessory pack with your scooter or power chair purchase* at the lowest price, guaranteed. Scooters, power chairs, lift chairs, vehicle lifts, mobility accessories, and much more! Call 1.888.364.3813 or chat live with our Mobility Specialists at http://www.topmobility.com/ to find the product that best suits your personality, your lifestyle, and of course, your budget. *Select scooters and power chairs only Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopMobilityScooters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopMobilityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmobilityscootersincPinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/topmobility/
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I have POTS and deal with fatigue and exercise intolerance so I struggle with walking long distances and/or standing for a long time without feeling sick and exhausted for days after, but can handle short amounts at a time. My understanding is that, since I don't need mobility help for ADLs at home and I don't faint or fall, health insurance is not at all likely to cover a wheelchair for me. Also, to get it out of the way, I will talk to my doctor about it and will not be using a device to replace activity I can do on foot and will continue to remain as active as I can be.
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I'm mostly looking to talk through my thought process and see if it makes sense to folks here with more experience with mobility devices, or if there is anything I'm missing about any part of it all. I've read a lot of old posts here and appreciate all the support I've seen <3 Thank you for that and in advance for any help you can provide!
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After a few years being pretty disabled by symptoms, eventually being diagnosed with POTS, and finding some help with medications but nothing super amazing yet, I decided to look into mobility devices. I bought a folding lightweight manual chair (not custom or anything) a few months ago, but moving my arms is worse for me than moving my legs and I live in a hilly area so it is only helpful if I'm with someone who can push me. It also doesn't handle our cracked and bumpy sidewalks very well. Getting it mostly just made me and my family all realize how much more I would benefit from something electric!
I started looking into power mobility options a while ago and was initially really interested in things like the KD SmartChair/EZ Lite Cruiser/etc., but then I stumbled across the Whill Ci. I had a family trip recently in a city where I could rent a Whill Ci from Scootaround so I did that for about a week and it was awesome and allowed me to do so much more than I could have down without it. However, it does cost more than the other options (it's pretty much the top of my budget) and I worry that I am being swayed by how 'cool' it looks.
I did briefly consider a scooter but a joystick seems like a better fit for me as my arms get tired holding them out in front of me. (I never liked driving with my arms in my lap and my hands at the bottom of the steering wheel until this all started and then I suddenly found myself doing it intuitively.) I also have read that scooters are sometimes not allowed inside places that will make you transfer into a manual chair, but I loved the independence of having the Whill in a museum with my family on our trip. This all had me pretty much stop looking at scooters.
Here are the main reasons I am leaning towards the Whill Ci as opposed to one of the folding chairs:
- It felt very stable and sturdy when I was in it. The first time we used my manual chair for a longer outing I was exhausted after and felt like my whole body had been tense the whole time. It's gotten better as I've used it more, but I still have to consciously remind myself to relax in it, whereas I was immediately relaxed in the Whill. Best way to mod skyrim. The folding chairs look a bit more rickety/less comfortable so I worry I wouldn't feel stable or able to relax in them and I haven't found a way to rent one to try it out the way I could with the Whill. The Whill also looks less likely to be damaged as easily as the folding ones, though I don't know if this is actually true.
- I like that they all seem relatively easy to travel with and can fit in a regular car trunk.
- The folding ones seem easier to transport because they just fold down vs. the Whill which has to be taken apart into pieces, but the heaviest Whill piece is a little lighter than the heaviest piece of the others (i.e., the whole chair). I can just manage to lift the heaviest Whill piece so I'm not sure I could lift the other type of chair at all if I were on my own.
- What does gms stand for on snapchat. The Whill went over sidewalk cracks and bumps and bad curb cuts like a champ.
- The storage basket under the seat on the Whill looks bigger than anything else I've seen and it came in really handy. I know bags can be put on the backs of chairs but I live in a big city and prefer things to stay where I can see that no one is trying to take anything.
- Seeing the remaining battery amount as a percentage was very intuitive since I'm so used to it on my phone and computer. I assume I'd get used to the green/yellow/red light system I think the others use, but it would be one more thing to stress me out until I'm used to it.
There are other things I like about it that are mostly just kinda fun (looks cool, USB plug, phone app). I did read the test drive report here from a year ago and found it helpful. A lot of the things they didn't like I either don't mind or don't have enough power chair experience to know to care about. I also don't have to worry about the temperature limits or ice issues where I live. The problem with grooved surfaces was a bit annoying during my rental, but overall not sure it bothered me enough to not get it. I would be using whatever I get on public transportation and the Whill doesn't have the official tie-downs for it, but I did take it on buses and trains during my rental and it felt very stable and we were able to find places to attach straps.
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So..am I missing anything? Other devices I should consider? Other anything I should consider?
Thank you!
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