used electric wheelchairs

Electric wheelchairs have been a very useful device for those who are disabled or having difficulties walking on their own. They require the assistance of the electric wheelchair to help them stay mobile and move about on their own. Electric wheelchair is different from manual wheelchair in that it is powered by motors and do not require user interference. Motor powered wheelchairs have been getting more powerful and is able to climb steeper slopes than before. Moreover, the development of lightweight electric wheelchairs have greatly assisted the movement of the device and help to streamline it further.

Buying Used Electric Wheelchair Accessories

Despite the vast difference in performance between the electric and manual wheelchairs, the accessories used by both generally remain similar since the purposes they serve are the same. There is a vast array of cheap wheelchair accessories you can choose from depending on the needs of the wheelchair user:

Well designed Electric Wheelchair Trays - The trays serve an important purpose as it is where the wheelchair user can write and also place their meals on it for consumption. Most of the trays can be attached to your wheelchair with a swivel. Users can swing the trays up whenever they need to use. Some trays are foldable and can be easily kept in the side or back compartment of the electric wheelchair when not in use. The trays are either clamped to the wheelchair armrests or secured with tray straps and both methods are very secure and stable. The size of the trays are roughly half the width of the wheelchair seats and they are meant to be small and mobile, providing just enough space for the user. There are mega lap trays which is as wide as the width of the seats and you can place more things on it without them falling off easily. Electric wheelchair trays sell for around $200, however, old and used electric wheelchair trays can be sold for less than half the price.

Light Used Electric Wheelchair ramps - Sometimes, electric wheelchairs may reach a curb or a small flight of stairs where they have to overcome without any assistance. This is where the wheelchair ramps come in handy. They are developed to help wheelchairs climb staircases using a slope surface. Wheelchair ramp is a very useful accessory wheelchair user can bring around as you never know when you might need it. For electric wheelchair users, the weight of the ramp is negligible as they can be carried at the back of the wheelchair. It is tougher for manual wheelchair users as they have to bear the weight of the ramps. Fortunately, wheelchair ramps have become lighter and sturdier for users to bring around. Electric Wheelchair ramps retail for around $120. Used Electric Wheelchair Ramps can serve the same purpose and they cost only $50 which is a very good deal if you can find it during electric wheelchair accessory sale.