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Improving on perfection: The new Quickie P222 SE

The successor to one of the highest selling ever and best rated electric wheelchairs, the Quickie P200, the brand new Quickie P222 SE power wheelchair is the latest from Sun Power Medical. The new P222 SE improves on the previous model in a number of ways while keeping all the features that made it one of the most popular wheelchairs on the market. This includes the aggressive price point of just under 5500 USD which even includes free shipping.

Quickie P222 SE Parts: Wheels

The P222 SE has the same six wheeled layout with two pairs of castor wheels fore and aft of the main driven wheels but now it features a brushless DC motor that not only gives it more power and torque but makes it even more silent than ever before. The combination of the powerful motor and the six wheeled layout means that the P222 SE is great indoors as well as outdoors. Not only is it speedy, it can turn around in a 26” radius and it also soaks up bumps and even climb kerbs of up to 4 inches. The driven wheels are even available in a 4” wide version with knobbly treaded tires if you plan to spend more time outdoors than within a building.

Quickie P222 SE Accessories

With a standard load bearing capacity of up to 350 lbs the Quickie is more than enough wheelchair for most people. Available for the new model are a whole range of Quickie P222 accessories as well as optional extras like suspension forks, foldable backrests, three different types of joysticks and a host of wheel and tyre size choices. When buying Quickie P222 electric wheelchairs you can customise the wheelchair height, the seat back angle, width and depth and the footrest angle as well.

Quickie P222 SE Reviews

Quickie P222 Power wheelchairs have already been getting rave reviews from thousands of satisfied customers who have nothing but good things to say about the P222 SE.

The speed of the Quickie Power Wheelchair is loved by almost everyone who uses it, especially for people who like to go for long walks or spend a lot of time outdoors. Others love the height of the wheelchair and most people are very impressed by the strength as well as the build quality of the P222 SE. Users also like the thoughtful neutral gear feature that completely disengages the wheels from the drive train and hence ensures that there is no drag when trying to push the wheelchair manually.

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Introducing The Compact C300 Corpus

From Permobil , the makers of some of the finest electric wheelchairs the world over the new Corpus C300 is their best compact power wheelchair so far. The C300 may be compact but it does not skimp on features like power, comfort and customisability.

Permobil C300 Corpus Price

Pricing for the Corpus C300 starts at just under 6500 USD and, at this price, it comes equipped with a powerful motor that enables it to hit a top speed of a 5 mph which means the users can even keep up with a person who is jogging. For users who need even more speed there is an HS package available for the C300 that uses a 120 Amp power module to bump the top speed up to 6.5 mph and an ESP system to make sure the wheelchair remains stable at any speed.

Good Quality Permobil C300 Tires

The light weight of the Corpus C300 also means that it can go up to sixteen miles on a single charge. Individually adjustable suspension on the rear castor wheels means you can set up the ride of your C300 to be as soft and compliant or as firm as you like it with the supplied tool kit. The new electric wheelchair from Permobil is not just great outdoors either. The C300 has front wheel drive with larger wheels than the previous models for the best control. It also gives manoeuvrability and a tight turning radius that makes it easy to handle indoors. A compact base means that the C300 is perfectly usable even in small urban apartments.

Unique Features Of Permobil C300 Power Wheelchair

Also, the Corpus C300 has optional powered parts, not just power seat tilt but power seat recline, power height adjustment and even power leg rests can be ordered as cost options. It also features Permobil’s highly successful and standardised Unitrac mounting system for accessories from the Permobil Corpus C300 parts catalogue. The Corpus C300’s great looks can be enhanced even further with a range of cosmetic accessories like coloured wheel caps and swing arm covers.

Permobil C300 Corpus Customer Reviews

Almost every user that has written a Permobil Corpus Review has praised the great looks of the power wheelchair as well as its manoeuvrability due to its compact dimensions. The powered leg lifts as well as the seat recline feature are also something that all Corpus C300 users seem to love. Users who live in hilly areas report that the wheelchair has more than enough torque to go up steep inclines and the large front wheels and the independent suspension help the C300 soak up bumps with aplomb. Most users agree that the C300 is better than many higher priced wheelchairs from the competition.

Electric wheelchairs are becoming more popular with the disabled and the aged, especially amongst those who are unable to use manual wheelchairs. Electric or Powered Wheelchairs give the users an added amount of freedom or mobility without tiring them out due to having to propel a manual wheelchair.

Electric wheelchairs these days are modular in construction and most parts can be individually swapped out for replacement or repair as needed. Electric wheelchairs can be broken down into a four main sub assemblies or parts.

Power Wheelchair Drive Train

The first or most important Part of an Electric Wheelchair is the drive system and the chassis. The motor itself is a battery powered motor that drives the wheelchair and the power and torque of the motor will depend on the size and weight of the wheelchair it is fitted to. Electric wheelchairs for indoor use are normally smaller, lighter and have less powerful motors as they do not need to deal with any obstacles. Outdoor electric wheelchairs are usually larger and heavier and they have bigger wheels and tires and as a result are fitted with heavy duty motors with more power to drive them. Motors can either be rebuilt a professional for about a hundred dollars or so and you can but new motors for most popular electric wheelchairs for around three hundred dollars or so depending on the make and the power output. Good sites to look for replacement motors are EBay.com and Alabama.com for the best pricing on new as well as rebuilt motors.

Power Wheelchair Battery

The battery is the second most important part of the electric wheelchair as it keeps everything going. Electric wheelchair batteries come in two types, wet and dry though dry batteries are the preferred type these days as wet batteries cannot be carried onboard airliners unless they are disconnected which renders the electric wheelchair useless. If you are looking for new batteries Amazon.com and BatteryWholeSale.com are good places to look. You can expect to pay about fifty dollars for a new replacement battery.

Controller For Power Wheelchairs

The controller is the part of the wheelchair that users interact with the most and hence they undergo the most wear and tear. Controllers vary from simple joysticks to more advanced versions with controls for height and tilt as well. There are also controllers which work by blowing air or sucking air for people who cannot use their hands. Replacement controllers vary in price from fifty dollars for simple joystick type devices to upwards of two hundred dollars for advanced versions like the ones fitted to Pride wheelchairs. You can buy rebuilt versions of these for about a hundred dollars on sites like Ebay.com and you can find the best deals on new controllers at sites like Alabama.com and buydiscountwheelchairs.com.

Power Wheelchair Seat Assembly

The seat is the last part of the electric wheelchair though it is certainly not the least important. Seats very from simple bucket seats to version with powered tilt and recline systems as well as seats that can be raised to standing height like on some high end Invacare models. Seats cannot be generally purchased separately as it is non trivial to separate them from the chassis of which they form an integral part. If you are enterprising enough though you can still find seats on Ebay.com or Craigslist.com if you look really hard for about fifty dollars. These have normally been salvaged from wheelchairs that have been disposed or have broken down.

Tips When Buying Power Wheelchairs

Powered wheelchairs or electric wheelchairs are wheelchairs that have motorised drivetrains and are perfect for people who need to use a wheelchair but cannot propel themselves along. Electric wheelchairs have controllers that can be operated with hands or even with one’s mouth to control the movement of the wheelchair. The Best Power wheelchairs give a great amount of freedom to the aged and the disabled but they cost much more than manual wheelchairs due to the complexity of the systems involved. It is easy to find Power Electric wheelchairs for sale as it is a popular choice among the disabled or elderly.

Price Comparison For Power Wheelchairs

Electric wheelchairs prices start at around a fifteen hundred dollars or so for entry level models that are very light and are designed for indoor use. These cheap power wheelchairs have simple seats and low powered motors as well as basic controls. Models like the sixteen hundred dollar Escape DX Power Wheelchair are popular in this price range as they are from a well known manufacturer like Heartway. There are even a few folding versions available like the twelve hundred dollar Folding Power Wheelchair from Probasics which is also one of the cheapest on the market as it is very lightweight and hence does not need a large battery or a powerful drivetrain. If budget is a concern to you, then you should consider Used Power Wheelchairs For Sale where prices are more affordable. However, you need to exercise patience if you wish to get a good deal in the second hand mobility devices market. New and Used Power Wheelchair Parts are also available for selection. It is advisable to buy commonly worn out parts like batteries and wheels so you can replace them readily.

Outdoor Power Wheelchairs

At the very high end are the outdoor wheelchairs that are designed for heavier users. These electric wheelchairs have features such as being able to raise the rider up to standing height as well as kerb climbing systems that let the user climb over obstacles that are less than a few inches in height. These models have larger batteries as well as heavy duty motors that are much more powerful than the cheaper models. High end models like the Sunfire Gladiator Very HD Power Wheelchair from Drive Medical, when bought with the optional Power Tilt Rehab Seat cost upwards of eight and a half thousand dollars though you can find them for a few hundred dollars less if bought online.

Front or Back Wheel Drive For Power Wheelchairs

There are many configurations of wheels on electric wheelchairs such as front wheel drive or rear wheel drive and some outdoor electric wheelchairs even have four driven wheels but the most popular sort of electric wheelchairs are ones with two large driven wheels with smaller castor type wheels in front of and behind them for a total of six wheels. Major manufacturers like Pride make their most popular models like the Pride Jet 2 which sells for about three and a half thousand dollars in these configurations as these are the highest selling layouts due to their stability and their handling.