Hello, does it differ from vehicle to vehicle? I live in Germany and have a German senior mobile. I was told that I should charge my mobile for at least 8 hours after every trip! I don't use the gel batteries, they were always defective after half a year. I also have to say that I live on the mountain and the surrounding area has inclines and declines. I have 200 amp AGM batteries, they are very good, I have been using them for 3 years without any problems.
It differs depending on the battery type you have. Batteries usually have labels to watch out for when doing proper maintenance. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate the support!
I've also noticed that when I drove and didn't charge because the battery indicator was still full, I drove again that I didn't have the power, which is why I always charge my mobile with the agm batteries.
Dealership where I bought my gogo told me to charge once a week using it or not!! batteries are stored indoors here in Texas. Haven’t used it for 2 months. Seems very excessive.
Every dealer has their own recommendations. This video has helped many of our customers to properly maintain and prolong their batteries. Thanks for the comment though!
Does the charger ever get bad? I cant charge my scooter. It's only the power button that lights up when I plug it in. The charging light does not light up at all.
You can try testing your batteries first. Here's a video that can help: ua-cam.com/video/4jeQ5sQQTtM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Thanks for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate the support.
I use an old scooter from Lark model Sierra 446, on which are mounted 2 batteries of 12V 33Ah, to which I no longer have the technical sheet to know what type of charger I need and what imput / ouput to have, can you help me?
At 3:40, Battery Charger Examples, you show a PowerFirst battery charger. It displays a lot more useful info than my OEM charger. Do you recommend it for a 3 wheel Pride GoGo Sport? If so, which charger model? Where can I purchase it? Thanks
The charger you're referring to is made for bigger batteries. It will not work for a Go-Go. I'm sure you can find something aftermarket that has a similar readout but these are made for the Afikim HD scooters only. They have an 8 amp rating which is too much power for the small batteries that come with a go go. It will fry the batteries.
Since the percentage of battery discharge (or use) is important to determine frequency of charging the battery back up - I hope one day soon the manufacturers will have battery gauges that show percentage of use and not just dummy lights (as I heard a mechanic call them). If percentages are an important part of the formula, then the battery gauge should show percentages not just lights that light up.
Love the videos Sergio! Took me 18 months of diligent research but I finally bought an Afikim c3 from Mobility Direct! According to the shipping company, eta arrival is 9/5. I'm so excited, it feels as if Christmas will come early! BUT ... I still have one question. Of course, I want my batteries to last as long as possible, SO... Are you suggesting that for OPTIMUM battery life, we discharge our afikim lithium batteries by at least 50%, AND charge them to 100% FULL CAPACITY, to "wake them up" for the first few days? Thank you so much, and have a blessed day!
@michaelbaziotis8287 Thank you for your business! When you first get your product, make sure that your batteries are charged overnight or at least 6-8 hours to get them out of that "dormant" stage they are in and "wake" them up. We have an FAQ article about this as well: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/forum/knowledge-base/how-do-you-properly-maintain-your-batteries/
Check out our troubleshooting video series, it's probably something simple. My guess is you have the automatic brake lever in the wrong position. It's usually on the rear side underneath the seat and it's a yellow colored lever
How do I access battery setup parameters to use a 6s lithium ion battery 25.2 max voltage ???? My chair has Qlogic2 controller It has 6 battery settings with the handheld programmer. Doesn’t give me the option to set cell voltage and full charge and fully discharged parameters????
You can get a set of rechargeable lights for a mountain bike, that is the most cost-effective solution. Just search for rechargeable mountain bike lights on amazon. Don't forget to subsribe to our UA-cam channel for a chance to win a free mobility scooter every 6 months.
IN SEVERAL DAYS I RECEIVED MY NEW BATTERIES I NEED A VIDEO TO BE ABLE TO INSTALL MY NEW EW72 BATTERIES BECAUSE THIS VIDEO DOES NOT TEACH ANYTHING HOW TO DO IT THANKS I HOPE YOUR ANSWER
Unfortunately, we don't have many hands-on videos of the EW-72. However, if you click the link I'm attaching, it will show you a better explanation of the EW-46 battery access, which is similar: ua-cam.com/video/F2C5qSB-0rs/v-deo.html
I JUST WATCHED THE VIDEO AND UNDERSTOOD IT BUT YOU SHOULD MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY REPLACEMENT FOR THOSE ELDERLY AGE PERSONS WHO HAVE EW-72 SO THEY CAN SEE IT THANK YOU ANYWAY SERGIO THANK YOU TAKE CARE🫵👍👌💪🏻
Thank you for the vvideo. Your info on when to charge the batteries only when the battery mis around 30%. I've been instyructed to charge the battery daily. I am confused now. What do you think Sergio? Thanks
Thank you for watching and for your comment. Which model do you have? I recommend charging when the battery reaches 50% or as needed. If you think you need to charge it when it's higher than 50% it's not going to harm the battery but only do it as needed. The point is, don't charge it if you don't need to, otherwise the charger will need to be replaced sooner than later. Most of the scooters have a smart charger that will turn into a trickle charger when the reach max voltage.
You probably just need a new battery meter if the scooter is working fine. Or the connection to your battery meter is bad, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/fsjmI9gKvKk/v-deo.html
Does the advice about disconnecting the batteries if you're not going to be using the scooter for an extended period of time also apply to wheelchairs? I recently purchased a Jazzy Carbon from you guys, but I don't foresee using it very often (as I already have a Jazzy 600 ES for everyday use). Should I keep the battery disconnected until I'm ready to travel with it? Should I be charging it periodically in the meantime? What's the recommendation?
You should always disconnect the battery when you're not using it. You should also charge it regularly, but only when the battery has been used. Don't charge it when it's fully charged or almost fully charged.
I have a pride GoGo elite traveler three wheel scooter I have two indicator lights on the charger one lights up red indicating it's plugged into the wall outlet the other flashes red when you plug it into the scooter I thought it was supposed to go from red to solid green when it's finished charging I've charged it now for over 12 hours and it is flashing green not solid green what does this mean? thank you so much.
I'll be getting a Go Chair soon and in the owners manual it states to keep the battery on the charger for four hours past a "full charge." Why is this and is it necessary? It also says charge the batteries once a month for "48 continuous hours" to maintain and maximize performance. Can anyone shed some light on this? When I found out about all these charging rules I bought an additional battery box as this needs to be a full time chair. I mean four hours past a full charge means four hours on the charger, minimum. So a 6 hour charge is now almost half a day. Whats up with that?
There are many suggested tips for batteries which all vary according to the type of product you own. It's best to follow the instructions in this video.
Yes. Proper battery care and maintenance is also the same for lithium batteries as well. Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.
Stop going on the incline with that scooter, and get something rated for higher capacity and inclines. The scooter is shutting down because it cannot handle the incline. The controller is most likely shutting the unit down to prevent the motor from breaking.
When charging a battery like on my charger the lights blink on and off....now when the green light is on but still blinking is it through charging or will it turn green with no blinking....my charger is like the 2nd charger shown in your video....thanks in advance.
The blinking light just means it's been charged and now the charger is simply maintaining the full charge. It's telling you that the charger is now entering maintenance mode. It's like a trickle charger effect
The seat post can be adjusted but you need to remove the nut and bolt that goes through it. Its very easy to do, you can see how its done with this video: ua-cam.com/video/kMojxDhJchI/v-deo.html
Remember much like automotive salespeople they make a lot more on parts and labor then they do on the actual sale of the item so the information they give you from the manufacturer is going to be to maximize turnover of parts such as batteries and not longevity which is what you should be shooting for
We made this video so customers would not have to buy new batteries due to misuse or improper maintenance. We are not like automotive salespeople who try to make money on parts. But thanks for the comment and for watching. Have a blessed day.
Did you say those were DC brushless motors unless I mistake and I have not seen unless the last couple model years changed but I have not seen brushless motors on a DC driven scooter brushless motors are just too inefficient and require complicated electronics to operate them
Means that you are not getting a proper connection from the scooter at the charging port. Can be a disconnect somewhere in the connectors. This video might help you troubleshoot if you own a Go Go or pride scooter: ua-cam.com/video/fsjmI9gKvKk/v-deo.html
Read the user manual and follow the instructions. This is a generalized video. If you're not able to charge it once per week, then you should disconnect the batteries if you plan to store the scooter for a long period of time.
It's too bad so many scooters don't have on-board chargers. The chargers are small and could easily be installed if the manufacturer just thought a little bit. Any golf cart I own gets the stupid heavy factory charger replaced with an on-board charger. All you have to do then is plug it into an extension cord.
Yes, it would be very easy to do and I agree but I also can see it being a lot harder to replace a charger for some models that have a shroud kit that is not easy to remove. There are pros and cons to both scenarios, nevertheless, a great point and comment. Thank you for your comment and for watching!
Aren't most scooter and wheelchair battery chargers three-stage automatic chargers it's nearly impossible to overcharge your batteries leaving in plugged in overnight leaving them plugged in for a week at a time totally could damage and dry out the batteries but chargers are three stage chargers with the last stage being a maintenance charge
I don't hav car now. I'm interested in your most long distance scooters. Don't like those huge ones. D they create folding ones. Like a little folding JET!?
Lead acid batteries are the most practical and economical despite the fact that you don't like them they're the most inexpensive efficient method for an electric motor operated device lithium ion are nickel metal hydride batteries are not generally designed for high amp draw motors they do put them on because people request them but they're very inefficient and their life span is half of lead acid batteries the lead in the battery is economically and safely recyclable and in today's world very few people dispose of lead in landfill it's recycle
You have to like this guy he is a real professional, I am going to buy from them if they can ship it to the Philippines
Thank you! Unfortunately, we can only ship to all 50 US States :(
You want the Lithium Ion Batteries
Terrific information given in a clear easy to understand manner. Thank you very much! Very helpful. Have a great day.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching :)
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! Very helpful.
Glad you like them!
Hello, does it differ from vehicle to vehicle? I live in Germany and have a German senior mobile. I was told that I should charge my mobile for at least 8 hours after every trip!
I don't use the gel batteries, they were always defective after half a year. I also have to say that I live on the mountain and the surrounding area has inclines and declines. I have 200 amp AGM batteries, they are very good, I have been using them for 3 years without any problems.
It differs depending on the battery type you have. Batteries usually have labels to watch out for when doing proper maintenance. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate the support!
Hola Sergio: very nice video , I have VIVE four wells , how many miles this scooter made?
On a single charge, the Vive 4 has a travel range of 10 miles!
The Vive 4 is accept for international flight?
@@Havanero52 I would check with your airline before purchasing a ticket and flying just to make sure the batteries will be accepted!
I've also noticed that when I drove and didn't charge because the battery indicator was still full, I drove again that I didn't have the power, which is why I always charge my mobile with the agm batteries.
Thanks for watching our video and commenting. Don't forget to subscribe for a chance to win a free mobility scooter.
Dealership where I bought my gogo told me to charge once a week using it or not!! batteries are stored indoors here in Texas. Haven’t used it for 2 months. Seems very excessive.
Every dealer has their own recommendations. This video has helped many of our customers to properly maintain and prolong their batteries. Thanks for the comment though!
Does the charger ever get bad? I cant charge my scooter. It's only the power button that lights up when I plug it in. The charging light does not light up at all.
You can try testing your batteries first. Here's a video that can help: ua-cam.com/video/4jeQ5sQQTtM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Thanks for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate the support.
I use an old scooter from Lark model Sierra 446, on which are mounted 2 batteries of 12V 33Ah, to which I no longer have the technical sheet to know what type of charger I need and what imput / ouput to have, can you help me?
Please give our parts department a call at (877) 321-3241
At 3:40, Battery Charger Examples, you show a PowerFirst battery charger. It displays a lot more useful info than my OEM charger. Do you recommend it for a 3 wheel Pride GoGo Sport? If so, which charger model? Where can I purchase it? Thanks
The charger you're referring to is made for bigger batteries. It will not work for a Go-Go. I'm sure you can find something aftermarket that has a similar readout but these are made for the Afikim HD scooters only. They have an 8 amp rating which is too much power for the small batteries that come with a go go. It will fry the batteries.
Can I use my auto AC outlets to charge my mobility scooter battery?
Depends on the rating for your outlet and the rating of the charger. Not all chargers are the same, some pull more amps than others.
Since the percentage of battery discharge (or use) is important to determine frequency of charging the battery back up - I hope one day soon the manufacturers will have battery gauges that show percentage of use and not just dummy lights (as I heard a mechanic call them). If percentages are an important part of the formula, then the battery gauge should show percentages not just lights that light up.
I agree with your comment and I think soon there's going to be a voltage readout on most of the mobility scooters.
Love the videos Sergio! Took me 18 months of diligent research but I finally bought an Afikim c3 from Mobility Direct! According to the shipping company, eta arrival is 9/5. I'm so excited, it feels as if Christmas will come early!
BUT ... I still have one question. Of course, I want my batteries to last as long as possible, SO... Are you suggesting that for OPTIMUM battery life, we discharge our afikim lithium batteries by at least 50%, AND charge them to 100% FULL CAPACITY, to "wake them up" for the first few days? Thank you so much, and have a blessed day!
@michaelbaziotis8287 Thank you for your business! When you first get your product, make sure that your batteries are charged overnight or at least 6-8 hours to get them out of that "dormant" stage they are in and "wake" them up. We have an FAQ article about this as well:
www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/forum/knowledge-base/how-do-you-properly-maintain-your-batteries/
can I remove battery from the scooter and charge at home use regular battery 12V charger?
You shouldn't, it can cause unbalancing issues.
If your scooter beep and your charger is green on both and does not run do I need to get new batteries, 🤔
Check out our troubleshooting video series, it's probably something simple. My guess is you have the automatic brake lever in the wrong position. It's usually on the rear side underneath the seat and it's a yellow colored lever
Where can You purchase batteries for Drive Spitfire Scout
you can get them from our website mobilitydirect.com thanks for commenting.
How do I access battery setup parameters to use a 6s lithium ion battery 25.2 max voltage ????
My chair has Qlogic2 controller
It has 6 battery settings with the handheld programmer. Doesn’t give me the option to set cell voltage and full charge and fully discharged parameters????
You don't, that is not safe.
Quick question I can’t find a video about the line and load wires which color goes where ? Please let me know asap
We can make a video like this for you, thanks for the comment.
I am getting a Solax automatic scooter. However, it does not come with lights. Do you carry lights for these scooters.
You can get a set of rechargeable lights for a mountain bike, that is the most cost-effective solution. Just search for rechargeable mountain bike lights on amazon. Don't forget to subsribe to our UA-cam channel for a chance to win a free mobility scooter every 6 months.
IN SEVERAL DAYS I RECEIVED MY NEW BATTERIES I NEED A VIDEO TO BE ABLE TO INSTALL MY NEW EW72 BATTERIES BECAUSE THIS VIDEO DOES NOT TEACH ANYTHING HOW TO DO IT THANKS I HOPE YOUR ANSWER
Unfortunately, we don't have many hands-on videos of the EW-72. However, if you click the link I'm attaching, it will show you a better explanation of the EW-46 battery access, which is similar: ua-cam.com/video/F2C5qSB-0rs/v-deo.html
I JUST WATCHED THE VIDEO AND UNDERSTOOD IT BUT YOU SHOULD MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY REPLACEMENT FOR THOSE ELDERLY AGE PERSONS WHO HAVE EW-72 SO THEY CAN SEE IT THANK YOU ANYWAY SERGIO THANK YOU TAKE CARE🫵👍👌💪🏻
Thank you for the vvideo. Your info on when to charge the batteries only when the battery mis around 30%. I've been instyructed to charge the battery daily. I am confused now. What do you think Sergio? Thanks
Thank you for watching and for your comment. Which model do you have? I recommend charging when the battery reaches 50% or as needed. If you think you need to charge it when it's higher than 50% it's not going to harm the battery but only do it as needed. The point is, don't charge it if you don't need to, otherwise the charger will need to be replaced sooner than later. Most of the scooters have a smart charger that will turn into a trickle charger when the reach max voltage.
@@MobilityDirect thank you for ur reply. I have Q500M Quickie power chair.
My battery meter never changes, even when my scooter comes to a craw. 8 have a Pride Victory 9. What’s wrong?
You probably just need a new battery meter if the scooter is working fine. Or the connection to your battery meter is bad, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/fsjmI9gKvKk/v-deo.html
Does the advice about disconnecting the batteries if you're not going to be using the scooter for an extended period of time also apply to wheelchairs? I recently purchased a Jazzy Carbon from you guys, but I don't foresee using it very often (as I already have a Jazzy 600 ES for everyday use). Should I keep the battery disconnected until I'm ready to travel with it? Should I be charging it periodically in the meantime? What's the recommendation?
You should always disconnect the battery when you're not using it. You should also charge it regularly, but only when the battery has been used. Don't charge it when it's fully charged or almost fully charged.
I have a pride GoGo elite traveler three wheel scooter I have two indicator lights on the charger one lights up red indicating it's plugged into the wall outlet the other flashes red when you plug it into the scooter I thought it was supposed to go from red to solid green when it's finished charging I've charged it now for over 12 hours and it is flashing green not solid green what does this mean? thank you so much.
You need to have it diagnosed by a trained technician. There are too many variables for us to provide an answer.
How can I get the one In 3 wheels
Give us a call, we have local inventory available.
I'll be getting a Go Chair soon and in the owners manual it states to keep the battery on the charger for four hours past a "full charge." Why is this and is it necessary? It also says charge the batteries once a month for "48 continuous hours" to maintain and maximize performance. Can anyone shed some light on this? When I found out about all these charging rules I bought an additional battery box as this needs to be a full time chair. I mean four hours past a full charge means four hours on the charger, minimum. So a 6 hour charge is now almost half a day. Whats up with that?
There are many suggested tips for batteries which all vary according to the type of product you own. It's best to follow the instructions in this video.
Is this the same for lithium batteries?
Yes. Proper battery care and maintenance is also the same for lithium batteries as well. Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.
I'm looking for a travel scooter that folds and a baratric person 550lbs. But cheap.
That does not exist, sorry. The folding scooters max out at 350 lbs.
Why does my scooter have less power when going down the parking lots ramp? It goes slower.
It's a safety feature.
Most likely it's a safety feature
My battery meter goes down and beeps when on an incline and stops moving , what can I do?
Stop going on the incline with that scooter, and get something rated for higher capacity and inclines. The scooter is shutting down because it cannot handle the incline. The controller is most likely shutting the unit down to prevent the motor from breaking.
Ok thank you
When charging a battery like on my charger the lights blink on and off....now when the green light is on but still blinking is it through charging or will it turn green with no blinking....my charger is like the 2nd charger shown in your video....thanks in advance.
My scooter has green light. That is blinking off and on What does that mean?
My battery shows a full charge but the scooter won't run.
The blinking light just means it's been charged and now the charger is simply maintaining the full charge. It's telling you that the charger is now entering maintenance mode. It's like a trickle charger effect
What if I left the battery charger for an extended period of time? My scooter will hardly go.. did I ruin the battery?
Depends on your charger and the batteries BMS system if it has one
How to make the seat higher
The seat post can be adjusted but you need to remove the nut and bolt that goes through it. Its very easy to do, you can see how its done with this video: ua-cam.com/video/kMojxDhJchI/v-deo.html
Remember much like automotive salespeople they make a lot more on parts and labor then they do on the actual sale of the item so the information they give you from the manufacturer is going to be to maximize turnover of parts such as batteries and not longevity which is what you should be shooting for
We made this video so customers would not have to buy new batteries due to misuse or improper maintenance. We are not like automotive salespeople who try to make money on parts. But thanks for the comment and for watching. Have a blessed day.
What is the cost of replacing battery 300/136?
For what kind of scooter?
@@MobilityDirect Pride
I need one of these scooters! Do you take medcaid& Medicare ?
We do not work with insurance. It takes months and they limit your options to a $600 scooter. We offer financing and discounts.
Did you say those were DC brushless motors unless I mistake and I have not seen unless the last couple model years changed but I have not seen brushless motors on a DC driven scooter brushless motors are just too inefficient and require complicated electronics to operate them
Depending on what model you get, some are brushed, some are brushless. You can check specs on our website as long as we carry that model.
What is wrong if the charger shows, "Power", but never shows, "Charging"??
Means that you are not getting a proper connection from the scooter at the charging port. Can be a disconnect somewhere in the connectors. This video might help you troubleshoot if you own a Go Go or pride scooter: ua-cam.com/video/fsjmI9gKvKk/v-deo.html
My instruction manual for my pride revo 2.0 says that if you aren’t using it you should charge it once a week
Read the user manual and follow the instructions. This is a generalized video. If you're not able to charge it once per week, then you should disconnect the batteries if you plan to store the scooter for a long period of time.
lppkomg for one that you can reverve the schottor by remote up ito yhe car
Give us a call at 888-263-5601
Thanx” greatly appreciated video. Aloha’T
You're welcome and thank you so much for watching! We appreciate the support!
How much in One unit scooter?
I'm sorry but I don't understand your question, if you want the price on a battery, you would need to identify the make an model first.
My afrscoot what take a charge
I recommend watching our battery tutorial video
It's too bad so many scooters don't have on-board chargers. The chargers are small and could easily be installed if the manufacturer just thought a little bit. Any golf cart I own gets the stupid heavy factory charger replaced with an on-board charger. All you have to do then is plug it into an extension cord.
Yes, it would be very easy to do and I agree but I also can see it being a lot harder to replace a charger for some models that have a shroud kit that is not easy to remove. There are pros and cons to both scenarios, nevertheless, a great point and comment. Thank you for your comment and for watching!
Aren't most scooter and wheelchair battery chargers three-stage automatic chargers it's nearly impossible to overcharge your batteries leaving in plugged in overnight leaving them plugged in for a week at a time totally could damage and dry out the batteries but chargers are three stage chargers with the last stage being a maintenance charge
Thanks for the comment and for watching Louis!
@@MobilityDirect .
S'il vous plaît ,aidez moi à avoir un fauteuil roulant électrique
Thanks for your comment and for watching the video.
You should charge frequntly always keep the:m in a charged state you don’t wait until they run down
Thanks for your comment! :)
Hello
Its me....
I don't hav car now. I'm interested in your most long distance scooters.
Don't like those huge ones.
D they create folding ones.
Like a little folding JET!?
lead batteries are so old......really not for me,yuou spent too much time on lead/acid.,,,oh ! i wont buy your products
Lead acid batteries are the most practical and economical despite the fact that you don't like them they're the most inexpensive efficient method for an electric motor operated device lithium ion are nickel metal hydride batteries are not generally designed for high amp draw motors they do put them on because people request them but they're very inefficient and their life span is half of lead acid batteries the lead in the battery is economically and safely recyclable and in today's world very few people dispose of lead in landfill it's recycle
@@ljs5757 lead acid are garbage I have been using 2.2 kw lifepo4 batteries in. My scooter with double the range of lead acid
Thanks for your comments everyone! LifePo4 is the future, but SLA is still very much engrained into the manufacturing business.