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Sadly due to some posts veering off the topic - mods shut down the thread.

I took on board many of the comments made by users of scooters etc and continued my quest ..

Two shops in Latvia appeared to have some good offers .. but it came down to load carrying. I currently weight ~105kg ... so if I go shopping for small items - I need at minimum 110kg capability.
First shop For 299e - I could have a 30km range @ 20km/hr ... but max load 90kg. Another 299e scooter offered 100kg - but lost out on other items ... such as maintenance free tyres etc. Next up was 399e and this was getting interesting but load was 110kg with similar specs ... - I nearly clicked on that one ...
Second shop which Google highlighted ... most were higher priced ..but one stood out ...

JOYOR F1 350W 36V 7.8AH Elektriskais skrejritenis - JOYOR - Elektriskie skrejriteÅi, Elektriskie velosipÄdi, Unicikli - LabÄkÄs cenas un kvalitÄte

Load carrying at 120kg .... CRUISE CONTROL !! ... USB charging for phone ..... folds near flat - which the others did not .... lighter weight ...

I will have to register it with the CSDD (Car technical Inspection Dept) ...

Another toy added to the inventory. Now I can scoot to the shops from the boat .... get home when car goes to service ... etc.
I'm wondering whether possible to create a small box trailer to tow behind .. nothing big ... just enough to avoid adding weight on the frame.
 
Just out of interest- does the one with a seat still count as a scooter or coud it be classed as an invalid carriage? Could be a good way of getting round UK laws if speed & wattage limited (yes! I know it is currently out of stock)
 
The only problem I see with a trailer - is folding !

I spent time finding a compact folder scooter ... so I would need to apply similar constraints on a trailer ...

Does it really need the big wheels you see on them ? I would have thought small 4" to 6" wheels would be enough given that the scooter only has 8". Shallow sides and a stretch net over.
 
Neat. We used to carry the non-electric scooters on a smaller boat, and then regular bikes on the PDQ. A few thoughts. (I could also have interpreted something wrong, not understanding the language.)
  • 15-20 km range is basically about 3 miles one way with no side trips or hills. The 15 km assumes a new, topped off battery, and you need to go both ways. so if the range is 10-15 km because it's not quite topped off or the battery is aging, 5 km one way is 3 miles. With a trailer, figure less. So the store better be nearly within sight.
  • Obviously, the roads must be smooth.
  • You can't carry much ... I think. I have no idea of the safety with a trailer. It looks like the mounting is a little fussy but doable. It is done ....
I say go for it, understanding the limitations, which are substantial. Personally, I like bikes, but there is a lot to be said for compact size. Of course, adding a trailer reduces the advantage over a bike. TANSTAFL.
 
Refueler said:
The only problem I see with a trailer - is folding !

I spent time finding a compact folder scooter ... so I would need to apply similar constraints on a trailer ...

Does it really need the big wheels you see on them ? I would have thought small 4" to 6" wheels would be enough given that the scooter only has 8". Shallow sides and a stretch net over.
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Try looking at pet trailers like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078W31V1Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
 
Refueler said:
Don't know if anyone else noticed - but the lady towing the dog - the trailer coupling had failed and was hanging on by the safety strap !! Watch the trailer pitching up / down as she moved ..
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I got one but never used it. But it folds flat and it pretty light. The bottom isn't totally rigid - fabric with a stiffener inside, but it should be good for 20-30kg.
 
Something like a golf trolley could be adapted with a very light golf bag (my wife has several, with cranked handles, that are quite light) One should be able to get one from Ebay or similar for very little £s. The club bags are quite cavernous. They are also easy to push round a shop & have a leg to stand upright when filling. Wheels are removeable & the bag comes off. Just needs a net over the top to stop items falling out when nearly horizontal. Fabricate a towing eye or buy one from one of the links shown in the post above.
 
Daydream believer said:
Just out of interest- does the one with a seat still count as a scooter or coud it be classed as an invalid carriage? Could be a good way of getting round UK laws if speed & wattage limited (yes! I know it is currently out of stock)
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Nice try! But 1. mobility scooters must be limited to either 4 or 8mph depending on where used; 2. the main road traffic law exemptions only apply is actually being used as an invalid carraige not just to anyone who fancies one: Using mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs

Now you *might* win that argument in court if you arrive with a limp, assuming you can find a scooter that’s limited to 8mph and only use it on the roads, but I’m sure cops are going to say tell it to the beak!
 
Refueler said:
Does it really need the big wheels you see on them ?
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Need is a relative term! The bigger the wheel the easier it will roll over an obstruction. Since the wheels are wider than the tow vehicle there will be some risk they catch things you don’t and bring you to an abrupt and painful stop - I think that’s less likely with bigger wheel. The other thing would be you will want decent bearings in them - they are spinning quite fast (and small wheels would be faster) - a lot of small wheels will just be on a bush because they are designed for short low speed movement rather than this use BUT you seem to be fairly handy/creative so I’m sure you could probably engineer a skateboard, folding basket and the coupler from a bike trailer to create something that would work on smooth surfaces?
 
Bouba has a trailer fitted to his scooter...photos about somewhere on here...
Anyways I have one here in Tenerife, it had a saddle...got pulled over by police twice now, second time police said remove the saddle or you are subject to additional rules and regs, also do not use on the footpaths/walkways only on the road.
Be very careful the don't like wet surface.
An electric bike is a better option imho.
They do not cover anywhere near the claimed distance so don't trust the range..
 
In Tenerife down on south coast they have built loads of walkways and you can rent double buggy scooters which wiz up and down past Del Duc and such like hotels. They have king and queen seats like an electric Honda Goldwings and I’m sure they are faster than 8kph on the flat. The once quiet fishing village Caleta with many restuarants nowadays seems particularly popular with pensioners on these. Seems like a growing business given demographic.
 
ashtead said:
In Tenerife down on south coast they have built loads of walkways and you can rent double buggy scooters which wiz up and down past Del Duc and such like hotels. They have king and queen seats like an electric Honda Goldwings and I’m sure they are faster than 8kph on the flat. The once quiet fishing village Caleta with many restuarants nowadays seems particularly popular with pensioners on these. Seems like a growing business given demographic.
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Although the police generally turn a blind eye, the rental scooter and mobility scooters you talk of are sometimes stopped and issued with a €200 ticket...
As I use my escooter to go from my apartment to the walkway you describe I now park it and walk around the harbour rather than risk the fine.
 
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