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I believe in the
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I have now gotten a mobility scooter to get around.

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I've been practicing with the electric scooters at Costco and HEB. I did knock over a tomato display at HEB early on, and scared a few old ladies, but haven't actually hit anyone so far.

It can be disassembled and loaded in the back of my RX350.

This thing has a mini trailer hitch on the back. Does anyone know if there is a lawn mower deck attachment?




Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.

When you had the votes, we did things your way. Now, we have the votes and you will be doing things our way. This lesson in political reality from Lyndon B. Johnson

"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." - Justice Janice Rogers Brown
 
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I've been practicing with the electric scooters at Costco and HEB. I did knock over a tomato display at HEB early on, and scared a few old ladies, but haven't actually hit anyone so far.


A little more practice and time in the saddle and you'll be hitting people right and left, don't give up you'll get the hang of it!!

Congrats on the new wheels and freedom of movement!



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The forum gearheads will have a few recommended mods for you:

Offroad:


In town:



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I would put a few electric cattle prods on the front and back so people will give you more "personal space".


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Does it come with a mini bar?


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You are going to need a cup holder.

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I don't know what you'll be towing with it, but if you need help getting it in the SUV, they make little cranes for that. My step dad had a very similar scooter and a crane in the back of his SUV.




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pimp your ride!

http://www.pridemobility.com/gogo/accessories.asp





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I don't know what you'll be towing with it, but if you need help getting it in the SUV, they make little cranes for that. My step dad had a very similar scooter and a crane in the back of his SUV.


I see some on racks on the rear of cars and SUVs that have a trailer hitch. Lexus wants $1,000 to add a trailer hitch to the RX350. I'm not willing to pay that.

Taking it apart is not that bad, and so easy even a lawyer can do it. It weighs 80-90 lbs all together. The heaviest part is the batteries. I lift the seat off the post, take the batteries off and fold down the steering post, and it fits nicely inside.

The range is supposed to be 14 miles on a charge. We'll see.




Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.

When you had the votes, we did things your way. Now, we have the votes and you will be doing things our way. This lesson in political reality from Lyndon B. Johnson

"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." - Justice Janice Rogers Brown
 
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One word. Cowcatcher. Big Grin
 
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Originally posted by Dallas239:
I don't know what you'll be towing with it, but if you need help getting it in the SUV, they make little cranes for that. My step dad had a very similar scooter and a crane in the back of his SUV.


I see some on racks on the rear of cars and SUVs that have a trailer hitch. Lexus wants $1,000 to add a trailer hitch to the RX350. I'm not willing to pay that.

Taking it apart is not that bad, and so easy even a lawyer can do it. It weighs 80-90 lbs all together. The heaviest part is the batteries. I lift the seat off the post, take the batteries off and fold down the steering post, and it fits nicely inside.

The range is supposed to be 14 miles on a charge. We'll see.


Beats the hell out of staying home. Go get em tiger!

I've used etrailer for several things and found them very reputable. I bought a hitch for my Ridgeline and it was a direct bolt on using holes already there. Looks like Lexus 350 is the same.

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2012_Lexus_RX+350.htm


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One word. Cowcatcher. Big Grin




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Congrats on your newfound mobility!


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Originally posted by Dallas239:
I don't know what you'll be towing with it, but if you need help getting it in the SUV, they make little cranes for that. My step dad had a very similar scooter and a crane in the back of his SUV.


I see some on racks on the rear of cars and SUVs that have a trailer hitch. Lexus wants $1,000 to add a trailer hitch to the RX350. I'm not willing to pay that.

Taking it apart is not that bad, and so easy even a lawyer can do it. It weighs 80-90 lbs all together. The heaviest part is the batteries. I lift the seat off the post, take the batteries off and fold down the steering post, and it fits nicely inside.

The range is supposed to be 14 miles on a charge. We'll see.


Have you tried anyone other than Lexus? Plenty of aftermarket trailer hitch options that can be installed for 1/3 of the cost quoted by Lexus.


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Beats the hell out of staying home. Go get em tiger!

I've used etrailer for several things and found them very reputable. I bought a hitch for my Ridgeline and it was a direct bolt on using holes already there. Looks like Lexus 350 is the same.

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2012_Lexus_RX+350.htm


Thanks for that. I had no idea about stuff like that.




Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.

When you had the votes, we did things your way. Now, we have the votes and you will be doing things our way. This lesson in political reality from Lyndon B. Johnson

"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." - Justice Janice Rogers Brown
 
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Tom Sneva has a 750cc motorcycle engine in his golf cart that can go 104 mph. Give him a call for some modification tips. Big Grin

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Don't forget the pair of 6" separates and 10" woofer.

They'll hear you a commin'.






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Keep us updated on mods and bumper stickers.
My brother has used one of these for years due to his chronic fatigue.


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