Drive R8 Blue Aluminium Rollator with Padded Seat and Vinyl
Drive R8 Blue Aluminium Rollator with Padded Seat and Vinyl Underseat Bag
Product Features
– Rustproof, robust aluminium frame provides longevity and stability and is also very light to manoeuvre and transport.
– Handle height adjusts to suite user requirements
Anatomically designed, latex free handles allow comfortable grip.
– Arthritic friendly looped cable brakes activate effortlessly and are lockable for additional safety.
– Padded seat flips up easily for access to storage bag or for folding.
– Curved and padded backrest offers comfortable support.
– Easy folding mechanism facilitates storage and transportation.
– Swivelling front wheels increase manoeuvrability.
– Solid, puncture proof tyres provide increased manoeuvrability over various surfaces – R6 – 15cm (6”), R8 – 18cm (7”).
– Available in Vivid Blue or Spirit Red finish.
– Easy wipe clean surfaces.
– R8 – Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
– R6 – Suitable for indoor use only.
| Dimensions: | 36.5 x 26 x 10.5 cm; 462.66 Grams |
| Brand: | Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare |
| Model: | R8BL-59 |
| Manufacture: | Drive Medical |
| Dimensions: | 36.5 x 26 x 10.5 cm; 462.66 Grams |
Good value for money. Has created opportunies for increased mobility when life becomes just a little more difficult. The one big drawback is that it takes up so much boot space. Not sure it would fit in a mini. We have a Tucson, just about fits in without rear seat being dropped. It is really a good piece of kit and would recommend.
First item came with no fixing bolts,
Seller was good enough to quickly send another the next day, the only issue was trying to set up the return . Long winded and stressful.
Replacement has arrived
Quick to set up
Folds flat and easily fits in boot (hatch back)
Brought for a relative, when using it as a chair, she said it would be better if there was a brake she could put on instead of having to hold on to the brakes for the duratio
My dad loves it. Gives him plenty of stability, he previously had the 3 wheel walker and it was no good for him. This offers peace of mind, had a handy seat and my dads quite big and it takes his weight no bother. Also has a handy little compartment under the seat for his glasses and any bit of paperwork he might be carrying or a small bottle of water. My dads about 6ft and 17 stone if this helps and the handles are height adjustable
Thank you for the very prompt delivery of this unfortunately much needed equipment.
It affords mobility with less risk of falling, and the convenient seat allows for a rest break if walking, even so well supported, becomes tiring.
It is a Godsend.
I was a bit dubious At 1st But in all honesty this is the best Thing I have bought to help me. I still can’t walk very far very far but at least I can get out and walk.
It was easy to use as it had bicycle type brakes. The little compartment under the seat was very handy too.
I bought this for my husband who suffers with spinal stenosis so has limited mobility. It has helped him enormously and now he can walk a fair distance. Very good value for money but quite heavy to carry.
For a disabled person. Just a bit hard to move around in a flat …
as a older person with difficulties walking I find this a great help to getting me out and about easy to use and the seat is handy when you need a rest goes every where with me in the back of the ca
The product was purchased for my wife who has mobility issues following two mini strokes. She has found this equipment beneficial in providing support while walking and also easing strain on her back. Very happy with it.
i love the fact that i can have a little walk to keep from getting so stiff with not being able to get any exercise, This ROLLATOR is bril, l only just got it today but it is going to be in use most of the time just to get me more mobile, and when i get too tired i can have a sit down on the seat. i looked at quite a few but this one came up trumps for me, would definately recommend. veeeee
I bought this for my husband and he is extremely pleased with it as he can now walk much easier and further holding the Rollator. It was easy to assemble and easy to fold away into the boot of the car, so an excellent buy.
Easy to fold and lightweight so easy to store and lift into boot. Seat is a good size and nice that there’s a little storage box. Wheels are small and narrow with not a lot of contact with the pavement. Would be better if they were wider with better surface traction.
Chair good mostly. tread on tyres could be more efficient as this also has an impact on the brakes. Seat comfortable for about an hour. definitely lighter than the more.expensive model.
Bought this for my husband who has mobility and balance problems. He has found it very easy to get used to using it and looking forward to being more mobile without the constant fear of falling. It was easy to alter the handle height to suit him, and the seat has proved to be very useful. It folds with one easy move and fits into our small car no problem.
There was one problem with this. The pocket, inside under seat was put on upside down. I used to keep bus pass in it for easy access. Now it would fall out when opening zip. Pity it was handy for keys too. There is plenty holes for various heights. Definitely recommend. Be aware for OUTSIDE use. There is similar one ONLY for INDOORS.
I barely write reviews, but thought to do it for this one.
Had it for about 2 months now and I am very happy with it and does what it is supposed to do. Some comments mention that the wheels fell off, but has not happened to me so far and I have used it on a lot of tough terrain.
I use it mostly for dog walks and have walked over a lot of different surfaces, which it takes on well, grass, wood, normal path. The only path it struggles with are the cobbled trails, which the wheels often get stuck on the cobble sticking out, while trying to talk over. So I do wish I could change out the wheels to real outdoor ones but was unable to find any to buy.
It is very light and I can lift, fold and unfold it easily. Brakes work well, but I removed one star as the wheels are still rather slippery and even if the breaks are on, on some surfaces it just slides along anyway (if pushed), so that is not really great.
Also makes a lot of noise moving it over normal sidewalks, but given the price, I think that is fair.
Overall, I am really happy with the purchase, but I think next time I would spend more money and a proper outdoor rollator.
I am so pleased that I bought this Rollator it is so cute, so good, I went out today for the first time and that’s the first time I’ve been out for a walk in over a year, how wonderful is that. It’s gave me so much confidence. I must say it’s one of my best buys, it is so good that it has a seat that’s comfortable with a little bag underneath, the bag won’t hold a lot but I put my phone my blood oxygen meter and keys In the little zip pocket under the seat and a little raincoat in the bag. Wonderful, when I get to walk to the shop the raincoat will have to go then I can put a little shopping in the bag. I would recommend it to anyone and the price is so good, it is very steady and you can adjust it to the right size. I ordered it about 3 o’clock one afternoon and got it the next morning. What more can I say but Buy it.
I broke my knee in April and am gradually getting mobility back to the joint and can manage quite a lot of weight bearing, but having a frame was slowing me down, because all I could do was ‘step and catch up’ with it. Now, I can walk normally, and already feel the difference in my ‘good’ leg, because it can work normally instead of doing all the work of weight bearing. It feels secure to move along and the seat is a game changer when in a queue or something. We went out today for a proper shop and it was wonderful. If you are wondering whether this is worth it, it really is. It goes through normal doors inside and can turn on a sixpence. The bag is a useful size and the zipped compartment really useful. So glad I bought this.
Even though my frail 86 year old father has two other walking frames and a trolley on wheels, this walking aid is his favourite by far. It has given him a new lease of mobility. I even managed to persuade him to come out for a walk with me. He has managed to walk over a kilometre outside on the pavement and on an uneven park pathway using this rollator. There is a small storage bag on it and the lid for the storage doubles as a seat with a padded backrest for when he gets tired and wants to sit for a minute. The breaks do lock to allow for safer sitting. It folds not particularly small but compact enough to put into the rear boot/trunk of a medium to large car. He was disappointed that I couldn’t fit it into the rear of my 2 seater sports car as he wanted a ride and a walk!
Purchased for a 70 year old cancer patient with 2 fractured vertebrae.
It’s very easy to set up out of the box. You really only need to snap on the handles and the back rest and you are good too go.
The brakes can be easily adjusted by 1 easy twist screw on either side.
The brakes themselves are a metal strip with teeth sort of like a saw. When you pull the levers the spikes grip onto the rubber of the wheels which I suppose over time could cause chipping and damage to the wheels but so far the brakes haven’t really been necessary to use besides when the rollator is being used as a seat.
When you do use it as a seat the brake levers can be pushed down until they click which means they are locked on until you unlock them. It’s very sturdy overall.
The brakes are easy to pull for my 70 year old mother and it’s all ergonomic enough that its comfortable for her to use.
To fold it up you just pull up on a strap under the seat which is also used as a handy carry handle which given the light weight of the rollator makes it easy to carry around.
The handles are height adjustable with many stages of height so it ought to be a good fit for anyone. My mum is about 5ft 3 and I’m 6ft and the handles can be adjusted to fit us both comfortably with more adjustment room left to make it smaller or even taller.
The only downside is that the seat isn’t padded. It might not an issue if you sit for a short time but you may want to store a cushion in the basket under the seat if you plan any long sits on it.
We bought this for use as an indoor and outdoor walking aid for Mum to give her a little bit of extra confidence since she became a little unsteady on her feet.
Very easy to assemble, my husband had it put together and ready for use roughly about 10 minutes after unpacking it.
The frame is very sturdy and solid but also lightweight enough to fold away for transport or storage. The legs of the frame are also height adjustable.
It has 4 wheels with lockable hand breaks plus a padded flip top storage seat.
We chose the blue walker which is a lovely petrol blue colour.
The breaks can be used in two ways:
1To use the breaks during walking – for example up/down kerbs etc – Simply squeeze one or both the break levers in an upwards motion and hold (very similar to a bicycle break) A slight amount of hand pressure is needed to use the breaks in this way. Release the hand pressure and the walker will move again.
2To use the breaks for sitting on the seat. – In a downwards action, push both break levers until they click down in to place. Once both the breaks are engaged this allows for a hands free option and will stop the walker from moving. Again a slight amount of hand pressure is needed to engage the breaks. Simply pull upwards on both break levers to release the breaks again.
Since Mum has been using this walker she has regained a lot more confidence. She is quite happy to once again take herself off out to the local shops without the constant fear of falling.
We give this walker a 5 rating.
A fantastic purchase that has given Mum her independence and confidence back.
I must start by saying that my mum was quite adamant she would never have/use one of these. So the furthest she has been able to walk is to the kitchen without getting breathless. Due to here illness (Wegeners Granulatimosis) she has not been mobile for at least 10 years and more.
I was convinced my mum would benefit so I talked to my sis who was visiting and we decided that for the cost it was worth a try.
It was delivered within the timescale (3-4 days) wasn’t any trouble to assemble. Maybe a leisurely 20 minutes. Mum did not look happy, I said to her ” at least try it, if you feel you cannot do it it’s not a problem but if you just say “no” I will be annoyed”. She tried it – probably did 10 yards, stopping to get breath, then coming back again. She was thrilled as was my self / sister/ dad. She now tries to get out everyday for a short walk and has progressed to achieve a round trip of an estimated 250-300 yards within 2 weeks. She says she feels more alert and is really feeling good about herself.
She now looks forward to her daily “walk” – something she would never have been capable of in the past without the rollator.
I consider this money very well spent just for the “liberation” alone. Build quality seems good but time will tell, (mother in laws is similar and has been through 4-5 years of air travel and taxis as well as being used nearly everyday since we bought it). I have no doubt that the https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009DZS1WW/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 will give good service..
I purchased my rollator in January, after having rather a bad fall at christmastime whilst using my sticks, which had been my walking aids for about five years. Delivery was excellent, and assembly easy and practically nil, so it was soon put to use. Like so many of your reviewers I immediately wished that I had purchased this years ago, it has made my life so much easier. I use it all the time, both indoors and out, and find it very manoeuvrable, strong and sturdy, whilst still being light enough for me to lift up and down the steps by both the front and back doors. I am also walking in a much more upright manner, as it gives me confidence. Conversely, it it also helping me to walk more without any aids, as it is just too big to take right up to the windows when I am closing the curtains, or right up to the loo in the corner, when I used to take my sticks every step of the way. It is a godsend when shopping in the supermarket, I can put my purchases on the seat when my husband disappears with the trolley, instead of standing marooned with hands full of goodies and walking sticks until he thinks to come back for me. And I’m loving the looks I get when I sit down whilst waiting at the check-out!
I do think that there are a couple of tweaks that could be made though. I do find it awkward to fold up, the braided handle doesn’t really work well, it gets tangled up with the seat which is inclined to flip open, which then jams with the back rest, and then the legs keep coming open again anyway, really difficult when you are a little unsteady on your feet. A small attached strap about halfway down the middle section of the legs would be helpful. (My brother, who has the same model, uses an old belt and I have got a bungee belt, but a small strap would be neater and easier). Also, a loose tie for the brake cables would be a help, mine kept bulging out and catching on door handles.
However, that said, I am thrilled to bits, and consider this the best purchase that I have made in years. Especially as my brother-in-law, who also has the same model, paid almost twice as much as me when he bought his from his local mobility store!