Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Lightweight Dual Wheel
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Lightweight Dual Wheel PowerStroll with Reverse to Convert Manual to Electric Wheelchai
Reliable pace and distance
Allows for speeds up to 3mph and travels up to 10 miles (16km) on a full battery charge. It is suitable for users up to 115kg (18st).
Easy to transport
The PowerStroll is lightweight at 14kg, while it is less than 8kg (17lb) with its battery pack removed for easy transportation. The unit also contains an easy to use lift-up strap, increasing manoeuvrability further.
Simple & safe control
The PowerStroll users a wheelchairs existing handgrips, while the trigger handset with variable speed dial and durection button suits the needs of the attendant and user.
Taking the strain away
Twin ‘Drive’ wheels with 8” black non-marking PU tyres. The motor is 100W 12 DC and is powered by 12v 20ah batteries.
Brand: | Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare |
Origin: | United Kingdom |
I am super impressed with this unit.
It seems well designed for the most part and works very well. We have used it quite a few times and across many different terrains. We installed it on “Elite Care Voyager All Terrain Outdoor Folding Self Propel Wheelchair” although it is worth noting it would need removed if we wanted to fold the chair.
There are a couple of feed back points for the maker though.
1. I would be very interested in a unit that has a Lithium (LiFePo4) battery to try and reduce weight of the battery. The Lead acid battery might be heavy for some older users. It would also probably increase range although I have not experienced the limit of range yet. It would also potentially allow the battery to to be relocated into a storage pouch at the back of the chair as opposed to on the unit itself (which would probably allow it to be installed on more chairs) – although I understand the weight of the battery is used to increase traction for the motor.
2. The brackets that fit on to the chair itself can move even when tightened. I will probably add a threaded bar to mine that will run through the centre of the pole and fix everything tightly together.
Overall it is a great unit and we love it. The points above are minor at best and won’t matter to everyone – just my own observations
Bought this on Friday to fix to my elderly mums wheelchair mainly so I could take her to a local steam fair as pushing the chair across grass is usually hard work. I read previous reviews and decided to take a punt as the fair was Saturday. I fitted it in 10mins although I put the clamps more centrally under the chair – between both ‘X’ frames on our foldable model. This keeps the chair stable when no ones in it and keeps the powered wheel well out of the way of your feet when walking behind – both issues previous purchasers have raised. I found the simplicity and smooth power of it remarkable and for the money, its well worth the spend, you just press the lever and steer occasionally. I rotated a brake lever 90 to make room for the units operating lever and the speed dial allows you to set the speed to what you need – easily more than 3mph others have stated but you can slow it down so don’t be put off, its quite a range!
its has a forward and back switch so lovely and simple too.
Removing the powered wheel can be done and without tools as you have to do this to fold up your chair, We have a wheelchair adapted car so it isn’t an issue for us. You can lift the powered wheel clear of the floor using the coloured strap they supply and that works well, its just a decent weight so if the ‘carer’ has limited lifting capability, bear this in mind.
All in all, I’m very pleased with the uni
Better than expected. Easy to assemble. One piece of advice is to make sure you allow enough space to pull the ‘speed’ trigger back as, if you don’t, you wont be able to get your wheelchair to go fast enough
Just installed this on my mums wheelchair. And wow on my first outing this has been amazing! It was fairly easy to install.
A word of warning this thing is heavy when both the battery and the motor are together. But that shows this is a quality product and I can’t wait to take it out again.
I do wish I’d ordered this two years ago. This device is very well made , a good , sold piece of kit. Easy to assemble but made sure it was tightened and secured before use. It is simple to use and amazing on smooth flat surfaces and also good on other surfaces . It is certainly beneficial for inclines / ramps . 🙂 very well priced too.
This does give extra power for the person pushing the wheelchair (especially as in my case due to my condition and meds, I am heavier now) But it is also a little awkward for them as it’s position is exactly where they would place their feet when walking behind. Theory is good and value for money
Absolutely brilliant! Attaches very easily to the wheelchair, fitted the controls without having to remove the brakes on the handles of the chair. We are using it on the Dash Express folding wheelchair. Takes all the effort out of pushing uphill.
Godsend….that’s the best description I can find….the difference this motor has made for my cousins and myself when taking my auntie out has saved our backs! Wish my father in law had mentioned it years ago