Ramps for mobility scooter

zaksmum

Can anyone recommend the best ramps to use to get a mobility scooter up a single step into the house?

The step's about 5 inches high. Thanks

alun4

I use Clarke ramps from Machine Mart as they fold for space and carrying.

lurkylurky

There's a range on Boots.com. They do seem to be outrageously expensive though. I believe you can get V.A.T. relief on this kind of thing but don't know how that works. Maybe you could ask in a Boots store.

See here for the range on Boots.com: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3840565

ETA: There's Christmas Shopping Events next week where you get 1200 Advantage Card points for every £75 spent online. See here: http://www.boots.com/en/Christmas-shopping-events-at-Boots_1238391/?cm_mmc_o=-uubkbzfwlCjCKww5kbELCjCvi%20i9%20niioCjCC

sunnyone

alun4 wrote: »

I use Clarke ramps from Machine Mart as they fold for space and carrying.

I second this, I have used these for years and even have a set screwed down as an alternative exit for my house and they are as new after over three years outside, you pay the VAT as they are not disability aids but they still work out cheaper and much better, stronger and long lasting than ones sold for us crips.

I use a 6" set for visiting friends and relatives, wothout them I couldnt even go into my aunts, sisters and daughters homes or even visit the hair dressers.

zaksmum

So how much would you expect to pay for a decent ramp? Some I've looked at are around £200!!!!!

skivenov

Could you drop a couple of paving slabs in front of the step? Making it into a couple of 2-3" climbs?

s1lv3rdal5

Hello OP. I have a couple of ramps for sale. They could be collected or couriered for a lot less than you would pay for new ones. they are in excellent condition.
one is a 5' suitcase type ramp, the other is around 3'. depending on the weight of your scooter and the number of steps you need to get up.
The longer the ramp, the less of an incline there is for you to climb.

zaksmum

s1lv3rdal5 wrote: »

Hello OP. I have a couple of ramps for sale. They could be collected or couriered for a lot less than you would pay for new ones. they are in excellent condition.
one is a 5' suitcase type ramp, the other is around 3'. depending on the weight of your scooter and the number of steps you need to get up.
The longer the ramp, the less of an incline there is for you to climb.

Thanks for your offer but my husband has just made a ramp for me which will be perfect.

Thanks again.

sunnyone

zaksmum wrote: »

Thanks for your offer but my husband has just made a ramp for me which will be perfect.

Thanks again.

I'm pleased you have found a solution, the Clarke ramps dont cost anywhere near £200 FYI, my 6" ones cost much less than that and they are the invaluable set I use for visiting.