Article by Randy McIntire

You’re ready to get away from it all and you plan on using your mobility scooter to help you get around your vacation destination and see the sights. These scooters are perfect for traveling, with many able to break down into several parts to make them easier to transport. And they can help you enjoy a vacation without worrying about fatigue or mobility problems. You’ll enjoy yourself even more and have an even more worry-free vacation with the help of some handy scooter accessories that no traveler should be without. Canopies and CoversBe sure and remember to bring some good sunscreen, but don’t think it can replace a scooter canopy. Scooter canopies are designed to protect you from wind, sun and rain. A basic model rises up the back and extends over your head. But you can get canopies with side protection, too. Some models are vented so that even in southern or tropical climates you can benefit from the breeze coming through the canopy while being protected from sun, wind and weather. If you plan on traveling to a rainy or a very hot location, a canopy provides protection and essential shade without the hassle of holding an umbrella.

A scooter cover might not make your use of the scooter any more fun or convenient, but it can help make sure your scooter keeps working reliably. Especially when you travel, your scooter could be out of your possession for long periods of time. A cover simply protects it from the elements that it might be exposed to during that time. And if you travel with the scooter in a trailer or on a lift on the back of a vehicle, a cover is a must to protect it from sun and rain damage. Storage AccessoriesWhile you’re on vacation, you have to shop. And you’ll need a place to store the necessities, goodies and souvenirs you purchase. Scooters with baskets on the front are perfect for use in a grocery store, but for traveling you’ll want a place to put your items that makes them a little less vulnerable. You can purchase a variety of bags for the front of the scooter, the armrest and the seat back, and those are good options most of the time. But when traveling, you’ll really want to keep your purchases in a place where a passerby can’t simply reach in and walk away with your property.

Underseat glove boxes are the best way to keep your valuables in a secure place that’s out of sight. Thieves can’t steal what they can’t see, so hiding your purchases in an underseat glove box means they’re more secure. For between and , depending on whether you choose a large or small model, you can store away items that might be prone to disappear if they were anywhere within reach of someone that you pass.

If you use other mobility accessories like a crutch, a cane or even a portable oxygen tank, you’ll want to make sure you have a holder on your scooter to hold those when you’re not using them. These inexpensive holders cost less than , and give you a hands-free, easy way to transport your necessities with you.

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