Pride Mobility Go Chair Travel Power Wheelchair
The Go Chair is a rear-wheel-drive power wheelchair designed to disassemble for vehicle transport and storage. Its travel appeal comes from separating the chair into manageable sections rather than folding the complete frame. The seller identifies the rear section as the heaviest piece at 36 lb, a useful planning figure but still a substantial lift. Measure the vehicle opening, available cargo space and loading height, and consider who will lift each component before choosing this chair for frequent transport.
Compact Turns, but Check the Route
Pride's listing gives a 25.5-inch turning radius and overall dimensions of 25.5 inches wide by 33 inches long. Rear-wheel drive provides the familiar configuration for straight tracking, while the turning radius helps assess corners in a home, store or other intended route. Measure the narrowest doorway and the space needed to turn into it; a stated turning radius does not guarantee a chair will clear a particular doorway or furniture layout.
The specification table lists 1.8 inches of ground clearance and a maximum incline rating of 6 degrees. These figures put practical limits on thresholds, ramps and uneven transitions. The seller also lists a two-inch threshold-handling value as not supported. Solid tires avoid air-pressure checks, but the table lists no suspension, so do not treat the Go Chair as an all-terrain powerchair. Follow the manual for surfaces, slope approach and obstacle limits.
Choose the Seat and Control Position
The listing offers 18- and 20-inch seat selections with a 17-inch seat depth. The stadium-style seat, flip-back armrests and footplate form the standard seating arrangement described in the product information. Seat width affects both rider fit and the chair's usable space, so compare the selected size with the user's seated measurements and the available room. Right- and left-hand joystick positions are listed; select the side the rider can operate comfortably and reliably. Verify the exact delivered seat and control configuration before ordering.
Battery Range and Day-to-Day Planning
The product page lists a 300 lb maximum capacity, top speed up to 3.7 mph and range up to 13.2 miles. Treat these as seller-published figures rather than a guaranteed trip distance. Rider weight, route, inclines, stop-and-start driving, battery condition and temperature affect the distance available. Plan outings with reserve, especially if the route includes ramps or frequent turns. The listing identifies an 18Ah battery type and an off-board charger; follow the owner's manual for charging and battery care rather than assuming another chemistry or charger is compatible.
Disassembly and Transport Trade-Offs
The frame is listed as disassemblable but not foldable. Practice the separation and reassembly sequence from the manual, and make sure each section can be carried and placed securely in the vehicle. The rear section's 36 lb listed weight should be evaluated against the actual user's lifting ability; multiple lighter pieces do not automatically make loading effortless. The product record gives conflicting total-weight values across its specification fields, so confirm the assembled and component weights with the seller if lifting capacity or vehicle payload is a deciding factor.
Before Ordering
Check the selected seat width, joystick side, turning space, doorway clearance and vehicle opening as one complete setup. Confirm battery and charging requirements, and review the owner's manual's disassembly and operating instructions. Pride identifies the Go Chair as an FDA Class II medical device designed to aid individuals with mobility impairments; this classification is not a promise of insurance coverage or suitability for a particular rider.
* Pride Mobility FDA Class II Medical Devices are designed to aid individuals with mobility impairments.
