New Wheelchair: PART 3 | delivery!
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- Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2019
- Welcome to the NEW WHEELCHAIR series! I'll be documenting the entire process of getting a new power wheelchair thru insurance in the U.S. Come along for the ride! if you have any questions.. comment below!
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Congrats Dan!
In Latvia, a stroller from the social service, you need to take it yourself. For repairs, also, order a truck and accompany the carriage for repairs. 😁
Bro congrats on the new quantum four! That thing looks like a beast, I think we need to have a drag race LOL!
But seriously dude, can’t wait to see more videos on the new set of wheels and videos and the programming process.
Hey Dan, hope you have great luck with the new chair! Must admit I’m a bit jealous now, but I’ll be happy with the F3.
Congratulations on your new chair Dan! Five months is pretty quick as far as I’m concerned. Mine took 17 months and I’m still waiting for the tray a year after I received the chair.
Congratulations on getting the New 4front.
thats a great looking chair! cant wait to here long term reviews.my last chair took 6 months for evaluation to delivery.
got my new chair it is great! the orthopedic seating help with pain relief!
Congratulations on the new chair... I like the basic black design.
Gratz on new chair, That was fast. Nice chair.
Thank you for your review of the process. We are acquiring a Permobil M3 for my wife. It's been five weeks since the dr wrote the Rx. We were fortunate that the DME rep was in the hospital on the day we met with the dr, so made immediate contact. We've had the fitting and evaluation; the in-home evaluation was completed today. The letter of medical necessity is now in the DME's hands and should shortly go to the dr, then to Medicare, so things are moving along fairly well. We can't wait to get the chair -- my wife loved the freedom of movement it gave her as she buzzed around the parking lot (in a M1)!
Nice setup..great that you got it tuned. More speed....more speed
MOAR COWBELL!!!! lol ( ruclips.net/video/F-QVjuUgIeY/видео.html )
Hey Dan, first of all, congrats!
I didn't know I could order the mid size backrest for my new powerchair. I will check with my DME to see if backrest height needs to be change. I getting my new chair soon too.
Hi brother, I love your videos. You articulate yourself very well. I do have a mechanical background. I was a Plumber and HVAC tech, and licensed mechanic; I can tell you really know what you're doing on these chairs and could even be a good asset for one of these companies; you clearly know what works and what don't. I'm a quad C4 injury Motocross injury. I just received a new chair; it's my 2nd since my accident in 2014. I went from a C300 to a F3, and 1st off, the F3 will not go straight at slower speeds. The tech and I have about 3 hours into adjusting the parameters, but no matter what, there's no center; it's either left or right; then problem #2 arised the F3 is too heavy for my lift and I cannot get it in my van, and I found out the hard way never thinking there could be more than a 100LB weight difference. I have a one-side arm lift 600LB max weight limit, and with the C300 and me I'm just under that 600LB limit; when I tried the F3, the one side with no arm hung down so far that my caregiver had to lift that side up to get over the step of the van luckily I didn't get hurt, and the lift didn't break, but now I hope the company that supplied the chair will get me a different one but the tech is out with Covid. Did you have problems with your F3's handling like mine? I literally can't go through a door without hitting both sides of the door frame; it handles great at high speed; it's in the house speeds that no matter what, it's like I'm overcompensating when I'm not, and we couldn't get that out with any adjustments maybe you have a suggestion to do? Keep up the great work nice to see you're still living your life; I got into video editing and compositing, creating things in 3D; my last effect was me dissolving into particles and being blown away anyway. If you took the time to read all this, thank you.
hey! yea the C300 was a fairly 'light' chair compared to most.. but permobil and quantum chairs are HEAVY now! at an average of 400lbs.. as for not driving straight, has a permobil rep gotten involved? if the chair is new and having these issues, it should be straightforward to get resolved - and/or just replacing all the controls etc - or even replacing the entire chair!
this contact form will direct your message to the nearest local rep...
hub.permobil.com/support
hopefully they can get things sorted out!
very nice chair! I get my new Amysystems all track M on Friday!
Thxs for the video thxs
I'm lucky in that I am very comfortable tweaking things on my powered chair (Magic Mobility Frontier V6 - that I love). I do let the VA get the battery swaps done. I don't have anywhere near the strength that I used to have, to get something like that done on my own. I also can walk a little bit, and stand for brief bits of time. So this is super helpful. But I have to use that ability very sparingly or I will crash, energetically. I'm like a Tesla trying to run on 4 AA batteries. My range truly sucks! I used to have a garage full of bicycles and I was a very capable bike mechanic. Now I have 3 wheelchairs, from a great lightweight manual wheelchair (this I use inside our home) to a sometimes handy lightweight scooter that breaks down into 4 pieces and fits into most vehicles easily enough, to the mighty Frontier V6 AT, which is my preferred daily driver when outside the house.
You inspire me to continue to try to find ways to "get things done" as a disabled person. And know that I too can get all muddled up in the head, thanks to what put me into a wheelchair. So I totally understand and laugh with you!
Richard Lamb I can give you the stuff to buy if you want to switch to lithium iron phosphate batteries . If you have someone to install them you can more than double you’re range note it not cheap lifepo4 do not go on fire they are safe lithium ion not so much
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Battery management has Bluetooth to phone or laptop
If you go with single sections 9 are best to do
@richard lamb. You and i have similarities. Im wanting a compact, 4x4 wheelchair, nobody's making them. Bounder narrow one may be only one,i have not seen it up close only on line
@@DL-tp2nrHi
do you need to change the charger plug underneath the joystick? Also do you need to change the battery charger?
When you change from lead to lithium?
Thanks
A lot of wheelchairs in your garage!!!!!
Your new wheel looks nice, i hope this new WChair will be your legs :D. GOOD MILES :D
Now i'm in position to make the right choose about new electric chair.
I'm in Europe, so our options about brands its not so many.
Wow your system is so slow! In the UK I had my chair assessment, chair ordered and delivered within 8 weeks
Wow, that’s amazingly fast! I’m from Holland, I’ve had to wait almost 1,5 year for my first powerchair to arrive almost 7 years ago. Currently I have the Permobil M5 corpus on test loan for 4 weeks (during my holiday) and I dread the moment I have to hand this one back and having to return to my You-Q Samm (Sunrise Medical). It’s like comparing a Eastblock car to a Volvo. The Permobil drives like my Volvo used to drive. And I dread how long I have to wait this time.
your chair is alot nicer than mine i have had my q6 edge 2.0 for three years and its always breaking down.
Am I the only one getting motion sickness with this video? LOL!! J/K bud. Keep the videos coming, i need something to watch while playing country hits. HAHAHA!!
yea.. it was a bit shaky.. realized what when editing! but i HAD TO TELL my cup-holder story LOL
Great Vlog Totally Normal, I live in the Uk and the system to get a chair is vastly different here, I am 64 and just ( or should I say over the last few months ) bought my own chair (Sunrise Medical Quickie Puma 40 Pro Sline Gyro) The chair arrived with 1 mile on the Clock and Pristine Brand New Condition from the dealer Who allowed me to buy my chair outright and Its fully Road Legal here in the United Kingdom and a Month after the chair arrived I was supplied by Motability with a VW Caddy Maxi life 2.0ltr WAV which not new when it arrived though its in Showroom condition with just 7,000 much-loved miles on its Clock.
My Chair is mainly for outings as I live in a First-floor apartment and still have some limited use of my legs but my back is my weakness but I am like you, I know My new Puma better than the dealers
It was opened up by the dealer here as much as they are allowed and it is perfect for my way of life, I must say what a stock of chairs you seem to have in your garage/Showroom seems like you like to keep what you have used.
It's taken me some time to acquire just the one chair but it is here and I am looking forward to many sunny days in the years to come god willing. I am looking forward to seeing your next vlog Sir
i had my in 2 years a Q6
if you get things 3d printed for mounts, that cupholder mount may also come in useful for mounting a camera or the like too.
Also it might be a lot of work but documenting the software changes might be helpful as anyone who gets this chair based on your review, like you said, will not have the same experience if they don't have your settings or a dealer who is willing to adjust it. Just like everything else here in the states, social treatment is never standardized especially accommodating others.
@@ytfp yes! im working on a back door into being able to program things myself ;^) i will be sharing it all when i get it sorted out!
@@TotallyNormal- Yea I saw Superhousetv making an open source wheelchair controller but looks rough.
I GOT THE SAME ONE
how ya liking it? i took it out for the first time this evening to an event.. worked out well!
Good looking chair, hope works well for you. Twelve miles don't sound so good to me tho. Just wish mine wouldn't get stuck on two blades of grass a three sand pebbles.. YUPP it looks mean like a hot rod. .
well.. lead acid batteries can only do so much... the most ive ever gotten out of ANY 'standard' chair with SLA batteries is 14.3 miles.. but yea... gonna head out and run around today to see how the chair handles the real world! i'm starting to think air filled tires might be a necessity though.. the hard foam ones tend to spin a lot!
I loved my Quantum 600 and it meet my needs. Now I hate the new ones as they have armrests that don’t lockdown easily as before. I think most new power-chairs has that “no lock” easy flip over amrest. They need to bring it back. Batteries on my Quantum last longer than my powermorbil.
yea - quantum supposedly came out with new batteries that are supposed to be in direct competition with MK Power.. so I'll see how they last!
I have the edge and 90% of the time I'm in 4th gear. I would really like to save up some money and get my hands on a programmer.
SWEET! Time for mods! Got to adjust/trick/tweak. It looks like finally a useable cupholder. yeah! I use that same babystroller cupholder on my chairs. i also modify fannypacks and mount them under my armrests. car keys, cellphones, tablets, light remotes, kitchen sink, etc. last project was mounting a motorcycle dual usb port on my armrest. i know what you mean about adjusting things on your chair. when you have to live in one you really spend a bit of time trying to make it right 'for you'. it can become more then bothersome when things aren't right. from pressure sores to getting stuck somewhere because of bad chair programming. your chair becomes more then something to just transport you from point a to b. ok, enough complaining... lol... you going to put some grip tape on those footrests? i would either go with a punisher skull or batman logo. that all black look on your new chair is awesome. going to put 20' of that black p.e.t. cable loom in that box for you. oh..had to change to a bigger box because i keep adding more. lol! .. got to go start the coffee.. take care.. Bill
YESS!! a ghost punisher decal would be amazing!!!
I also am still not getting the right seat!
Im still jumping through the hoops for my chair. Im an odd case. Dont fit into any standard diagnosis. Radiation induced nerve damage. Anyway, trying for a permobil f3.
youd think peripheral nephropathy or something similar would work on that.. hopefully they get it sorted soon for ya!
Very informative thanks so much for sharing. What is different about the suspension? Due to one of my conditions I cannot take any amount of bumping and jolting in a chair so I compensate by going very slowly over everything, it's a pain but so is bumping and jolting..........
its hard to explain.. but im the same way with bumps and jolts.. this chair's suspension is unlike anything else ive tried.. my old amy systems chair used to be top of the line for ride quality.. and this 4 front puts it to shame! (i sound like a corporate shill lol) the suspension was taken from off road power sports (like fox racing) and adapted for use on the chair. i really hope it holds up well! the 1.3 miles ive taken it so far have been amazing! went out with some friends last night, and its the first time in a while that i came back, and wasn't in pain from bouncing all around!
You're lucky. Nobody adjusted anything for me! I have complained now for over 3 months.
@TotallyNormal what are your settings
I have a Quantum 2.0 had it about 6 months haven't been impressed with it as I thought I would be. Used to have a Quickie powerchair it seemed to go faster than my Quantum even though My Q is supposed to max at 6 mph but fastest I have gotten is 5.8
My quantum Q6 edge 2.0 lasted 18 months before it had to be condemned. I had issue after issue with it! Awful chair
Congratulations on getting your new chair. I have been going through the process of getting a new chair too, and am scheduled to get mine delivered tomorrow morning. I am getting a Permobil M5 after having a M300 for 5+ years. My rotator cuffs are shot, so having the 14" seat lift vs the 8" lift of the M300 should make life much better. My process did not take as long as yours, two months, and it went remarkably smooth. Having said that, we shall see when it gets delivered. Because the M5 will have the exact same Corpus 3G seating as my M300, I will do all the final adjustments myself, based on my M300. In one of your earlier vlogs, you fixed some seat back squeaks on the 3G seat back by placing the loop side of velcro tape where the seat back panels rub. I am going to compare where the M300 seat back panels have rubbed against each other and proactively prevent it on the new M5. Rather than using velcro tape, I will use nylon or teflon tape used for drawer glides. I will cut one inch strips, and round the corners with fingernail clippers. I will break it in for a month before bringing out the programmer. One thing I will do right away is silence the start-up and button push sounds, and I will turn off those bright green button LEDs on the ICS unit. They are so bright they blind me at night. The only issue I had during the process was the demo chair battery went dead after a little over a mile, and I had to be towed back home by my M300...apparently the DME forgot to charge the batteries.
I just got a mid drive quantum. Me being new to the electric wheelchair scene, which is better front, mid or rear wheel drive? If you had to pick 1.
depends on the space its being used in.. i prefer front wheel drive for indoors.. you're able to maneuver into tighter spaces and get closer to things..
I'm very glad that you're happy with your chair Dan !
Those motors look like the same 2-pole 6mph motors that were stock on my used Q6E2 iLevel
You definitely have the newer-better suspension. I love the Q6E2 compared the Q6E1. The one thing that seems to be proving to be a problem on the Q6E2 are the black tires. After 6 months, my floors have black rubber smudge marks ALL OVER the house. What a mess they make every day. Do you know of a solution or an alternate explanation for the black marks on the floor?
I loved, loved, loved this video !!! I've been waiting for 5 months to see it and holding off getting my new chair until you did your review. Thanks.
Another Question: What level programmer is your DME using [that your chair was programmed with] ?
i thought the motors looked exactly the same as well when i first saw them! but they are different.. they're a bit bigger in all dimensions and have a surprising amount of torque!
the programmer we used is a "blue" Curtis dealer level one setup for Qlogic 3 i've got more details on the exact model etc if ya wanna send an email :^) not sure on the brand of black tires.. some brands mark out, and others dont.. (kinda like sneakers!)
the actual review wont be for a few weeks.. but again if ya want real time info let me know and ill reply via email with my thoughts!
@@TotallyNormal- Thanks Dan. I had already sent you an email with 2 questions. I will go take a look. Looks like you released another video too.
ok cool ill check the email box here in a few :^)
How long are your batteries lasting. I have a jazzy HD. I get about 1 year on the batteries. DME just ordered me a pride victory 10. For outside use only.
hope to find out here soon! only have 1.2 miles on it so far hah!
Isn't that V6 chair made by Magic Mobility in Australia? Or are they made in the US too? The reason I ask is I have been having big issues with my spine and I was thinking of trying that same backrest you have on your V6 chair. How do you find it?
there are a few companies that import them to the US - the VA actually buys a lot of these chairs for people as well!
I must be one of the lucky onesI Dan. Sat down with my per mobile dealer I Explained all my needs and desires and my insurance is going to ending at the end of the month. That put a fire under there but and sure enough, in 30 days I had an approval and a chair. CorpusM3 I like it but what do I know. I have been in for a year, but I haven't had much experience. There are several minor programming adjustments I would make if I was able. For sure there is not much available in the arena of the luxury options. All I wanted was a was phone holder, drink holder and a way to keep my my right hand on the armrest (hemiparesis from stroke). Most wheelchair accessories still designed for steel tube construction not aluminum groves channel. 3-D printed a design I came up with to satisfy the hand Problem that started me down the road to meet my other needs. Would love to show you and get your thoughts and opinion about it.
nice work!! yea - if you have a twitter account its the easiest way to communicate.. id love to chat!
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For the battery cycle, do you go till its completely dead like 0% or till it’s just under 30%?
Good question! just light usage for first week or so.. dont wanna go below 60-75% its not as big of an issue as it used to be with older battery tech - but the one thing WILL damage new batteries is draining them deeply within the first couple weeks. other than that, cycling new batteries isn't super important. :^)
Do you see a advantage of front wheel drive over mid wheel drive
front wheel drive lets ya maneuver into tighter spaces a bit more easily. there's a bit of a learning curve to it, and sometimes ya can get stuck in the corner of an elevator lol BUT it also helps with transferring in and out of the chair since there's no extra wheels in the front to get in the way. I personally prefer front wheel drive for daily use.. it takes a bit more skill to get used to - and sometimes its a bit technical to maneuver.. but overall i prefer it hands down to anything else!
@@TotallyNormal- By the way thank you for this channel
NP :^) it helps to keep me sane! lol and occupy time between jobs!
@@TotallyNormal- I had a jazzy years ago. I've had a couple Q6 edges since then. The only thing that I miss about that jazzy is the front wheel drive. They insisted on me getting a mid wheel drive chair and I just don't like them as much. The front wheels get in my way a lot! It does have some advantages but I would personally push harder for a front wheel drive chair if I could do my process over again.
a 2 years process
Permobile F3 vs Quantum 4Front..which one do you recommend that can last longer than 5 years
we know the F3 wile last a while.. the quantum 4 front.. jury is still out... ive only got 6 miles on it so far - BUT i can finally use it daily now, that the correct back rest has been installed! so we'll see!
Let me know which is better to buy thanks
I hate steroids I’m sorry you have to take them nice new chair I’m going to put in for one it’s been seven years very nice looking chair but black may not be best for Florida did it come with lithium batteries?
its got old school SLA gel batteries :^/ not sure when everyone will switch over to lithium!!
I don't know if anyone else I figured you would know Dan it seems after you get a chair that the companies do not want to deal with you or don't want to call you back to fix it my wheelchair deals with everything my Lyft in my every time you need something you call them and they don't call you back for months on end so I need some help here what would you do
gotta keep calling till they get annoyed! lol it sucks, but squeaky wheel and grease or whatever ;^)
nice wheels. is your hand controller water proof?
uhhh i'd assume no more than any of the others out there (think i saw an ipx4 sticker under there somewhere) ...light rain from overhead angles only
@@TotallyNormal- Nice... what is max. speed on your new chair?
No they are not. I had awful issues with mine when it got wet. Make sure you have some sort of cover on it