Mobility Scooter Battery Charger

The scooter takes (2) 12V/12AH batteries and I usually plug the charger into the scooter then into a 3 prong outlet at home. Would I be able to safely plug this into a converter in my car when not in use to keep the battery charged and ready?

you can safely charge your scooter's battery using this converter, the only problem is that you cannot leave the converter connected to your car battery permanently; these converters consume electricity from the car battery, and they tend to heat alot, even when no power is consumed from the other side of the converter(the 110 or 220 vAC output), you dont wanna end with an empty car battery nor a damaged converter.

2007-01-04 07:49:36 by bridesfan

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My mobility scooter has a 270W motor. It operates with two 12V 12AH batteries. The battery charger works only with 110 current. Voltage converters seem to be rated by watts. What capacity voltage converter would I need to purchase to recharge my batteries in Europe? I don't want to tote around any more bulk or weight than necessary. Same question for a 450W scooter.
My charger is 2amps.

Rascal, your main question is the minimum capacity to charge those 2 batteries, and how long that it will take. Generally, chargers are rated at a volts and amps rating. I'm willing to bet that your 2 batteries are wired in series. You would need a charger that supplies at least 27 watts, or 1.2 amps, at 24 volts.
Now, let's change this around a little bit and get something that you don't need an electrical outlet for, and would go just about anywhere that you want to go. Look up "fuel cells". These nifty devices are small, but can charge your battery litterally anywhere, so long as you have fuel to power it. Generally they use propane, so a 1 or 2 pound cylinder would provide easy power to recharge your batteries. This means that with a little planning, you would be free to explore where you would never consider going before. The fuel cell burns a fuel, with air, and creates electricity. What I have seen, and asked about are fairly small, but can deliver the voltage, and current that you need. Their efficiency is over 85% for energy in, versus energy out.

2008-08-15 22:03:25 by rascal

We have two month old batteries in our Rascal Mobility Scooter. It has a built in charger and worked until this months regular charge. It has always been in a climate controlled environment. We need an answer before they loose their charge.

Usually I do not write very often however I just want to state that I would be happy to observe this query answered properly.

2009-07-09 19:00:51 by marria

I am looking for a battery charger for a Pride mobility scooter. We went to the place we bought the scooter and they said a new charger was going to cost $167 and being on fixed income, cannot afford that. I have been searching everywhere online I can think of for a cheaper one. It is the male type charger with 3 prongs sticking out.If any knows where I can find one or has one for sale, let me know. My mother can't get around...she is cancer patient. Oh her medicaid will not cover new one. Thanks for any help!

I can't really help you without more info. Charger connectors differ in size and design.

I assume the 3 prong end is to plug into the wall. I looked at the Pride site, but they have so many models, I don't know what to look at.

What is the scooter model number, AND part number of the charger? What voltage is the battery?

2007-03-20 05:25:52 by beth_n_danny

Hi There:
I need a voltage converter that will convert 12v
cig lighter plug to 240v so that I can charge my 24v batteries on my mobility scooter while traveling in my car

I have a 24v Battery charger but I need the right converter to supply enough amp's.
can somebody out there help. yours LT

Power inverters are available on eBay for less than £30.
Ja.

2008-06-09 08:46:04 by tammy51