Tramper Off-Road Mobility Scooter
PROS: reliable - there's a reason why the National Trust buy hundreds of them, the most capable/stable of all off-road/on-road mobility scooters
CONS: not as manoeuvrable, nor as comfortable, nor as adaptable, nor as good looking, as the three-wheeled Tramper TWS, all it gains on the Tramper TWS is stability (four wheels rather than three), not as comfortable as the TGA Breeze S4, pricey
I find the aesthetics of the four-wheeled Tramper, well lets say "dull", that's one reason why I twice went for the three-wheeled Tramper TWS, which is also more adaptable, more manoeuvrable, and more comfortable. However the four-wheeled Tramper is undeniably more stable, not that I've ever tipped my TWS over, but it has occasionally felt close, but I've got a custom seat that sits higher than standard ones.
The photographs, and video below, are all taken by me and represent just a very few of the many times I've enjoyed borrowing a Tramper at National Trust and Countryside Mobility locations, both of whom only buy the four-wheeled version for their less experienced visitors.
The Mk IIS is the improved version now with coil-over shock absorbers. This allows the suspension to be tuned to the user’s weight. The Tramper’s renowned light steering has been improved to provide even more accuracy, which will prevent kick-back. In other areas the handlebars and optional bull bars are now made from stainless steel to add to the longer life of your Tramper.
As already said, Beamer, who make Tramper and Tramper TWS, are favoured by the likes of the National Trust, and Countryside Mobility, because of the durability and design of their off-road mobility scooters, they are their biggest customers. For extra stability these charities go for the four wheeler, the Tramper. The charity Disabled Ramblers also rate the Tramper highly, often offering one or two for hire on their organised rambles, and many of their members have their own Tramper TWS mobility scooters. The TWS is less stable, having three wheels, but more manoeuvrable, and with better suspension, than the four wheeler. Tramper, unless bought secondhand, are all sold as built to order. Beamer are incredibly accommodating in their willingness to adapt the suspension and optimisation of their mobility scooters to suit their customer and I am delighted with mine.
Neither sales nor servicing is offered through local mobility shops. To accommodate this one can be brought to your home to try, and servicing, but not always repairs, is done at home through regional engineers, if a repair can't be done by the engineer at your home they will take it back to the engineering works near Salisbury, Wiltshire. By appointment you are welcome to try them, or get servicing done, at the works.
Tramper MK II S
Guide from £8,600
Max User Weight (stones) 25
Max Speed 8mph
Suggested Range* 30
Ground Clearance (in inches) 6.5
Max Gradient** 1in 4 / 14.03 º / 25%
Max Side Slope** 1in 4 / 14.03 º / 25%
Accelerator Pedal Option yes
Joystick Option? no
Flashing Beacon Option*** yes
Available On Motability no
Website
CONS: not as manoeuvrable, nor as comfortable, nor as adaptable, nor as good looking, as the three-wheeled Tramper TWS, all it gains on the Tramper TWS is stability (four wheels rather than three), not as comfortable as the TGA Breeze S4, pricey
I find the aesthetics of the four-wheeled Tramper, well lets say "dull", that's one reason why I twice went for the three-wheeled Tramper TWS, which is also more adaptable, more manoeuvrable, and more comfortable. However the four-wheeled Tramper is undeniably more stable, not that I've ever tipped my TWS over, but it has occasionally felt close, but I've got a custom seat that sits higher than standard ones.
The photographs, and video below, are all taken by me and represent just a very few of the many times I've enjoyed borrowing a Tramper at National Trust and Countryside Mobility locations, both of whom only buy the four-wheeled version for their less experienced visitors.
The Mk IIS is the improved version now with coil-over shock absorbers. This allows the suspension to be tuned to the user’s weight. The Tramper’s renowned light steering has been improved to provide even more accuracy, which will prevent kick-back. In other areas the handlebars and optional bull bars are now made from stainless steel to add to the longer life of your Tramper.
As already said, Beamer, who make Tramper and Tramper TWS, are favoured by the likes of the National Trust, and Countryside Mobility, because of the durability and design of their off-road mobility scooters, they are their biggest customers. For extra stability these charities go for the four wheeler, the Tramper. The charity Disabled Ramblers also rate the Tramper highly, often offering one or two for hire on their organised rambles, and many of their members have their own Tramper TWS mobility scooters. The TWS is less stable, having three wheels, but more manoeuvrable, and with better suspension, than the four wheeler. Tramper, unless bought secondhand, are all sold as built to order. Beamer are incredibly accommodating in their willingness to adapt the suspension and optimisation of their mobility scooters to suit their customer and I am delighted with mine.
Neither sales nor servicing is offered through local mobility shops. To accommodate this one can be brought to your home to try, and servicing, but not always repairs, is done at home through regional engineers, if a repair can't be done by the engineer at your home they will take it back to the engineering works near Salisbury, Wiltshire. By appointment you are welcome to try them, or get servicing done, at the works.
Tramper MK II S
Guide from £8,600
Max User Weight (stones) 25
Max Speed 8mph
Suggested Range* 30
Ground Clearance (in inches) 6.5
Max Gradient** 1in 4 / 14.03 º / 25%
Max Side Slope** 1in 4 / 14.03 º / 25%
Accelerator Pedal Option yes
Joystick Option? no
Flashing Beacon Option*** yes
Available On Motability no
Website
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