Charging scooter batteries on the move.

  • Charging scooter batteries on the move.

    Posted by floppus on November 19, 2019 at 4:21 am

    I have 2 Pride Gogo traveller scooters and are taking delivery this week of a Motability provided Seat Alhambra equipped to carry both scooters but losing the rear 2 seats and the  middle row of 3 eased forward a touch. The rear console is equipped with a 240v aux socket which according to the handbook indicates an output max of 1200 Watts. It would be great whilst on the move to be topping up/charging one of the scooter batteries. 

    Does anyone have any knowledge or advice on this issue.  Thank you. 

    repeats replied 4 years, 11 months ago 4 Members · 5 Replies
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  • gbgb

    Member
    November 20, 2019 at 1:52 am

    Hi Floppus:

    Have a look at your chargers information plate/label. It should say something like:

    Input: 240 volts            Output 24 volts

              2 amps                           5 amps

              50-60 Hz                       DC

    The outlet on the rear console puts out 5 amps max at peak and probably 3 amps steady state. So if the input for your charger is less than 3 amps you should have no problem charging one scooter at a time.

    If you are uncertain copy the information from the charger into this string and I will look at it for you.

    There is probably also a 12 volt outlet that looks like a cigar lighter socket. It may have more capacity, so you could plug in your own converter to give more capacity or to use to plug in a second charger for the second scooter.

  • floppus

    Member
    November 20, 2019 at 5:08 am

    Thanks for your reply

    As far as I can see the charger information is as follows  

    Universal Power Group

    Sealed Lead Acid Charger Input AC 240v 1.8 A 50/60 Hz

                                                Output 24v   DC  2A

    The charger is fitted with a 13 amp fused domestic plug so some form of adapter will be required for the car.

    The 2 scooters are both Pride 

    1 has 2 x 14 amph batts the other 2 x 17. I would be happy to  do one at once

    The Sockets in the car  are…… 4 X 12v 120 watts 

                                                        1 X 230v 150 watts (300 peak) 50 Hz

    The 240 socket takes 2 pins app 2cms long and is approx 4cms by 2cms, 6 sided.

    Hope this info is of use.

    Floppus

  • gbgb

    Member
    November 20, 2019 at 7:29 am

    Hi Floppus:

    I’m a little confused as to which sockets you have. I wasn’t sure if there was a typo or if you have six sockets all together.

    The socket in your original post was 240 volts, 1200 watts or 5 amps, it will run your charger just fine with no problem.

    The sockets in your second post,  four at 12 volts, 120 watts or 1 amp, and one at 230 volts 150 watts or 0.65 amps will not.

    I hope this helps and doesn’t confuse.  😉

  • tabifolk

    Organizer
    November 20, 2019 at 9:25 am

    Hello,

    Not sure if this helps, but here are the manuals for Pride Mobility products.

    https://www.pridemobility.com/resources-and-support/pride-mobility-product-owners-manuals-and-specification-sheets

    There are a number of Go-go scooters listed, which model is yours?

    If I understand correctly, you would like to know if the 1200 watt aux from the vehicle can charge the scooter while driving, correct?

  • repeats

    Member
    December 18, 2019 at 11:56 pm

    I have a scooter that I’ve never had to “top up” mid day if this is your issue, I also don’t use it every day which could be the difference.

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