Customer Reviews

Light 14.8 lbs Medline Freedom Transport Wheelchair 300 lb Cap Chair- With back pocket

5 star:		(64)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

About a year ago, I had purchased a slim portable wheelchair for my mom who had some foot and heart surgery. We still use this chair because it is easy and convenient to use in stores and thru doorways, but the seat is too skinny to accommodate my mom's husband who is somewhat larger. So I bought them this wheelchair for when his back flares up. It is better than we thought from the description. The photo makes it look a little flimsy, but it is not at all -- it is very solid and firm! It is a little tricky to close, especially for my mom who doesn't have great strength in her arms. It is very easy to move around and easily accommodates my mom's husband and she's able to push him around with little effort. It is very easy to open and with the light weight, mom is able to lift it to put it in the car or to put it away in the closet. The delivery was very fast; we are so relieved to have such a great chair!!

I recently purchased this transport chair for my 83 year old mother. We already had a wheelchair rented through her medicare but it was 40 pounds, way too heavy for me to lift and it was hard to get in our small trunk. I saw this transport chair read the reviews and decided to purchase it for my mom who is O2 dependent and needs it mainly when she goes to the doctor.

I am amazed by how lightweight and easy it is to pack up and go. It is also very sturdy and solidly made. So far, I have taken my mom to her appointments, the gambling boat and plan to bring it with us when we go to Disney World later this year.

My mom loves it's features such as the cup holder and storage. She is very comfortable in the seat and the arms allow her chair to be pushed right up to the table when we go out for dinner. The foot rest is great as well. I love how easily it maneuvers and pushing it is a breeze. I am now planning to purchase the O2 holder for this chair.

Things to be aware of when ordering this chair... The burgundy chair I ordered was not the one that was pictured. If you click on 'red', a blue one will appear. That is the new style; the handles stick out at about a 35 degree angle (awkward) and on the box it is described as EXTRA WIDE, which it is! I got the color I ordered, but many other things were different. There is a big gap between the back and the seat; you will need something like a lumbar cushion to make the chair comfortable. The chair, with the footrests, weighs 24 lbs, not 14.8 lbs. Be aware that if yours is coming from Wheelchairs Plus, they charge a 25% restocking fee if you decide to return it. Return shipping is at your expense; for me it was about $25. I wish I would have known all of this before ordering this chair. Be careful if your product is coming from an outside vendor.

Chair is well made and easy to use.

Would have rated 5 stars except the chair is heavier than advertised.

The chair weighs 16 1/2 pounds without the foot rests, and 19 1/4 with the foot rests.

This chair is a great alternative to the big and bulky chairs it is light and easily fits in a trunk. The thing you have to be careful with is rolling over transition curbs, the little wheels will stop and throw the occupant out of the chair. You need to be aware of this everytime you roll over nub type bumps. Its better to pull the chair backwards over these. If you take care to remember this can happen this is a great chair.

We purchased this lightweight foldable wheelchair for Mom and it was the smartest thing we've done lately. She's able to walk with her walker while stopping frequently, but getting from their condo to the elevator has recently seemed insurmountable and the anxiety it produced wore her out before even leaving home. Simply put, she did not want to leave home. This beautiful blue savior arrived, was easy to use straight out of the box, and after the initial acknowledgement that she would be transported with assistance, she and Dad were SOLD!

Mom said when she was first being pushed down the catwalk, she raised her arms to the sky and shouted, "Thank you!" Dad said the chair was lightweight and easy for him to fold, lift and place into the trunk of their Toyota. Mom said she feels like she's riding in a Cadillac, not an unsightly and clunky wheelchair. She is comfortable and that's worth it's weight in gold! This wheelchair is perfect for the person who is not wheelchair bound, but needs assistance for short trips or travel. It's ideal for Mom's needs, and she says the blue is beautiful. This will enable Mom to have more freedom, less anxiety, save time in getting from point A to point B, give her more time to enjoy life, and definitely aid in her health and well being. The byproduct is that Dad shares in these benefits. I very strongly recommend this wheelchair!

Excellent! The tires are very smooth, light weight, and even I can assemble it without any problem. We took it to nearby parks, and my mother enjoys it a lot.

Thank you very much.

I bought this chair to allow me to take my mother for longer excursions than she is able to walk; I keep it folded up and pull it alongside as we walk, until she gets tired. It is indeed light and easy to fold and unfold. With a little practice, the back can be folded inward, which reduces the bulk of the folded chair. When folded, the footrests swing freely, which can be a problem, so I secure them with a short bungee cord, which I keep in the pocket on the back of the chair. I can step on metal tabs by the rear axles to tilt the chair up, so it can get over small bumps, but this would not allow me to get the chair over a curb.

How many times have I wanted to take my wheelchair-bound husband out for a shopping or restaurant excursion, but couldn't face the struggle of lifting his full-size wheelchair into and out of the trunk of our car? Well, this little jewel is the answer! It is absolutely PERFECT! It folds up quickly and easily -- the footrests are removable, of course -- and everything fits, with no back-breaking juggling, behind the front seat or in the trunk. I insert a small seat cushion for a little added comfort. So far I have not had any trouble because of the small front wheels, but I appreciate being warned that I shouldn't expect them to perform like the enormous wheels of a full-size chair. I did need a little help adjusting the footrests -- just didn't have the hand strength to loosen the screws. What a marvelously well made little chair, and at such a reasonable price. My ONLY regret is in not knowing about its existence sooner.

A great chair! It fits in my trunk or back seat! It is now so much easier to get my mother around without trying to get the old wheelchair in my little car!!