I have a Shoprider Valencia GK10. Just recently become aware that the reading on the battery gauge shows just a few bars available but on starting it shows full bars so do not know how far I can go with it .I have found that turning the speed dial too full at times made no difference in fact thought it was going to run out of puff. I charge it for twelve hours a time and never run it flat. Have been quoted £160 for the two batteries.
Scooter battery readings
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Can't help on Diagnosis as there is so much concerned, and it really needs hands on. I recently replaced the wife's two batteries in her Pride Rapid scooter each are 12volt, 22amph.
The scooter was showing full bars but just no power, Batteries were supposed to be two years old, but. !!! Replaced them and it's back to full power, I charge her chariot every other day for 6 hours.
Edit. I got the two batteries for £79.99.
I think this is your size. BUT double check.
The scooter was showing full bars but just no power, Batteries were supposed to be two years old, but. !!! Replaced them and it's back to full power, I charge her chariot every other day for 6 hours.
Edit. I got the two batteries for £79.99.
I think this is your size. BUT double check.
12v 36ah Mobility Scooter Batteries
SLK Mobility 12v 36ah High Performance Batteries for your scooter. Available online with 2 years warranty and Free England and Wales delivery.
slkmobility.com
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I was quoted £stupid for a replacement battery. However, it was a simple job to remove the housing screws and replace them with two AGM motorbike batteries with a larger capacity than the original. This was about half the price.
I suspect you have an electronic issue which is messing with your readout.
John
I suspect you have an electronic issue which is messing with your readout.
John
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That’s the ones Hutch. Got my super high powered AH ones from them, extended range and long warranty. Sadly she’s now in the loft but the batteries are in the sorksho0 getting the odd charge.Can't help on Diagnosis as there is so much concerned, and it really needs hands on. I recently replaced the wife's two batteries in her Pride Rapid scooter each are 12volt, 22amph.
The scooter was showing full bars but after just no power, Batteries were supposed to be two years old, but. !!! Replaced them and it's back to full power, I charge her chariot every other day for 6 hours.
Edit. I got the two batteries for £79.99.
I think this is your size. BUT double check.
12v 36ah Mobility Scooter Batteries
SLK Mobility 12v 36ah High Performance Batteries for your scooter. Available online with 2 years warranty and Free England and Wales delivery.slkmobility.com
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The two 12 volt 36ah Gel battery's are £170 free delivery. From SLK
12v 36ah Mobility Scooter Batteries
SLK Mobility 12v 36ah High Performance Batteries for your scooter. Available online with 2 years warranty and Free England and Wales delivery.
slkmobility.com
You are correct as I did look on the Web also went to take out the batteries to see what what. Only to find that neither of them would come out of their case.It seems that they have stuck in the bottom or is there another reason. Went on line and saw numerous types but not mine in how to take out.The two 12 volt 36ah Gel battery's are £170 free delivery. From SLK
12v 36ah Mobility Scooter Batteries
SLK Mobility 12v 36ah High Performance Batteries for your scooter. Available online with 2 years warranty and Free England and Wales delivery.slkmobility.com
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They are not stuck down but secured with Velcro tape. When I replaced our batteries I also replaced the Velcro. Well you have to! To remove from the casing just wiggle the batteries sideways and the Velcro seal will break. Do you really need Gel instead of lead acid? Like Hutch mine came from SLK no where the price your dealer has quoted you..
If you are near the Cotswolds I’d be happy to help you fit new ones.
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Thanks for the information about your batteries very reasonable when i need some for my Pride ScooterCan't help on Diagnosis as there is so much concerned, and it really needs hands on. I recently replaced the wife's two batteries in her Pride Rapid scooter each are 12volt, 22amph.
The scooter was showing full bars but just no power, Batteries were supposed to be two years old, but. !!! Replaced them and it's back to full power, I charge her chariot every other day for 6 hours.
Edit. I got the two batteries for £79.99.
I think this is your size. BUT double check.
12v 36ah Mobility Scooter Batteries
SLK Mobility 12v 36ah High Performance Batteries for your scooter. Available online with 2 years warranty and Free England and Wales delivery.slkmobility.com
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Yes all eight screws and the top and bottom will part. The batteries are sealed so no fluid spillage. Renew the double sided Velcro tape on the bottom of the casing and bottom of the new battery. The Velcro holds the battery in place within the box
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BB, before you remove or disconnect the batteries take a few photos so when you install the new ones you will know which wire goes where.Hi Dusty thanks for your input on this matter
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Now i have this winch on my car to help me to load my mobility scooter well this morning from 10 .30am been going back and fro .
My battery box on my scooter it should be able to detach well that was fun the winch bracket was, to close to the battery box and it would not detach and i needed a alloy key to undo the bolts so i rang my dealer bring it in we will try, but really it for , The Adaption Company aci . so i was thinking i might have a go found some alloy keys and great one fitted the bolts . just to say the battery box now comes of my scooter great now i can try and put my new batteries when they come .
My battery box on my scooter it should be able to detach well that was fun the winch bracket was, to close to the battery box and it would not detach and i needed a alloy key to undo the bolts so i rang my dealer bring it in we will try, but really it for , The Adaption Company aci . so i was thinking i might have a go found some alloy keys and great one fitted the bolts . just to say the battery box now comes of my scooter great now i can try and put my new batteries when they come .
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Hi Dusty looking at You tube is this correct i have to turn the mobility scooter battery box upside down to take the screws out i will be using some sticky labels so i don"t forget where the screws come out , and then change the batteries .
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Hi BB
Yes that’s correct.
I use a piece of cardboard, marked up with positions and poke each screw through the card.
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Hi Dusty just to say after a couple of hours manage to put a new pair of
SLK 2X12v 22ah Mobility scooter batteries now with a full charge
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Well done BB👏👏. You’ll notice the difference in terms of continuous performance and distance available.Hi Dusty just to say after a couple of hours manage to put a new pair of
SLK 2X12v 22ah Mobility scooter batteries now with a full charge
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Hi Dusty the ones i took off were PL17 -12 Powerline mobility scooter 12v 17ah and odd pair (one was older then the other) so hear hoping i get better performance
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BB, it will take a few runs and recharges before you get full range from the batteries, Still never seen The wife Chariots lights at anything other than Max, and that's after a test run from Home to The Station Tavern, The Weathercock, The Swan, The Fir Tree and then to The Royal Oak. I popped into the Station, on the way home, as I needed a comfort break.
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Hi Hutch before i put it on charge i check it to see where it was and all the lights lit and then it went on a overnight charge and now on Max probably take it for a spin to the local shop and then a recharge thanks for your advice
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