Hi Everyone
Thanks mainly to the advice on this forum (thank you!) I recently took the plunge and got myself a mobility scooter. Yes, it has already been a life changer and (having gotten over my mental “I’m too young for a mobility scooter” block) I love it already!
So now onto my first adventure with it - a UK “staycation” to the seaside resort of Cromer in Norfolk.
It is a very lightweight 4-wheeled travel scooter so I can pop it into the back of the car when going out and about, however as it struggles on gravel I imagine going onto a sandy beach with it is a complete no-no! So instead I expect I will need to leave “Scappy” (my scooter) on the seaside promenade whenever we are heading onto the beach.
I have insurance and a heavy duty cable lock (like you would use for a bike or motorbike) so I’m not really worried about it getting stolen, but wondered if leaving it out in the salty sea air (and potentially in full sun) for a few hours at a time requires some sort of protection.
Does anyone live (or have holidays) by the sea and what have you found works for you to protect a mobility scooter from the wonderful (but potentially corrosive!) sea air?
I know you can get full scooter storage covers but that seems a bit cumbersome (I guess you have to carry / store them when riding, and my scooter has virtually no storage!). I have seen elasticated tiller covers that fit right across the handlebars and control panel and also folded seat covers - I am wondering if those two items together would be sufficient to offer a bit of protection from the full sun and sea air?
Any advice gratefully received! Thank you 
Not sure you can do too much about covering. Maybe an old towel or table cloth. As for salt corrosion, there is not much to be done other than cleaning it once you are away from the beach. I take my Tramper on to sandy beaches and into the sea for a paddle which is great fun but leads to huge rust issues. My mate helps me clean it and lube the steering parts. It can only cope with firm sand and tries to dig a hole in soft sand and pebble beaches are a no no. Good luck & have fun.
Mick
Hi Amayhop
So pleased you like your new scooter. Love mine, gives me independence.
I go on holiday on my own and love working out how to do things and solving problems.
Not sure about protecting your scooter but I bought a large poncho to cover me and my wheelchair/scooter if it rains.
Packs into a small bag when not in use. Could cover the scooter and secure with some octopus cables.
I always research places I’m visiting.
Here’s a site I found.
https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/inspire/Accessible_North_Norfolk_Beaches.aspx
Don’t forget, if you’re visiting any places that charge you can ask them very nicely if they give a carers discount. Usually you pay and a carer goes for free. Mind, with the virus I’m thinking of not asking as everyone need ££ at the moment.
Have fun and let us know how you get on…
Jen
Thank you both Mick and Jen - some very good tips there, thank you also for the accessible beaches link Jen. Very reassuring to see Cromer right at the top of the list!
Very excited to be getting out and about, a little apprehensive as a mobility scooter opens many new avenues (unless there aren’t enough drop curbs!) but also a few new obstacles. But I am going with family so lots of helpers on hand