RVers On a Roll With This Revolutionary Transport

RVers often need transportation once they’ve arrived at their destination and have the RV all set up. Historically we’ve used bicycles, scooters, golf carts and 4 wheelers to get around. Increasingly RVers are turning to the Segway as a reliable energy efficient mode of transport. The Segway has several models to choose from including the recently introduced “off road” model that has bigger wheels with more traction tread.Segways will achieve 12.5 mph and travel up to 25 miles. The two on board batteries recharge in about 8 hours. One of the neat things about this machine is that it has a zero degree turning radius, which means you can spin like an ice skater if you want. How do these engineering marvels work? There is a computer under your feet that measures your center of gravity 100 times per second and makes corrections accordingly. To move forward you just lean forward on your toes. To move backwards you lean back on your heels. To stop you just come to a level standing position. Turning is simple, you just tilt the handlebars left or right. This little unit climbs hills and curbs and can go through a regular sized door. Here Janice Burke from Segway of Orange County demonstrates the versatility of this unit.Joe and Erma Myers own a motorhome and race off road vehicles and just purchased two off road models to use in the pit-stop area of the off road race track. Erma is practicing on a standard model while her new off road model was being assembled. Here is a good comparison between the standard and off road model. These babies go for $5,145 for a standard model and $5,660 for the off road model. We are beginning to see more and more of these at RV rallies, NASCAR, fairs, beaches and public parks. These truly are amazing machines. Check out this website for more info: Segway
Keeping you up to date on personal transportation – Jim Twamley