Drive Medical 10289RD Deluxe Foldable Rollator Walker, Black/Red

I bought this rollator for a specific need, as a "companion" to the heavier 4 wheel rollator I use at home. I needed something lightweight, easy to fold and which would fit into the car. This 3 wheel rollator met all those needs perfectly. I can fold it with one hand and lift it into the back of the car myself, without any help. It was also very easy to assemble. With regards to the complaints about stability, here is my experience. 1. Extend the wheels *all the way* before you try to use it. They pull out and lock into place. 2. Don't try to use the rollator to pull yourself up from a chair. It's not meant to do that. Push yourself up to a standing position using the chair arms then reach for the rollator. (Didn't the rehab nurses teach us to do that anyway?) 3. Stability: Your own experience may vary, and caution is always needed when using mobility aids. I found this rollator to be stable in normal walking. In testing, I had to intentionally place my hands and elbows in a specific position in order to tilt the rollator back so the front wheel left the ground. It didn't raise up with normal walking, only after I moved my hands to the back of the grips and intentionally dropped my elbows was I able to get it to pull up. I also found I could tilt the rollator onto a left or right back wheel if I changed the position of my hands/elbows and deliberately tried to do so. It didn't tilt in normal walking. I have (so far) had a good experience with this rollator (no stability issues) and have happily used it in the mall and at a strip shopping center. Each person is different as to how they walk, but I had no stability issues when walking with this 3 wheeler.

Just received my walker and had the same problem with it leaning backwards until I realized the bottom bars had to be extended... duh... Aso had a problem mounting the basket until I tightened the clips a little to make them smaller and they were able to snap in better... double duh... All in all, I'm very satisfied with its mobility; light enough for me to get in and out of the car and overall quality... Read the instructions and use your common sense a little more and you may be able to put it together properly for good results...

I love this walker. It's so light and easy to maneuver into the car. It has helped me to walk better and faster. I'm confident I won't fall over when my legs and hips don't cooperate. It also fits in most spaces. 2 baskets. The handles are higher than the big rollators.

Drive Medical 3 Wheel Rollator, Flame Red If there was an option for Zero or a Negative number of Stars for a rating, I would use that. One star does not begin to convey my view of this contraption. The first order for this rollator arrived Late Dec. 2017 and when I was assembling the locking knobs, one side would not tighten, it just spun freely. After exchanging the first knob for the second one, same result. The tubing threads were obviously stripped. I advised Amazon Customer Service immediately and received a replacement via overnight shipment. I assembled this one without incident and have been using it as a supplement to my 4 wheel rollator by Drive that I use most of the day. The 3 wheel one was purchased because it was considerably lighter and easier for me to get in and out of the car. I am retired so I am not using this every day. I have, within the last two weeks, discovered much the same issues as I did with the very first 3-wheel rollator, which should be evidence enough of a defect in workmanship. I have attached pictures, but the really disturbing failure was that the two very large (3/4” head) bolts that attach the front wheel fork? to the frame and provide rigidity to the entire rollator had both worked loose, one had fallen out completely at an unknown place and time. Luckily the second one had worked itself out most of the way, so I was able to tighten it, how long that would last is unknown. The symptom that had me starting to look for something that was either stripped or loose was that changing directions using the handlebar, the whole rollator would lean over in that direction, completely ready to fall, causing me to NOT have balance , which is the main reason I need this device to begin with. And the same old issue of the threads in the tubing stripping out so that the locking knobs (2 on one side of the device; see pictures) spin uselessly. Drive Customer Service has not responded in any way (even though this is clearly a case that should be handled under the "Limited Lifetime Warranty", so even though Amazon has more than lived up to their liability at the beginning of this saga, I would hope that there is hope that their reputation is not gaining any customers because of this clearly inferior product and lack of support from Drive and step in accordingly. I really do NOT want another one of the 3 wheel rollators. If a credit is issued to me that would be redeemable on a 4-wheel rollator that would be light enough for me to put in and out of a car trunk, but provide the support that I need and also provide me with confidence that it would not fall apart while I am using it and doing me an injury, that would work. Otherwise a complete refund issued to me directly would suffice. Awaiting ANYbody's reply (but not holding my breath).

The 3 wheel design makes this easy to operate in tight spaces. Overall it is very well built and solid. The only negative is the mounting of the basket is't extremely well attached and therefore the tray also isn't as solid as it could be. It's built to fold down after removing basket and it does into a very tight and light package. Excellent value for the money and we were lucky to purchase for a great price.

You might think that 3 wheels would mean less sturdy, less stable. Not true. This is great for using in a small house. It turns so easily and mom can get around so much better than with her 4 wheel walker. I highly recommend for anyone in a small apartment or home. It folds up easier than the 4 wheel walkers. One issue - I took the wire basket off. It doesn't stay in place very well and was not reliable as a tray for carrying things. The pouch is great for small items.

I would like to give this product a -10 but I can't. For a walker for seniors, this is the most dangerous item around. This product is so unbalanced and unstable and not suitable for any senior. If a senior fell while using this they could hurt themselves as it would fall on them. How can a company be allowed to sell something that is this dangerous to the public. Since it is an item that can't be returned. It will be going out in the garbage as it is not acceptable for human use.

This is a very lightweight, compact rollator, just about perfect for indoor use. The downside, is more of a perceptual problem when moving around corners. It's easy to concentrate on the front wheel and forget that the back wheels need more swing space. However, this becomes more intuitive over a period of time. My mother has gotten a lot of use out of this transporting small items in the basket and bag throughout her home and her coffee on the tray. This has been a real benefit for my mother as she is unable to walk without assistance.

this is a fantastic product! Love it! I hurt my knee and it helped me get better faster by taking the weight off when I walked to the kitchen . its small, maneuverable, easy to fold and carry anywhere. I am 120 pounds, great for me. might be less so, for a heavier person. However, read all of the reviews to get tips on proper assembly. there is a trick. If you are "popping a wheelie" you didn't finish the assembly properly. I let my 95 year old mom try it, but it wasn't suitable for her, so it isn't for everyone. it might be less useful for elderly people who need more stability or to sit down on bench seat like the older rollators have. also the braking systems of the larger, old style conventional rollator/walker are different and safer for elderly. This is perfect when you need a cane , but are frustrated by the slow pace, try this! it was my little ferari rollator.! it got me moving again sooner! very happy! They should lose the wire basket and tray! Utterly useless! don't even bother with it, as its an exercise in frustration. Instead, cut a triangular piece of cardboard etc (12 inches on each side, and cut the point off top at the 8 inch mark and you have a perfect hard base for bottom of the carry bag which allows you to carry beverages or a small plate or anything else without affecting the great functionality of it being foldable/portable and light. Excellent product!