The hidden costs behind that heavy duty wheelchair: and how to avoid them

There’s no denying the fact that many things are more expensive when you are bigger than the average person.

From the obvious things like clothes to the more subtle expenses in life, everything is more pricey when it comes to the plus size versions.

Wheelchairs are no exception, with the average price for a quality heavy duty wheelchair well above a thousand dollars; it pays to be careful about where you buy your heavy duty wheelchair!

Here are just a few of the hidden costs you can expect when buying a heavy duty wheelchair:

1. Unforeseen shipping/delivery costs:

As with any of the myriad of things you can order online, hidden shipping costs can make up the bulk of the expense. Depending on where in the world you live, who you are ordering from and their general delivery policies.

2. Accessories galore:

Possibly one of the most insidious extra expenses is the sheer volume of accessories that make life in a wheelchair more comfortable for plus sized wheelchair users. The many accessories and added features that can be ordered with any heavy duty wheelchair can cripple even the most generous budget. 

3. Replacement parts/ repairs are more expensive:

 As with anything that is custom made, you can expect a great deal of extra expense when the time comes to replace those parts. Most heavy duty wheelchairs are not guaranteed for as long as their simpler counterparts, and when bits start to break you can bet that organizing repairs will be a hefty task too. Because so many of the parts for a heavy duty wheelchair are made from more expensive materials like titanium, it’s a costly business owning a

Owning a heavy duty wheelchair need not mean the end of your budget, by looking out for these hidden costs you can save yourself a great deal of money on the actual cost of owning a heavy duty wheelchair.