Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker (RTL799)

The Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker is Drive Medical's folding knee walker, item RTL799. Westin Healthcare sells it and delivers it for homes in Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Drive prints a 350 lb (159 kg) rating, 8 inch wheels, a tool-free handle and pad, and a fold for the car or a closet.

This is RTL799. It is not Drive's 796 Steerable Knee Walker. RTL799 folds, uses 8 inch wheels, and has a single pad that Drive says works on the left or the right. Drive's line for this model is that it helps a person stay mobile during recovery.

Who this knee walker is for

Drive writes that the Economy Folding Knee Walker helps a person stay mobile and independent during recovery, and that the padded support works with the left or the right leg. Families here usually call when one lower leg needs a pad and they want a fold that fits a car trunk in Brampton or the GTA.

Drive does not print a non-weight-bearing rule on RTL799. Drive does not tell a reader to pick this over crutches. If you want MOBB's steerable steel knee walker with a basket, see the Mobb Knee Walker.

• A folding knee walker with Drive's 350 lb (159 kg) rating
• A single pad Drive says is compatible with the left or the right leg
• 8 inch wheels Drive describes as suitable indoors and outdoors

Fit and height

Drive prints a handle height of 31.5 to 41 inches (80.0 to 104.1 cm) and a knee-pad height of 16.75 to 23.25 inches (42.5 to 59.1 cm). Both move without tools. The pad is 12.5 by 7.25 by 2 inches (31.8 by 18.4 by 5.1 cm).

We set the handle so the standing elbow is slightly bent, and we set the pad so the resting knee sits level on the cushion. Drive does not print a user-height chart. Come into a Brampton or Toronto store with the shoes the person will wear and we will set both posts.

Wheels, brakes, and folding

Drive fits 8 inch wheels and calls them suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Drive also writes that the frame is easily steerable, with a tight turning radius for hallways and doorways. Drive does not print a turning-radius number.

The brake story is a dual rear on-wheel system plus a push-button parking brake in the handbrake. Squeeze to slow or stop. Press the parking button when the person is at rest. Drive puts a lifetime term on the brake cable.

The frame folds for storage and for a car trunk. Drive's own product size is 16 inches wide by 30 inches long (40.6 by 76.2 cm).

Weight and portability

Drive prints a product weight of 19.5 lb (8.8 kg) and a retail-box weight of 24 lb. The carton is 20.5 by 15.35 by 15 inches. That is a one-person lift for most households, not an oversized freight piece. We still bring it in and set the heights if you want setup in Brampton or the GTA.

Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker specifications

These figures are for Drive item RTL799 as printed on Drive's current US and Canada shop tables. The specification tab holds the stored values.

Handle height 31.5 to 41 inches (80.0 to 104.1 cm). Knee-pad height 16.75 to 23.25 inches (42.5 to 59.1 cm). Pad 12.5 by 7.25 by 2 inches. Frame 16 inches wide by 30 inches long. Wheels 8 inches. Product weight 19.5 lb (8.8 kg). Weight capacity 350 lb (159 kg). Warranty: limited lifetime on the product, lifetime on the brake cable.

A knee walker or crutches

A knee walker, also called a knee scooter, is a four-wheel frame with a pad for one knee. Drive describes RTL799 as a way to stay mobile during recovery. Crutches are a different class of aid. Drive does not tell a reader which one a clinician would choose. Westin does not give medical advice.

If you want the MOBB steel knee walker with a two-piece pad and a front basket, look at the Mobb Knee Walker. If you want a three-wheel indoor rollator instead of a knee pad, look at the Mobb 3-Wheel Aluminum Rollator.

Funding help for a walker or rollator in Ontario

Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) can fund 75% of the cost of a walker or rollator when the need is long-term and the aid is prescribed through an assessment by an ADP-registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist, and some income-support programs cover the full cost. Not every model qualifies, so talk to us before you buy. March of Dimes Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), and community programs can also help. Westin Healthcare's staff work with these programs every week and will point you to the right route for your situation. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 to talk it through.

Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA

Westin's own team delivers and sets up this knee walker across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. We bring it in, unfold it, and set the handle and pad heights before we leave.

We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see a knee walker first. For a scheduled in-home setup, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Same-day delivery is offered through our hospital bed rental service; purchased walking aids are delivered and set up on a scheduled date.

This is a compact carton. The Canada-wide free ground-shipping offer on smaller goods can apply when it ships on its own. Inside Toronto and the GTA, White-Glove Delivery (bring-in, unwrap, test, take packaging away) is described on the shipping policy. Any charge is confirmed on your order.

Related walking aids from Westin

• Mobb Knee Walker, MOBB's steerable steel knee walker with a basket
• Mobb 3-Wheel Aluminum Rollator, an 11 lb indoor 3-wheel
• Drive Deluxe Folding Walker, a two-button folding walker if a knee pad is not the right shape

Service and warranty

When something on the knee walker needs work, you call the shop that set it up, not a US parts desk. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department. Our technicians come to the home or workplace.

Drive manufacturer warranty

Drive's RTL799 table is a limited lifetime warranty, and a lifetime warranty on the brake cable, for the original purchaser. Wear parts sit outside that term. We handle the claim with you. Ask us if an extended warranty is offered for your order.

Frequently asked questions

What Is A Knee Walker?

The Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker is a four-wheel frame with a padded rest for one knee, item RTL799. Drive describes it as a way to stay mobile during recovery. People also search for it as a knee scooter.

What Is A Knee Scooter?

A knee scooter is another name for a knee walker. The Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker is Drive's folding RTL799 model with 8 inch wheels and a 350 lb (159 kg) rating.

Knee Walker Or Crutches: Which Is Better?

Drive does not tell a reader to pick the Economy Folding Knee Walker over crutches. They are different aids. A clinician decides which one fits the recovery plan. Westin does not give medical advice.

Is This The Drive 796 Steerable Knee Walker?

No. The Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker is item RTL799. Drive 796 is a different knee walker with 7.5 inch casters, a two-piece pad, and a front basket. RTL799 folds and uses 8 inch wheels.

What Is The Weight Capacity Of This Knee Walker?

The Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker is rated at 350 lb (159 kg) on Drive's current shop table. Stay at or under that rating.

How Do I Set The Height On A Knee Walker?

The Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker has a tool-free handle from 31.5 to 41 inches and a tool-free pad from 16.75 to 23.25 inches. We set both so the standing elbow is slightly bent and the resting knee sits level.

Does The Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker Fold?

Yes. Drive prints a foldable design for storage and portability. The open size is 16 inches wide by 30 inches long. The product weighs 19.5 lb (8.8 kg).

Can I Use A Knee Walker Indoors And Outdoors?

Drive says the 8 inch wheels on RTL799 are ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Drive does not print a terrain list. Plan a smoother route than loose gravel, and use the parking brake when you stop.

Does The Pad Work On The Left And The Right?

Drive says the padded leg support on the Economy Folding Knee Walker is easily compatible with the left or the right leg. There is one pad, not a pair.

Does ADP Cover A Knee Walker?

Some Ontario routes can help with mobility equipment when the need is long-term and an assessment supports it. Eligibility depends on the person's situation. Call (905) 451-7743 or use the funding page before you buy.

What Is The Warranty On The Drive Economy Folding Knee Walker?

Drive prints a limited lifetime warranty on RTL799 and a lifetime warranty on the brake cable. Westin Healthcare processes the claim with you.