I try not to use it but being disabled I can't help it at times. When I bought my used 2016 Freewheeler the motor was already burned out. A new reverse motor was on order and when it arrived and was installed the mechanic told me these motors can burn out fast. He said to try and park so you can get out without having to use reverse and if you do need it, try to use it for short distances if you can. He said the motor with installation is not cheap. It's been about 6 years and it still working great.
Manual warns against that. Push and hold only. I back up the same way I did on a two wheeler. With my feet. It rolls easy enough and I'm careful where and how I park.I use it when I need it . Don’t give it much thought . But don’t try and go up inclines or do two up reverse unless I have to . A tech told me that it should be engaged and go back , not pushed , let off switch roll some, push let off switch roll some. I see people do that and wonder if that adds to wear versus engage and move all the way.
I also have ESP that covers it but know they rebuild it, if it ever goes out the dealer has to send mine in and they send back ( overnight) a rebuilt one, not a new one. I haven’t had to do that but did ask.
I read all manuals cover to cover, always have and always willhow many people read the manual ?
I’m the same way but believe we are in the minority
Showoff.
I use mine all the time. Very glad to have it
I use the reverse often and have never had any problems with it. The only problem a few quys have had was reverse would stop working when backing up a steep hill. This is because after many miles of operation using reverse the cable will stretch and it will not engage it all the way. This is a quick 5 minuet fix by removing the right-side cover under the seat and adjusting the cable.
