Drive DeVilbiss Glideabout (TRS160)
Our verdict
An over-toilet commode with a two-year warranty, sold with a use its own instructions forbid.
Best for: using the toilet with the support of a commode frame, or showering seated.
Not for: wheeling someone from room to room.
Based on the maker's published documents. We have not physically tested this product.
Specifications
Shown as printed in the source, last checked 30 September 2026. Where a figure is missing, the maker did not publish it or we did not record it.
| Type | Wheeled over-toilet and shower commode |
|---|---|
| Max user | 160 kg (25 st) |
| Seat height | 52 cm |
| Seat width | 44 cm |
| Overall size | 56 cm wide, 95 cm deep with footrest |
| Weight | 14.4 kg |
| Arms | Fold down for sideways transfers |
| Pan | 5 litre bucket with lid |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Price on Amazon today
| Photo | Title | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVilbiss Healthcare Drive Devilbiss Glideabout Commode Chair with Castors and Footrests | £114.98 |
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Where the maker’s own documents disagree
Use. The product page says “ideal if used as an occasional indoor porterage chair”. The instructions (TRS160, 2022-07 Rev2) say “Do not use for patient transport.”
Where these figures come from
We read the maker's documents for this product when we wrote Best Commodes UK: 9 Checked Against the Makers’ Own Documents, where it is ranked number 5. The guide names each document and explains how the products were ranked.
Specifications are shown as the maker prints them in its own product page, leaflet or manual, read on the date given. Where a price is shown it names the seller and the date. We have not physically tested these products, and no maker or retailer can pay to be listed or placed higher. Not sure what suits you? An occupational therapist or your local wheelchair service can advise.
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