RAZ ZUM Folding Shower Chair for Travel, Storage and Comfortable Supported Care

The RAZ ZUM Shower Chair is a practical, versatile and thoughtfully engineered solution for users and carers who require a reliable shower chair that is simple to transport, effortless to assemble and supportive enough for daily use. Designed with the same level of care and quality seen throughout the RAZ range, the ZUM offers a refreshing balance between portability and durability, making it particularly valuable for individuals who travel, take holidays with family, or need a chair that can be stored neatly when not in use. While many folding shower chairs compromise on stability or comfort, the RAZ ZUM has been created to avoid these common drawbacks by incorporating a unique folding frame that breaks down into manageable components without sacrificing the strength and support required for safe personal care routines. With no single piece weighing more than 10kg, the ZUM can be transported easily in a car boot, taken into holiday accommodation, or moved between locations with minimal effort from carers or family members.

Key Features

• Makes travelling or holiday stays much easier with a portable, foldable design
• Reduces storage space requirements for home users and care environments
• Provides secure user support without compromising transportability
• Allows simple cleaning and long-term use thanks to aluminium and stainless steel materials
• Offers familiar seating comfort through compatibility with standard RAZ seats
• Ensures safe toileting access due to the low-profile cross brace and generous clearance
• Enables easier transfers and positioning with a removable backrest
• Gives users or carers the option of self-propelling or attendant propulsion
• Breaks down into lightweight parts making transport straightforward for carers or family

One of the standout features of the RAZ ZUM Shower Chair is its unique folding frame. This design allows the chair to be stripped down quickly into smaller components that can be carried or stored with ease. Reassembly is just as straightforward, thanks to the intuitive frame layout and the use of quick-release mechanisms that secure the chair firmly in place. These quick-release axles make it possible to remove and reattach the wheels in seconds, adding to the chair’s portability and reducing the time carers spend preparing the chair for use. The option to use the user’s own wheelchair wheels via custom axle receivers is another practical touch, allowing those who prefer familiar wheel types or who require specialised rims to attach their own set with little effort.

The ZUM also offers impressive functionality when it comes to toileting and hygiene access. The low-profile cross brace on the frame gives clearance over most standard toilets, making it suitable for bathroom environments with limited space or fixed toilet heights. Clearance under the seat measures 430mm when fitted with pan sliders and 450mm without, ensuring adequate space for toileting setups or the use of a commode pan where required. This makes the chair adaptable to a wide range of home and holiday bathroom configurations. The removable backrest is not only beneficial for storage but also allows the chair to be customised to the user’s needs, particularly when additional trunk support or different seating postures are required.

Comfort has been a major consideration throughout the ZUM’s design. The moulded seat provided with the chair includes a strengthening tube for added durability while still offering a smooth, supportive and comfortable surface for showering. The seat is compatible with standard RAZ seating, providing a range of aperture shapes and cushioning options should a specialist seating setup be needed. This compatibility is a particular advantage for users who already rely on RAZ products and wish to maintain continuity in their seating experience.

Benefits

• Makes travelling or holiday stays much easier with a portable, foldable design
• Reduces storage space requirements for home users and care environments
• Provides secure user support without compromising transportability
• Allows simple cleaning and long-term use thanks to aluminium and stainless steel materials
• Offers familiar seating comfort through compatibility with standard RAZ seats
• Ensures safe toileting access due to the low-profile cross brace and generous clearance
• Enables easier transfers and positioning with a removable backrest
• Gives users or carers the option of self-propelling or attendant propulsion
• Breaks down into lightweight parts making transport straightforward for carers or family

The chair’s lightweight construction does not come at the expense of strength or longevity. The base frame is made from aluminium, chosen specifically for its corrosion-resistant properties, making it ideal for wet environments. The backrest, footrests and other hardware are manufactured from stainless steel, ensuring that the chair withstands daily cleaning, exposure to water and long-term use without degrading. The robust engineering supports a maximum user weight of 160kg, reinforcing that the ZUM is not merely a travel accessory but a fully functional shower chair suitable for routine use.

For users who require assistance, an attendant-propelled version of the ZUM is available. The self-propelled model includes rear wheels with quick-release axles, while the attendant version features four castors for easy manoeuvring by a carer. The component weights have been carefully designed to support both models: the self-propelled main frame weighs 9.3 kg, the attendant frame 10kg, the wheel pair 6.8kg, the back assembly 4.1 kg and the foot supports 1.2kg. These manageable weights reflect the chair’s travel-friendly nature, allowing each part to be lifted, transported and reassembled without difficulty.

The ZUM’s overall dimensions further enhance its practicality. With a seat width of 450mm and a seat height of 550mm, the chair offers comfortable and familiar proportions for most adult users. Its overall depth is 1020mm when fitted with 22-inch wheels, giving the chair a stable footprint that remains easy to manoeuvre in typical bathroom spaces. Whether used in a home, hotel, apartment or holiday cottage, the ZUM provides the performance expected of a high-quality shower chair with the added benefit of compact storage when not needed.

In summary, the RAZ ZUM Shower Chair is a reliable, portable and well-designed solution for individuals who need a supportive shower chair but do not want to be restricted to one location. Its unique folding frame, lightweight aluminium base, removable backrest and compatibility with existing RAZ seating make it stand out as a thoughtful option for travel, temporary setups or home environments with limited storage. With its user-centred features, robust engineering and practical portability, the ZUM offers the flexibility to shower safely and comfortably wherever life takes you.

Specifications

Customer Reviews

"Perfect for Holidays" – Sarah D.

"I bought the RAZ ZUM so we could travel as a family again without worrying about shower access. It folds down easily, fits in the car boot and takes only minutes to put together. My son finds it very comfortable and secure."

"Strong Yet Amazingly Light" – Michael H.

"I was surprised by how sturdy this chair feels for something so easy to transport. Each part is light enough for me to handle on my own, and it goes back together into a solid, reliable chair. Exactly what I needed."

"A Practical Solution for Community Visits" - Linda K.

"I use the ZUM regularly when visiting clients in different homes. It’s extremely portable, the clearance works over most toilets and the seat comfort is excellent. The folding frame has saved me countless hours when travelling to appointments."