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Capehorny's avatar
Capehorny
Explorer
Sep 04, 2013

Golf cart battery opinions?

I know this isn't exactly TT related, but lots of us have golf carts, the difference is that I don't know much about them.... I need 6 of them and want to make an informed decision before I buy. I'm a weekend warrior at best, more like once a month that I'll be using it. Can I use the Duracell ones at Sam's Club or do I need to spend the extra money for the Trojan 105's?

I only use it in two day bursts over the weekend once a month and always charge it overnight while I'm there. Seems like with that kind of use I could get away with it, I'm sure for full timers maybe it makes sense. I'd REALLY appreciate any opinions.

Thanks to all!
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Sep 05, 2013
    Capehorny wrote:
    Westend, with my limited access to the cart and only those opportunities to charge it, is there a different way to do it? Other than trickle charge, solar or anything like that while I'm gone. It's in storage so neither is an option. I sincerely appreciate everyone's feedback.
    A lot depends on how the cart is used and what the total draw is between uses. Also, what initial state of charge is when the cart goes out for use.
    When I worked on them at golf courses, the best regimen was to put them all on chargers except when in use. That delivered the best longevity. If you have a battery set that is at 80% SOC, you use it, you charge them overnight, and go out for a round of golf, and leave it parked at 80%, you'll diminish the longevity by about 1/3.
    A small solar module as a trickle charger might prove to be a good thing to use.
  • Capehorny's avatar
    Capehorny
    Explorer
    Sep 05, 2013
    Westend, with my limited access to the cart and only those opportunities to charge it, is there a different way to do it? Other than trickle charge, solar or anything like that while I'm gone. It's in storage so neither is an option. I sincerely appreciate everyone's feedback.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2013
    Trojans will outlast the Sams Club Duracell's and that may be important if the batteries are not being maintained or charged correctly. From the initial post, the charging regimen doesn't seem correct.
  • Cecilt's avatar
    Cecilt
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2013
    Trojan's are the best battery for a golf cart. I bought six of them in March for 600. I doubt the SAMs club will be much less than that. Shop around.
  • yrusoslo's avatar
    yrusoslo
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2013
    Napa also has 8volt batteries for golf carts. check out their prices

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