Used 12v Batteries vs New 8 volt batteries

vetman1 · 03-26-2011, 09:19 PM

I am looking at buying a used 2007 Club Car that has four 12 volt batteries that are no younger than 2007 models. I know absolutely nothing about the condition or maintenance of the batteries as the dealer is just buying a "load" of used carts next week.

Should I just use the 2007 batteries as long as they will last or should I go ahead and spend the extra $500 to get 6 brand new Trojan 8 volt batteries installed now?

I will be getting the cart lifted with at least 22 inch tires and a flip flop rear seat installed. We will be using the cart in our paved neighborhood, but also for turkey hunting.

Thanks,
Thomas

gsxrfan · 03-26-2011, 11:08 PM

use what you have until they just plsin wear out!! Save your $$$ for other mods, or new batteries when needed!!! JMO!!

gornoman · 03-27-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vetman1

Should I just use the 2007 batteries as long as they will last or should I go ahead and spend the extra $500 to get 6 brand new Trojan 8 volt batteries installed now?

If the dealer will convert the battery tray and sell you 6 fresh Trojan T-105's for $500, do not walk, RUN to this dealer and make the deal.

ajbrown · 03-27-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gornoman

If the dealer will convert the battery tray and sell you 6 fresh Trojan T-105's for $500, do not walk, RUN to this dealer and make the deal.

As a DIY golf cart "hobbyist" with less than 100 posts I am in no position to correct gornoman, but just to prevent confusion the 8-V Trojan batteries are T860, T875 and T890. The T105 is Trojan's 6 volter.

The best price I could ever get on the 6-8v T875s was about $625.

gornoman · 03-27-2011, 08:59 AM

Ooops, my bad. But, the statement stands corrected to 6-8v new Trojans.

FIXEROFCARTS · 03-27-2011, 09:42 AM

The conversion to 6 - 8 volts is the way to go, and the conversion has come way down on the early models.

rose88 · 03-27-2011, 07:01 PM

The 6 volt batterys will give you more run time. We had a customer that just would not buy 6 volt batterys and he wanted the 3 - 12volts that came in the cart and his run time is not very long? JMO

corky.bailey · 03-31-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ajbrown

The best price I could ever get on the 6-8v T875s was about $625.

AJ,, I haven't got within $95 bucks of that $625. Would like to know where that might be (PM if you rather).

Thanks

FIXEROFCARTS · 03-31-2011, 06:39 PM

Batteries here in the Villages, Florida are very cheap for any brand, Trojan, Crowns, US, Not sure why, they just are. AJ live in the villages

gditys · 04-03-2011, 10:01 PM

i just got a 2007 club car and it has (4) 12v dealer i got mine from says that is a new thing ??

03-26-2011, 09:19 PM	#1
vetman1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 48	Used 12v Batteries vs New 8 volt batteries I am looking at buying a used 2007 Club Car that has four 12 volt batteries that are no younger than 2007 models. I know absolutely nothing about the condition or maintenance of the batteries as the dealer is just buying a "load" of used carts next week. Should I just use the 2007 batteries as long as they will last or should I go ahead and spend the extra $500 to get 6 brand new Trojan 8 volt batteries installed now? I will be getting the cart lifted with at least 22 inch tires and a flip flop rear seat installed. We will be using the cart in our paved neighborhood, but also for turkey hunting. Thanks, Thomas
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03-26-2011, 11:08 PM	#2
gsxrfan Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 256	Re: Used 12v Batteries vs New 8 volt batteries use what you have until they just plsin wear out!! Save your $$$ for other mods, or new batteries when needed!!! JMO!!
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03-27-2011, 08:59 AM	#5
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Used 12v Batteries vs New 8 volt batteries Ooops, my bad. But, the statement stands corrected to 6-8v new Trojans.

03-27-2011, 09:42 AM	#6
FIXEROFCARTS Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Not sure yet Posts: 500	Re: Used 12v Batteries vs New 8 volt batteries The conversion to 6 - 8 volts is the way to go, and the conversion has come way down on the early models.

03-27-2011, 07:01 PM	#7
rose88 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 1,269	Re: Used 12v Batteries vs New 8 volt batteries The 6 volt batterys will give you more run time. We had a customer that just would not buy 6 volt batterys and he wanted the 3 - 12volts that came in the cart and his run time is not very long? JMO

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03-31-2011, 06:39 PM	#9
FIXEROFCARTS Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Not sure yet Posts: 500	Re: Used 12v Batteries vs New 8 volt batteries Batteries here in the Villages, Florida are very cheap for any brand, Trojan, Crowns, US, Not sure why, they just are. AJ live in the villages

04-03-2011, 10:01 PM	#10
gditys Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: pa Posts: 10	Re: Used 12v Batteries vs New 8 volt batteries i just got a 2007 club car and it has (4) 12v dealer i got mine from says that is a new thing ??

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