Battery conversions

Caspero · 03-09-2014, 07:12 PM

I need to replace my batteries in my cart I currently have the 4 12 volt set up I know you can convert this to 8volt batteries but has anyone converted to 6volt batteries ? Can or will this work ?

Volt_Ampere · 03-09-2014, 09:10 PM

If you have room you can convert to 8 X 6V batteries. Most use 6X8V batteries. Either will work but the 8X6 will add weight and cost to your cart. (And give you more range)

jakesnake27 · 03-10-2014, 11:42 AM

What kind of cart do you have Caspero?

Caspero · 03-10-2014, 11:48 AM

i have a 2008 CC precedent. i will def not keep the 12volt setup but i'd rather go with 6v instead of 8v batts mainly because i can get interstate ones much cheeper then 8v. i was curious if anyone has gone with 8- 6volt batts.

jakesnake27 · 03-10-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Caspero

i have a 2008 CC precedent. i will def not keep the 12volt setup but i'd rather go with 6v instead of 8v batts mainly because i can get interstate ones much cheeper then 8v. i was curious if anyone has gone with 8- 6volt batts.

Oh yeah many people have, the two extra batts can go in the bagwell.
You just have to be able to get to them to water them...

joesam · 03-10-2014, 03:55 PM

BUT...DON'T FORGET, YOU GUYS...the bagwell is not available like the trunk of a car, if he actually golfs with his cart! Sheesh! Anyone would think these weren't actually called GOLF CARTS!

Caspero · 03-10-2014, 04:01 PM

Lol. No I don't use it for golf but good call joesam. I only use it at my campground and a little around the house.

joesam · 03-10-2014, 04:29 PM

Then the bagwell is like the trunk of a car - as long as your not using it to haul anything else, its a good place for extra batteries. If it were me, I'd make a nice/tidy looking molded type cover for any batteries being stored back there - but that's up to you.

When you look under the seat, does your cart have a console/divider in the middle of your batteries, or are you one of the lucky ones without?

Caspero · 03-10-2014, 04:42 PM

I have no divider and the tow switch is on the back wall. It would be nice if I could fit all 8 under the seat. I was hoping someone had already done this but it seems like everyone uses the 8volt setup.

joesam · 03-10-2014, 06:15 PM

I don't think the "bucket" design of the Precedent is condusive to 8 batteries - heck, until late 2008, you couldn't really fit six without a bit of skilled carving!

03-09-2014, 07:12 PM	#1
Caspero Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 125	Battery conversions I need to replace my batteries in my cart I currently have the 4 12 volt set up I know you can convert this to 8volt batteries but has anyone converted to 6volt batteries ? Can or will this work ?

03-09-2014, 09:10 PM	#2
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,165	Re: Battery conversions If you have room you can convert to 8 X 6V batteries. Most use 6X8V batteries. Either will work but the 8X6 will add weight and cost to your cart. (And give you more range)

03-10-2014, 11:42 AM	#3
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: Battery conversions What kind of cart do you have Caspero?
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03-10-2014, 11:48 AM	#4
Caspero Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 125	Re: Battery conversions i have a 2008 CC precedent. i will def not keep the 12volt setup but i'd rather go with 6v instead of 8v batts mainly because i can get interstate ones much cheeper then 8v. i was curious if anyone has gone with 8- 6volt batts.

03-10-2014, 03:55 PM	#6
joesam Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta - Canada Posts: 1,146	Re: Battery conversions BUT...DON'T FORGET, YOU GUYS...the bagwell is not available like the trunk of a car, if he actually golfs with his cart! Sheesh! Anyone would think these weren't actually called GOLF CARTS!

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03-10-2014, 04:01 PM	#7
Caspero Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 125	Re: Battery conversions Lol. No I don't use it for golf but good call joesam. I only use it at my campground and a little around the house.

03-10-2014, 04:29 PM	#8
joesam Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta - Canada Posts: 1,146	Re: Battery conversions Then the bagwell is like the trunk of a car - as long as your not using it to haul anything else, its a good place for extra batteries. If it were me, I'd make a nice/tidy looking molded type cover for any batteries being stored back there - but that's up to you. When you look under the seat, does your cart have a console/divider in the middle of your batteries, or are you one of the lucky ones without?

03-10-2014, 04:42 PM	#9
Caspero Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 125	Re: Battery conversions I have no divider and the tow switch is on the back wall. It would be nice if I could fit all 8 under the seat. I was hoping someone had already done this but it seems like everyone uses the 8volt setup.

03-10-2014, 06:15 PM	#10
joesam Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta - Canada Posts: 1,146	Re: Battery conversions I don't think the "bucket" design of the Precedent is condusive to 8 batteries - heck, until late 2008, you couldn't really fit six without a bit of skilled carving!

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