Accessory Power Best Option

LSU MykuL

I am debating again on whether to get a converter or external batter for the 12v accessories in my cart. I will have a dual USB charger, LED light strip-underbody glow, LED head/tail light deluxe kit and may add more LEDs later but thats the main draws from the batteries.

What would you recommend i do, the external battery or the converter off the cart batteries. I currently have a 2009 EZGO RXV and hear how sensitive the cart is to voltage changes so wasn't sure if the converter would cause any issues. Please let me know what your thoughts/experiences are so i can make the best decision. Thanks.

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Swan

i have a 12volt battery for accessories and charge it with a simple battery tender . i rather drive home with no lights and have to push home because the radio drained the pack.

dundeebarnbuggy

Man, must have been some party you had!!! How many days were you "out" and woke up and discovered the radio had killed your batts!!?? Wish I was there!

Mooncarter

Hey LSU Mykul. It all depends on how you use your cart. I have had no problems using a reducer that that reduces pack voltage to 12 volts. Either use a switch that turns the reducer off when not used for extended periods, or have one that is only energized when the key switch is on.

My next cart, ( the one I'm building now) I am going to use a separate 12 volt battery for all accessories. Partly as an experiment just to see how well it works running lights, radio, usb ports etc. If it does what I expect it to do, I can be done with the hassle of worry about draining the pack, and having to explain to other people (kids, girlfriends, my stupid brothers etc,) why I have another switch that needs to be turned off for the night, weekend or whatever.

I'm sure Dundeebarnbuggies response was quite unnecessary.

skipsmith521

I went with the separate battery.

You spend a lot of money on your battery pack and I wanted it just for the purpose of moving the cart.

The separate 12 volt I have for my accessories is great. When it wears out...I will replace it.

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Swan

some people just don't get the concept

yurtle

I used a reducer, but the only problems I experienced, is you don't have an easy memory power source, to save programmed radio stations, and if you punch it on 500 amps, the stereo drops out for a second, without using a capacitor.