Installing a radio and lights

thun2002 · 07-14-2009, 04:45 PM

I am planning on installing a radio on my 2004 TXT. Which is the better route to go...

1. Get a voltage regulator and use the power from my 36v system

or

2. Buy and mount a 12v battery and use a trickle charger every night on that battery (separate power source)

I am also planning to add head lights and tail lights later on too. Although they won't be used often, I will have a few late nights at the golf course, when the lights will come in handy.

Thanks again!

Otter70 · 07-14-2009, 05:08 PM

I use an extra 12v marine deep cell group 24. I like it because it doesn't use any of the main pack. We do alot of night driving and stereo usage when we camp. I have never ran it dead.

Fleck · 07-14-2009, 05:13 PM

A seperate 12V system is the better chioce.

Pimp Daddy · 07-14-2009, 05:54 PM

Same here.Only the cart operates off the battery pack,everything else off a seperate deep cycle battery.

dougmcp · 07-14-2009, 07:04 PM

A separate 12v power source for your radio is always desirable as it may prevent electrical feedback from the controller/motor from affecting your reception.
That being said, if your using it mainly for golf and not using a lot of lighting except for an hour or so, and you have enough power to get you home I would tap the battery pack at 12v and be done with it.
It eliminates the hassle charging of a separate battery and saves weight and $ too.
You can always add a voltage converter later if you choose.
My cart is tapped at 12v and with 5 year old Trojans will still go 36 holes and drive around the neighborhood with headlights on without discharging anymore than 40%.

OLD MEC · 07-15-2009, 01:35 PM

I use a handicapped scooter battery UB 12350 sealed battery and works fine. Can be mounted in any position and is small 71/2X51/2X71/2.

BlackHornet · 07-15-2009, 06:26 PM

whats the reserve on that bad boy?

07-14-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
thun2002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16	Installing a radio and lights I am planning on installing a radio on my 2004 TXT. Which is the better route to go... 1. Get a voltage regulator and use the power from my 36v system or 2. Buy and mount a 12v battery and use a trickle charger every night on that battery (separate power source) I am also planning to add head lights and tail lights later on too. Although they won't be used often, I will have a few late nights at the golf course, when the lights will come in handy. Thanks again!
thun2002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16

07-14-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Otter70 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 234	Re: Installing a radio and lights I use an extra 12v marine deep cell group 24. I like it because it doesn't use any of the main pack. We do alot of night driving and stereo usage when we camp. I have never ran it dead.

07-14-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
Fleck Gone Crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pine Hill NJ Posts: 560	Re: Installing a radio and lights A seperate 12V system is the better chioce.

07-14-2009, 05:54 PM	#4
Pimp Daddy Proud Paw Paw Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cliffside,NC/Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 4,201	Re: Installing a radio and lights Same here.Only the cart operates off the battery pack,everything else off a seperate deep cycle battery.

07-14-2009, 07:04 PM	#5
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: Installing a radio and lights A separate 12v power source for your radio is always desirable as it may prevent electrical feedback from the controller/motor from affecting your reception. That being said, if your using it mainly for golf and not using a lot of lighting except for an hour or so, and you have enough power to get you home I would tap the battery pack at 12v and be done with it. It eliminates the hassle charging of a separate battery and saves weight and $ too. You can always add a voltage converter later if you choose. My cart is tapped at 12v and with 5 year old Trojans will still go 36 holes and drive around the neighborhood with headlights on without discharging anymore than 40%.

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07-15-2009, 01:35 PM	#6
OLD MEC Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,391	Re: Installing a radio and lights I use a handicapped scooter battery UB 12350 sealed battery and works fine. Can be mounted in any position and is small 71/2X51/2X71/2.

07-15-2009, 06:26 PM	#7
BlackHornet Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin/Willis, Texas Posts: 627	Re: Installing a radio and lights whats the reserve on that bad boy?

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