RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8

jdunmyer · 01-01-2016, 01:18 PM

I have a 2013 RXV with the OEM setup of 4, 12 volt batteries. Although they're still working fine, I want to be ready to switch to 6, 8 volt batteries when the time comes.

Cables are no problem, I have a bunch left over from my old (now scrapped) CC project. Of course, I won't buy batteries until they're needed.

What all else is needed for the conversion? Battery tray, hold-downs, ??? Approximate cost of all these components?

What kind of work is involved? Is it little more than what would be involved in just replacing the batteries with another set of 12-volt jobs, or is it much more involved than that?

Thanks in advance!!

cgtech · 01-01-2016, 03:47 PM

I think the "genuine ezgo" version of the tray comes with the hold down & rods. Installation is a little tricky, but no body removal, Have a buddy stop by to help you "shoehorn" it in. Anyone (and his buddy for about 10mins) could do it in a couple of hours, even if they were total rookies. Sockets & wrenches (15mm, 9/16", and Torx).

jdunmyer · 01-01-2016, 04:39 PM

CGT,
Thanks for the info! Any idea on the cost? Is it this rack, listed as for the TXT/Medalist? https://shop.ezgo.com/products/Six-B...tery-Rack.html It sells for $137.00.

Thanks again!

Perry007 · 01-01-2016, 05:30 PM

If you are looking to go lighter... I have been looking at them to replace mine. I am unsure how or if it is possible to do what you are trying to do... But the one you have referenced is similar to this one.

($150 free shipping) - http://www.ebay.com/itm/190677565040...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

HiTechRedNeck · 01-01-2016, 07:08 PM

Make it easy on yourself.
If you have help- just take body off.

About 8 bolts to get most rear seat kits off (lift off as unit)

A few 45 torex possibly 2 "seat bumpers" --(^$@$#%&%)--
lift off rear body -clean it up while disassembled-
easy install--- 2 to 3 hrs including goof off time.

kgsc · 01-01-2016, 07:16 PM

RXV 6 battery tray is part number 627889. It is just the tray.

cgtech · 01-02-2016, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiTechRedNeck

Make it easy on yourself.
If you have help- just take body off.

About 8 bolts to get most rear seat kits off (lift off as unit)

A few 45 torex possibly 2 "seat bumpers" --(^$@$#%&%)--
lift off rear body -clean it up while disassembled-
easy install--- 2 to 3 hrs including goof off time.

You can do it with the body on, or off. Frankly, i've done so many "body swaps" that im rather sick of taking bodies off RXVs & Drives..... Ever swap a body on a 2five? (it sucks!).

dougs_huntingcart · 01-02-2016, 07:44 PM

I did the swap. Here is the link for my post. ...http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-12v-6-8v.html

HiTechRedNeck · 01-04-2016, 07:58 PM

I hate TXT body swaps.

RXV's are easy.

cgtech · 01-04-2016, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiTechRedNeck

I hate TXT body swaps.

RXV's are easy.

Oh, the land of ten thousand rivets!

01-01-2016, 01:18 PM	#1
jdunmyer Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lower SE Michigan Posts: 330	RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8 I have a 2013 RXV with the OEM setup of 4, 12 volt batteries. Although they're still working fine, I want to be ready to switch to 6, 8 volt batteries when the time comes. Cables are no problem, I have a bunch left over from my old (now scrapped) CC project. Of course, I won't buy batteries until they're needed. What all else is needed for the conversion? Battery tray, hold-downs, ??? Approximate cost of all these components? What kind of work is involved? Is it little more than what would be involved in just replacing the batteries with another set of 12-volt jobs, or is it much more involved than that? Thanks in advance!!

01-01-2016, 03:47 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8 I think the "genuine ezgo" version of the tray comes with the hold down & rods. Installation is a little tricky, but no body removal, Have a buddy stop by to help you "shoehorn" it in. Anyone (and his buddy for about 10mins) could do it in a couple of hours, even if they were total rookies. Sockets & wrenches (15mm, 9/16", and Torx).

01-01-2016, 04:39 PM	#3
jdunmyer Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lower SE Michigan Posts: 330	Re: RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8 CGT, Thanks for the info! Any idea on the cost? Is it this rack, listed as for the TXT/Medalist? https://shop.ezgo.com/products/Six-B...tery-Rack.html It sells for $137.00. Thanks again!

01-01-2016, 05:30 PM	#4
Perry007 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 48	Re: RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8 If you are looking to go lighter... I have been looking at them to replace mine. I am unsure how or if it is possible to do what you are trying to do... But the one you have referenced is similar to this one. ($150 free shipping) - http://www.ebay.com/itm/190677565040...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

01-01-2016, 07:08 PM	#5
HiTechRedNeck Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Duncan Corners Posts: 905	Re: RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8 Make it easy on yourself. If you have help- just take body off. About 8 bolts to get most rear seat kits off (lift off as unit) A few 45 torex possibly 2 "seat bumpers" --(^$@$#%&%)-- lift off rear body -clean it up while disassembled- easy install--- 2 to 3 hrs including goof off time.

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01-01-2016, 07:16 PM	#6
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,140	Re: RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8 RXV 6 battery tray is part number 627889. It is just the tray.

01-02-2016, 07:44 PM	#8
dougs_huntingcart Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canyon Lake, TX Posts: 628	Re: RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8 I did the swap. Here is the link for my post. ...http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-12v-6-8v.html

01-04-2016, 07:58 PM	#9
HiTechRedNeck Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Duncan Corners Posts: 905	Re: RXV batteries, 4X12 -> 6X8 I hate TXT body swaps. RXV's are easy.

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