Multiple Accessories

KyChuck · 08-14-2020, 03:15 PM

I'm lost and can't find answer. I want to hook up headlights/tail lights, two usb outlets, and maybe a radio. I cannot find any information of how to do this the best way. I know just stacking a bunch of accessories on the terminals would not be best, do I do a fuse box? If so, how? Cannot find any videos or discussions on this topic. I consider myself a beginner (especially with gas carts). Baby steps for me please :)

Reddawg454 · 08-14-2020, 04:53 PM

I'd use a fuse box. I bought a nice marine one on EBay but have not installed it yet. It was reasonable inexpensive.

KyChuck · 08-14-2020, 05:43 PM

Thanks...follow up questions.
Do i hook the fuse box up directly to the battery? Do I hook it up to the solenoid?
Do I run it off the battery that is in there? If so do I then need to get a battery charger since the extra accessories will be drawing power?

bigkahuna75 · 08-14-2020, 08:18 PM

If you want your items to be available even when the cart is off then hook up your fuse box directly to the battery. This is how I often do it in my cars but be aware if you leave the lights or stereo on etc, you can run down the battery and it won't start.

If you only want them on when the golf cart is on then you'll need to hook them up into the keyed circuit. Haven't ever done that on a golf car though so someone else might have more info.

CP241 · 08-15-2020, 07:04 AM

If you hook them up to the key, you'll need to use a relay.

Blue sea makes a nice fuse box with both power and ground available on it for a clean install.

KyChuck · 08-18-2020, 10:08 PM

Thanks bigkahuna76. Will these added accessories put a drain in my battery to the point I need a battery charger?

nwocart · 08-19-2020, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyChuck

Thanks bigkahuna76. Will these added accessories put a drain in my battery to the point I need a battery charger?

honestly depends on how much you use them. I let my radio (4 speakers) run for four hours and my cart died. an hour or two at a time and it was no big deal.

phone charger never drained my battery

Crack · 08-20-2020, 08:14 AM

I believe the starter gen puts out 10amps so as long as you don’t have more pull than that you will be fine

KyChuck · 09-02-2020, 12:14 PM

Thanks all...great info.

Crack · 09-03-2020, 08:39 AM

If it pulls over 10 amps you may want to consider a small one wire alternator

08-14-2020, 03:15 PM	#1
KyChuck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 11	Multiple Accessories I'm lost and can't find answer. I want to hook up headlights/tail lights, two usb outlets, and maybe a radio. I cannot find any information of how to do this the best way. I know just stacking a bunch of accessories on the terminals would not be best, do I do a fuse box? If so, how? Cannot find any videos or discussions on this topic. I consider myself a beginner (especially with gas carts). Baby steps for me please :)
KyChuck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 11

08-14-2020, 04:53 PM	#2
Reddawg454 Grumpy Old Guy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SEMO Posts: 2,706	Re: Multiple Accessories I'd use a fuse box. I bought a nice marine one on EBay but have not installed it yet. It was reasonable inexpensive.

08-14-2020, 05:43 PM	#3
KyChuck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 11	Re: Multiple Accessories Thanks...follow up questions. Do i hook the fuse box up directly to the battery? Do I hook it up to the solenoid? Do I run it off the battery that is in there? If so do I then need to get a battery charger since the extra accessories will be drawing power?
KyChuck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 11

08-14-2020, 08:18 PM	#4
bigkahuna75 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 29	Re: Multiple Accessories If you want your items to be available even when the cart is off then hook up your fuse box directly to the battery. This is how I often do it in my cars but be aware if you leave the lights or stereo on etc, you can run down the battery and it won't start. If you only want them on when the golf cart is on then you'll need to hook them up into the keyed circuit. Haven't ever done that on a golf car though so someone else might have more info.
bigkahuna75 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 29

08-15-2020, 07:04 AM	#5
CP241 Nincompoop village idiot Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,690	Re: Multiple Accessories If you hook them up to the key, you'll need to use a relay. Blue sea makes a nice fuse box with both power and ground available on it for a clean install.

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08-18-2020, 10:08 PM	#6
KyChuck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 11	Re: Multiple Accessories Thanks bigkahuna76. Will these added accessories put a drain in my battery to the point I need a battery charger?
KyChuck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 11

08-20-2020, 08:14 AM	#8
Crack Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 178	Re: Multiple Accessories I believe the starter gen puts out 10amps so as long as you don’t have more pull than that you will be fine

09-02-2020, 12:14 PM	#9
KyChuck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 11	Re: Multiple Accessories Thanks all...great info.
KyChuck Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 11

09-03-2020, 08:39 AM	#10
Crack Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 178	Re: Multiple Accessories If it pulls over 10 amps you may want to consider a small one wire alternator

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