Talking 48v chargers

GradyTX · 02-18-2021, 05:40 AM

Hey guys,

I have my old 36v heavy as all hell charger here that came with this 1996 txt. Since I am upgrading to 48v, I am told (and seems to make sense) that all I need to do is wire it up and charge with it.

Not a big deal. Seems like it would do the trick, just slower.

However, is there a good onboard charging setup, maybe the Summit 2? That does not require me to lug around a heavy charger to hook it up? Heh. Seems like there is a better way.

Looking for what you all use.

Thanks!

Russ

rib33024 · 02-18-2021, 07:00 AM

A 36 volt charger will not fully charge a 48 volt pack. The 36 volt charger turns off at around 46 volts. And a 48 volt charger turn off at around 60 volts

camaroluvz28 · 02-18-2021, 07:19 AM

and yes go with a Summit 2 charger...IMO they are the best out there...light weight, bluetooth capable and they have a storage feature where you can leave it plugged in when your not using cart and it will automatically kick itself back on when the batteries need a charge...Besides the Stock Yamaha chargers that come with new carts they are all I keep in stock any more...

GradyTX · 02-18-2021, 08:09 AM

Okay, and the Summitt II looks like it mounts inside and all you do is run an electrical cord to it. Am I seeing that right?

Thanks!

Russ

camaroluvz28 · 02-18-2021, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyTX

Okay, and the Summitt II looks like it mounts inside and all you do is run an electrical cord to it. Am I seeing that right?

Thanks!

Russ

The summit charger is available for all carts, you can order it with any plug for any cart... or yes you can also "hard wire" on board to your cart and not have to worry about the charger plug at all just the outlet side...

scottyb · 02-18-2021, 10:23 AM

The Lester Summit II 650w is small lightweight and has a 4 yr warranty. I don't know of a better choice today

2K6TBSS · 02-18-2021, 11:11 AM

I have the Summit 2 charger and did it on-board (replacing the factory D-Style plug). It works great for my setup, and I do carry a small extension cord under the seat incase I need to plug it in somewhere.

It's installed in the open space on the driver side of the cart.

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garrettg · 03-14-2021, 10:17 PM

So you can buy this charger with adapters and charge a CC Precedent and Yami drive cart? (1 charger 2 carts?).

Thanks

GradyTX · 03-15-2021, 06:47 AM

I plan to get a Summit II 650w, just need to figure where to mount it.. heh... spots be fillin fast :P

R

nickdalzell1 · 03-16-2021, 06:04 PM

Please don't get that crappy charger. They're just as bad as QE. Made in China, non-repairable JUNK. Don't care who's name is on it. Club Car has one called an ERIC that is quite similar and also garbage.

If the charger is lightweight, that's the lack of quality.

02-18-2021, 05:40 AM	#1
GradyTX Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 170	Talking 48v chargers Hey guys, I have my old 36v heavy as all hell charger here that came with this 1996 txt. Since I am upgrading to 48v, I am told (and seems to make sense) that all I need to do is wire it up and charge with it. Not a big deal. Seems like it would do the trick, just slower. However, is there a good onboard charging setup, maybe the Summit 2? That does not require me to lug around a heavy charger to hook it up? Heh. Seems like there is a better way. Looking for what you all use. Thanks! Russ

02-18-2021, 07:00 AM	#2
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: Talking 48v chargers A 36 volt charger will not fully charge a 48 volt pack. The 36 volt charger turns off at around 46 volts. And a 48 volt charger turn off at around 60 volts

02-18-2021, 07:19 AM	#3
camaroluvz28 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,895	Re: Talking 48v chargers and yes go with a Summit 2 charger...IMO they are the best out there...light weight, bluetooth capable and they have a storage feature where you can leave it plugged in when your not using cart and it will automatically kick itself back on when the batteries need a charge...Besides the Stock Yamaha chargers that come with new carts they are all I keep in stock any more...

02-18-2021, 08:09 AM	#4
GradyTX Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 170	Re: Talking 48v chargers Okay, and the Summitt II looks like it mounts inside and all you do is run an electrical cord to it. Am I seeing that right? Thanks! Russ

02-18-2021, 10:23 AM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: Talking 48v chargers The Lester Summit II 650w is small lightweight and has a 4 yr warranty. I don't know of a better choice today

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02-18-2021, 11:11 AM	#7
2K6TBSS Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Discovery Bay, CA Posts: 123	Re: Talking 48v chargers I have the Summit 2 charger and did it on-board (replacing the factory D-Style plug). It works great for my setup, and I do carry a small extension cord under the seat incase I need to plug it in somewhere. It's installed in the open space on the driver side of the cart. IMG_2414.jpg IMG_2415.jpg IMG_2416.jpg IMG_2417.jpg

03-14-2021, 10:17 PM	#8
garrettg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 24	Re: Talking 48v chargers So you can buy this charger with adapters and charge a CC Precedent and Yami drive cart? (1 charger 2 carts?). Thanks
garrettg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 24

03-15-2021, 06:47 AM	#9
GradyTX Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 170	Re: Talking 48v chargers I plan to get a Summit II 650w, just need to figure where to mount it.. heh... spots be fillin fast :P R

03-16-2021, 06:04 PM	#10
nickdalzell1 Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,279	Re: Talking 48v chargers Please don't get that crappy charger. They're just as bad as QE. Made in China, non-repairable JUNK. Don't care who's name is on it. Club Car has one called an ERIC that is quite similar and also garbage. If the charger is lightweight, that's the lack of quality.

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