I want to run lights & radio so...

[shaferz]

Originally Posted by dre0256

I thought about using a 12v battery just for the lights & radio and keep a battery tender on it when not in use.

This is the direction I went. I already had a spare deep cycle battery that was laying around in good shape. I bought a batteryminder and just hook it up whenever we arent on the cart.

[dre0256]

Originally Posted by shaferz

This is the direction I went. I already had a spare deep cycle battery that was laying around in good shape. I bought a batteryminder and just hook it up whenever we arent on the cart.

And how is it holding up so far? That was one of my initial thoughts, but since am new to the cart world thats why am asking for input & thoughts.
Thanks,
Dre

[greenmonster]

Originally Posted by dre0256

I thought about using a 12v battery just for the lights & radio and keep a battery tender on it when not in use.

That's what I do- I have a 12v accessory battery in the well opposite the controller and run lights, radio, & a lighter/charger.

I think I paid $60 for the battery @ WalMart.

[shaferz]

Originally Posted by dre0256

And how is it holding up so far? That was one of my initial thoughts, but since am new to the cart world thats why am asking for input & thoughts.
Thanks,
Dre

I'm still fairly new too. Holding up good so far. I rarely need to run with the headlights turned on.

I'd imagine that if I ran with headlights on all the time, I could run the 12v battery dead fairly quickly.