DS 48v 6 8v to 4 12v

wbhess · 10-29-2020, 06:09 AM

Looking at purchasing a DS with dead batteries. It currently has 6 8v batteries and I have 4 new 12v US batteries laying around. I watched a Youtube video and the guy said the computer needed changed to go from 4 12 to 6 8...never heard of this before.

Two questions
1. will the computer need changed?
2. will the 4 12 fit in a tray thats designed for 6 8v?

Thanks in advance!

Swan · 10-29-2020, 07:21 AM

no computer problems switching over to 4 12's.

most likely the battery tray will need a little altering , fore 12's are larger in size

mgray70 · 10-29-2020, 07:24 AM

You will have to modify the tray to make them fit. I have done several 12 volt to 8 volt conversions without changing the OBC, so I don't see why it makes that big of difference.

meimk · 10-29-2020, 07:28 AM

You've probably already read it, but there is a reason all the manufacturers abandoned the 4 x 12V battery packs. Yes, they are a "little" cheaper, but hold less energy too. The key to electric carts is making the most of the power you can store onboard. The 12V pack starts you off at a disadvantage. If the decreased performance and run time are acceptable for the use you intend, then that's fine. Just be aware.

Mooncarter · 10-29-2020, 08:14 AM

If you have 4 brand new 12 volt golf cart batteries, you are much better off selling those and putting 6 eight volts back into what you have.

10-29-2020, 06:09 AM	#1
wbhess Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 103	DS 48v 6 8v to 4 12v Looking at purchasing a DS with dead batteries. It currently has 6 8v batteries and I have 4 new 12v US batteries laying around. I watched a Youtube video and the guy said the computer needed changed to go from 4 12 to 6 8...never heard of this before. Two questions 1. will the computer need changed? 2. will the 4 12 fit in a tray thats designed for 6 8v? Thanks in advance!

10-29-2020, 07:21 AM	#2
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,239	Re: DS 48v 6 8v to 4 12v no computer problems switching over to 4 12's. most likely the battery tray will need a little altering , fore 12's are larger in size

10-29-2020, 07:24 AM	#3
mgray70 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Deep Run, NC Posts: 2,544	Re: DS 48v 6 8v to 4 12v You will have to modify the tray to make them fit. I have done several 12 volt to 8 volt conversions without changing the OBC, so I don't see why it makes that big of difference.

10-29-2020, 07:28 AM	#4
meimk Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 2,827	Re: DS 48v 6 8v to 4 12v You've probably already read it, but there is a reason all the manufacturers abandoned the 4 x 12V battery packs. Yes, they are a "little" cheaper, but hold less energy too. The key to electric carts is making the most of the power you can store onboard. The 12V pack starts you off at a disadvantage. If the decreased performance and run time are acceptable for the use you intend, then that's fine. Just be aware.

10-29-2020, 08:14 AM	#5
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,215	Re: DS 48v 6 8v to 4 12v If you have 4 brand new 12 volt golf cart batteries, you are much better off selling those and putting 6 eight volts back into what you have.

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