Charger Recommendation

benc62 · 07-12-2022, 10:02 AM

I originally posted this in the Extreme DC section but later realized this might be the more appropriate place.

I just ordered a solid state conversion kit from scottyb along with one of the Admiral motors to pair with it. My cart is currently running on 3 12v deep cycle marine batteries and I plan on throwing on a 4th one to get it up to 48v. Does anyone have any recommendations for 48v chargers? Can I trust the ones I find on amazon?

Volt_Ampere · 07-12-2022, 12:40 PM

Lester Summit II is my recommendation.

Firefighter901 · 07-12-2022, 02:27 PM

The MODZ Max48 has served me quite well.

Reuter5 · 01-07-2023, 07:59 PM

I found one on amazon for $280. It is a crows foot charger and it has worked as stated for the past 2 years!

Buttapollock1010 · 01-08-2023, 08:05 AM

My brother ordered this. Time will tell.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BF5...haWwp13NParams

Capt. Lenny · 01-08-2023, 08:06 AM

I second the Lester Summit II, they have a lot of charging profile choices available. The bluetooth is convenient when mounted onboard but lacks range.

meimk · 01-08-2023, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buttapollock1010

My brother ordered this. Time will tell.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BF5...haWwp13NParams

I wish him luck with that, but I'm skeptical of "one size fits all" solutions. We all know even different brands of lead acid batteries require different charging algorithms. Now factor in AGM's and even different lithium configurations? At least it's not terribly expensive.

scottyb · 01-08-2023, 10:52 AM

The 6v battery needs the Lester Summit 1050w charger. This battery requires a bulk charge rate equal to 10% of its 200 ah capacity. Plain and simple the batteries will last longer with the correct charging. Lester allows you to connect with BT app and input the exact make and model battery being charged for the best results. Cheaper options will cost more later.

Capt. Lenny · 01-08-2023, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

The 6v battery needs the Lester Summit 1050w charger. This battery requires a bulk charge rate equal to 10% of its 200 ah capacity. Plain and simple the batteries will last longer with the correct charging. Lester allows you to connect with BT app and input the exact make and model battery being charged for the best results. Cheaper options will cost more later.

Where did you come up with the 6 volt battery? benc62 says he has 3-12 volt deep cycle batteries and is planning on adding a 4th.

Jmuoio81213 · 01-08-2023, 12:16 PM

Not to hijack, but it seems on topic. Any reason to swap out a PowerDrive 3 working with the OBC to an aftermarket charger? I swapped the black box batteries out to Crowns and all seems well, but I do sorta cock my head at the fact I can do nothing to change "charging profiles" with the PD3. It runs the batteries up to about 65, they settle at around 52.

07-12-2022, 10:02 AM	#1
benc62 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 7	Charger Recommendation I originally posted this in the Extreme DC section but later realized this might be the more appropriate place. I just ordered a solid state conversion kit from scottyb along with one of the Admiral motors to pair with it. My cart is currently running on 3 12v deep cycle marine batteries and I plan on throwing on a 4th one to get it up to 48v. Does anyone have any recommendations for 48v chargers? Can I trust the ones I find on amazon?
benc62 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 7

07-12-2022, 12:40 PM	#2
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,167	Re: Charger Recommendation Lester Summit II is my recommendation.

07-12-2022, 02:27 PM	#3
Firefighter901 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 55	Re: Charger Recommendation The MODZ Max48 has served me quite well.

01-07-2023, 07:59 PM	#4
Reuter5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Delaware Posts: 40	Re: Charger Recommendation I found one on amazon for $280. It is a crows foot charger and it has worked as stated for the past 2 years!

01-08-2023, 08:05 AM	#5
Buttapollock1010 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: FL Posts: 106	Re: Charger Recommendation My brother ordered this. Time will tell. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BF5...haWwp13NParams

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01-08-2023, 08:06 AM	#6
Capt. Lenny Born to be Wild Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Palm Harbor Florida Posts: 2,761	Re: Charger Recommendation I second the Lester Summit II, they have a lot of charging profile choices available. The bluetooth is convenient when mounted onboard but lacks range.

01-08-2023, 10:52 AM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Charger Recommendation The 6v battery needs the Lester Summit 1050w charger. This battery requires a bulk charge rate equal to 10% of its 200 ah capacity. Plain and simple the batteries will last longer with the correct charging. Lester allows you to connect with BT app and input the exact make and model battery being charged for the best results. Cheaper options will cost more later.

01-08-2023, 12:16 PM	#10
Jmuoio81213 Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 116	Re: Charger Recommendation Not to hijack, but it seems on topic. Any reason to swap out a PowerDrive 3 working with the OBC to an aftermarket charger? I swapped the black box batteries out to Crowns and all seems well, but I do sorta cock my head at the fact I can do nothing to change "charging profiles" with the PD3. It runs the batteries up to about 65, they settle at around 52.
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