SUCCESSFUL MODZ Charger Onboard Install! See Pictures

[Caseyrollins08]

Having the charger mounted under the back seat is very convenient and has a clean look!

[CCNorth]

Looks great! Happy that you were able to get your wiring done along with the onboard charger. You're on a roll.

[Caseyrollins08]

Thank you CC! Getting the onboard charger installed was WAY easier than my wiring fiasco! Haha

[Murby]

This is probably a stupid question, but why not just hook it up directly to the batteries??

Are all on-board chargers wired this way? Seems to me that it kind of defeats the purpose I would want it for.

[Caseyrollins08]

You can do that but I still wanted to be able to take it out relatively easy so wiring it directly to the batteries seemed a little more permanent. It’s only 1 extra thing to plug in which isn’t a hassle at all. Technically I could leave it always plugged in to the charger port but it doesn’t look as nice.

[Murby]

Originally Posted by Caseyrollins08

You can do that but I still wanted to be able to take it out relatively easy so wiring it directly to the batteries seemed a little more permanent. It’s only 1 extra thing to plug in which isn’t a hassle at all. Technically I could leave it always plugged in to the charger port but it doesn’t look as nice.

Thanks.. I was seriously concerned about that.

I will eventually get an onboard charger, but wanted to make sure it could be permanently connected to the batteries so all I would have to do is plug an extension cord into the cart like a regular electric vehicle charging on 120.

This way, if I went to a friends house and wanted a topping charge, it would be easy.. who doesn't own an extension cord right?

Good to know.. thanks again.

[Caseyrollins08]

Yes, I completely get it!

Originally I just mounted the charger under the backseat to keep it out of the way but where I wouldn't have to look for it. But, then, after having to pull the charger cord around the side of the cart and finagle it to the charger receptacle I decided that was a huge pain. It was a pain putting the cords back under the seat after charging too.

I added the charger cord holder to make it look cleaner but I've found myself several times just leaving it plugged in to the receptacle while I drive it around and it doesn't bother me at all. Then get back home and just plug in the extension cord.

[Spoolx]

Originally Posted by Murby

Thanks.. I was seriously concerned about that.

I will eventually get an onboard charger, but wanted to make sure it could be permanently connected to the batteries so all I would have to do is plug an extension cord into the cart like a regular electric vehicle charging on 120.

This way, if I went to a friends house and wanted a topping charge, it would be easy.. who doesn't own an extension cord right?

Good to know.. thanks again.

Mine is wired directly to the batteries.. it’s literally two wires with ring terminals so there is nothing permanent about it.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by Spoolx

Mine is wired directly to the batteries.. it’s literally two wires with ring terminals so there is nothing permanent about it.

This is what we do. I've had my Lester Summit hardwired to the pack for 4 years. No worries. Replaced the charge receptacle with a RV type 110v cord connection. You just pull out a cord and plug it in. We even sell the 10g hardwire kit with rings on both ends. But to each their own. This works too

[Swan]

Originally Posted by Spoolx

Mine is wired directly to the batteries.. it’s literally two wires with ring terminals so there is nothing permanent about it.

thats the way I would have done