Hunting Cart Expectations

swamp · 02-12-2014, 08:43 PM

Hey All,

Just got my 2003 48 volt DS back from a once over it has new batteries (crown) 6 inch Spindle Lift jakes, Heavy Duty Springs Front and Back, new bushings, step sides, voltage reducer, 12 volt outlet, and diamond plate cargo plate to switch with rear seat. It will be a hunting buggy during deer season, possibly turkey and for family in off season. What should I expect from this buggy? Any upgrades to get more power? It is stock, should I upgrade controller/motor? Thanks for your help.

jakesnake27 · 02-12-2014, 09:23 PM

I would for sure upgrade the controller since you now have a lift. More amps= more torque, which is needed for a lift. How does the cart drive now? I would assume since it is stock that it slows down on hills with the lift installed...

swamp · 02-12-2014, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakesnake27

I would for sure upgrade the controller since you now have a lift. More amps= more torque, which is needed for a lift. How does the cart drive now? I would assume since it is stock that it slows down on hills with the lift installed...

It drives fine but you are right it slows down on hills! Can I just upgrade controller and be fine with everything else?

Great white north · 02-12-2014, 10:47 PM

You can just upgrade the controller is it a 48 volt system or 36 ? , I would get a super duty solenoid (36-48 volt)if it is 36 volt system , so that in future if you upgrade to 48 volt you already have the solenoid

But since you just got new batteries , ( I assume there 6 volt and if you have a 36 volt system)why not get 2 more and do the change over to 48 volt now ? , Also did you up your battery cables to 4 gauge you need to do that ,

swamp · 02-12-2014, 10:52 PM

My cart is 48 volt.

Great white north · 02-12-2014, 10:59 PM

Then upgrade the controller and get bigger battery cables and your good to go , do you have 6-8 volt batteries or 12 volt batts? I have 8 - 6 volt 260!amp/ hr Crowns in mine , works great

swamp · 02-12-2014, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great white north

Then upgrade the controller and get bigger battery cables and your good to go , do you have 6-8 volt batteries or 12 volt batts? I have 8 - 6 volt 260!amp/ hr Crowns in mine , works great

I have 6 8 volt Crowns.

Great white north · 02-12-2014, 11:16 PM

Your good to go your range should be not bad for 8 volt

system

jakesnake27 · 02-12-2014, 11:24 PM

I agree, upgrade the controller for more torque on the hills.
Scottyb is the man, I would contact him and he can set you up...

swamp · 02-13-2014, 12:17 AM

Thanks guys!

02-12-2014, 08:43 PM	#1
swamp Getting Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 125	Hunting Cart Expectations Hey All, Just got my 2003 48 volt DS back from a once over it has new batteries (crown) 6 inch Spindle Lift jakes, Heavy Duty Springs Front and Back, new bushings, step sides, voltage reducer, 12 volt outlet, and diamond plate cargo plate to switch with rear seat. It will be a hunting buggy during deer season, possibly turkey and for family in off season. What should I expect from this buggy? Any upgrades to get more power? It is stock, should I upgrade controller/motor? Thanks for your help.

02-12-2014, 09:23 PM	#2
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: Hunting Cart Expectations I would for sure upgrade the controller since you now have a lift. More amps= more torque, which is needed for a lift. How does the cart drive now? I would assume since it is stock that it slows down on hills with the lift installed...
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245

02-12-2014, 10:47 PM	#4
Great white north Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 609	Re: Hunting Cart Expectations You can just upgrade the controller is it a 48 volt system or 36 ? , I would get a super duty solenoid (36-48 volt)if it is 36 volt system , so that in future if you upgrade to 48 volt you already have the solenoid But since you just got new batteries , ( I assume there 6 volt and if you have a 36 volt system)why not get 2 more and do the change over to 48 volt now ? , Also did you up your battery cables to 4 gauge you need to do that ,

02-12-2014, 10:52 PM	#5
swamp Getting Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 125	Re: Hunting Cart Expectations My cart is 48 volt.

02-12-2014, 10:59 PM	#6
Great white north Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 609	Re: Hunting Cart Expectations Then upgrade the controller and get bigger battery cables and your good to go , do you have 6-8 volt batteries or 12 volt batts? I have 8 - 6 volt 260!amp/ hr Crowns in mine , works great

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02-12-2014, 11:16 PM	#8
Great white north Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ontario , Canada Posts: 609	Re: Hunting Cart Expectations Your good to go your range should be not bad for 8 volt system

02-12-2014, 11:24 PM	#9
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: Hunting Cart Expectations I agree, upgrade the controller for more torque on the hills. Scottyb is the man, I would contact him and he can set you up...
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245

02-13-2014, 12:17 AM	#10
swamp Getting Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 125	Re: Hunting Cart Expectations Thanks guys!

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