12-27-2019, 09:44 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: SE TN
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Lithium Batteries on Hills
Anybody have any comments as to how well Leaf Lithium batteries work in hilly areas? I guess my real concern is will they put out enough current on hills or will I have to run two packs in parallel.
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12-27-2019, 11:11 PM | #2 |
Just Gone
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: North Carolina
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Re: Lithium Batteries on Hills
Mine run fine on hills.
My neighborhood and surrounding area is nothing but hills and my 7 module pack pulls fine even with my big torque motor from D&D. So far I've been happy with my single pack but I'd be lying if I hadn't thought of adding 7 more modules. Not because I need them, but because I want them. But honestly, the 7 modules have been good. I'm able to get 23 miles out of them with room to spare cruising around at 15mph, can pop wheelies if I want to and have pulled well over 400amps for a few seconds when really working the cart. |
12-28-2019, 06:43 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Southwestern Pa.
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Re: Lithium Batteries on Hills
A few things: What is your definition of "hill?" What is the average temperature you operate your cart in?
I live in Southwestern Pennsylvania where hills are hills and mountains are also hills. W. Virginia has radical hills. I use my cart for hunting so it's usually 23 degrees or colder. So, that being said my cart will slow a little going up "hills" and my 7 module pack won't last as long when it's 20 degrees vs 70 degrees. It gets me where I want\need to go but I do plan on adding another 7 module pack for the convenience of just having the additional power. FWIW |
12-28-2019, 09:26 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: SE TN
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Re: Lithium Batteries on Hills
Thanks DaveTM and NCPW that pretty much answers my question. I live in SE TN so they should work just fine. Losing 300 lbs of battery weight must also play a big part.
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12-28-2019, 10:50 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Rio Verde, Az
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Re: Lithium Batteries on Hills
Compared to FLA they work great! 250 pounds lighter makes a huge difference going up inclines. They don't sag much either. (I have 14 modules which is way better than 7 for this)
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12-28-2019, 06:24 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Location: SE TN
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Re: Lithium Batteries on Hills
Thanks for your reply Volt_Ampere. I guess I better keep the passenger side battery compartment clear in case I need to go with 14 modules.
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