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Old 08-23-2021, 08:25 PM   #11
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Default Re: Lithium time for my Drive2

PAT911,

I took your advice and installed the Renogy battery monitor. Sweet!

All is well in my "new" LiFePO4 powered Yamaha!

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Old 01-06-2022, 06:51 PM   #12
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Richj11

Hope all is well. I ran across your post while thinking about upgrading my batteries to lithium as well!
How are you liking them? Any issues?
Also do you have any upgrades? I’m asking because I have Dons motor and 300 amp controller in my cart.


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Old 01-06-2022, 07:05 PM   #13
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No upgrades aside from lights, lift, tires. I'd be interested in your battery install (if you go this route) with Dons motor and controller.

I just drive the crap out of it with factory controller/motor so far.

I do need to pay attention more and see what kind of distance I'm getting. I just plug it in when the battery monitor starts getting down there...

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Richj11

Hope all is well. I ran across your post while thinking about upgrading my batteries to lithium as well!
How are you liking them? Any issues?
Also do you have any upgrades? I’m asking because I have Dons motor and 300 amp controller in my cart.


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Old 05-14-2022, 05:39 PM   #14
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Well, I'm loving the lithium batteries. Of course, the natural progression is more upgrades!

I just received the AllTrax 400XCT and a SW180 solenoid from ScottyB.

Simple install and immediately hit 21mph on flat ground

After the test drive I ordered up two more of the Allied 48V/30AH lithium batteries.

I know the next step will likely be a new motor when the stock Hitachi poops out.

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Old 07-01-2022, 12:21 PM   #15
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Well, it took about 5 weeks, but the 2 additional Allied 48V 30AH batteries were delivered last week.

So now I have a respectful 120AH capacity.

I need to pay attention and see what kind of range I can expect. Normally I just run 1/2 mile down the driveway for mail and garbage runs and charge it when I think about it.

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Old 07-01-2022, 01:42 PM   #16
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I've been waiting for an Eco 72ah but see that Plowman's has Allieds in stock so I may go that route. They appear to be "plug & Play" on the installation video. Was that the case?
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Old 07-01-2022, 01:53 PM   #17
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I've been waiting for an Eco 72ah but see that Plowman's has Allieds in stock so I may go that route. They appear to be "plug & Play" on the installation video. Was that the case?
In my Drive2, yes, plug and play for the most part
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Old 08-02-2022, 04:08 PM   #18
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Well, I've been wanting to do this for a while. I ended up borrowing a buddies 5x10 trailer and drug the cart with us camping last week.

The lithiums were fabulous, ran around the campground and to the pool numerous times a day. After 7 days the batteries were still reading 38%. Nice!

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Old 01-27-2023, 01:49 PM   #19
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No upgrades aside from lights, lift, tires. I'd be interested in your battery install (if you go this route) with Dons motor and controller.

I just drive the crap out of it with factory controller/motor so far.

I do need to pay attention more and see what kind of distance I'm getting. I just plug it in when the battery monitor starts getting down there...
Rich, I know this is almost a year later, but I was wondering how the 2 battery setup worked out for you? I have a 15' that is stock motor/controller, but I have a 3" rhox lift and 20" tires. I live in Ohio and lots of hills here and at the campground. Wondering if you think the 2 batteries will be good or if you think I need to bump to 3. Normally no long trips and normally plug in every night after usage.
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