02-20-2017, 02:00 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Savannah GA
Posts: 23
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RXV
Its lifted on 22's. 48 volt with 4 12 volt batteries. Is this a good cart for hunting?
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02-20-2017, 07:44 PM | #2 |
Gone Insane
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: TN/NC/GA Tri-state area
Posts: 3,952
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Re: RXV
22's will give you more ground clearance, but will limit torque for climbing hills, and impact braking efficiency for the same reason. If you want to use it for hunting, you would be better off with stock (18") size tires up to about 20". More than that will put you at a disadvantage unless you spend the money for the 350 Amp controller upgrade.
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02-20-2017, 11:30 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: North Texas
Posts: 150
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Re: RXV
What kind of terrain are you in and what kind of trails etc will you be going on. Super hilly? lots of mud/water? established trails or no trails?
I have an rxv with 23 inch tires and running 2 gauge cables. Bob is smarter than me so I won't dispute his data. Smaller tires are always better for torque. Here is a video of me climbing the biggest hill I can find around me and me going on the trails in my local woods which I do almost daily...the 2nd half if less trail and more forest. Note, I avoid huge mud puddles. hill climb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBWi6PhSK84 Run through the woods at 4x speed which I do almost daily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUPJ-6FEnRQ I occasionally do have issues with big dips in the trail if I stop just prior or at the bottom of the dip...... espeically if loaded with 4 people. In those instances, I get out and push and have a rider hit the accelerator or if I'm alone I press it with my hand and push with the other. I've only gotten stuck in the mud once. The biggest variable is you. Once you learn what your cart can do and what it can't you will be better. Wet dirt that looks inviting is the worst. Getting your tires caked in mud is the worst. I rarely find myself in a position of burying myself in mud because I avoid mud puddles. Slick clay/mud will cake up your tires quick so you have to learn your terrain and the importance of clearing your tires. Last edited by sltintexas; 02-20-2017 at 11:40 PM.. Reason: additional data |
02-21-2017, 03:47 AM | #4 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: RXV
I grew up in Savannah, so you're likely dealing with - worst case - a few steep hills, but a LOT of sand. It needs the right tires. Hopefully you can test drive it in its "new" environment?
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02-21-2017, 05:13 AM | #5 |
Gone Insane
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: TN/NC/GA Tri-state area
Posts: 3,952
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Re: RXV
I'm in the appalachian mountains, so I guess I'm more biased about torque than most. The grades we must deal with can get you killed if your cart fails to go or stop when you need it to. Hunting carts in this region must be able to handle the terrain here or you won't last long. When the feds were using 4 wheelers east of here looking for Eric Rudolph, many were injured by exceeding the capabilities of their rides.
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02-21-2017, 08:41 AM | #6 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: North Texas
Posts: 150
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Re: RXV
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02-21-2017, 11:16 AM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 15
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Re: RXV
With the same setup you listed mine does everything I want it to in the woods. Had two Bad boy buggies and the RXV is hands down better than the BBB"s.
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02-21-2017, 05:00 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: North Texas
Posts: 150
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Re: RXV
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02-22-2017, 09:44 AM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Savannah GA
Posts: 23
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Re: RXV
Thanks guys.
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02-23-2017, 12:28 PM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 15
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Re: RXV
When I bought the cart it had the rack on the back already installed. As for the deer the heads were hanging over the side. I didn't want to have them in the pic just because some think it's a lil graphic.
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