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Old 04-23-2019, 06:58 PM   #1
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Question Outdoor Battery Charger?

I need the ability to charge my 2011 CC Precedent while being outdoors.

I store it when not being used in a shed that does not have electricity out at my lake place. But, during the weekends (sometimes earlier) I charge the batteries on my cart with the electricity from my camper. I have been sitting the charger under my camper on top of a box made out of 2"x6"s to keep it out of the rain.

But, I would like to park my cart in a different location where the cord is not quite long enough to reach my cart and still have the charger a safe distance under my camper to avoid getting wet during inevitable rains.

So, I was wondering if anyone has come up with a solution like some type of rain proof box that would keep the rain out but still allow for adequate air flow to the battery charger?
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Old 04-23-2019, 07:44 PM   #2
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Default Re: Outdoor Battery Charger?

How much further away is it going to be? One option may be to put a longer charge cord on the charger. Sticking with the same gauge wire you can make it about 14ft I think is the longest that club car uses.

I've made some little "charger houses" out of wood. A couple of treated 2x4s and some 1x6 slanted an angles on the sides. Found a few old sheets of asphalt shingles laying around to put on the top. They work very well and still allow plenty of ventilation.

If you're looking for something less permanent a rubbermaid tub with a dozen holes drilled in the sides works as well.
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Old 04-25-2019, 12:54 PM   #3
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Default Re: Outdoor Battery Charger?

It is probably only going to be about another 6'-8' or so at the most.

I was just thinking about building some type of charger house like you described. I don't suppose you have any pictures of yours?
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Old 04-25-2019, 01:18 PM   #4
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Default Re: Outdoor Battery Charger?

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If you're looking for something less permanent a rubbermaid tub with a dozen holes drilled in the sides works as well.
I know it sounds simplistic but this is what I did as well. I just went to Walmart, grabbed an appropriately sized plastic bin and placed it upside down over my charger. I didn't think to drill any vent holes in it. Perhaps I will.
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Old 04-25-2019, 11:30 PM   #5
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Default Re: Outdoor Battery Charger?

You need to, it creates a lot of heat that will drastically shorten it's life if contained n a box. Could even be a fire danger. A "dog house" for it would be best, with a open front, so the heat can escape. Heat is the enemy of everything electrical.
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Default Re: Outdoor Battery Charger?

Other members say they use those pet transport things for cats and dogs. Plenty of air.
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Old 05-03-2019, 12:42 AM   #7
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Default Re: Outdoor Battery Charger?

Maybe look into a Delta-Q onboard charger? I have one on my kart, mounted under the driver's seat. It's probably the size of a decent sized book and is weatherproof.
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