Would this charger work?

scalpem15 · 09-29-2018, 11:27 AM

Looking to upgrade my 92 marathon to 48v. Would this charger work once I change the charge plug? Thanks

meimk · 09-29-2018, 11:47 AM

Would not work well. Yes it could be made to work by jumping around the relay, but it would be totally manual. You would have to stand there and babysit it. Better to get one that has its own "brain". That Powerdrive is designed to work with a Club Car OBC (on Board Computer).

scottyb · 09-29-2018, 11:52 AM

Even when 'jumpered' to get the charger to come on it will only put out full power, not the 3 stage algorithm needed for a complete charge so the answer is no, it will not work.
Find one from Ezgo or Yamaha or post 2014 Club Car aka Eric. Also there are plenty of aftermarket chargers out there but don't be fooled by too good to be true prices. The pack needs 18-20 amps for proper charging.
Hope this helps

scalpem15 · 09-29-2018, 12:02 PM

Really appreciate the responses! Very helpful thank you!

scottyb · 09-29-2018, 12:09 PM

I have read there is an add-on available for that charger to convert it but that would double the cost and by then you could buy a newer smart charger with 20 amps.

scalpem15 · 09-29-2018, 09:59 PM

Thanks again Scottyb

09-29-2018, 11:47 AM	#2
meimk Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 2,827	Re: Would this charger work? Would not work well. Yes it could be made to work by jumping around the relay, but it would be totally manual. You would have to stand there and babysit it. Better to get one that has its own "brain". That Powerdrive is designed to work with a Club Car OBC (on Board Computer).

09-29-2018, 11:52 AM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Would this charger work? Even when 'jumpered' to get the charger to come on it will only put out full power, not the 3 stage algorithm needed for a complete charge so the answer is no, it will not work. Find one from Ezgo or Yamaha or post 2014 Club Car aka Eric. Also there are plenty of aftermarket chargers out there but don't be fooled by too good to be true prices. The pack needs 18-20 amps for proper charging. Hope this helps

09-29-2018, 12:02 PM	#4
scalpem15 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 51	Re: Would this charger work? Really appreciate the responses! Very helpful thank you!
scalpem15 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 51

09-29-2018, 12:09 PM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Would this charger work? I have read there is an add-on available for that charger to convert it but that would double the cost and by then you could buy a newer smart charger with 20 amps.

09-29-2018, 09:59 PM	#6
scalpem15 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 51	Re: Would this charger work? Thanks again Scottyb
scalpem15 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 51

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Charger does not work	Electric Club Car
Moving to a 48v charger on ezgo, 3 wires on plug, 2 on charger, will it work?	Electric EZGO
How should charger work?	Electric EZGO
Charger Won't Work	Electric Club Car
Will this charger work?	Extreme DC!