Should I Purchase Ruff and Tuff

[hubtech]

I'm going to check out a 2007 Ruff and Tuff cart today. I know R/T are now out of business, but this cart seems like a pretty good deal. 2400 ask for an 07, looks clean, batteries hold charge, and no apparent issues. However, I have not been able to find any parts houses that carry bits for these specifically. I've read that they share some components with EZ-Go, which are plentiful for sure. Before I take the plunge, any of you pro's have any advice?

[hubtech]

tried to post pictures, but because i'm new i can't.

[hubtech]

let me know if y'all need any more info before i drive an hour to check this thing out;0

[kgsc]

Not sure which model or where you are but 2400 it too high in my opinion especially for a cart you may not be able to get parts for... One of my lake neighbors just sold a 2005 EZ PDS with 2 year old batts for 2500 as an example

[rib33024]

Originally Posted by hubtech

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[hubtech]

Well I bought it. New motor and solenoid. Batteries do need to be replaced within the year. I'll probly get a set before deer season. Thing drives smooth and quiet. Hit 22 in high hear and 12ish in the low speed. Got about 10 miles out of the charge I took it home with. Our hood is real hilly so that's not bad imo. May look into some electric car lipos since I've got to spend money on batteries anyway.


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[hubtech]

I just charged the batteries over night. Unplugged the charger and tested the voltage on the batteries and they all registered from 8.2-8.3v which seems okay to me.

[teecro]

Originally Posted by hubtech

I just charged the batteries over night. Unplugged the charger and tested the voltage on the batteries and they all registered from 8.2-8.3v which seems okay to me.

Just barely ok... You would like to see as close to 8.5 to be considered 100 % SOC... 8.2 to 8.3 is 70 to 80 % SOC respectively.... Check your water levels and make sure connections are clean, bright and snug and try a couple back to back chargings to see if they perk up a little...

[hubtech]

Well, they are gel batteries. the guy i bought them from thinks they are original.... which would make them 9 years old. i cant find a date on them anywhere. The cart is spectacular though. perfect shape, on a flat i've gotten it up to 23 mph, does great off road too. our hood has about 3 miles of trails through the woods, all crushed gravel, but very hilly and it handled it all!! i know batteries are coming... trying to decide if i jump head first and try to do some fancy battery magic or just get a set plain ole deep cycle. I'd love to get 30-50 miles out of a charge. As of now, 12 miles is my best, and the battery gauge was down to 50%. I ordered an actual volt meter to replace the battery gauge, will be here tomorrow. ya'll i'm a ruff and tuff believer :)

[hubtech]

The batteries are in fact ruff and tuff branded. Can't believe that 9yo batteries will still do 12 miles. And that's just to half of the battery gauge. Loses speed pretty bad uphill but goes fine on the flats.