Adding gadgets??

mfd911 · 12-01-2007, 06:15 PM

I have added head lights and a led strobe on the rear of my cart. I want to add a stereo and possibly some under carriage lights. My question... Do I need a larger battery? Will the cart suffer from added extras?

Thanks

gornoman · 12-01-2007, 07:03 PM

You can add an extra 12v Deep Cycle battery for ALL your 12v needs. This will keep your pack from being depleted at all, and is the best solution if range is your concern. Of course you would need to charge this with a second charger as needed.

Stealing 12v from your pack is perfectly OK under the following conditions:
The overall amp load is low
You balance charge those 2 batteries occasionally
You keep an eye on all water levels

Another option is stealing multiple 12v circuits from multiple 12v points in the pack. This will spread the loads over the pack better, and if the loads are balanced it can negate the need to balance charge any of the batteries. Stealing from the pack also saves 75 pounds of dead weight.

mfd911 · 12-01-2007, 07:24 PM

Will the motor charge the original battery enough for a radio?

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 12-01-2007, 07:43 PM

Gorno, I think this is a gas cart.

Mfd911, I would get a deep cycle marine battery. There are a lot of people who run a LOT more than just a radio off the factory starter/generator.

mb523 · 12-01-2007, 07:48 PM

I agree with NONO here... get a marine deep cycle. I have one in my cart and have a radio with memory, 4 55watt driving lights, two tail lights, and occasionally a 100,000 candlepower spotlight I run off it all summer long. The charger in these carts should produce enough power to keep the battery level high enough for a radio.

ruredy · 12-01-2007, 11:42 PM

The stock group 26 battery is fine to power those accessories, If you were going to be running a winch I might put in a deep cycle but for lights and a radio you don't need to.

gornoman · 12-03-2007, 06:32 PM

DUH, Gas E-Z-Go Section!

I'm such a retard!

Well, it's still good advice if he ever changes to a sparky! LOL!!!

azboo · 12-03-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gornoman

DUH, Gas E-Z-Go Section!

I'm such a retard!

Well, it's still good advice if he ever changes to a sparky! LOL!!!

You're right Gorno.... ya' never know...

Boo

gornoman · 12-03-2007, 07:37 PM

Thanx Boo.

I love you now.

mfd911 · 12-04-2007, 09:12 PM

It is a gas sorry about the confusuion

12-01-2007, 06:15 PM	#1
mfd911 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 38	Adding gadgets?? I have added head lights and a led strobe on the rear of my cart. I want to add a stereo and possibly some under carriage lights. My question... Do I need a larger battery? Will the cart suffer from added extras? Thanks

12-01-2007, 07:03 PM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Adding gadgets?? You can add an extra 12v Deep Cycle battery for ALL your 12v needs. This will keep your pack from being depleted at all, and is the best solution if range is your concern. Of course you would need to charge this with a second charger as needed. Stealing 12v from your pack is perfectly OK under the following conditions: The overall amp load is low You balance charge those 2 batteries occasionally You keep an eye on all water levels Another option is stealing multiple 12v circuits from multiple 12v points in the pack. This will spread the loads over the pack better, and if the loads are balanced it can negate the need to balance charge any of the batteries. Stealing from the pack also saves 75 pounds of dead weight.

12-01-2007, 07:24 PM	#3
mfd911 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 38	Re: Adding gadgets?? Will the motor charge the original battery enough for a radio?

12-01-2007, 07:43 PM	#4
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: Adding gadgets?? Gorno, I think this is a gas cart. Mfd911, I would get a deep cycle marine battery. There are a lot of people who run a LOT more than just a radio off the factory starter/generator.

12-01-2007, 07:48 PM	#5
mb523 Peanut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 656	Re: Adding gadgets?? I agree with NONO here... get a marine deep cycle. I have one in my cart and have a radio with memory, 4 55watt driving lights, two tail lights, and occasionally a 100,000 candlepower spotlight I run off it all summer long. The charger in these carts should produce enough power to keep the battery level high enough for a radio.

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12-01-2007, 11:42 PM	#6
ruredy Born Wild Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clover SC. Posts: 5,552	Re: Adding gadgets?? The stock group 26 battery is fine to power those accessories, If you were going to be running a winch I might put in a deep cycle but for lights and a radio you don't need to.

12-03-2007, 06:32 PM	#7
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Adding gadgets?? DUH, Gas E-Z-Go Section! I'm such a retard! Well, it's still good advice if he ever changes to a sparky! LOL!!!

12-03-2007, 07:37 PM	#9
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: Adding gadgets?? Thanx Boo. I love you now.

12-04-2007, 09:12 PM	#10
mfd911 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 38	Re: Adding gadgets?? It is a gas sorry about the confusuion