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Old 03-26-2012, 09:34 PM   #1
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Default 48 or 72v ?

I have a 2004 EzGo TXT 36v lifted and camo'd for hunting. Just changed the rear to 15:1. I'm considering a battery upgrade to add torque and runtime. I realize there are a lot of things that need changing prior to batteries so before I start I'm trying to "begin with the end in mind". Would I be better off upgrading to 72v rather than 48v ?
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Old 03-26-2012, 10:39 PM   #2
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Default Re: 48 or 72v ?

There is a minority that will tell you yes, you should go 72.
But I'm not drinking that cool aid 72v is expensive and 48 does all most people ever need a golf cart to do.
Just start pricing 72v components. Besides with your 15:1 gears you are ahead of the pack already when it comes to climbing hills.

But wait for the few , they will be here momentarily
Maybe they will convince you
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Old 03-27-2012, 06:35 AM   #3
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Old 03-27-2012, 06:55 AM   #4
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Come on Chevy, penny for your thoughts??
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Old 03-27-2012, 07:03 AM   #5
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Default Re: 48 or 72v ?

I mean I am definatley happy with 72v but it did cost a lot of money and I had to have plum quick finish the job. I couldnt figure out the wiring.
I will say I'm glad it's done though.
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Old 03-27-2012, 07:46 AM   #6
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Default Re: 48 or 72v ?

How was the overall run time with the upgrade Chevy?
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Old 03-27-2012, 08:22 PM   #7
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Default Re: 48 or 72v ?

Come on guys, no opinions? How much more can it be?
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Old 03-28-2012, 06:36 AM   #8
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Default Re: 48 or 72v ?

It kind of sounds to me as if your wanting the torque and staying power. If that were true you might want to go with 2 banks of 36v in parallel. You would still be able to say you have 72v without fibbing
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Old 03-28-2012, 12:35 PM   #9
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Default Re: 48 or 72v ?

Gonkulor, that sounds like good idea, haven't heard or considered that. How does one go about it?
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Old 03-28-2012, 02:53 PM   #10
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Default Re: 48 or 72v ?

Some of the big volt guys here have done it. Maybe one of them will chime in or someone who can easily make those nice color schematics. Without putting a hitch and trailer setup on your cart, I think they went with the Trojan 12v batteries. I would like to go 72v too but that might be way way down my list and as I upgrade I will install compatible components. The thing I keep in mind about the batteries either 6, 8, or 12v is there weight and the weight coming from the lead plates. In general speak, if a 6v weights 50lbs and a 12v weights 65lbs the 2 6v batteries will have much more reserve capacity than the 12v. I hope I'm not confusing you and actually answering a question.
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