Just picked up 4 new Trojan batteries..

[The Gem Saloon]

Hello all, I'm a new member and recent proud owner of a 2008 EZGO RXV. It has after market headlights/taillights, 23" tires, Vegas aluminum rims, on a 6" lift.

I just came home from purchasing 4 new "Trojan T-1275 Plus" batteries. Does anyone have a picture or diagram of how to properly wire? I'm just being careful in case the current batteries were hooked up incorrectly, although I doubt it...just being careful.

Current pic attached before I start the replacements.

found this in manual


here is manual link
http://www.ezgo.com/MungoBlobs/859/8...V-Electric.pdf

[The Gem Saloon]

Thanks, much appreciated. Now I just need to decide whether that article I've seen here is believable with regards to not letting batteries go below 75%. The Trojan dealer said that goes against the definition of a "deep cycle" battery.

I'm confused but certainly want to do the right thing in keeping the batteries going for a long time! $172 x 4 = they better last.

Originally Posted by The Gem Saloon

Thanks, much appreciated. Now I just need to decide whether that article I've seen here is believable with regards to not letting batteries go below 75%. The Trojan dealer said that goes against the definition of a "deep cycle" battery.

I'm confused but certainly want to do the right thing in keeping the batteries going for a long time! $172 x 4 = they better last.

yea it is confusing... in my opinion ... 50%

read !! follow!!!
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ery-guide.html

[The Gem Saloon]

That seems much more believable vs. 75%...then again I'm no battery expert. I need to get a gauge for my dash that shows the charge left in the batteries.

[yurtle]

Originally Posted by The Gem Saloon

Thanks, much appreciated. Now I just need to decide whether that article I've seen here is believable with regards to not letting batteries go below 75%. The Trojan dealer said that goes against the definition of a "deep cycle" battery.

I'm confused but certainly want to do the right thing in keeping the batteries going for a long time! $172 x 4 = they better last.

Go to Trojan's website. They have some good informative .pdfs and videos.

Also go to ScottyB's website and read up on his battery break-in, care and maintenance.

Originally Posted by yurtle

Also go to ScottyB's website and read up on his battery break-in, care and maintenance.

new battery break in

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

read !! follow!!!
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ery-guide.html

[Bmatlock00]

Straight from the Trojan website "1. Shallow discharges will result in a longer battery life."

That tells me that they will last longer if you only run them down to 75% SOC than 50%. Scotty B has a graph on the bottom of this page
http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Batter..._Tutorial.html

If I remember correctly he said this information came from Trojan.

75% really? kinda seems stupid to have a 48v system that you charge to 50.93 to get 100% run to 49.74 or 75% then needs a charge or damage will occur

[Bmatlock00]

I wouldn't call it damage, but from what I have gathered this is why you should buy the highest amp hour batteries you can afford. This way they they stay at a higher SOC than a cheaper battery, and will last longer. I've done a lot of reading, but I am by no means an expert. Just sharing what I have read.

BTW I would not listen to everything a Trojan dealer says.... I had 2 different dealers tell me to put regular tap water in my batteries....