Big Battery Brand Vs Off Brand

[Evancarey1]

I am looking for some opinions on which route to go when I am replacing my 2013 Precedent batteries. Currently has 6 Napa batteries from 2017 that still charge and run but the voltage sag is getting serious at times. I am considering going with Big Battery Husky 48v 103ah kit that includes charger for roughly $2k. I asked about it in a golf cart Facebook group and another member sent me a message about his battery packs he gets private labeled.

Essentially he is offering a 48v 105ah pack with charger for $1950 which includes shipping. His pack comes with a 5 year warranty where big battery has a 10 year warranty. I know there is some fine print to the big battery warranty but I'm sure this other guy has his own as well. He sent me a picture but honestly it's a little sketchy since he is in Texas and its private labeled "made" for his company.


https://bigbattery.com/products/48v-hsky/

[Murby]

Private label is code for "ripping you off".

If you want to get into the market, you create a company, market your batteries on your website, open a facebook page to let folks post their opinions, and get a BBB rating or other publicly accessible feedback.

You buy beer that's private label, not $2000 batteries.

[Bama Brad]

Originally Posted by Murby

Private label is code for "ripping you off".

If you want to get into the market, you create a company, market your batteries on your website, open a facebook page to let folks post their opinions, and get a BBB rating or other publicly accessible feedback.

You buy beer that's private label, not $2000 batteries.

I am one of the cheapest persons around (so my wife says), and I consider $Benjimans$ my favorite friends...but I would have to agree with Murph. Not worth saving a few "Benji's" on chancing what this guy is pushing. Be a shame to have trouble in 6 months and his phone doesn't work.

[Evancarey1]

Thank you for the input. I had a gut feeling I didn’t want to do it for those reasons but I guess I needed outside influence confirm I would be an idiot for buying from him.

[TigerGolfcart]

I wouldn’t do the private label one. I looked at the big battery packs but decided to go with https://extremeteamcarts.com/. The only reason is the continuous amps is lower on the big battery packs. Price between the two is a little different but look at the specs and see if you are good with the pack you buy.

[dc.901]

Originally Posted by Evancarey1

I am looking for some opinions on which route to go when I am replacing my 2013 Precedent batteries. Currently has 6 Napa batteries from 2017 that still charge and run but the voltage sag is getting serious at times. I am considering going with Big Battery Husky 48v 103ah kit that includes charger for roughly $2k. I asked about it in a golf cart Facebook group and another member sent me a message about his battery packs he gets private labeled.

Essentially he is offering a 48v 105ah pack with charger for $1950 which includes shipping. His pack comes with a 5 year warranty where big battery has a 10 year warranty. I know there is some fine print to the big battery warranty but I'm sure this other guy has his own as well. He sent me a picture but honestly it's a little sketchy since he is in Texas and its private labeled "made" for his company.


https://bigbattery.com/products/48v-hsky/

Have you looked at bigbattery.com 48v-bdgr-kits? I recently (~2-weeks) replaced the old Trojan batteries with the BDGR kit. Have not had time to do a true range-test. But, testing during short trips shows - I should get 20-25 miles on full charge (which is plenty for my needs). Of course this also depends on what else is powered on (lights/radio etc) and road condition and number of people on the cart (weight)...