Will RXV be enough?

riproke · 08-25-2015, 12:07 PM

I am looking to purchase a golf cart. I have a hill behind my property going down to Lake about 30 yards but I would like to use it to traverse to save wear and tear on my knees. The hill is pretty steep ranging between 22 and 30% grade. I would likely only be making one or two trips up and down the hill four days a week. Some people have suggested I need a gas card to divorce that he'll regularly while others believe the EZ-GO RXV would be able to pull the hill. Most of the time there would only be one passenger in the car but on occasion there might be up to four. I would not require a lot of top and speed but I would require to work to be able to climb the hill. There is really not much room at the bottom of the hill to get up to speed before The grade. I would appreciate input from does more experienced with cart capabilities.
Thanks,
Michael

cgtech · 08-25-2015, 02:44 PM

Rxv will climb some serious hills, IF it is allowed some movement before hill gets steep. If you park on the steepest hills, you may need to back up and start at bottom (a "running start" is not needed). This is assuming stock size wheels & tires (or close). Offroad tires sap torque.

1970buick · 08-25-2015, 02:50 PM

The RXV is honestly the most powerful stock cart I have driven. It is really an amazing cart to drive

riproke · 08-25-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cgtech

Rxv will climb some serious hills, IF it is allowed some movement before hill gets steep. If you park on the steepest hills, you may need to back up and start at bottom (a "running start" is not needed). This is assuming stock size wheels & tires (or close). Offroad tires sap torque.

Unfortunately, starting at the bottom would be in the lake :-)
I could go across the hill before turning to go up. Would a few yards movement be enough?
Thanks

N2snow2 · 08-25-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by riproke

Unfortunately, starting at the bottom would be in the lake :-)
I could go across the hill before turning to go up. Would a few yards movement be enough?
Thanks

A friend of mine has a new rxv. Big lift 14 wheels 22inch tires stock clutches I've seen it climb some really big steep hills that people have problems walking up without a walking stick or touching the ground that being said I have a modified Yamaha and won't go anywhere near that hill maybe you should look into a side by side be safe......

dougs_huntingcart · 08-25-2015, 05:10 PM

the RXV will be plenty sufficient.

cgtech · 08-25-2015, 05:41 PM

Yes, a few yards is plenty.

cgtech · 08-25-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970buick

The RXV is honestly the most powerful stock cart I have driven. It is really an amazing cart to drive

Then you need to try a new yamaha AC drive.

riproke · 08-25-2015, 08:46 PM

Thanks for all the good information. Is there a way to change the gear ratio from stock ?(12:1) to (15:1 or 17:1) ? Do you feel that would improve climbing in my situation?
Thanks

cgtech · 08-26-2015, 09:54 AM

Rxv is already 16.99:1, i dont think you will need anything else.

08-25-2015, 12:07 PM	#1
riproke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 3	Will RXV be enough? I am looking to purchase a golf cart. I have a hill behind my property going down to Lake about 30 yards but I would like to use it to traverse to save wear and tear on my knees. The hill is pretty steep ranging between 22 and 30% grade. I would likely only be making one or two trips up and down the hill four days a week. Some people have suggested I need a gas card to divorce that he'll regularly while others believe the EZ-GO RXV would be able to pull the hill. Most of the time there would only be one passenger in the car but on occasion there might be up to four. I would not require a lot of top and speed but I would require to work to be able to climb the hill. There is really not much room at the bottom of the hill to get up to speed before The grade. I would appreciate input from does more experienced with cart capabilities. Thanks, Michael
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08-25-2015, 02:44 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Will RXV be enough? Rxv will climb some serious hills, IF it is allowed some movement before hill gets steep. If you park on the steepest hills, you may need to back up and start at bottom (a "running start" is not needed). This is assuming stock size wheels & tires (or close). Offroad tires sap torque.

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1970buick Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: maryland Posts: 818	Re: Will RXV be enough? The RXV is honestly the most powerful stock cart I have driven. It is really an amazing cart to drive

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08-25-2015, 08:46 PM	#9
riproke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 3	Re: Will RXV be enough? Thanks for all the good information. Is there a way to change the gear ratio from stock ?(12:1) to (15:1 or 17:1) ? Do you feel that would improve climbing in my situation? Thanks
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08-26-2015, 09:54 AM	#10
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Will RXV be enough? Rxv is already 16.99:1, i dont think you will need anything else.