36v Electric EZGO TXT Golf Cart converted to 3 12v Deep Cycle Batteries Saves you Hundreds $$$

[@skip7243]

I've done this & it works OK & saved me a lot of money. I do, however, think there is a reduction in torque, but I never had "good" 6 volters in so not a real world comparison. Good detailed vid.

[@RoadMisfit187]

Torque seems the same to me. I have had 4 adults on the my cart and in my backyard I have a steep hill (dam) going up to the pond and it goes right up the hill just fine.

[@skip7243]

@@RoadMisfit187 OK, I guess I expect too much out of it. I do need to get a better charger however.

[@RoadMisfit187]

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[@JackTrinkle]

I did the conversion to 3 12 volt DC batteries plugged in my old charger and it flashed red three times do I need to buy that other charger that guy has? Ty

[@JackTrinkle]

​@@RoadMisfit187I did the conversion to 3-12 volt DC batteries plugged in my old charger and it flashed red three times do I need a different charger

[@joshuagomezfuentes6899]

Hey man thank you so much! Thks video helped me a lot!! Thanks again!! ✌️

[@JackTrinkle]

I made the conversion to 3-12 volt deep cell batteries ard plugged in my old charger and it flashes red three times do I need to use a different charger

[@jasonthompson1856]

I have this exact batteries and they only last about 6 months. I am on my second exchange with Wal-Mart. They asked if we were using them on a Golf Cart and explained that the batteries are not designed to work on that type of load and this is why they are not working or lasting.

[@Taylormade_Detailing]

Bess you for this knowledge good sir!

[@djmjr77]

With only the 3 12volts you're reducing your available amperage from over 200(with reg golf cart batts) to about 100. If you get 3 more and hook 2 banks of 36v in parallel it will give you about 200 amps which will increase your range...

[@RoadMisfit187]

That does make sense, but I dont need further range. Maybe if I tried to play 18 holes of golf with equipment and a few guys riding. But for normal activities around the house, and neighborhood and using it for fishing it works just fine on 3 batteries.

[@princeinflorida214]

​@@RoadMisfit187The 100AH typically can give a 5-mile range versus a 10-mile range from the 200AH golf cart batteries. For many that's enough. Including me for sure. I'm very very happy with the conversion.

[@djmjr77]

I just thought I'd mention it. I have a couple 12v items like a small light bar and small fan, and got just over 3 miles with everything on. This wasn't enough for me so I did the 6 batts. Haven't done a range test yet though.. but I'd imagine I should get 6ish miles..

[@jokerfacewild9268]

Now that lithium 36volt kits are getting into the 600-700 dollar range would you still opt for the 3 12v deep cycles?

[@RoadMisfit187]

@@jokerfacewild9268 yes I would, but haven't seen the lithium kits less than $1400?

[@jokerfacewild9268]

@RoadMisfit187 I'm currently going through ebay and researching if 60ah and 100ah batteries are actually enough

[@RoadMisfit187]

@@jokerfacewild9268 Also the thought of a lithium battery in my garage scares me knowing how electric cars can catch on fire. Maybe we just aren't there yet.

[@jokerfacewild9268]

@RoadMisfit187 that was also a fear. I have been dealing with lipo batteries in rc for like 10 years so I'm pretty comfortable with them

[@rollingstoner2487]

I have a EZGO with the 3 battery conversion, I want to hook up lights which battery do I hook up to , or can I get a spare 12 v for electrical accessories????

[@RoadMisfit187]

Yes you could get a spare battery for electrical accessories but would have to charge it separately. I just picked one of my three batteries and use it for lights. It still charges fine

[@djmjr77]

Buy a 36v to 12v converter to do it right. Hooking to one of the 12volts will wear one battery down faster than the other two.

[@Taylormade_Detailing]

If I put 4 batteries and make it 48v, will it go faster??

[@RoadMisfit187]

No, I would NOT do that. You will do some major damage. You must keep it at 36V

[@Taylormade_Detailing]

@@RoadMisfit187 thank you for the info sir, will definitely NOT be doing that 😂.