DIY Solar Golf Cart Generator - 100% solar with SunGoldPower 4000 watt inverter too!

[@FatherOfTheParty]

I've converted two carts to solar. One has an inverter and the other just has a charge controller. Neither ever needs charging, they're used daily. I used a smaller inverter (3000w). One still has the lead acid batteries, the other was upgraded to LiFePo. Always get stopped and asked about them when we're running around town. I've used the inverter to charge batteries, run concrete mixer, run miter saw, etc. Incredibly handy to be able to drive power right where you need it.

[@timbeacham3426]

Almost finished with my first! Second one will also be less the inverter

[@craigsurette3438]

My biggest concern for mounting the inverter/powerbank above you, is that any golfcart i have ever been in has been very eager to tip over, and i would not want something that heavy over my head helping to convince it. Also , i cannot imagine those roof supports are all that strong, considering how it was designed

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Nice work, upper eastern us engineer built his own, ran electric chainsaw etc, had set up to hook up to his house also. Also a IHc farmell tractor set as electric. Good you fellows are keeping the public aware of other possibilities. Good health to you!

[@2hotscottpro]

That’s a low frequency inverter .Great choice!

[@mr.makeit4037]

If more batteries could be installed in the back in a diy lightweight box, you could use it to supplement a small home or workshop with power. Batteries would need to be lithium to minimize weight and maximize efficiency. Great idea you gave us.

[@CrystalAbrahams]

Thank you for this, Dean. I'm handicapped and cannot manage an e-bike. Crystal in Edmonton 🇨🇦

[@shawnr771]

Nice work and descriptions. Years ago I built a small 12 volt system with 300 watts of panels and 3 AGM 200 AH batteries for running 12 volt lights and a 12 volt TV. I rigged a set of jumper cables through the wall. When there was an issue with solar charging. I could charge up the batteries with my truck. At least once I reversed this and jumped the truck from the house. I say this because you could put a splitter on the cables at the off grid cabin. Put a switch in for Off/On and run it to another 48v charge controller. Make the leads long enough to reach the golf cart. You can also add a 12volt charger for other batteries.

[@BackatTheRanchSTX]

Less the inverter, looks like we have a similar setup on our golf carts. Thanks for sharing.

[@belieftransformation]

Fantastic & innovative! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

Id mount the new unit long ways not side to side in the middle between the heads of the driver and front passenger. also a accessory trailer with another solar panel and more batteries might be handy if you ever run out juice.

[@cullenmiller8170]

Nice video and great idea. My son in law has a 1972 Yamaha golf cart with a gas engine and it has been modified with a bed and trailer hitch. It works great around the property too.

[@davidchapman8054]

Great idea and well thought out. A thought about sawdust, a roll up canvas back window would prevent rain as well as dust when driving or working. Keep up the informative educational videos. I'm living vicariously.

[@Interglacial_optimist]

Dean rockin the free electric world 😅

[@resourcefulgirl]

You just got cooler than Canadian Prepper!! I love this and must have one.

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

That’s impossible. 😎

[@backwoodshomesteadllc]

I put 5 -100 watt panels on my service bus aka tool bus it runs my security cameras, wifi, all the power tools and battery chargers for all my milwaukee tools and shop lights inside bus. Way better since i got a litime 230 ah cold protection lipo battery. All 12v of course. 100ft retractable extension cord off the back was the best game change I guess i need to buy a golf cart.

[@antoinechasse65]

Next Time Nate comes for a visit, I need a drag race between the Toyota and the golf cart!

[@ashleylovepace1941]

You are probably my favorite KZbinr! There is an air of “take that normies” in every breath. Congrats! Awesome!

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

😂 Take that normies 😎

[@CrystalAbrahams]

​​@@ArkopiaKZbinAdorable, right Dean? 🇨🇦

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Oh! Oh! Backup camera! No? Lol. Nice work Dean.

[@offgridwanabe]

I am glad you finally discovered solar.

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

Just finally at that stage of homestead projects. My full farm off grid system is going to be epic. Next years plan.

[@tossancuyota7848]

brilliant

[@timbeacham3426]

Love this! Just did very similar but went with 2500 watt inverter for now. You mentioned exactly how i have it set up, on a board but wired to a 2-4 guage quick connect. Really happy with it and love seeing another so similar!

[@DustyKorpse]

Tesla better watch out 😉 excellent budget project 👍🏻⚡️

[@acanadianineurope814]

very well done, Dean.. Can't wait to see the barn finished !

[@kennedygolfhead4356]

I wish I were as handy as you!! 👏🏻

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

Video should help 😎

[@davidking3699]

Dean makes an off-road tiny Tesla to park next to his tiny house... you'll have a whole set of tiny soon... The ultimate test is to take it through the car wash... add a 4G wi-fi hot spot and you can live stream from all over the place...

[@ronaldsahn9649]

Nice work, good job on all the educational videos you have put out, big thanks to you

[@charlesurrea1451]

And that's a single sided panel from back then. Imagine a new bifacial! It's a great spot because of splashing when its wet out. The inverter/charger makes a little heat too. That would be nice if you could enclose like a Jeep for the winter.

[@danmccoy6164]

Awesome my brother is thinking about getting a golf cart. I shared this with him.

[@vivianh9197]

That is so cool!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@CanadaBananaFarms]

Sick rims!!! 💪💪

[@RJ-er3gv]

We are looking at a bidirectional charging system that will let our Nissan Leaf power the house during a power failure. We only use 10 to15 KWs a day in the house now, so the car could power it for up to 4 days. Now thats one big solar generator.

[@sylmarie6494]

You are one amazing human!😇

[@PraxisPrepper]

I haven't seen the video yet, but I will be EXTREMELY disappointed if this golf cart is not referred to during the video as the "ultimate mad max bug out vehicle".

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

Prepare to be disappointed…. I think. I forget. 🤪😎

[@arnoldreiter435]

great video. fun to watch and lots of useful info. i like how you have taken solar tech and used what works for you, and life is good!!! makes me want to upgrade my e bike for a e golf cart for my short errand runs......i wonder how the cops would deal with a golf cart on the road??? something to check into...........

[@CrystalAbrahams]

I think they're legal on rural roads in Canada and Farm-to-Market roads (i.e., FM 1960, or whatever), in the U.S., Arnold. However, famous folk have been arrested for drunk driving in golf carts in California and Florida, I think. So don't buy the beverage cart from a golf ⛳ course! Crystal in Edmonton 🇨🇦

[@realBobJohnson]

Unrelated to this video, but I just saw your video on canadian prepper channel. You mentioned Sea Buckthorn. do you happen to remember what variety you used?

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

Unfortunately no. I didn’t even know there was multiple sea buckthorn varieties honestly.

[@tadasa498]

Hi everyone, respect from Lithuania,maybe i,m not in "the theme in new tehnologies",but if i,m not wrong,despite that lead acid bateries are not so fragile in cold,as lithium,but,from i,m remember it like at near a half of it,s capacity in temperatures below -20C

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

In winter, I park the golf cart inside. Also barely use it in winter. Similar to an electric car, works for little trips and if you park inside

[@phoebelong7513]

Awesome work.....sure beats using your feet............YABBA DABBA DOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

Totally 👍

[@CrystalAbrahams]

You even look like Wilma, Phoebe! 💛

[@phoebelong7513]

@CrystalAbrahams Wilma was hot......I am not lol

[@brucebugbee6604]

Next upgrade: LiFePo4 batteries.

[@patton2442]

Genius 😎🤓😎

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

I think so. 😎

[@pr5991]

These panels are 30 bucks in Australia, you can get rid of old heavy lead acid batteries and use 48v 100 lithium battery that will be less heavy and you will have plenary of space for your inverter, I an using 48v inverter charger with solar input so all in one.

[@bwillan]

Leave it to Dean, to up the bar on the solar powered golf cart. Engineer775 has some work to do. 😁

[@nicolejohnson8854]

Do you leave it outside to charge in winter? Obviously lifepo4 won't work for you or me as we are both way north. I'm in Alaska. I was concerned about lead acid and thinking of going silica gel.

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

We barely use the cart in the winter. Sits inside

[@tinysparky]

Going through the same right now. Just swapped in a lipo battery. Gensun may not work for me as my panels are 450watts.

[@fgregerfeaxcwfeffece]

The batteries aren't even the most expensive part anymore most of the time. With Sodium Ion coming LifePo dropped massively in price again recently. the kw/h of stack able modules is now below 200$. The first shops even started listing sodium batteries. Crazy how cheap that stuff got within the last 10 years.

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

Right. It’s awesome

[@jerraudmckim653]

you put the 'A' in fkn 'A'

[@3nertia]

There's no way that one solar panel is actually providing 4000 watts ...

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

What’s 340watts x 12 hours?

[@3nertia]

@@ArkopiaKZbin Is that solar panel actually producing 340 watts? I imagine those deep cycle batteries are how you run tools and and shit, not the solar panel lol. Neat setup but if you run tools long enough, I doubt the solar panel will recharge them on its own unless you go at least a few days without using it?

[@waynemanning3262]

What is the average watts actually produced per day at your location? You don’t get 12 peak solar hours per day. It is a cool installation especially being able to run some power tools! But is the cost of the installation, if you paid retail ever going to pay off versus overnight charging off the grid, just curious!

[@vesc1389]

Inverter has fan… but does it care if it’s upside down? A lot electronic designs work right side up or on a side, but heat management assumes it’s not upside down.

[@ArkopiaYouTube]

If you have a 1500 watt saw, you can run it for hours, not turning it off (which doesn’t happen). For my use, the battery is almost always completely charged. Like I said I’m the video, if you’re doing 36 holes of golf every day, don’t expect it to keep up.