"bigbattery.com" lithium install!!! (Meltdown part 7)

[@slauren19]

What do you recommend one or two batteries for 48 V

[@kartkrazy]

I personally like the single Falcon single battery. Both are fine.

[@kiladadeo]

Not to sound picky or anything but you should have put a battery on each side to even out your weight

[@kiladadeo]

OKI saw that you put on both in the middle that even's out your weight. But I would still put a battery on each side and mount all your electronics on the back wall that will give you more storage between the batteries.

[@kartkrazy]

They are super light😎👍🏻

[@kyle6307]

I Installed the Falcon Elite Kit 120Ah in my Icon L6 48V and get no response, all utilities work, I removed the O.E. onboard Charger to be replaced with Big Batteries Charger. When I press the pedal, it clicks but goes nowhere, any advice would be appreciated ??

[@kartkrazy]

I’m not real versed on the icon… I would just double check all your connections and check your voltage with a multimeter

[@kyle6307]

@@kartkrazy Ok, Thank You for the quick response

[@donaldfennell971]

I know that this is year late , but that charger does not look anything like the charger from the Big Battery kit, it is certainly not water resistant. Maybe you could show us how to crimp new lugs, I appreciate your videos.

[@kartkrazy]

You are correct. They changed the chargers now. Thanks for watching!!

[@stevelane5963]

When installing these into an RXV what wire do I have to jump from the charging port? So it thinks it not on the charger. Thank you

[@kartkrazy]

Replied on Facebook 😎

[@DavidBeede]

I have the same batteries with a stock club car precedent. I have the Alltrax 48300 controller and I was wondering what you set REGEN to in your Alltrax? Thanks for the great videos.

[@kartkrazy]

I turn off the REGEN

[@dindongditch1776]

If you live in Florida with the humidity the warranty will NOT fix them. I bought 4 eagles.6 months ago im screwed.

[@kartkrazy]

Email me and I will try to help. [e-mail]

[@jacobrose338]

Still happy with the BigBatteries at this point? My lead acid are done and need to replace. Debating between this, allied or enjoybot.

[@kartkrazy]

Yes!!! I have used them in 6-8 builds and they are doing awesome 😎

[@kerrykoehler9112]

Are Big Battery Chargers By Pass chargers. I have an old 2003 CC DS and I'm wondering if I need to by pass the OBC to use this charger.

[@kartkrazy]

Depends on how you wire the BB charger

[@kerrykoehler9112]

@@kartkrazy Wow, thanks for your quick reply! ok, we’ll, BB only says to disconnect the pos and neg leads of the charger port from the cart and connect to their busbar. On my ‘03 CC DS the neg lead goes directly into the back of the OBC. So, I’d need to cut it at the OBC, put a new ring terminal on it and connect it to the busbar. Do you think that’s it? The pos lead is already connected to the main battery pack pos terminal.

[@kartkrazy]

@@kerrykoehler9112 just disregard OBC No longer needed with BB set up

[@kerrykoehler9112]

@@kartkrazy Got it! TY. I decided to bypass the OBC and it’s working just fine. Always nerve racking though, when cutting/splicing/removing wires.

[@raymerritt788]

Question...what voltage is that motor? Im assuming a 36v being a 94? If so, did you replace it with a 48v?

[@kartkrazy]

You are correct…it is a 36 volt. You can run 48v on these older ones and be ok. Good catch!!

[@raymerritt788]

@@kartkrazy ok, just so I understand you correctly. Your saying you hooked up those 48v batteries to that 36v motor?

[@kartkrazy]

@@raymerritt788 correct

[@davidsiskron2025]

I’m about to start this process myself on a similar situation. Golf cart that’s been sitting in the woods for about 5 years. What would you suggest when looking to buy all new wiring

[@kartkrazy]

do you think the wiring is bad?

[@TandDcajunhideawayintheswamps]

I have just some golf cart frame everything is pulled out wires and everything could I get a motor and the wires as a kit or what I need let me know Cajunland Church Point News Louisiana

[@kartkrazy]

you can order a kit from any of the major parts suppliers

[@Justin_M]

Thanks for the video... I put 120ah Big Battery eagle kit in my 04 club car DS a couple months ago and couldn't be happier.... I'm running Navitas 4kw motor with 600A controller.

[@kartkrazy]

Awesome!!! Glad to hear!

[@smptactical259]

nice, they were out of stock on the 400A 4kw motor so the seller offered me the 600a 5kw motor for $150 more and man, couldn’t be happier

[@WereAllThatBored]

Just ordered using your code! Going in an 88 Marathon and will be converting to 48v. Keep up the good content.

[@kartkrazy]

I saw that!! Thank you very much!!

[@dustinjones2583]

What kind of mileage do you get on a single charge with this setup?

[@kartkrazy]

25-30 plus depending on number of passengers terrain etc.

[@toledojeeper2932]

I have 2 Eagles for a 60amp hour total . The range sucks , wish I had stayed with lead acid .

[@kartkrazy]

@@toledojeeper2932 that surprises me

[@Jared535]

@@toledojeeper2932what is the range?

[@toledojeeper2932]

@@Jared535 …I haven’t tracked it with a odometer but my trips don’t change much and the lead acid lasted longer . The main problem with the lithium is you have to be very careful when you get down to under 40% . Under 40% and you take a chance of having to wake the batteries up which I don’t have the charger for . I got lucky already once by charging them separately and it worked but they were only low not asleep.

[@craigwickham8840]

Jeff Thanks for the info. I ordered them using your code.

[@kartkrazy]

Awesome!!! Thank you!!

[@raymerritt788]

Nice batteries!! Will definitely look them up....thanks for the tip and the video

[@kartkrazy]

Your welcome

[@smptactical259]

I own the 90ah kit, the charger is not weather sealed so I would not mount it. You’re better off bolting the anderson to the charger port.

[@kartkrazy]

Facts

[@robobrio3580]

Well done. Totally agree with your take on lithium.

[@kartkrazy]

Thank you!!

[@MacMcCabe2456]

Maybe mount them closer to the passenger side to even the weight of the drivers side weight with the driver sitting in the cart.

[@kartkrazy]

That’s what I do on the Club Cars… with the Ez Go it’s just easier because of all the electronics being right there. Maybe I’m just lazy. 😂

[@gregratica2527]

Please provide the spelling for the promo code

[@kartkrazy]

stege10

[@TerryPullen]

I just bought 6 Trojan T105, 6-volt batteries, they cost almost exactly $1,000 including cores. From now on I will have to pretend lithium batteries don't exist so I won't want to kick the dog every time I see one.

[@kartkrazy]

Lithiums are the way to go for sure😀

[@TerryPullen]

@@kartkrazy Where's my dog?

[@goldenlife9856]

Yeah, I was looking at $1200 for 4 12 volts so I made the jump to LiFePO4. Since my cart gets daily 25-35 miles I also went ahead and went 72 volts. My lead Trojans lasted 2 years so I'll never go lead again. Big Battery guarantees 3500 charge cycles, that's TEN YEARS. The are expensive but way cheaper in the long run.

[@kartkrazy]

@@goldenlife9856 awesome!! you will not be disappointed!!

[@goldenlife9856]

@@kartkrazy Oh, do I know. I've had them in place 4 months with 5k Navitas AC system. 40+ mile range and 50+ mph top speed. I run take off wheels and tires from a car (over a hundred vehicles interchange with golf cart pattern) $187 for a set at Pic-N-Pull

[@toledojeeper2932]

I put 2 Eagle batteries in my cart and not happy with the range . Now I have to spend at least another $699 to increase my range .

[@kartkrazy]

Interesting… Eagles are awesome with great range… Is there any special circumstances that would cause your range to be diminished?

[@toledojeeper2932]

@@kartkrazy …The cart is stock except for 23 inch tires . My range with lead acid was much better . I live in a 55+ community and heard the same thing from others who went to lithium . Have to be very careful how low you take the voltage down on the lithium also . I have seen people getting towed back from there rides to town . At least with the lead acid you can still keep the cart going .

[@kartkrazy]

@@toledojeeper2932 sorry to hear of your disappointment…my experience is quite different

[@toledojeeper2932]

@@kartkrazy …I like the weight reduction, the cart drives and rides much better . I think if I buy 1 more battery it will be better . I was just surprised the range isn’t what I was told , not even close . If I have to charge the cart nightly while doing the same amount of driving I might as well stayed with lead acid .

[@joeking433]

@@toledojeeper2932 I could never go back to lead acid. What a nightmare they are to maintain plus you get offgassing, etc.

[@smptactical259]

that charger is not weather sealed… don’t do it!

[@kartkrazy]

It’s a pavement princess…but I found another way. Thank you

[@goldenlife9856]

You can buy a Anderson Connector bulkhead to keep from raising the seat each time. Makes for a cleaner installation. Even if you only stay on paved roads dust, debris, and moisture still gets in that well area. My Club Car has a tub for the batteries and I still get plenty of junk that needs blown out periodically.

[@truetech4158]

I can get 2kw's at 60v of lithium quoted at for 1400 CAD.

[@tsrwakemaster]

Nothing against Lithium batteries, but unless you need the range not worth it

[@toledojeeper2932]

The range sucks too

[@kartkrazy]

I like the zero maintenance and nice clean battery compartment

[@joeking433]

I can't believe anyone even sells lead acid batteries for carts. Especially flooded batteries like the Trojans. What a nightmare with the maintenance and offgassing, etc

[@kartkrazy]

@joeking433 agreed