DOT Golf Cart Windshield | New Golf Cart Accessories | Prime Cart Parts

Posted on October 5, 2022October 3, 2022 by Don

Our golf cart parts and accessories website, Prime Cart Parts, has recently received a series of updates to the online storefront, including not only new golf cart parts, but we’ve also begun showcasing many of our various golf cart brands that we have in stock at our main Riviera Beach location! If you’re interested in purchasing a golf cart, look no further than our new golf carts section of Prime Cart Parts, where you can view pricing, specifications, and galleries of cart brands such as Evolution, America EV, and Bintelli! For purchase inquiries, contact us using our Prime Cart Parts contact form, or call 954-826-0632 to speak to a representative about any cart questions you may have. Of our new accessories now listed on Prime Cart Parts as well as in our Google Places shop, we have many options available for the DOT golf cart windshield.

DOT Golf Cart Windshield

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Recently, we added several new DOT golf cart windshield products to our Prime Cart Parts catalog. A DOT approved windshield has been certified by the Department of Transportation as safe and legal to use on street legal golf carts and other vehicles. In order for a golf cart to become registered as a street legal low speed vehicle (LSV), it needs to have several safety features, including headlights, brakelights, tail lights, turn signals, horn, side view mirrors, seat belts, and DOT golf cart windshield. For more on LSV golf carts, visit this page to read about what makes golf carts street legal, and check out our new golf carts section on Prime Cart Parts for many golf carts that are already registered as an LSV! All are clear, 1/4 inch thick flip windshields.

DOT Golf Cart Windshield for Icon® or Advanced EV Golf Cart

Fits all Icon® I20, I40, I60, and Advanced EV golf carts. Does not fit the Advanced EV Advent model or Icon® Epic carts.

DOT Golf Cart Windshield for Club Car Golf Cart

Fits all Club Car Precedent golf carts, and Club Car DS golf carts from the year 2000 and newer.

DOT Golf Cart Windshield for EZGO Golf Cart

Fits EZGO TXT 1995 – 2014, and EZGO TXT 2014 and newer.

DOT Golf Cart Windshield for Yamaha Golf Cart

Fits Yamaha Drive.

All windshields can be picked up from either Riviera Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or Vero Beach, or mainland USA shipping only.

6″ Double A-Arm Lift Kit for Club Car Golf Cart Precedent 2004+ Electric / Gas

This 6″ double A-Arm lift kit for Club Car golf cart fits Precedent models made from the year 2004 and newer, and works on electric or gas carts. It lifts a Club Car Precedent golf cart and allows you to install up to a 23″ tire on your cart. Replaces stock front axle with double A-Arm design. Made of powder coated black steel. All high strength hardware included. Takes an estimated 1-3 hours to install. Includes front and rear lift. Bolt on kit with no modification needed. No shipping – pickup only from Riviera Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or Vero Beach.

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Golf Bag Holder with Bracket Attachment for Evolution Golf Cart

Golf bag holder for attaching to the grab bar on the back of an Evolution golf cart. Holds 2 golf bags and 1 sand bottle – included also is the sand bottle and sand bottle attachment. Made in a minimalistic design so it will not interfere with getting on and off the back seats.

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Additional New Golf Cart Accessories

1205 Curtis DC Motor Controller for Club Car DS Golf Cart	New Forward Reverse Switch for America EV Golf Cart
Cupholder Armrests for Tomberlin Golf Cart	Fender Flares for Lifted Evolution Golf Cart
Black Front Clay Basket for Bintelli Beyond Golf Cart	Sun Shade Dash Visor Protector for Advanced EV or Icon® Golf Cart

If you are looking to purchase any golf cart accessories or parts such as the DOT golf cart windshield, or would like to view our current inventory of new golf carts in our Riviera Beach store, check out the Prime Cart Parts shop and all its different tags and sections for specific brands, and contact us at 954-826-0632 with any purchase inquiries or general questions.

New Golf Carts For Sale | Bintelli Golf Cart | T-Sport Golf Cart

Posted on August 31, 2022August 27, 2022 by Don

At our various locations across South Florida – Riviera Beach (our main location), Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Lantana, and Vero Beach -, we always have dozens of new golf carts for sale. Recently, we’ve added several of these golf carts to our Google Places stores, and below, we’ll describe each new brand that we are now carrying, along with links to our various stores. Choose the store closest to your location, or if you’re not in Florida, we can ship parts AND carts! Use our contact page to get in touch with us.

Evolution D3 New Golf Carts For Sale

new golf carts for sale, bintelli golf cart, t-sport golf cart Our last blog was all about our newly introduced Evolution D3 golf cart, the newest in our fleet of multiple Evolution golf carts. Evolution carts are currently the best in the industry, as they come standard with many features that need to be purchased and installed on other golf carts. This includes a powerful lithium battery capable of travelling approximately 50-70 miles on a charge, custom two-tone seats and custom wheel rims color-matched to the cart, a backup camera, touchscreen, and Bluetooth sound system. Evolution carts also come with a VIN number, making them already street legal – the D3 is no different. Read more about the Evolution D3 new golf carts for sale on our main website.

Bintelli Beyond and Bintelli Nemesis

new golf carts for sale, bintelli golf cart, t-sport golf cart We’ve been carrying the Bintelli Beyond and Bintelli Nemesis golf carts for a while in our Riviera Beach location, with several different body styles available: 4 and 6 passenger carts, both lifted and nonlifted, are displayed and available for purchase at our massive main location in Riviera Beach. With each cart coming fully loaded with a multitude of accessories, our fleet of Bintelli golf carts are premium, high-end carts that are truly like no other. Bintelli Beyond carts come complete with an AC motor, LED lighting, a backup camera, a Bluetooth sound system, a color-matched extended roof, a rear set that can be flipped and turned into a flatbed-like surface for transporting materials, two-toned premium seats, hydraulic disk brakes, head lights and tail lights, dual USB plugs, an onboard smart charger, turn signals, DOT 3-point seat belts, a DOT windshield with powerful wipers, and DOT tires. Standard models have 14 inch wheels, and lifted models have 23 inch tires. The Bintelli Nemesis has all of the same features except for the Bluetooth sound system, and includes a flip seat with cupholders with drop-in cooler.

new golf carts for sale, bintelli golf cart, t-sport golf cart Bintelli carts are street ready with all the safety features – head lights and tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, seat belts, horn, and windshield wipers – that enable them to be registered as low speed vehicles (LSVs), which would license them for street use on any public roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less. Their maximum forward speed is approximately 20-25 mph, and depending on the type of cart and battery, their running distance can reach between 30-40 miles, with the option of upgrading to a longer range battery for an additional fee.

Check out our entire section on Bintelli carts on our main website.

T-Sport New Golf Carts For Sale

The newest addition to the America EV golf cart fleet is the 2023 T-Sport 6 passenger lifted golf cart, a street legal LSV that comes fully loaded with a 17-digit VIN number and a high performance 105AH lithium battery. The T-Sport 6 passenger lifted golf cart has 4 forward facing seats and 2 rear seats facing backward, and they come with custom two-tone padded luxury seats. All safety features needed to make it a street legal vehicle are in place – headlights, tail lights, brake lights, DOT windshield with wiper, DOT 3-point seat belts, a horn, and a speed range of 20-25mph. This cart is allowed on public roads that have a posted speed limit of 35mph or less.

The T-Sport 6 passenger lifted golf cart also comes with many accessories that need to be purchased an installed in other golf carts, including a 105AH lithium battery, Bluetooth sound system, backup camera, two-tone custom seats, windshield wiper, custom steering wheel, and padded cupholder armrests on the back seats. This cart is also unique in that it has 14-inch wheel rims, while most golf carts have 10 or 12-inch rims.

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Elite EV New Golf Carts For Sale

As of the time of writing, we currently have the Elite EV 4 passenger lifted golf cart available for sale, with more body styles coming in the near future! The Elite EV 2+2 lifted golf cart retains the classic body style of a 4 passenger lifted golf cart – with 2 seats facing forward and 2 seats facing backward – while keeping up-to-date with the newest golf cart technology. The lifted carts are higher than the standard ones, and have rugged, bumpy wheels for use on any terrain, including rough, rocky areas. As a street legal vehicle, it includes all safety features – headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, horn -, and is allowed on public roads with a posted speed limit of 35mph or less. Elite EV golf carts come in a range of colors and also features 12 inch alloy rims, functional front and rear bumpers, digital gauges, and more.

Our Google Places Stores

Prime Golf Cars – Our main Riviera Beach, FL location and surrounding areas.
Aventura Golf Cart
Boca Raton Golf Cart Rental
Coral Gables Golf Cart
Coral Springs Golf Cart
Delray Golf Cart Rental
Fort Lauderdale Golf Cart Rental
Hollywood Golf Cart Rental
Jupiter Golf Cart Rentals
Lantana Golf Cart
Miami Beach Golf Cart Rental
Miami Golf Cart Rental
Pompano Golf Cart Rental
Stuart Golf Cart Rental
Vero Beach Golf Cart Rental
Wellington Golf Cart Rental
Weston Golf Cart

We also deliver to all of these locations, surrounding areas, and several more! View our list of delivery locations on any pages of our website, and if you don’t see a delivery location specific to you, contact us and we may be able to arrange for delivery right to your city!

Evolution D3 Golf Cart | Street Legal LSV | Evolution Golf Cart

Posted on August 24, 2022August 18, 2022 by Don

At all of our store locations in Florida – Riviera Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Lantana, and Vero Beach -, we have a massive fleet of golf carts available for sale or for rental. Among the golf cart brands we carry carts from, including Club Car, Yamaha, EZGO, Advanced EV, Evolution, American Landmaster, America EV, our main location in Riviera Beach just recently received a fleet of the all new Evolution D3 golf cart! Not only do we now offer this golf cart, but on our golf cart parts and accessories website, Prime Cart Parts, we’ve recently begun to add golf carts as well as parts to our inventory! Now you can view multiple pictures and angles of brand new golf carts that we have available for purchase in our fleet,

From the current industry leading golf cart brand Evolution, the Evolution D3 golf cart is a high-tech, state-of-the-art vehicle with over two dozen premium features. Like other Evolution golf carts, the D3 comes standard with a long-lasting, powerful 130AH lithium battery, capable of traveling approximately 50-70 miles on a single charge, and able to fully recharge within just 5-6 hours. The battery management system (BMS) also regulates heat, and automatically shuts off charging when the battery has been fully recharged, preventing overheating and overcharging. The D3 can also be registered as a low speed vehicle (LSV) and certified for street use. Reaching a maximum speed of 24mph, the vehicle is allowed on any public roads with a speed limit of 35mph or less.

The D3 has the most legroom in its golf cart class, and its dashboard features a 9.7 inch touchscreen with a back up camera, speedometer, battery state of charge meter, and various Bluetooth features. You can connect a phone to the cart via Bluetooth, and play music, radio, and make phone calls, with a microphone available for hands-free talk. The steering wheel includes various media controls as well, such as volume control for the speakers, a cellphone call button, and a horn. Near the touchscreen is also a gear indicator, where you can switch between forward, neutral, and reverse.

With the low speed vehicle (LSV) package, the Evolution D3 golf cart has:

Manufacturer Statement of Origin (MSO)
17 Digit VIN
Speed up to 25MPH
Headlights – High / Low Beam
Daytime Running Lights / Tail Lights / Brake Lights / Turn Signals / Horn
DOT Tilt-Adjustable Laminated Windshield
Front & Rear DOT Seat Belts
Rear License Plate Holder
Reflectors

This cart also features electric power steering (EPS), eliminating the need for a power steering pump, hoses, hydraulic fluids, and a drive belt and pulley on the engine. Combined with the zero-emission lithium battery, EPS is environmentally friendly as well as energy efficient, and lessens the weight of the golf cart due to the more simple internal structures. EPS combines an electric motor with a computer and sensors to determine how much power to apply to the steering depending on the speed of the vehicle, and allows more ease and adjustability of the D3’s steering. With the lithium battery and EPS, a significant amount of weight is lost from the cart; the lower overall weight is also attributed to the four-wheel hydraulic piston disc brakes, which add more agility and reliability, a shorter stopping distance, and a lower maintenance cost.

The headlights and tail lights of the D3 are bright, long-lasting LED lights, with high beams, low beams, daytime running lights, turn signals, and brake lights. With less drain on the batteries, the D3’s LED lights deliver a 2-3 times wider field of vision than other golf carts in the industry. The cart’s windshield is easily adjustable and can be tilted at an angle, using just a rotary switch. For storage space, under the front trunk is compartment space that can be accessed via a button on the key fob, and each D3 comes with a built-in removable refrigerator, ideal for hiking or camping.

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If you would like to find out more about the Evolution D3 golf cart, check out our Evolution D3 page on our main website, Prime Golf Cars, for more pictures and specifications. For more on our various golf cart brands, check out our blog all about the brands we have available for sale and/or rental at our various store locations.

Golf Cart Battery Charging | Battery Charging Tips | Golf Cart Battery

Posted on August 17, 2022August 8, 2022 by Don

Golf cart battery charging, in reference to standard lead-acid golf cart batteries, isn’t always as simple as just plugging the cart in or periodically refilling the water levels of the batteries. However, optimizing the performance and getting the most life out of the battery as possible can require additional steps to make sure that the batteries are functioning the absolute best they can.

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Batteries in an Advanced EV golf cart with an onboard charger

Batteries in an EZGO golf cart without an onboard charger

Golf Cart Battery Charging Algorithm

golf cart battery charging, battery charging tips, golf cart battery Most golf cart chargers use a 3-stage charging algorithm, consisting of a bulk charge stage, absorption charge stage, and finish charge stage. This algorithm determines how much power returns to the battery at various intervals, in order to make sure it is not undercharged or overcharged. During the bulk charge stage, about 80% of the discharged battery power will be recharged, usually taking around 4-8 hours depending on how low the battery charge was. The second stage, the absorption charge stage, the charge current slowly decreases until the 100% of the discharged battery power is recharged – however, this does not mean the battery is fully recharged. The final stage, the finish charge stage, slightly and safely overcharges the battery to account for efficiency losses. When using the right size charger, the battery is safely overcharged without damage.

In order to fully optimize the performance and life of lead-acid batteries, it’s recommended that the properly sized charger for the amp-hour (AH) capacity is used. The bulk charge stage of the charging algorithm should have a charge current of approximately 10% of the 20 hour capacity of the batteries, and the finish charge stage should have a charge current of about 3% of the 20 hour capacity of the batteries. The 20 hour capacity can be found on the battery’s sticker.

The voltage output of the charger should be sized to the number of cells connected in series in the battery pack. You find this by taking the number of cells connected in series times 2 volts per cell. A battery pack with 24 cells connected in series will use a 48 volt charger. The charger should also be able to provide an on-charge voltage of at least 2.6 volts per cell. A 48 volt charger for a 48 volt battery pack, therefore, should be able to provide at least 62.4 volts on a charge in order to completely charge the battery pack.

Depth of Discharge Meaning

When reading about lead-acid batteries, you may come across the term “depth of discharge”, or DOD. Simply put, the DOD refers to how much energy is cycled into and out of the battery on a given cycle, and is expressed as a percentage of the total capacity of the battery. For example, a battery that has been drained by 30% has a 30% DOD, and 70% of its capacity remains. It’s important to understand DOD because the more frequently a lead-acid battery is discharged and recharged, the shorter its lifespan will be. When the battery percentage gets down very low and is then recharged, this can shorten the life of the battery as well. To help with this, many battery companies recommend a 50% DOD. We have more on our 50% charging recommendation for our rental carts further down below.

Golf Cart Battery Charging Tips

golf cart battery charging, battery charging tips, golf cart battery When charging lead-acid golf cart batteries, it’s important to do it in a well-ventilated area. One of our recommendations is also to lift up the seat that covers the batteries – in 4 passenger carts, they are most often under the front 2 seats, and 6 passenger carts mostly have them under the middle row of seats – either before or directly after plugging in the charger. This is because when a lead-acid battery system is plugged in, as it begins charging, it can release hazardous fumes from the chemicals inside the batteries. Build-up of these fumes under the seats can be dangerous, so to avoid this, either leave the seat up as the batteries charge, or lift the seat and allow any possible fumes to clear out and ventilate before putting the seat back down.

Charge batteries as soon as possible after discharging. As a golf cart sits idle, even if it’s not on, the batteries will slowly lose charge, just like your phone might when it sits for a while without charging. Therefore, to keep your batteries charged and possibly increase their life cycles, plug in the cart after use and make sure to unplug the charger once it’s fully charged. Use the right sized charger to prevent overcharging as well. Check your electrolyte levels monthly and keep your batteries filled – use distilled or deionized water and cover the plates before charging, but don’t fully refill the batteries until after they are done charging to prevent overflow.

If storing your golf cart longer than a month, fully charge the batteries prior to storage. We have another blog with more on golf cart long-term self-storage, with additional tips for storing your golf cart on your own property.

Our 50% Golf Cart Battery Charging Recommendation

When renting one of our street legal golf carts, we always recommend that customers charge the batteries when the cart starts to get to around a 50% charge. Generally, during rentals, people use the carts during the day and plug them in overnight, and if the battery percentage doesn’t drop too low, most of the time the cart is fully charged by the next morning. When lead-acid batteries get too low, they take a much longer time to recharge back to 100% – depending on the cart, some lead-acid batteries can take up to 16 hours to fully recharge if the batteries were run down too low. Some carts, mostly older ones, won’t even respond to a regular golf cart charger if the battery is too low, and need to be supercharged – similar to jumping a car – before they can be plugged in to a standard charger. If the battery percentage is kept monitored and does not drop too far below 50%, the batteries will most often take about 6-8 hours to fully recharge. This is why we recommend plugging the cart in at night.

NOTE: Watch for Surface Charge

Sometimes, you may plug in a golf cart and after only a couple hours, the state of charge meter may say the cart is 100% charged. However, this is only a surface charge, meaning that it appears that the batteries are fully charged, but have not had a chance to deeply absorb all the power that they need. This cart will drive for a short time with regular battery charge decay, then suddenly begin to drop more rapidly if the battery has only had this beginning charging stage. To make sure the battery is fully charged: in our Advanced EV carts, the onboard Eagle charger will have a fan that comes on when the cart is plugged in, and when completely, deeply recharged, the fan will shut off. For carts that don’t have an onboard charger with indicators such as this, the charger will often give an indication with a light that the golf cart is fully recharged. NOTE: Not all chargers or carts make a noise when they are charging. The charger should give an indication with a light or something similar (a meter, for instance) that the cart is charging. To make sure the charger is working, you can always test the voltage of the batteries before and after charging with a voltage tester.

For more on golf cart battery charging, check out our page on golf cart chargers to learn more about how to determine the kind of charger that should be used on a certain golf cart, and read common troubleshooting tips. For a selection of golf cart battery chargers that we sell, check out our page on our Prime Cart Parts website, where we sell various golf cart parts and accessories.

Allied Lithium Batteries | Golf Cart Battery Lithium | 48V Lithium Battery

Posted on August 3, 2022July 28, 2022 by Don

On a previous blog, Melbourne Beach Golf Cart gives several examples as to how switching to a lithium golf cart battery could provide several benefits for the golf cart, including a much longer driving range, less weight for the cart, many more battery charging cycles, zero harmful emissions, a much faster charging time, and up to 10 years of life. These are our Roy Pow lithium batteries, available as 56AH, 105AH, and 160AH. We’re pleased to announce that along with our Roy Pow lithium batteries, we now have 48V Allied lithium batteries available for sale.

Allied lithium batteries, 30AH each, are different from Roy Pow in that a minimum of two are required, for 60AH. This will give a cart a range of approximately 30-40 miles per charge, and each additional battery will add 15-20 miles of range. For example, 3 x 48V 30AH (90AH total) batteries will have a range of 45-60 miles per charge. Up to 6 can be installed. They are the same size as your current lead-acid batteries which allow you to convert your vehicle from lead-acid to lithium in less than 30 minutes – simply remove the lead-acid batteries and replace with the Allied lithium batteries, attach cables in parallel, secure holding bracket, and the install is complete! They are approximately 1/4th the weight of lead-acid batteries, reducing the overall weight of your cart by 300lbs. This sizable reduction of weight has benefits for all aspects of your cart, including tires, brakes and suspension parts.

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• Mileages are based on stock fleet carts. Adjust for non-stock items: upgraded motors / controllers, AC units, older carts, etc.

• 2 x 48V 30AH batteries are required to run the cart efficiently.

• For carts with upgraded motors or controllers, 3 x 48V 30AH (90AH total) batteries (or more) are required.

• In order to maximize the life of the lithium battery, we require the use of the Allied charger.

• Includes OEM plugs, charge the batteries quickly and turn off when charging is complete.

• Additional batteries can be added to the cart up to 2 years after installing the first two or more! Great for users who want additional run-time after initial install.

More About Allied Lithium Batteries

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3-5 Hour Fast Charging

Allied 15amp charger uses the cart’s OEM plug and will use the existing port just as before. A full 48V setup will charge in 3-5 hours versus lead acid batteries that require 10-12 hours. They also use opportunity charging, meaning you can top off your lithium batteries any time you want without harming the batteries (just like your cell phone). You cannot do this with lead-acid without damaging and reducing the life of the batteries.

In order to maximize the life of the lithium battery, we require the Allied lithium battery charger. Allied lithium chargers come with OEM plugs, charge the batteries quickly, and turn off when charging is complete. IMPORTANT: Chargers are sold separately.

Included with every set of batteries is also our state of charge (SOC) meter, with an LCD screen that provides you an accurate percentage reading.

Allied lithium batteries are zero maintenance!

No watering, no acid, and no corrosion, meaning there is no need for rubber gloves and safety glasses when handling our batteries.

Tested and Safe

Allied Battery has over 30 years of experience in lithium and safety. LifePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) is one of the safest battery chemistry available.

Our BMS (battery management system) in each battery will detect any problems with the performance of the battery and shut down any cells not functioning properly. The BMS will also protect the batteries from any over-charging or under charging of the batteries.

FedEx and UPS have approved our product for air and ground shipping.

Allied lithium batteries are great for long term storage

For vehicles left in storage either for long winters, or snow birds leaving their cart for months, lithium batteries only lose 3-5% of charge per month. Lead-acid batteries will lose up to 33% of charge per month when not on the charger.

8 Year Warranty

Allied lithium batteries have a 8 year warranty to guarantee you will receive the full value of your investment.

Lead-acid batteries will last just 3-5 years based on how well you maintain the batteries, while lithium batteries under normal use will provide you over 10 years of maintenance free service!

For more on Allied lithium batteries, check out our page on our main website, Prime Golf Cars, and check out our website about our Roy Pow lithium batteries!

The Benefits of Switching to a Lithium Battery

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Don

Melbourne Beach Golf Cart is in the business of selling lithium golf cart batteries, most notably Roy Pow lithium batteries. With our turn-key replacement system, anyone can easily convert their golf cart from the standard lead-acid batteries to lithium batteries in less than an hour. Switching to lithium batteries comes with several benefits, and can take you and your golf cart to distances far beyond where it could go before, and then further.

Why choose lithium?

Lithium batteries are slowly beginning to enter the mainstream world of golf carts – they are universal and can be installed in any golf cart. At Melbourne Beach Golf Cart, not only do we offer Roy Pow lithium batteries, but for a nominal fee, we can install it and easily convert a lead-acid battery system in less than an hour. Roy Pow batteries also come with a 5-year warranty.

When buying a lithium battery, the price is higher than a regular lead-acid battery, but the benefits far outweigh the cost. For one, once that lithium battery is installed, it won’t need to be replaced for up to 10 years – up to 70% in expenditures can be saved over a 5 year period, since it won’t need to be continuously replaced like a lead-acid battery. Roy Pow lithium batteries have a quick charge time of approximately 2.5 hours, and can be rapidly charged to about 80% in only an hour. It takes up to five hours to charge the battery completely, and once fully charged, it will hold that charge for about 8 months when not in use. – they also have a life cycle of up to 3,500 charge cycles. The distance a golf cart can travel depends on the power level of the lithium battery, measured in amp hours (A/H):

56 A/H: 30-35 miles per charge.

105 A/H: 60-65 miles per charge.

160 A/H: 95-100 miles per charge.

Lithium batteries are also much better for the environment, since they aren’t made with harmful chemicals like lead-acid batteries and give off no dangerous fumes. Since they aren’t filled with water either, they don’t need to be maintained like lead-acid batteries, and are considered maintenance free. Roy Pow lithium batteries are much lighter as well – since multiple lead-acid batteries are used to power a cart, the weight increases vastly, but only one lithium battery is needed, and depending on the level of power, can weigh less than 100 pounds. This puts less stress on the golf cart, and allows it to carry more weight and reach higher speeds with less effort. A Roy Pow lithium battery also has multiple built-in safety measures, such as fire detection systems, water spray systems, flammable volatile monitoring and alarms, battery box warnings and protections, battery operating situation monitoring, and anti-collision, along with many other active safety systems. They have systems that prevent them from overcharging, over discharging, short-circuiting, overheating, and even have anti-theft systems and remote GPS tracking, with the ability to check the battery status remotely in real time.

To power a golf cart, 6 or 8 lead-acid batteries are needed. Only one lithium battery is needed to power this whole cart.

Why switch from lead-acid batteries?

Lead-acid batteries are the standard in almost every golf cart, most of the time being flooded lead-acid. These batteries need to be regularly filled with water, and also contain multiple chemicals and gases, including sulfuric acid and lead compounds. Not only are these batteries filled with a multitude of harmful chemicals, they have a possibility of giving off potentially dangerous fumes when plugged in to charge, and can even explode if something goes wrong during charging. The water inside also makes them very heavy, and with 6 or 8 in a golf cart, a lead-acid battery system can add over 300 pounds of weight to a golf cart. When plugging in a golf cart with lead-acid batteries, it’s very important to remember to lift up the seat to ventilate the fumes that may come off the battery, as buildup under the seat can be extremely dangerous. Cart owners with lead-acid battery carts must regularly perform maintenance on them, like waterfilling and terminal tightening, as well as cleaning potentially harmful acid deposits. Lead-acid batteries will also only last a few years at most, with a life cycle of about 500 charges. They need to be charged every day as well, and can take about 12 hours to fully charge. In short, lead-acid batteries do have their benefits and are easy to find, but don’t last long, and need to be replaced often – replacing them also comes with the cost of having them installed.

If you’re interested in switching from lead-acid to lithium batteries, or just want more information, you can visit our lithium battery site to view the various types of lithium batteries available and contact us using the phone number or contact form.

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How to Prepare Your Golf Cart for Long-Term Self-Storage

Posted on July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 by Don

If you would prefer to store your golf cart on your own property rather than in a storage facility, there are several important steps to take to ensure that your golf cart stays in top condition during the off-season or time it’s not in use. Even when storing your golf cart for long periods of time, there is more to it than simply tucking the cart away in a shed for months at a time. Golf carts still require periodic maintenance when not in use, but following the right guidelines to storing your golf cart will keep it preserved and ready for when it’s time to be brought out again.

Battery Preparation

When preparing your golf cart for storage, you’ll want to first perform some basic battery maintenance. Begin by disconnecting battery cables, and clean any corrosion from the cables and battery by using a mix of baking soda and warm water (or white vinegar and water) – baking soda neutralizes acid corrosion. Fully charge the battery, as batteries will naturally self-discharge when not in use. When disconnecting the battery charger, unplug it from the AC outlet before unplugging it from the cart. Using only distilled water, refill the batteries, making sure the cart has been fully charged. Do not refill the batteries before fully charging your cart, as this can lead to electrolyte overflow.

Turn the key switch off to turn off everything on the cart, and depending on your cart, you’ll have either a Run/Tow switch or a Run/Maintenance switch. Flip this switch to “tow” or “maintenance” in order to reduce battery discharge and fire risks. Finally, disconnect the main positive and negative connections – it’s recommended to tape the connections together in order to not forget where they go.

You’ll want to periodically check in on your charge and water levels – especially in warmer climates, the water levels can slowly decrease due to evaporation, and batteries will self-discharge when left unused for extended periods of time. It’s recommended to return to your cart every 2-4 weeks and check these levels – fully recharge and refill the batteries as needed.

Tire Checks

Before putting the golf cart in storage, you’ll want to inflate your tires as high as possible without over inflating them. When the cart is stationary for long periods of time, the tires naturally deflate from the weight of the cart, possibly causing damage to the tires like flat spots. When checking in on the cart as recommended, inflate the tires every two weeks and move the cart slightly, applying pressure to a different part of the tire.

Another option is storing the golf cart off the ground – raise the cart up onto jack stands, which will take pressure off the tires and ensure that no flat spots will form.

General Cleaning

Even in the best storage, moisture will still be produced. Inspect your cart to make sure there are no rust spots, and if there are, cover them with fresh paint. Rust spots can increase from moisture in the air if left untreated, and any other markings will also worsen with extreme temperatures. Be sure to remove any crumbs that may be on the seats, as they can grow and harbor bacteria in the time the cart is stored, and make sure to clean the flooring and upholstery to prevent any possible molding. Remove any rugs or carpets, cut and polish any scratches, and replace spark plugs if needed. Other things to clean include any dirt or grime, bird or other animal droppings, mirrors, fuel, air, and oil filters, and cables and connectors.

Storage

An important tip to remember is to leave the cart in neutral when storing it, and if storing it on the ground, keep it on a level surface and surround the wheels with bricks or other heavy objects to keep it from rolling. Do not keep the parking brake engaged – this can damage the cart.

Most golf carts will fit in a 10×10 enclosed space – placing the golf cart inside is critical and will prevent any damage that could be caused by harsh weather and below freezing or exceedingly high temperatures. A garage is a good option, although it can take up space that may be needed for cars, so storing it in a small shed is another ideal choice.

Even though the cart is inside, always use a protective cover to keep dust and dirt off the cart. If you don’t have a cover specifically for golf carts, a large canvas cloth will suffice – the most important thing is simply making sure the cart is covered.

Even when not in use, your golf cart still needs periodic maintenance, so it’s important to follow these steps to ensure that your golf cart is sufficiently prepared for storage and regularly checked in on, so when it comes time to use it again, it’ll still be in top condition.