Ask The Mechanic: October 2024
Q: Will updating my cart from 36-volt to 48-volt make a difference in my speed or range? A: The answer is both! When you increase the voltage in the battery pack you effectively raise the power the cart needs for [...]
Insuring Your Cart or LSV: Protecting Your Cart and Yourself is a Good Policy
Insurance is intended to provide peace of mind regarding any vehicle, from theft, damage, or personal injury. The same applies to golf carts and LSVs, (low speed or neighborhood vehicles), and you need to research what type of coverage is [...]
Should You Upgrade to a 72v System for Your Golf Cart?
This is a common question from golf cart owners looking to improve their vehicle’s performance. Whether converting their existing vehicle to an AC drive system or purchasing a new golf cart, the option to upgrade to a 72v lithium battery [...]
Charging Tips to Extend the Life of Flooded Lead-Acid and Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries
Charging – one of the most critical aspects of flooded lead-acid and VRLA battery care – is often misunderstood. By following proper charging techniques, you can optimize the performance and longevity of flooded lead-acid and VRLA (AGM and gel) batteries. [...]
5 Tips to Maintain Your Golf Cart Batteries
You get into your car early in the morning with your child buckled in the back seat and you’re running late to get said child to school. You turn the key and nothing… nada… zilch. The battery is as dead [...]
Golf Carting Magazine Golf Cart Safety Guide – 14 Tips to Safe Carting
Golf Cart Safety Guide – 14 Tips to Safe Carting Let’s face it. Golf carts and low-speed vehicles are becoming more and more popular. They are driving off fairways and into our neighborhood streets. They are often carrying beer and [...]