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06-11-2021, 12:06 PM | #1 |
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Installing DC Converter in Drive2 Electric
I recently picked up a 2017 Drive2 48 (6x8 volt) cart. Just going through everything and cleaning it up, I noticed the lights were wired up across two of the 8 volt batteries. I know that is NOT a good thing.
I just received a 48-12V converter from CartsUnlimited and am getting ready to get things wired up correctly. The only other thing I'll add for now will be a 12 v horn. Question: How much heat will this converter generate? I would like to mount it AND a fuse panel in the battery compartment. Should I fabricate some type of steel bracket to mount it to? If I just mount it to the bottom of the battery tray, could that be problematic? Appreciate any feedback. |
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06-11-2021, 03:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Installing DC Converter in Drive2 Electric
The converter should not generate much heat at all. They are pretty efficient. Check your bulbs - they may not be standard automotive voltage if they are now running on over 16V. Regular automotive bulbs would not last at all under that high a voltage.
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06-11-2021, 03:48 PM | #3 |
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Re: Installing DC Converter in Drive2 Electric
Thanks. The lights are an aftermarket GTW LED kit, installed by the dealer that I bought the cart from.
I found the install instructions online and they do "recommend" using a voltage converter, but then it also says "Note: Use a multimeter to ensure you are connecting to no more than 16 volts to avoid damage to the light kit." I'm still gonna go with the 48-12V reducer I picked up. |
06-12-2021, 08:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: Installing DC Converter in Drive2 Electric
Doing some more planning before installing that 48-12V converter and figured I'd go ahead and get a battery meter. Ordered one from CartsUnlimited and went ahead and bundled it up with a 12 volt fuse block. That stuff should arrive next week.
In the meantime, I ran some wires from the dashboard area back to the battery compartment. Figured I'd just bundle some up for future expansion. Also going to mount this 12V marine horn I picked up to alert neighbors to get out of my way. C813D189-2B65-45BD-964E-82A238D13682.jpg 6FD816FA-1CB6-4810-8688-0CC7951E7323.jpg |
06-14-2021, 03:02 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Installing DC Converter in Drive2 Electric
I like the horn
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06-15-2021, 06:15 PM | #6 |
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Re: Installing DC Converter in Drive2 Electric
Carts Unlimited rocks! Received the fuse block and battery meter. Got everything all wired up nicely. The horn is the loudest 12V I could find, same one I installed in my Toyota LandCruiser. 120 decibels is pretty loud! I just stuffed it under the frond cowl and screwed it into the plastic up there.
1DBB5382-4C2F-4C71-84B5-75295B849B41.jpg The volt meter was easy enough. Turned out nice. 59E50F73-5831-43F6-A26D-50D8A98EF198.jpg The RHOX 3" lift should be here in a couple days. The tires and wheels arrived last week. I'll be terrorizing the neighbors in a few days... :) I think I need to shop for a nice steering wheel now. |
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