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Old 07-21-2015, 06:36 PM   #1
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Default RXV battery conversion 4- 12v to 6- 8v

Posting as an informational post for future persons seeking information regarding upgrade. ....
Just installed 6 new trojan ranger 160's into my ezgo rxv [replacement of 4- 1260's]. Charging pack now for the inaugural voyage....at least I didn't weld myself in the process.

-Replaced factory tray with aluminum tray found on ebay.
-Reconfigured filling system to work with 8v batteries (1/4 id 3/8 od tubing from Home Depot.
-required 1- 6" wire and 1- 16" to connect batteries
-installment of battery tie downs once delivered.
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Old 07-21-2015, 07:06 PM   #2
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Default Re: RXV battery conversion 4- 12v to 6- 8v

How much did this conv. Cost you?
I asked the dealer about it last week and he quoted me $400 for the new battery tray plus $100 to install it, plus new Rangers plus cables. It added up quick?
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Old 07-21-2015, 07:22 PM   #3
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Default Re: RXV battery conversion 4- 12v to 6- 8v

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How much did this conv. Cost you?
I asked the dealer about it last week and he quoted me $400 for the new battery tray plus $100 to install it, plus new Rangers plus cables. It added up quick?
Hey,

I'll tell you as long as you don't tell my wife!!!

I got the tray for $142.45 delivered :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190932506763...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

There are only 4 bolts holding the tray in....swapping it out was easy. Mounts in front to existing mounting location and in the rear to frame bolts. just remove and re install. Easy.

I got the rangers for $1249 after tax....but they're sweet, right!?

The new cables were like $7.
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Old 07-21-2015, 07:35 PM   #4
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Default Re: RXV battery conversion 4- 12v to 6- 8v

Thanks, your secret is safe with me!
I'm really interested in your new run times, I bet you get 30% more.
Please report back after you get those Rangers broken in.
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Old 07-21-2015, 07:43 PM   #5
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Default Re: RXV battery conversion 4- 12v to 6- 8v

Btw- my friend just did that same conversion on a 2014 rxv to 6 rangers but added the new rxv high output controller and added high speed gears.
He is reporting 35 mph, with no loss of torque. And is playing two rounds of golf only using 35% of his batteries. It is on 14" rims with low pro tires.
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Old 07-22-2015, 12:38 AM   #6
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Default Re: RXV battery conversion 4- 12v to 6- 8v

Im not knocking the 6x 8v swap, thats the first thing i suggest to a 4x 12v rxv owner who needs batteries (and #1 on my list if i had a rxv). But, the aluminum tray is my hitch. i dont live in a high rust/salt/ocean area, so the rust is not my number 1 problem. I have seen many, many more clubcars (all aluminum frame & battery tray) with batteries literally falling out the bottom from corrosion damage. And when they get batteries, the holes for the battery rods are far from even looking like a area for a hole. They most of the time have at least one area where i have to replace the aluminum angle to even have a place for the battery to sit. I understand the rust belt and beach areas, but i would rather have a steel tray, like ezgo uses/sells.
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Im not knocking the 6x 8v swap, thats the first thing i suggest to a 4x 12v rxv owner who needs batteries (and #1 on my list if i had a rxv). But, the aluminum tray is my hitch. i dont live in a high rust/salt/ocean area, so the rust is not my number 1 problem. I have seen many, many more clubcars (all aluminum frame & battery tray) with batteries literally falling out the bottom from corrosion damage. And when they get batteries, the holes for the battery rods are far from even looking like a area for a hole. They most of the time have at least one area where i have to replace the aluminum angle to even have a place for the battery to sit. I understand the rust belt and beach areas, but i would rather have a steel tray, like ezgo uses/sells.
That's good information, to know. Please excuse my lack of understanding, is aluminum more susceptible to acid damage compared to steel? Or is it just that the softness of the metal makes it less durable once corrosion sets in?
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Default Re: RXV battery conversion 4- 12v to 6- 8v

So first lap around the 'hood yielded 50.6 pack voltage ~ 94% of full....that's 3.5 miles of varying tx hill country road. Obviously a process to break in pack....but seems great by the packs ability to hold the requirements of full throttle travel. Looking forward to many years of good use!
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I think the aluminum gets eaten faster.
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Default Re: RXV battery conversion 4- 12v to 6- 8v

Best battery box for RXV...

#3- aluminum... bolt holes elongate/fail. corrosion is rust by another name. metal expensive and soft.

#2 steel.... rust IS rust.

#1 plastic ... is free in RXV no rust no corrosion (Did i mention it is free)

Although the Trojan 12v batts are not that great, We have had Very good service from Crown batts.
With routine maintenance, the stock setup gives good range .
We expect the batts to last about 5 years for average use .

(our typical user drives 3 to 10 miles regularly on hilly paved roads.
--golf cart community / neighborhoods -connected by "cart paths" to shopping-pools tennis etc.)
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