charging ???

[ross]

Hi folks
just got another cart It is an electric ezgo textron (j1882).
I read the maitenance thread it was very helpful thanks.
My question is how long and often should I charge it.The charger has a timer but I did not want to over charge.what is the average time a cart will go without a charge.The campground where we are going to keep it will not let us charge it at the site.They will do it for 15 dollars at the office so I want keep it in good shape so we dont have to pay ever weekend to charge it.
thanks Ross

[roady89]

The charger should shut off automatically unless its a really old charger. There are 2 that has the timer....one will shut off automatically and the other will not. How long to charge depends on how much you use it and the condition of your batteries.

[scottyb]

You can install a state of 'charge indicator' and get to know how far you can go between charges without over taxing the batteries. A voltmeter combined with the meter can tell you just how far you can go. Your question is Very relative to the age and condition of your battery pack. I believe optimum peddle time is about 90 minutes. Few of us have optimum batteries!