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1. Taylor J Benjamin

   
   1/23/2012 2:01 PM

   I know, its a little off topic, but its winter and things are slow.
   Have 5yr old Club Car Precedent carts with 12v (48v system) batteries in them- what are my 12v replacement options? (I realize that Club Car has reverted to the 8v battery and that their is a conversion kit, not interested in converting though)
   I've been told only the US Batteries- 12vxc ($168 ea) and the Trojan- 1275 ($220 ea) will work with the onboard computer.....Likely to have to replace 100 or more batteries, just want to be as informed as possible.
   Thanks for any help

   
   
   
   
2. Spotts David A

   
   1/24/2012 5:01 AM

   we bought the USA batteries because of the bottom line, but found that no matter what batteries we had in one of those carts , the 8 vlt batteries system was just all around better.

   
   
   
   
3. McCallum David K

   
   1/24/2012 6:01 AM

   Yes we are also stuck with the 12v Club Cars. Just over 5 years old but the carts themselves are in good shape. Lots of battery issues as one might expect. Have been reviewing the previous thread a few weeks ago on this topic and getting battery prices as well. It looks like the US Battery is currrently the battery of choice (I think). We have a fleet of 75 carts and will be replacing nearly 250 batteries.......still cheaper than 75 new carts.

   
   
   
   
4. Charles Drake

   

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   1/24/2012 7:01 AM

   We purchased a few of these to try to get us by until our cart lease ran up.
   
   http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_12-Volt-Marine-RV-Deep-Cycle-Service-Battery-Autocraft-Marine_2080036-P_2916_S%7CGRPBATTAM2___?zoneAssigned=1&un_jtt_redirect
   
   We got them for only $70 a battery however they only lasted about 9 months. If you are looking for a quick fix, these might be an option, but if you plan on using them for more than one season I would not reccomend. Advance did replace the batteries that died however that we're under the year warranty.
   
   Club Car has put many clubs in a bad position with the 12 Volt battery design.
   
   Good luck.

   
   
   
   
5. James Small

   

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   1/24/2012 9:01 AM

   Last winter we replace the batteries in 30 of our 06 Club Cars with Trojan batteries. About $540 per cart. Haven't had an issue yet. In our case it was always the OBC that was causing the issues with the batteries not the batteries themselves.
   
   Jim Small

   
   
   
   
6. James Small

   

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   1/24/2012 9:01 AM

   Sorry Precedent. 4 12 volt batteries.

   
   
   
   
7. Chris Wiedenmeyer

   

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   1/24/2012 9:01 AM

   We had this issue 2 seasons ago. Started the year with 60 carts, by the end of one week we were down to only 16 after switching batteries around to get that many. Precedent 12 volt. After many discussions with our dealer they took all 60 of our 12 volt carts and replaced them with 2010 precedent with 8 volt batteries at a very reasonable cost. We had the 12 volt set up for only 3 seasons and on the fourth season is when they made the change.
   
   Not saying that it was free, but with the cost of 240 batteries for our fleet and the admittance of club car that the 12 volt system was terrible and would only last about 3 years in the northern climate, it was a very reasonable price. I would recommend looking into getting a trade out on the carts.

   
   
   
   
8. James Small

   

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   1/24/2012 1:01 PM

   Ben
   
   12 volt Trojan batteries.

   
   
   
   
9. Homme David R

   
   1/24/2012 2:01 PM

   Can any of you provide an explanation as to why you feel the 8V battery setup is better than the 12V setup? To me 48V is 48V, so what's the difference? We've battled these issues with Club Car carts over the years and I don't see a difference in the 2 systems. Terminal connections are always an item and with the 8V system there's more of those. Just looking to learn a bit more here, please expand on this if you can. Thanks.
   
   Dave Homme
   Falls Resort

   
   
   
   
10. Keith Lamb

    

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    1/24/2012 3:01 PM

    6 x 8v batteries offer more active plate area equaling more efficiency than 4 x 12v. When you go to 6v you again increase the active plate area. More lead = more amp/hours to put it simply.

    
    
    
    
11. McCallum David K

    
    1/25/2012 12:01 PM

    Keith hit it on the head.......more amperage.......the cart dealers are setting up these jacked up carts for hunters with 8 6v batteries in them......even more amperage for long hauls in the woods.

    
    
    
    
12. David Ohren

    

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    1/26/2012 11:01 AM

    We found Interstate to be cheaper, check them out.

    
    
    
    
13. Homme David R

    
    1/26/2012 2:01 PM

    Thanks for the explanation. Are they some day gonna go to a #$%load of AA's as the configuration?
    
    Dave Homme
    Falls Resort