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Old 02-12-2015, 08:14 PM   #21
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We have had electric and just upgraded to gas end of last season. Haven't even got a chance to have it in a campground yet. Gas as far more power. But I think I am going to miss my stealth mode. We prefer the EZ GO just because of looks
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Old 02-12-2015, 08:29 PM   #22
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Our EZGo has the 13 hp Kawasaki in it. Very quiet, and very powerful. It has a Jakes 6" lift and 12" rims. Very stable with 4 riders. We go everywhere on it at the lake.

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Old 02-12-2015, 08:32 PM   #23
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Have a EZ-GO retired from a GC in Minnesota. Gas with headlights, taillights, seat belts, rear view mirror, smv triangle and reflectors. Turned up for street use as it is licensed for city of Port Aransas, Texas. Very handy down here in the winter months.

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Old 02-12-2015, 09:08 PM   #24
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4mula1fan, that cart looks awsum

Going to be heading out to check on my camper this weekend. Going stop in at the office and ask about gas carts. Think I already "no" what that answer will be

Thanks for all the good replies !
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Old 02-12-2015, 09:10 PM   #25
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The electrics are great until it comes time to replace the batteries.
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The electrics are great until it comes time to replace the batteries.
afraid to ask how much How long do the batteries last before you need to replace them?
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Old 02-12-2015, 09:15 PM   #27
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New Club Car has the new Subaru EFI gas engine.... very nice.
For electric cars you can buy a code to make it run 19mph.
If buying electric used, make sure batteries are good, otherwise it could get expensive.
Accessories are widely available for all makes.
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Old 02-12-2015, 09:20 PM   #28
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afraid to ask how much How long do the batteries last before you need to replace them?
Battery Maintenance is the key to electric cars. Keep them charged, watered, and clean. Don't hook up electrical accessories straight to the batteries. Use a converter or limiter that draws the current from across the entire battery bank (48v) so that way the computer can calculate energy units used, which determines charge rate.
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Old 02-12-2015, 09:46 PM   #29
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afraid to ask how much How long do the batteries last before you need to replace them?
Right at $100 a piece. There are 4....
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Old 02-12-2015, 09:47 PM   #30
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Buy the gas model=best that you can have.More torque,more power.I use mine everyday and pull a 5 ft trailer loaded with whatever-it's a 1997 with a Kawasaki 8 hp engine=>bullet proof.
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Old 02-13-2015, 04:10 PM   #31
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There's a "fun to modify" factor too...I picked up an electric Club Car DS and had it completely apart a week later...new paint, brake lights, reverse lights, custom dash, steering wheel etc etc. Our seasonal cg doesn't allow gas or I'd have one.
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Old 02-13-2015, 10:45 PM   #32
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There are several campgrounds including many state and federal parks that do not allow golf carts. I have a star 48 volt LSV that is registered, plated and insured as a vehicle in ohio, so I have been able to use it at any campground and any local, state, or federal road with a speed limit of 40 mph or less. It runs about 25mph and I have drove it around town several times. Wish it would do around 35.
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Old 02-13-2015, 11:34 PM   #33
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We have a folding rear seat with buggy top clubcar.Its a 2010 clubcar the batts were replaced with trojans (yeah I checked the date code!). Has factory light kit and rear view mirror.No marks or dents on the body,basicaly looked new.He had 24 to choose from for $2400 ea. Many campgrounds wont permit gassers because of stink,leaks,noise,and speed.It will run 20mph which is 5 mph faster than I think you should run in a camp anyway.They were/are all trades from country clubs.He sold and serviced the new ones ,rotateing them out 4 yrs or sooner.Gotts to like the al chassis!
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Old 02-14-2015, 08:17 AM   #34
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There are several campgrounds including many state and federal parks that do not allow golf carts. I have a star 48 volt LSV that is registered, plated and insured as a vehicle in ohio, so I have been able to use it at any campground and any local, state, or federal road with a speed limit of 40 mph or less. It runs about 25mph and I have drove it around town several times. Wish it would do around 35.
there's a local guy that's dropping a Kawasaki 750 in a golf cart,,,I'm thinking it'll do better than 35!
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Old 02-14-2015, 08:25 AM   #35
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there's a local guy that's dropping a Kawasaki 750 in a golf cart,,,I'm thinking it'll do better than 35!
Its people like him & Turbs who give Golf Carts a Bad Name! Youroo!!
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Old 02-14-2015, 08:32 AM   #36
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afraid to ask how much How long do the batteries last before you need to replace them?

Our batteries are 5 years old & going strong. General rule is 5-10 years on battery live. Our golf cart dealer recommended charging at least monthly while not in use.

Also any cart insurance is required at most campgrounds that will usually run $50 - $150 annually.

Club Cars & EZ Go's have the best parts availability and after market goodies.
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Old 02-14-2015, 09:28 AM   #37
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essness has, (or had) a real nice cart with a V twin conversion. Sweet.
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Old 02-14-2015, 09:47 AM   #38
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Tooling around is so much fun. Riding around Grand Rivers KY, exploring the miles of gravel roads in LBL, or even finding an immature bald eagle. Great family fun.
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Old 06-27-2015, 10:38 AM   #39
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Dont wanna leave an unfinished thread. So here is the end game for now.

This just fell in to my lap on the cheap.
Had to install new batteries and it will need tires. I can say its the only one like it at the cg.
At first we thought we would be the laughing stock of the cg. But most of the fellow campers think its kinda cool. They tell me to get a custom paint job and some mags.


Im thinking more along the lines of drive it for year and then maybe trade up.
Either way this is the cart for now.

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Old 06-27-2015, 12:44 PM   #40
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Love it. You could put decals on it rather than paint it. How do you tow it?


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