Towing a Golf Car

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

I'm looking at a golf car to tow with my Leprechaun 319DSF class C.
Should I get a 5x8 trailer to haul it?
Or, should I get a hitch-mounted ramp to haul it?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks.

[crunchman12001]

Hi,
I have a 48V Club Car Precedent and the overall length is around 92". (I haul mine in the bed of the truck.)
Keep in mind, you will need around 110" if it has a rear seat.
As far a a hitch mounted ramp?
My cart weighs 887# per club car specs...and a rear seat adds about 150#. That would be way to much weight for a hitch mount IMO.
I did see a big class A this weekend, he had a custom made "frame welded platform" made of 2 x 3 box steal tube. It looked very solid.
crunchman

[essness]

Crunchman brings up a good point. An average weight for a gas golf cart is going to be around 700 lbs. An electric cart can easily top 1000 lbs. Golf cart batteries weigh an average of 60 to 65 lbs each. Most 48 volt carts use 6 8 volt batteries but I have seen people upgrade a 36 volt cart with 8 6 volt betteries.
So, like Crunchman says, think about weights and accessories you may want to buy with the cart or perhaps add later. The back seat at 150 lbs is a significant add in both weight and length.

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Forgot to mention it's gas powered with a rear seat.

[crunchman12001]

Originally Posted by 2013leprechaun319dsf

Forgot to mention it's gas powered with a rear seat.

Cool! Just make sure it will fit a 8' trailer if it has the rear loading gate or look into a custom made platform that is welded to your frame but the welded option will most likely void your warranty.
Good luck, we love our cart at the campgrounds. Let us know which direction you go.
crunchman

[essness]

I never pass up an opportunity to post a picture of the carts........

The black one weighs about 1100 lbs (it has a 620cc Honda v twin in it) the gray one is almost dead on 700 lbs with stock motor.

[crunchman12001]

Sweet looking carts. Here's mine! Just got it this summer but have many upgrades planned.
Sorry for the hijack.
crunchman

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

My golf car was painted to match the Leprechaun and fits snugly on a 5x8 trailer when backed on.
Here a picture of the new to me custom cart.

[F.R.O.G.]

If you were to add a hitch-mounted platform (a REALLY bad idea, IMHO, as others have pointed out), keep in mind how far back it would extend, and the stress it would experience the next time you dragged it into or out of a parking lot with a deep dip.

[TURBS]

I'd put a v-8 in it and drive the cart and let your dw drive the coach!

Ok I'm not helping....... sorry.

Get a trailer and do not exceed the towing recomendations of the hitch weight or towing capacity of coach.


Turbs

[Arefbee]

I just picked up this unit on sale for a few odd jobs around our house.
Carry-On Trailer® 5 ft. W x 8 ft. L Specialty Single Axle Trailer, 1,625 lb. Payload Capacity - Tractor Supply Online Store

I think attaching to the rear is a bad idea for all the reasons stated. The only rear mount that would make any sense since it has it's own support is this one:

SWIVELWHEEL-58

[dcheatwood]

Check out the Idaho Tote trailer. Similar to swivel wheel.
http://www.idahotote.com

[crunchman12001]

Originally Posted by 2013leprechaun319dsf

My golf car was painted to match the Leprechaun and fits snugly on a 5x8 trailer when backed on.
Here a picture of the new to me custom cart.

Nice looking cart, Congrats!
crunchman

[wrtdotcom]

I have pulled both a 5 X 8 trailer and a 6.5 X 10 trailer behind my Blue Ridge 5er. I don't have a rear view camera, but I can see the edges of the 6.5 trailer with my truck mirrors so I never use the 5 ft. trailer any more. If you don't have a camera system you might consider the wider trailer for that reason. I also use the TST tire pressure monitoring system on the towed trailer for peace of mind. I have towed a golf cart, Polaris Ranger, and Harley bike with this setup with no problems.

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by wrtdotcom

I have pulled both a 5 X 8 trailer and a 6.5 X 10 trailer behind my Blue Ridge 5er. I don't have a rear view camera, but I can see the edges of the 6.5 trailer with my truck mirrors so I never use the 5 ft. trailer any more. If you don't have a camera system you might consider the wider trailer for that reason. I also use the TST tire pressure monitoring system on the towed trailer for peace of mind. I have towed a golf cart, Polaris Ranger, and Harley bike with this setup with no problems.

Has the TST warned you of any inflation problems?

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by essness

I never pass up an opportunity to post a picture of the carts........ The black one weighs about 1100 lbs (it has a 620cc Honda v twin in it) the gray one is almost dead on 700 lbs with stock motor.

What's top speed on your souled up cart?
Was engine easy to replace?

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Souped up, that is.

[wrtdotcom]

I have not had to use the TST warning system while on the road, but I have the low pressure set pretty low, and on cooler mornings the system will set the alarm off until I start traveling and heat the tires to above the lower setting. So I know it works.

[essness]

Originally Posted by 2013leprechaun319dsf

What's top speed on your souled up cart?
Was engine easy to replace?

53mph when it was set up to drag race. Now it's committed to trail riding and the top end is about 42-43 mph.
There's a guy in Georgia that makes entire kits (including the engine) for converting Club Car, EZ Go, and Yamaha carts. You could do it in an afternoon with one of his kits. I had the Honda motor and wanted to use what I had. So, I bought some parts from him to make it easier. Took me about 12 hours total to do the swap.

the guy in Georgia is Cart Parts Plus, Engine Upgrade Kits

If you are going off road, the big block kits are the way to go.