Picked up an old, used EZGO Marathon electric last year for my wife and she loves it. Drives the grandkids around our property all the time. Uses it to pull a wheelbarrow around for yard work, etc. Saw another for sale this year for a decent price and plan on swapping out the lead acid for lifepo4 batteries and an inverter so that it's a mobile power station so I can use power tools in remote parts of the property without hauling a generator. I've set up some used solar panels and a charge controller on a garden shed so they stay charged all the time.
I use my EZGO 36 volt to pull my airplane around. It will pull a 2,500 pound plane over a mile without any issues. He mentioned that they wouldn't be great for towing. I think they do quite well.
Great video! Love your station. I recently made the plunge. Wish this video had been out before my purchase 😂😂 We got a 48 volt 2013 Club Car Presedent off FB market. Have learned a lot the hard way. Was fixed up just enough to look great! Well I let the batteries die on accident. Long story. I found Emerald Goast golf carts who pick up and deliver. They basically rebuilt the whole cart. Yes it was an expensive lesson but worth it. We love it! Registration not required where I live but I have it insured.
I'm in Florida Tarpon Springs, the cops said. I am not allowed to leave my parking lot unless I got a license plate and car insurance ... Progressive was the only one who really does. The golf carts ..i called many and they wouldnt cover me ....now I got The bundle packages and it has to be a secondary low speed vehicle but I'm paying 150 a month for it just for the golf cart ... I got a Lithium Lifted street legal .their no stress with it just watch out for youre battery level while just driving around ...... Every town is different, you have to see if the town you're in allows golf carts More popular cities areas are most likely a Definitely no unless it's just yo ride around in a gated cummity then u need no plate you can only go on backroads/25mph but they're so fun I drive a couple blocks to my job i go to the beach and Publix and everyone with a golf waves at me ...
Thanks for watching everyone! Do you have a golf cart? If so, what kind?! Here is where I converted this cart to Lithium Batteries- th-cam.com/video/8AaHMFK_DtE/w-d-xo.html
Worked as a golf car mechanic for awhile.. as far as electric, keep ‘em topped off and terminals clean. I’d recommend gas. As for brands, Club Car hands down.. no sleezy go’s. (Coming from a non golfer haha)
I had a 48 volt club cart bought brand new Trojan battery paid 1200 ended up selling it never again bought a Yamaha gas, golf cart, the best super easy maintenance and will last longer in mileage, and in every aspect
@@TXbeats62 Husband told me I had to get a gas one, found a 2019 club car tempo with rear seat and lights kit on it. Adding mirrors since I'll be in a campground with lots of kids.
Welcome to the club. We love our golf cart but my cart has nickeled and dimed me to death. Learned a lot in the process, but in my opinion, if you can drive your cart around town and use it as a “spare” vehicle I wouldn’t hesitate to spend the money and get a solid cart with lithium batteries.
I really appreciate how you show other things versus just real estate. Thank you for sharing all these fun things. Blessings from Paso Robles, California, Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
Really, the best answser will come from the DMV/MVD. The laws applying to on-street registration is based upon the speed capability of the vehicle (golf cart). It is confusing. Seems like the 20mph is the crossover point from a golf cart to a low speed vehicle (LSV). I would title, registger, insure and equip the golf cart with all the bells and whistles that a car or LSV would need to drive on neighborhood streets for reasons of safety if anything. Add to that an LSV triangle. You don't really want to wast time to go to traffic court and face one of the four officers who interprets the law differently than you or the judge. Seems like your 36v cart can be converted to 3 12v 100AHr lithium batteries and only need a charger desugbed for lithium batteries.
I just got a Yamaha and replaced all the batteries and added a battery to get to 48v. I got the batteries from surplus and so am into a great working cart for about 800 bucks. Needs some work on the lights but other than that I’m not going to put a lot of money into upgrades. If you aren’t afraid to shop around, clean one up and do a little work you can get them cheap.
Many people think of these as toys and not dangerous. I know of people who have been killed in golf cart accidents and others who have been seriously injured going 10mph. They can easily flip and have almost no safety features. They are fun, I own one, but respect them.
@@ranranpoopants This is not true. I know of a person who felt put of a golf cart going around a corner and hit her head on the payment and died. I saw a person accidentally back over his wife and to my knowledge she did not survive. Do this experiment, run as fast as you can into a tree and see how you feel. Most people can’t run 10mph.
I didn’t get to see the other video, of you assembling it ! The only video that I saw, was the 1 of you unboxing it ! Hope that you are recovering from your accident !
I bought a yamaha Drive 2 Quiet Tech with electronic fuel injection and 4 wheel independent strut suspension. I wouldn't trade it for any other gas OR electric. People think it's electric when we drive up to them. BTW: you should upgrade the rear springs with that rear seat. Brake lights and turn signals will probably be needed per your local ordinances.
We have a 97 ex go txt. We love ours. But a question what size trailer did you have in the video. We got a 5x8 and our cart has to go in backwards so the rear seat hangs over the front so the ramp will close up
The best part of the 36v is it will commute around 20 to 22 miles on one charge. I bought an 01 EZGO Txt Series cart as well and so far I am very happy. Another good thing is it doesn't engine brake going down hills. Great cart for golf or neighborhood travel.
2002 Yamaha. Project. I broke it down and rebuilt entire thing. For sure over spent and would NEVER buy another Yamaha cart again if I wanted a lift kit. For those considering Yamaha - they have a severe camber that even experts couldn’t help me fix when lift lit put on. I wound up modifying it myself (metal work/etc). All my buddies over here in GB in the golf cart mafia have club cars and some ezgo. Optimal cart is 48v club cart. Lithium. Accessories are wayyyyy cheaper than yamaha. Is not steal frame (yamaha is and not great living on salt water). Just my two cents. Good luck!
Had to expand on the Lithium… MUST HAVE as the lead acid batteries are VERY heavy and make the cart sluggish (you don’t realize until you put a light weight lithium in). My 48v four passenger does roughly 26-28 mph max speed depending on passenger weight. Also - the charge time is worth its weight in gold.
I work for a non commercial real estate company. We brought a brand new golf cart from factory for our engineer to drive in the shopping center. Probably a year old but the engineer that's supposed to drive it is too big and to tall for it. It's just been sitting with only maybe less than 30 hours on it was driven literally less than a week. We're looking to sell it. The cart is new from factory with custom paint and company logo.
So I have a 36V 2008 EZGO cart. It runs great. Is it worth upgrading to lithium. Will the battery outlive the golf cart? That is my biggest concern. Actually my cart looks like yours. I also have the upgraded wheels.
Best thing you can do is just get a yamaha gas cart! Just as quiet almost as an electric cart. 2 db louder. Filler her up play 25+ rounds of golf on a tank screw batteries. Simple motors easy to maintain. I hate electric carts!
I have wanted a cart for a long time. I'm also a vet with with the issues that come with it. I can't walk so good anymore. This would help. Also want to move to Florida and I like the look of your neighborhood. Can you tell me where you are? Last question can the 36v cart be upgraded to higher voltage? 48v?
I've been wondering why they use 8V batteries instead of 6V or 12V batteries. Who uses 8V batteries (besides golf carts)? Why don't they use a more common battery? They're always more needlessly expensive. Makes no sense (except for just selling you stuff)..
I just got 2024 golf cart that’s street legal so I can ride on the road to town without getting pull over by the cop I love my cart it’s fully loaded even got a ice chest and back up camera
I bought one because my neighbor took his daughter and other friends on his golf cart but left my daughter on the side waiting. So now she has her own golf cart.
In Indiana if you drive them on your property you do not have to but as soon as the wheel touch a public road must be registered and have lighting and have insurance normally falls under your home owner like everything this world is sued happy always protect yourself
I know your busy but I received this in my Recommadations after a few hour of watching your video. I've been watching this guy now for a while just haven't pulled the trigger on used golf carts. I thought his video's may give you some ideas especially of all the test he had done with speed, power and just testing everything he does to Golf Carts. I had subscribed to his channel but put off the golf cart for a while but just thought you might look into this in your investigations about changing over to Lithum. th-cam.com/video/4WTKbig700s/w-d-xo.html
L.S.V. here in Ohio have to have brakes, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, windshield and a rearview mirror. The speed range is up to 20 mph, and on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less, and I carry insurance on my cart. You recieve a title and registation with your lic. plate after an inspection at the Sherriff's Dept. I have also installed mirrors with turn signals on the front and back of them, a third roof top brake light, a rooftop strobe light for better visibility and safety, and seat belts. Mine is a @013 Yamaha G29 gas. I didn't want electric beause of the ongoing cost for batteries and trouble shooting electrical problems should they arise. I wanted a crusier and thats what I have.
Laws and regulations on those depend on the municipality. In Franklin County, those have changed recently. Some streets and roads are off limits. I believe the license requirements are the same as the state of FL laws (they used to be different). The rules may also be different between owners and renters (like VRBO renters). Some HOAs have their own rules. The laws, rules, and regulations are all over the place.
Your cart is nice looking. Thanks for the recommendations. I am in the process of moving, here on Maui, to a home surrounded by golf courses and a couple blocks from the beach. My neighborhood requires electric carts. I specifically bought in this area so I can tootle around in a cart lol. I want a four seater, don’t need music and lights. I am wondering what anti theft device I should get, as it will be parked under the trees next to beach, while I am swimming.
You'll have to get a converter to power down your 12 volt stereo from 36 volts. Turn signals and headlamps will be easy to wire in. A simple horn (Bike horn)will work and doesn't have to be electric. If your adding on things consider electric fans, yes they make a difference.
good stuff! i envy seeing people scooting around East Hill in these things. i would love to have one just to get to Publix for a quick food run or take our dogs over to Bayview for a doggy trip.
"Keeping up with the Navy Point Joneses"😂. Great video, filming Navy Point in the background is a great way to show a Pensacola Neighborhood lifestyle. Here is a question, for the same price as a golf cart, would you get a used 15' boat (Jon boat, Boston Whaler, etc..)? Pros and Cons what would you enjoy or use more?
I had a new controller installed in my 36v cart then 2 years later wanted to do a lithium conversion. Went back to my dealer and they said 36v lithium were in short supply but since I had an aftermarket controller installed they were somehow able to utilize a 48v lithium battery. 1998 TXT and it runs like a champ. Maxed out at 28mph.
Picked up an old, used EZGO Marathon electric last year for my wife and she loves it. Drives the grandkids around our property all the time. Uses it to pull a wheelbarrow around for yard work, etc. Saw another for sale this year for a decent price and plan on swapping out the lead acid for lifepo4 batteries and an inverter so that it's a mobile power station so I can use power tools in remote parts of the property without hauling a generator. I've set up some used solar panels and a charge controller on a garden shed so they stay charged all the time.
First two things I did to my E Z GO were the speed plug and cutting the reverse buzzer.
I use my EZGO 36 volt to pull my airplane around. It will pull a 2,500 pound plane over a mile without any issues. He mentioned that they wouldn't be great for towing. I think they do quite well.
I’ve had about 10 36v ezgo carts and they have been great!
What’s your opinion on Yamaha golf cars?
Great video! Love your station. I recently made the plunge. Wish this video had been out before my purchase 😂😂 We got a 48 volt 2013 Club Car Presedent off FB market. Have learned a lot the hard way. Was fixed up just enough to look great! Well I let the batteries die on accident. Long story. I found Emerald Goast golf carts who pick up and deliver. They basically rebuilt the whole cart. Yes it was an expensive lesson but worth it. We love it! Registration not required where I live but I have it insured.
Y’all I’m excited because I’m getting a 1996 electric golf cart today, i never ever had a golf cart but this really helped thank u so much
I'm in Florida Tarpon Springs, the cops said. I am not allowed to leave my parking lot unless I got a license plate and car insurance ... Progressive was the only one who really does. The golf carts ..i called many and they wouldnt cover me ....now I got The bundle packages and it has to be a secondary low speed vehicle but I'm paying 150 a month for it just for the golf cart ... I got a Lithium Lifted street legal .their no stress with it just watch out for youre battery level while just driving around ...... Every town is different, you have to see if the town you're in allows golf carts
More popular cities areas are most likely a Definitely no unless it's just yo ride around in a gated cummity then u need no plate
you can only go on backroads/25mph but they're so fun I drive a couple blocks to my job i go to the beach and Publix and everyone with a golf waves at me ...
The DMV probably just mailed yo a ticket after this video.😅
Next vlog .. lol
Go with Bob Marley instead of Jimmy Buffett. Otherwise, the video was spot on.
Way too expensive. I bought a mini bike
Thanks for watching everyone! Do you have a golf cart? If so, what kind?! Here is where I converted this cart to Lithium Batteries- th-cam.com/video/8AaHMFK_DtE/w-d-xo.html
I have a yamaha G29 gas works great
A 2023 gas Club Car Villager. Making some up grades. Hopefully ready this week.😊
just got my 2023 ev titan phantom. its sick
I have a 2001 Ezgo TXT with a 23 vanguard motor on 25 inch tires 6 inch lift kit with 6:1 gears in the rear end doing about 40+
Is there a tow/run switch on your cart or no?
No I’ll stick with my gas golf cart I go over 150 miles on a full tank lol
Worked as a golf car mechanic for awhile.. as far as electric, keep ‘em topped off and terminals clean. I’d recommend gas. As for brands, Club Car hands down.. no sleezy go’s. (Coming from a non golfer haha)
About 5 years is good life on 36-48v if taken care of properly.
So gas and No EZGO? What year club car???
@@cii5korea217find and old gas Club Car DS. Not sure on years but they all purred like kittens
@@lancepoteet2172any brands you recommend besides club car or brands to stay away from
Thanks for the reply
Do you need a driver license to drive around town
I had a 48 volt club cart bought brand new Trojan battery paid 1200 ended up selling it never again bought a Yamaha gas, golf cart, the best super easy maintenance and will last longer in mileage, and in every aspect
So Yamaha no good? Gas or electric??
I was just told to avoid electric. Go gas
@@TXbeats62 Husband told me I had to get a gas one, found a 2019 club car tempo with rear seat and lights kit on it. Adding mirrors since I'll be in a campground with lots of kids.
Welcome to the club. We love our golf cart but my cart has nickeled and dimed me to death. Learned a lot in the process, but in my opinion, if you can drive your cart around town and use it as a “spare” vehicle I wouldn’t hesitate to spend the money and get a solid cart with lithium batteries.
That lil fellow is sure growing up!
I really appreciate how you show other things versus just real estate.
Thank you for sharing all these fun things.
Blessings from Paso Robles, California, Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸
Gas gulf cart for me!
Really, the best answser will come from the DMV/MVD. The laws applying to on-street registration is based upon the speed capability of the vehicle (golf cart). It is confusing. Seems like the 20mph is the crossover point from a golf cart to a low speed vehicle (LSV). I would title, registger, insure and equip the golf cart with all the bells and whistles that a car or LSV would need to drive on neighborhood streets for reasons of safety if anything. Add to that an LSV triangle. You don't really want to wast time to go to traffic court and face one of the four officers who interprets the law differently than you or the judge.
Seems like your 36v cart can be converted to 3 12v 100AHr lithium batteries and only need a charger desugbed for lithium batteries.
Down-to-Earth video. Thanks.
I just got a Yamaha and replaced all the batteries and added a battery to get to 48v. I got the batteries from surplus and so am into a great working cart for about 800 bucks. Needs some work on the lights but other than that I’m not going to put a lot of money into upgrades. If you aren’t afraid to shop around, clean one up and do a little work you can get them cheap.
Many people think of these as toys and not dangerous. I know of people who have been killed in golf cart accidents and others who have been seriously injured going 10mph. They can easily flip and have almost no safety features. They are fun, I own one, but respect them.
Thanks, glad I just got a car. You can't put a price on safety.
Driving on decomposed granite is nice because it breaks traction instead of tipping over so easily unexpectedly😅
7 years as a trauma nurse and not one golf cart incident has came in yet.
Lmao no one has died of a golf cart going 10 mph
@@ranranpoopants This is not true. I know of a person who felt put of a golf cart going around a corner and hit her head on the payment and died. I saw a person accidentally back over his wife and to my knowledge she did not survive. Do this experiment, run as fast as you can into a tree and see how you feel. Most people can’t run 10mph.
I didn’t get to see the other video, of you assembling it ! The only video that I saw, was the 1 of you unboxing it ! Hope that you are recovering from your accident !
I bought a yamaha Drive 2 Quiet Tech with electronic fuel injection and 4 wheel independent strut suspension. I wouldn't trade it for any other gas OR electric. People think it's electric when we drive up to them. BTW: you should upgrade the rear springs with that rear seat. Brake lights and turn signals will probably be needed per your local ordinances.
It has upgrades suspension.
@@YakMotley great. Glad to hear that issue has been addressed. Welcome to the golf cart community. Enjoy.
We have a 97 ex go txt. We love ours. But a question what size trailer did you have in the video. We got a 5x8 and our cart has to go in backwards so the rear seat hangs over the front so the ramp will close up
The best part of the 36v is it will commute around 20 to 22 miles on one charge. I bought an 01 EZGO Txt Series cart as well and so far I am very happy. Another good thing is it doesn't engine brake going down hills. Great cart for golf or neighborhood travel.
2002 Yamaha. Project. I broke it down and rebuilt entire thing. For sure over spent and would NEVER buy another Yamaha cart again if I wanted a lift kit. For those considering Yamaha - they have a severe camber that even experts couldn’t help me fix when lift lit put on. I wound up modifying it myself (metal work/etc). All my buddies over here in GB in the golf cart mafia have club cars and some ezgo. Optimal cart is 48v club cart. Lithium. Accessories are wayyyyy cheaper than yamaha. Is not steal frame (yamaha is and not great living on salt water). Just my two cents. Good luck!
Had to expand on the Lithium… MUST HAVE as the lead acid batteries are VERY heavy and make the cart sluggish (you don’t realize until you put a light weight lithium in). My 48v four passenger does roughly 26-28 mph max speed depending on passenger weight. Also - the charge time is worth its weight in gold.
I would also suggest an extended roof for rear seat passengers. Also helps shade for front seat driver and passenger.
did you have to have insurance to drive it in town to a store
I work for a non commercial real estate company. We brought a brand new golf cart from factory for our engineer to drive in the shopping center. Probably a year old but the engineer that's supposed to drive it is too big and to tall for it. It's just been sitting with only maybe less than 30 hours on it was driven literally less than a week. We're looking to sell it. The cart is new from factory with custom paint and company logo.
So I have a 36V 2008 EZGO cart. It runs great. Is it worth upgrading to lithium. Will the battery outlive the golf cart? That is my biggest concern. Actually my cart looks like yours. I also have the upgraded wheels.
Nice sharing！❤
Best thing you can do is just get a yamaha gas cart! Just as quiet almost as an electric cart. 2 db louder. Filler her up play 25+ rounds of golf on a tank screw batteries. Simple motors easy to maintain. I hate electric carts!
I have wanted a cart for a long time. I'm also a vet with with the issues that come with it. I can't walk so good anymore. This would help. Also want to move to Florida and I like the look of your neighborhood. Can you tell me where you are?
Last question can the 36v cart be upgraded to higher voltage? 48v?
I've been wondering why they use 8V batteries instead of 6V or 12V batteries. Who uses 8V batteries (besides golf carts)? Why don't they use a more common battery? They're always more needlessly expensive. Makes no sense (except for just selling you stuff)..
Don't forget to put a rod rack on the Back
I just got 2024 golf cart that’s street legal so I can ride on the road to town without getting pull over by the cop I love my cart it’s fully loaded even got a ice chest and back up camera
I bought one because my neighbor took his daughter and other friends on his golf cart but left my daughter on the side waiting. So now she has her own golf cart.
In Indiana if you drive them on your property you do not have to but as soon as the wheel touch a public road must be registered and have lighting and have insurance normally falls under your home owner like everything this world is sued happy always protect yourself
I know your busy but I received this in my Recommadations after a few hour of watching your video. I've been watching this guy now for a while just haven't pulled the trigger on used golf carts. I thought his video's may give you some ideas especially of all the test he had done with speed, power and just testing everything he does to Golf Carts. I had subscribed to his channel but put off the golf cart for a while but just thought you might look into this in your investigations about changing over to Lithum.
th-cam.com/video/4WTKbig700s/w-d-xo.html
L.S.V. here in Ohio have to have brakes, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, windshield and a rearview mirror. The speed range is up to 20 mph, and on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less, and I carry insurance on my cart. You recieve a title and registation with your lic. plate after an inspection at the Sherriff's Dept. I have also installed mirrors with turn signals on the front and back of them, a third roof top brake light, a rooftop strobe light for better visibility and safety, and seat belts. Mine is a @013 Yamaha G29 gas. I didn't want electric beause of the ongoing cost for batteries and trouble shooting electrical problems should they arise. I wanted a crusier and thats what I have.
Thanks for the video! I am currently looking at golf carts and I needed that info!
Glad it was helpful!
Laws and regulations on those depend on the municipality. In Franklin County, those have changed recently. Some streets and roads are off limits. I believe the license requirements are the same as the state of FL laws (they used to be different). The rules may also be different between owners and renters (like VRBO renters). Some HOAs have their own rules. The laws, rules, and regulations are all over the place.
I got one of those stuck in the sand on Bald Head Island one night. That was one of the hottest, sweatiest, mosquito-ridden times of my life.
Your cart is nice looking. Thanks for the recommendations. I am in the process of moving, here on Maui, to a home surrounded by golf courses and a couple blocks from the beach. My neighborhood requires electric carts. I specifically bought in this area so I can tootle around in a cart lol. I want a four seater, don’t need music and lights. I am wondering what anti theft device I should get, as it will be parked under the trees next to beach, while I am swimming.
You'll have to get a converter to power down your 12 volt stereo from 36 volts. Turn signals and headlamps will be easy to wire in. A simple horn (Bike horn)will work and doesn't have to be electric. If your adding on things consider electric fans, yes they make a difference.
Great Advice all around
Except the “Clemson” hanging on the wall
Lol
good stuff! i envy seeing people scooting around East Hill in these things. i would love to have one just to get to Publix for a quick food run or take our dogs over to Bayview for a doggy trip.
Way to much talking get to you POINT
Check with PPD and ECSO. They probably have ordinances that regulate these.
Some city requirements for the cart to be street legal and regulations and tag
If you have lead acid batteries get a desulfator. They will last a lot longer and way cheaper than lithium
Great information. I am thinking about getting a golf cart.
I’ll bring you a new steering wheel for your cart.
"Keeping up with the Navy Point Joneses"😂. Great video, filming Navy Point in the background is a great way to show a Pensacola Neighborhood lifestyle. Here is a question, for the same price as a golf cart, would you get a used 15' boat (Jon boat, Boston Whaler, etc..)? Pros and Cons what would you enjoy or use more?
I ask myself the boat question all the time. lol
I think Dan from The Dan show has a video of you at the boat docks.
Maybe you can be a golf cart dealer
What size trailer do you use?
What size trailer is that?
I had a new controller installed in my 36v cart then 2 years later wanted to do a lithium conversion. Went back to my dealer and they said 36v lithium were in short supply but since I had an aftermarket controller installed they were somehow able to utilize a 48v lithium battery. 1998 TXT and it runs like a champ. Maxed out at 28mph.
Heck yeah!
I'm here for it !
Great presentation.
I ate a golfcart once….once
Not recommended.
Reminds me of that episode of Mash where a guy tried to eat a Jeep. 😂
Wierd. Im in the market 😂
Great minds think alike!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Appreciate help.👍
Happy to help
Long winded much !!!! Darn get to the point man.
Don’t you think there are enough videos like this without you adding your 2 cents?