I want to give Kudos to Corey and Palmetto Battery Pros for their awesome service. I picked up the RoyPow 48v 105aH at their store locally and used this video to install it on my 2012 Club car Precedent. Palmetto Battery Pros is a top-notch dealer/servicer that you can trust and they were more than happy to answer all of my questions. Fortunately, I did not run into any issues (thanks to the Video) but if I did they told me to call and that they would be happy to assist. I would like to add that I am a degreed electrical engineer so you need to be respectful of the electricity/current present in this device. Thank you again and I hope others find this instructional video as helpful as I did.
Your comment made our day! We are still with you moving forward if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for the kind words and your business. We appreciate it more than you know.
I have a 2015 club car precedent. It had the ERIC charger. From what i understand i do not have an OBC. Do i have to worry about anything using the factory charging port? Thanks!
I have a 2010 Club Car Precedent. If I don't remove the original charging port (and don't use it of course with lithium) two of the wires go into the OBC, the red wire used to hook to the 8 volt batteries I believe. What do I do with the red wire? Do I just leave it dangling? Thanks! I did not bypass the OBC.
We replace the charging port and bypass the OBC in some of the newer installation videos. I recommend watching one of those to answer all of your questions.
I have a 2018 club car pres with this kits installed but still has factory charging port on the front is there a way to adapt the factory port to be able to plug in 120v without having to lift the seat every time I need to plug in the lithium battery charger?
I actually just filmed a Tomberlin install, but we ended up having to replace the controller so I haven't released it. We are actually still troubleshooting the cart. I will be doing a video on installing on Tomberlin once I get some info on why I've had issues with the cart.
@@AussieInSeattle we are going to put out a video soon of issues we had installing lithium batteries in a 2008 DS. We had to bypass the OBC. Please subscribe to the channel to see that video. Should be a week or so.
How did you know the speed controller failed , what were the indications. I think i have the same problem after install of roy pow in my 2007. Ran good for 3 days then felt like a car jumping out of gear presedent
I honestly can't remember, I've done so many carts since this one. When the cart is messing up, test voltage at the battery terminals to make sure the BMS isn't resetting or failing (the voltage will be low and dropping). If the battery is holding voltage, then you could have a solenoid issue or the OBC needs to be bypassed.
So this was one of early videos, I have since abandoned using self tapping screws to mount the battery and now use nut and bolt. I use the ones provided by RoyPow. It isn't the best hardware, but if I think if you're exerting enough force to break them then you probably have bigger issues to deal with.
Can you tell me is that mounting kit came with the RoyPow battery. When contacting them today they didn't mention any of that as an option to purchase.
When I purchase RoyPows I have to order the mounting brackets and charger separately. Where did you order your battery from? I sell mine in a complete kit based on cart type.
@@PalmettoBatteryPros I have not ordered the battery yet and don't want to put the site name on here as it might give them a free plug. I sent an email to your site over the weekend with some questions so hopefully, you will get back to me. thank you
The 12v light wiring harness should have a positive and negative wire end. For this install I used wire connectors to crimp the light harness wire ends to the reducer OUTPUT positive and negative.
@@PalmettoBatteryPros does each device need a reducer? Or is there some type of block to use where you can tie in a few accessories? I have a speaker bar, LED Underglow Kit, and LED light kit. I wouldn't need 3 reducers right?
@@nyguy4u and @Palmetto Battery Pros, I would like to know the same thing, although I am expecting we can connect a 12v Fuse Block with say 6 connections to attach up to 6 12v accessories. My question would be whether there are different voltage/amp of fuse blocks. I am installing three (3) Nilight - 18005C-A 26Inch Triple Row Lights 297W 29700LM Flood Spot Combo Beam Bars on my ClubCar Precedent roof, and want to ensure that if I turned ON more than one of them at a time, would I have a concern of overheating the fuseblock or something else?
So bear with me. Wiring is far from my strong suit. Where is this wiring harness for the lights? From that point, how exactly are we modifying it to work in the voltage reducer?
Currently, there is no mechanism to prevent usage while charging. With that being said, ECO is releasing a CAN BUS feature this year (July is the projected availability date) that will prevent the golf cart from being driven while charging. If you have further technical questions ECO recommends calling them at the number listed on their site and speak to a technician. www.ecobattery.com
Hi thank you for the video. I have that same blue plug with nothing plugged into it coming off my positive battery terminal. Can you help me to understand what that is? 2014 club car precedent. Thank you in advance for any help!
Mounting the roypow battery on the extreme passenger side. Does that cause weight distribution issues? More weight on the passenger side cause the cart to lean?
I will try and address that in a future video. Existing chargers have to be able to and reprogrammed with a LFP (Lifepo4) charge algorithm. Newer chargers can be updated, contact manufacturer to see if your charger algorithms can be changed. If your charger can not be reprogrammed, you will need to purchase a LFP charger.
Thanks for getting back to me, I am in the process of installing the exact battery in your video in my 2016 club car. I have the flash drive to insert in my charger once the installation is finished, but I was wondering if you need to do anything other than hooking the battery up and plug in the charger. Also will the tow switch still work?@@PalmettoBatteryPros
@@PalmettoBatteryPros thank u that's what I'm trying to do but I don't know anyone to do the work for me with out going g to a dealer I have money to pay them but I can't find no one to do the work and know what there doing too
@@PalmettoBatteryPros hi if u don't mind me asking u what brand do u recommend for those after market battery to get I wanted the roy power but I can't find know one around me that can put it in the cart for me
I agree and normally crimp everything, but the customer wanted to add a fuse block and extra accessories himself after the battery was installed. To make it easier for him, I just used the wire nuts.
I want to give Kudos to Corey and Palmetto Battery Pros for their awesome service. I picked up the RoyPow 48v 105aH at their store locally and used this video to install it on my 2012 Club car Precedent.
Palmetto Battery Pros is a top-notch dealer/servicer that you can trust and they were more than happy to answer all of my questions. Fortunately, I did not run into any issues (thanks to the Video) but if I did they told me to call and that they would be happy to assist.
I would like to add that I am a degreed electrical engineer so you need to be respectful of the electricity/current present in this device.
Thank you again and I hope others find this instructional video as helpful as I did.
Your comment made our day! We are still with you moving forward if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you very much for the kind words and your business. We appreciate it more than you know.
I have a 2015 club car precedent. It had the ERIC charger. From what i understand i do not have an OBC. Do i have to worry about anything using the factory charging port? Thanks!
I didn't see you connect red and black wire to the controller, do you not need them
Which red and black? This was an older installation video, I have newer install videos for Club Car Precedents I recommend.
@@PalmettoBatteryPros The red and black that goes to controller
I have a 2010 Club Car Precedent. If I don't remove the original charging port (and don't use it of course with lithium) two of the wires go into the OBC, the red wire used to hook to the 8 volt batteries I believe. What do I do with the red wire? Do I just leave it dangling? Thanks! I did not bypass the OBC.
I would probably cut and cap it
Where does the blue wire come from? The original charging port?
We replace the charging port and bypass the OBC in some of the newer installation videos. I recommend watching one of those to answer all of your questions.
I have a 2018 club car pres with this kits installed but still has factory charging port on the front is there a way to adapt the factory port to be able to plug in 120v without having to lift the seat every time I need to plug in the lithium battery charger?
We have cart specific charge receptacles on our website for sale.
Are there some good guidelines for charging Li batteries? How often? Stay within certain SOC??
Only use chargers specially designed for your battery and keep your battery fully charged.
How do I bypass the OBC to use the onboard charging point ?
If you search our Channel we have a dedicated video for OBC bypass
Can i charge this with the garage closed?
Yes
Thanks great Video
Thank you so much, it was our first one. Please watch the newer club car precedent videos if you get a chance.
Do you have any videos. On a Tomberlan 48 v upgrade
I actually just filmed a Tomberlin install, but we ended up having to replace the controller so I haven't released it. We are actually still troubleshooting the cart. I will be doing a video on installing on Tomberlin once I get some info on why I've had issues with the cart.
Nice install, please upload more videos using the OBC..
Will do! We have 4 more videos coming out soon and a couple will address the Club Car OBC.
I installed a 105 last year but haven't removed the obc yet. look fwd to the video
@@AussieInSeattle we are going to put out a video soon of issues we had installing lithium batteries in a 2008 DS. We had to bypass the OBC. Please subscribe to the channel to see that video. Should be a week or so.
How did you know the speed controller failed , what were the indications. I think i have the same problem after install of roy pow in my 2007. Ran good for 3 days then felt like a car jumping out of gear presedent
I honestly can't remember, I've done so many carts since this one. When the cart is messing up, test voltage at the battery terminals to make sure the BMS isn't resetting or failing (the voltage will be low and dropping). If the battery is holding voltage, then you could have a solenoid issue or the OBC needs to be bypassed.
Can you tell me what size the self-tapping screws are that you are using to mount the battery and charger?
So this was one of early videos, I have since abandoned using self tapping screws to mount the battery and now use nut and bolt. I use the ones provided by RoyPow. It isn't the best hardware, but if I think if you're exerting enough force to break them then you probably have bigger issues to deal with.
What is the switch on the dash next to the voltage meter?
What gauge wires to connect battery terminals to reducer?
Not exactly sure which switch you are referring to. I used 12 gauge wire, but moving to a 10 gauge for the 30a reducers.
@@PalmettoBatteryPros At the 9:38 mark, you show the voltage meter. On the right side of the voltage meter, there is a switch. What does it do?
Can you tell me is that mounting kit came with the RoyPow battery. When contacting them today they didn't mention any of that as an option to purchase.
When I purchase RoyPows I have to order the mounting brackets and charger separately. Where did you order your battery from? I sell mine in a complete kit based on cart type.
@@PalmettoBatteryPros I have not ordered the battery yet and don't want to put the site name on here as it might give them a free plug.
I sent an email to your site over the weekend with some questions so hopefully, you will get back to me.
thank you
Can you describe more on the lighting wires you moved over to the reducer please?
The 12v light wiring harness should have a positive and negative wire end. For this install I used wire connectors to crimp the light harness wire ends to the reducer OUTPUT positive and negative.
@@PalmettoBatteryPros does each device need a reducer? Or is there some type of block to use where you can tie in a few accessories? I have a speaker bar, LED Underglow Kit, and LED light kit. I wouldn't need 3 reducers right?
@@nyguy4u and @Palmetto Battery Pros, I would like to know the same thing, although I am expecting we can connect a 12v Fuse Block with say 6 connections to attach up to 6 12v accessories. My question would be whether there are different voltage/amp of fuse blocks. I am installing three (3) Nilight - 18005C-A 26Inch Triple Row Lights 297W 29700LM Flood Spot Combo Beam Bars on my ClubCar Precedent roof, and want to ensure that if I turned ON more than one of them at a time, would I have a concern of overheating the fuseblock or something else?
So bear with me. Wiring is far from my strong suit. Where is this wiring harness for the lights? From that point, how exactly are we modifying it to work in the voltage reducer?
Is it possible to drive off if you forgot to unplug the charger? What mechanism provides that safety feature?
Currently, there is no mechanism to prevent usage while charging. With that being said, ECO is releasing a CAN BUS feature this year (July is the projected availability date) that will prevent the golf cart from being driven while charging. If you have further technical questions ECO recommends calling them at the number listed on their site and speak to a technician. www.ecobattery.com
Wrap the charge cord thru the steering wheel. Saw a rental place do this and its *almost* idiot proof
Hi thank you for the video. I have that same blue plug with nothing plugged into it coming off my positive battery terminal. Can you help me to understand what that is? 2014 club car precedent. Thank you in advance for any help!
Your lights should go to the blue off the positive post.
Can you do ezgo 36v conversion?
I can convert them to 48V.
Where did you get the onboard charging mount to connect the charger to the battery? Did that come with the charger? (described at 1:12 in the video)
Yes, it comes with the kit.
Mounting the roypow battery on the extreme passenger side. Does that cause weight distribution issues? More weight on the passenger side cause the cart to lean?
There is always a driver, so the weight balances. I like to think about the over 250 lbs of weight off the cart.
Do you have a video that shows how to use existing charger with new 48v lithium battery?
I will try and address that in a future video. Existing chargers have to be able to and reprogrammed with a LFP (Lifepo4) charge algorithm. Newer chargers can be updated, contact manufacturer to see if your charger algorithms can be changed. If your charger can not be reprogrammed, you will need to purchase a LFP charger.
Thanks for getting back to me, I am in the process of installing the exact battery in your video in my 2016 club car. I have the flash drive to insert in my charger once the installation is finished, but I was wondering if you need to do anything other than hooking the battery up and plug in the charger. Also will the tow switch still work?@@PalmettoBatteryPros
Bought a golf cart from dealer, and it’s not charging. They said I need a 25 amp wall outlet???
Is this true?
I’ve never encountered this. What type of battery and charger?
Hi where are u located I'm trying to find someone to duo that to my cart
I’m in North Charleston, SC. If you aren’t close, I recommend calling all of the golf cart dealers in your area. Chances are someone is doing them.
@@PalmettoBatteryPros thanks but I did and there not doing them there doing other brands thanks anyway I'm in ohio
@@facelaw674 I would highly recommend aftermarket batteries over reconditioned batteries if you want a long lasting repair.
@@PalmettoBatteryPros thank u that's what I'm trying to do but I don't know anyone to do the work for me with out going g to a dealer I have money to pay them but I can't find no one to do the work and know what there doing too
@@PalmettoBatteryPros hi if u don't mind me asking u what brand do u recommend for those after market battery to get I wanted the roy power but I can't find know one around me that can put it in the cart for me
Help me with my golf cart
What can I do to help?
Enjoyed it till I saw wire nuts ? Really
I agree and normally crimp everything, but the customer wanted to add a fuse block and extra accessories himself after the battery was installed. To make it easier for him, I just used the wire nuts.