Been thinking about this since my son was captivated by Will's video.
Last night I bought a 2008 Yamaha YDRE (Drive?) cart in good shape but the batteries are bulged and need of replacement for $1500.
Yamaha is a 4s 12V battery configuration to make 48V.
Then I ordered 4 of these HiQ 12V 100 Ah on eBay for $259 each. https://www.ebay.com/itm/275526022953 They say they can be up to 4s4p we will see if they can handle the first decent hill or do they end up for storage.
Here's the plan: My Son's doing all the work. He's 10 and VERY eager and I'm a little scared he has too much faith in the Solar working... The budget from here on out is below $800 for everything, which he must keep detailed track of. He can salvage anything and sell parts/lead acid batteries etc. to get extra money but my goal is to get him thinking.
Questions:
1. I watched Wills video last night on the Boost MPPT does anyone have experience with these? Are they reliable in a golf cart that could see rain? Any brands better than the $69 dollar ones off Amazon? I wish @Will Prowse would give an update on his setup as I see he's gone with a Solar trailer, wondering if rooftop is not enough.
2. Panels for roof: I have 2 options available to try: 2 grape solar 180W ( 24V OCV/18V Mppt) at 26"x57" or 1 Santan 60 cell 245W (37V OCV/30VMppt) 39" x 65" haven't measured the roof to see what will fit but both are voltage too low to charge the 48V packs. Any experience or knowledge here?
3. I'd like to be able to take this to our place in WV which is not flat. Never messed with electric before so we will see if it as enough ground clearance or stamina to climb the hills.
Last night I bought a 2008 Yamaha YDRE (Drive?) cart in good shape but the batteries are bulged and need of replacement for $1500.
Yamaha is a 4s 12V battery configuration to make 48V.
Then I ordered 4 of these HiQ 12V 100 Ah on eBay for $259 each. https://www.ebay.com/itm/275526022953 They say they can be up to 4s4p we will see if they can handle the first decent hill or do they end up for storage.
Here's the plan: My Son's doing all the work. He's 10 and VERY eager and I'm a little scared he has too much faith in the Solar working... The budget from here on out is below $800 for everything, which he must keep detailed track of. He can salvage anything and sell parts/lead acid batteries etc. to get extra money but my goal is to get him thinking.
Questions:
1. I watched Wills video last night on the Boost MPPT does anyone have experience with these? Are they reliable in a golf cart that could see rain? Any brands better than the $69 dollar ones off Amazon? I wish @Will Prowse would give an update on his setup as I see he's gone with a Solar trailer, wondering if rooftop is not enough.
2. Panels for roof: I have 2 options available to try: 2 grape solar 180W ( 24V OCV/18V Mppt) at 26"x57" or 1 Santan 60 cell 245W (37V OCV/30VMppt) 39" x 65" haven't measured the roof to see what will fit but both are voltage too low to charge the 48V packs. Any experience or knowledge here?
3. I'd like to be able to take this to our place in WV which is not flat. Never messed with electric before so we will see if it as enough ground clearance or stamina to climb the hills.