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December 18, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Electric Golf Carts for Kids
When you’re searching for golf carts for kids there is almost no way around the Dexton Big Driver Golf Cart and the smaller Lil Driver Golf Cart. Both of them are motorized golf carts powered by a battery much like what you see in normal golf carts except that they are a lot less powerful.
Normally kids’ golf carts are meant for children in the age between 3 to 7 years old but since these machines are motorized it is strongly advised that parent consider whether the child will be able to handle the cart without getting hurt.
Normally the primary reason for purchasing a golf cart for kids is for them to drive around the golfing range with their parents and if not on the golfing range, then in the garden at home. Kids love to imitate their parents and if mom and/or dad drives a golf cart they’ll want to do the same.
Types of Golf Carts for Kids
Now I have already mentioned the Dexton Driver Golf Carts but that doesn’t mean that they are the only once out there. However they are one of the major players and because of that I’ll stick with discussing what options you have if you’ll want one of their cart models.
You can choose between the Big Driver model which is meant for the bigger kids and the Lil Driver model that is designed for the younger ones.
The Big Driver golf cart is powered by a battery and comes with two gears. The cart will drive with a speed of 2.5 mph in the low gear and 5.0 mph in the high gear. It has a load capacity of 90 lbs and comes equipped with both a cup holder and a sounding horn. The Big Driver is suited for two kids to ride it as one time.
The Lil Driver golf cart is also powered by a battery but with a lot less strength. Where the Big Driver had a 12 volt battery the little driver only has a 6 volt battery. This means that it can only drive one speed and that is 2.5 mph. It has a loading capacity of 65 lbs and is only suited for one kid riding it.
Kids’ Golf Cart Pricing
Electric golf carts for kids are naturally a lot cheaper that it’s grownup counterpart. Where adult golf carts can easily cost thousands of dollars you’ll be able to buy the Big Driver models from new at prices around $400-$500 and probably a lot cheaper if you buy them as used.
The Lil Driver models are around $200-$300 from new but again you’ll be able to find it at a lesser price if you buy a used model. One of the best places to find good deals for the Dexton golf carts are at ebay. At the time of writing there were several deals at almost half price so be sure to check that option out.
As for colors you’ll find the Big Driver golf cart in white and red and the Lil Driver in white and pink. There might be other colors available but I haven’t been able to locate them.
Where to Buy a Golf Cart for Kids
Again I strongly suggest that you check out ebay because you’ll find some golf carts for kids that has hardly been used but with great savings. But if you do want a new cart I strongly suggest that you take a look at this online sporting shop. They are very fairly priced and you’re able to read customer reviews of each product before you purchase anything.
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December 15, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Review: Buggies unlimited golf carts – Golf cart accessories
At the very first glance I am very impressed with the Buggies Unlimited website. The design looks really great and there are a lot of features. That is a great start but I want to dig a little deeper to see what lies beneath the surface.
From the “About Us” page I find that the founder is Bart Mahan and that he and his team have built the largest supplier of golf cart gear. When people talk about themselves as “the largest” or “the best” I’m always a bit curious as to how they’re measuring that. I’m sure that they have competitors that are stating the exact same thing. But for this review it’s not that important.
The Buggies Unlimited Golf Carts Help
One of the first features that I noticed on the website was that it had an Online Chat option. Personally I am a big advocate for a feature like that and especially when you have a site with more that thousand products. So I thought that I would test the support feature since it said to be “online”.
Within less than a minute I had Angela on the line. She was very helpful and she answered the few questions that I had lined up fairly quickly. I’m not sure whether she is actually working for Buggies Unlimited or she just works in a call center, but she did have a Buggies email so maybe she is an employee. If that is the case it is just an additional plus.
The Selection of Golf Cart Accessories
What may seem as a great feature at Buggies Unlimited is also a disadvantage. I went back to the homepage and wanted to find some accessories for golf carts. Honestly I found that the site was way too crowded. Because it is loaded with tons of categories both in the top menu bar and in the left side navigation bar I didn’t know where to begin or where to end.
For a webshop that is not a great thing. I believe that Buggies already knows this because they have placed a fairly large search box in the very top of the screen. Unfortunately it isn’t as visible as you could want because the huge toll-free phone number is taking up the spotlight.
20 headline navigational menu links (and some of them even have sub categories) and +60 (I stopped counting) categories down the left side is just over the top. I know that Buggies Unlimited wants to show that they have a huge selection of products but doing it this way will only scare people away.
According to expert analysis done the results was that a menu should have between 5-7 links before adding a heading to “break” the layout. Maybe Buggies Unlimited should give it some consideration.
Instead of trying to find a category for accessories I tried to use the search functionality in the top. I decided to search for the term “golf cart accessories” as that was what I was looking for.
Can you guess what the result was? NOTHING!! It seems that the search functionality isn’t working.
From the picture you can see that it seems like the search cuts off the last “s” and that might be the problem but I can say for sure. No matter what that search option is really going to cost them a lot of money if they don’t fix it soon.Instead I tried to search for “Yamaha Golf Cart Wheel”. Again the result was blank! It is hard to guess on actual figures but I think that it is fair to say that Buggies Unlimited are losing tens of thousands of dollars on this account.
I Finally Gave Up
Could it really be possible that the world’s largest golf cart accessories shop did not have tires for a Yamaha golf cart? I figures that if I tried under the top menu called “parts/maintenance” and tried the sub category called “parts – Yamaha” then there had to be some tires, right? Nope! I was presented with a huge list that I even had to scroll to see the bottom of and still there were no tires.
What started out being a positive impression has left me frustrated and irritated and I’m sure that I’m not the only one. If anyone from Buggies Unlimited should come by and read this I suggest that you hire a webmaster that knows how to design (AND test) a webshop. The shop has a huge potential and I’m sure that they would be able to increase their revenue with 50% - 100% percent (minimum) if they got professional help.
Right now all they have is a huge pile of products that are hard to sort through and me as an irritated “no longer potential” customer. The final verdict is: Not Passed Until Fixed!
December 7, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Golf Cart Windshields
The purpose of golf cart windshields are obviously enough primarily to shield you against the wind. But a windshield does more than that. In this article I’ll go a little into the different kinds of golf cart windshields there are and explain to you what you should be aware of when buying a new shield for your cart.
The Windshield is Brand Specific
Now I assume that you already have a golf cart and that is the important first step. The reason for that is that not all golf carts are similar in shape and sizes and their individual windshields will therefore also vary in shape and size.
When searching for the windshield you should always be brand specific. Let’s say you have a Yamaha golf cart and you need to either find a new windshield or replace an old one. Then I suggest that you go to a place like ebay and search for the term “Yamaha Golf Cart Windshield”. If you want to be even more specific you enter the model number of the particular cart that you own.
Being too specific might however result in very few results so to start out I suggest leaving out the model number and see what comes up.
Covering Front and Sides for Best Protection
Normal golf cart windshields will only cover the front of the cart and normally that will be sufficient but if it rains you might want to put some shields on the sides of the cart as well. Depending you’re the type and brand of cart that you own you might find that there are no such sides. Luckily most brand do have such accessories and again I suggest that you go to ebay.
One of the advantages of ebay is that since it is an auction site you might end up paying far less than you would if you have purchased the windshield in most other shops.
Where to Buy Golf Cart Windshields
There are a lot of places that you can find great golf cart windshields but you will probably also run into providers of questionable quality. I’m not saying this to scare you in any way. I am only saying it because I’ve been searching the Internet for quite some time now and most of the providers will either have a very limited selection to choose from or their site simple doesn’t look trustworthy.
I am therefore going to give you a few links to a nice selection of golf cart windshields based on the specific brand of golf cart that you own. I case your brand isn’t mentioned please try the first link in the list:
If you’re having difficulties finding the right windshield for your specific golf cart then please leave a comment below and I’ll do my best to help you out.
December 7, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Melex Electric 4 Seater Golf Cart
As with all of the Melex carts this 4 seater golf cart comes with regenerative braking and a full package of lights. In a standard package you’ll also get a split windscreen that you can use for windy and rainy days and naturally there will also be a charger for the battery included.
The Melex electric 4 seater golf cart comes with 2×2 seats. As shown on the picture you’ll have two seat pointing forwards and 2 seats pointing backwards. It means that the passengers will be placed back to back but you’ll still easily be able to carry on a conversation.
The golf cart is equipped with a 4kW ADC motor , Sepex Curtis 1266 controller and Trojan T105 batteries. As an addition to the standard package you can get Water Misers or the AGM maintenance free batteries.
All of the Melex electric 4 seater golf carts come in a large selection of colors. The example in the picture is white but you can also choose from the colors: green, champagne, dark metallic blue, yellow, black, and red. If you own a golf club or a country club you can have the carts painted in custom colors with logo and everything. Just ask when ordering.
4 Seater Golf Cart Specs.
- Battery: 8x Trojan T105 (48V)
- Motor: 4 kW
- Passenger capacity: 4
- Range (loaded) based on flat road at a speed of 20km/h: 55Km
- Max. speed (km/h): 32
- Minimum turning radius (m): 3
- Max. climbing ability (loaded): 28%
- Max. movement after brake: <4m
- Overall dimensions(L*W*H)(mm): 2350×1180×1750mm
- Max. loading weight: 340kgs
- Net weight: 480kgs
December 5, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Melex Golf Cart - Electric 2 Seater Fleet 48V
There actually isn’t that big a different between the Melex 48V golf cart and it’s counterpart the 36V. The fact that the vehicle has a 48V motor means that it’ll have more pulling power and if you’re driving in though terrain or you need to carry larger loads you will probably benefit from choosing the larger model.
The difference in the specifications are that you’ll get a 33% increased driving range (from 60km to 80km). You’ll get an increased top speed and the climbing ability will also be increased. The 48V model will weight about 60kg more than the 36V model.
The Melex Electrical 2 Seater Fleet 48V Golf Cart is designed as a cost effective and reliable Golf Club Fleet cart. This particular model has a lot of great features such as:
- Regenerative Braking
- Anti-Rollaway
- Reversing Alarm
- Split Windscreen and Charger
- 48V Sepex Curtis 1243 controller
- Trojan T875 batteries and
- 3kW ADC motor
To reduce maintenance time and hassles and prolong battery life the cart can be optionally supplied with Water Misers or AGM maintenance-free batteries.
Standard colors include:
- White
- Green
- Champagne
- Dark Metallic Blue
- Yellow
- Black and
- Red
Melex 2 Seater Fleet 48V Specifications
- Battery Voltage: 48V
- Motor: 3 kW
- Passenger capacity: 2
- Range (loaded) based on flat road at a speed of 20km/h: < 80Km
- Max. speed (km/h): 27
- Minimum turning radius (m): 3.5
- Max. climbing ability (loaded): 28%
- Max. movement after brake: <4m
- Overall dimensions(L*W*H)(mm): 2350X1180X1750mm
- Max. loading weight: 150kgs
- Net weight: 540kgs
December 5, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Melex Electric 2 Seater Fleet 36V Golf Cart
The Melex Electrical 2 Seater Fleet 36V Golf Cart is designed as a cost effective and reliable Golf Club Fleet cart. This particular model has a lot of great features such as:
- Regenerative Braking
- Anti-Rollaway
- Reversing Alarm
- Split Windscreen and Charger
- 36V Sepex Curtis 1243 controller
- Trojan T105 batteries and
- 3kW ADC motor
To reduce maintenance time and hassles and prolong battery life the cart can be optionally supplied with Water Misers or AGM maintenance-free batteries.
Standard colors include:
- White
- Green
- Champagne
- Dark Metallic Blue
- Yellow
- Black and
- Red
Melex 2 Seater Fleet 36V Specifications
- Battery Voltage: 36V
- Motor: 3 kW
- Passenger capacity: 2
- Range (loaded) based on flat road at a speed of 20km/h: < 60Km
- Max. speed (km/h): 21
- Minimum turning radius (m): 3.5
- Max. climbing ability (loaded): 20%
- Max. movement after brake: <4m
- Overall dimensions(L*W*H)(mm): 2350X1180X1750mm
- Max. loading weight: 150kgs
- Net weight: 480kgs
December 4, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Melex Golf Carts
If you already own a Melex golf cart you’re probably not here to learn about the disadvantages of that particular golf cart brand but let me start out by assuring you that the disadvantages that I’m going to tell you about is not something that you should be worried about.
A Little Background on the Melex Cart Company
The Company was originally named Columbia Cars and was established back in 1995, which means that it has been serving the golfing industry for more than 10 years now. Some years ago the name was changed to Melex Golf Cars PTY Ltd., but besides the change of name not much else changed.
In order to better serve the industry of light vehicles Melex acquired another company to build a broader range of products to offer its customers. Originally Melex produced high quality golf carts and hopefully it’ll continue to do so.
Before I go into some of the disadvantages of choosing the Melex brand cart let me share with you some of the benefits as I see them.
Melex’s Advantages
There are several benefits that I would like to tell you about but since this isn’t a sales pitch I’ll try to refrain from using too many superlatives. The first thing I would like to mention about these golf carts is that they’re electrical which means that they’re better for the environment. All of carts use the maintenance free Fullriver AGM battery sets and as you have probably read in my other article on maintaining golf carts it’s a great plus no to have to do weekly or bi-weekly battery checks.
The Melex golf cart is built following very strict Italian styles specifications, which includes using ADC motors and the latest technology such as Curtis programmable controllers. Being technical isn’t always a positive feature but in these carts you’ll probably never notice much of the advanced technology that is built in besides when you benefit from the features.
A great example of an affordable and solid 2 seat model is the “Electric 2 Seater Fleet 36V Golf Cart”. As the name says it comes with a 36 volt electrical engine but you can also get a more powerful 48 volt engine if that is what you want.
The standard colors are white, green, champagne, dark metallic blue, yellow, black, and red. You can also have a custom made color if you like for it to fit your club colors.
And the Disadvantages of the Melex Golf Carts
Now if you already own one of these golf carts don’t worry because there are actually only a few disadvantages as I see it.
The first one is that the Melex Company is rather small compared to some of the other golf cart companies worldwide. Because the company is located in South Africa it is only serving customers in countries like South Africa (naturally!), Namibia, Seychelles and Mauritius. Now if you live in some of these countries that is great but if you live in the US or Europe you will not only have a hard time finding a dealer but can also have a hard time finding spare parts.
Most golf cart service providers will probably be able to help you out so even if you do own a Melex golf cart and live far from South Africa, you might not be totally lost. You should however expect to have to pay somewhat higher prices for parts and especially the ones that have to be original Melex parts.
December 3, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Golf Cart Maintenance
If you’re the happy owner of a golf cart you probably already know that some level of maintenance is required to keep your cart in perfect shape. Golf cart maintenance is required for both electric carts as well as gas powered carts. Electrical cart do however tend to be easy to repair on your own.
There are several aspects that go into the maintenance of a golf cart and depending on whether you’re just doing a monthly check or you need to do actual repairs you might want to consider getting professional assistance.
The Do It Yourself Solution
Doing the regular checkups and smaller repairs on your cart can easily be done if you know a little about mechanics. Changing a light bulb or replacing a punctured tired doesn’t require any special skills and can easily be done by most people.
If you own an electric golf cart you should check the water levels on the battery either weekly or bi-weekly depending on how much you drive the cart. When checking the water you need to make sure that the leaded plates are submerged in the liquids. If they’re not you need to add just enough distilled water to cover the plates.
If you find that there is major golf cart maintenance needed you can do it yourself but I encourage you to check the factory guarantee as it might be forfeited if you do repairs on your own.
Get Professional Service Checks
Even though it might cost you a little money it might easily be money well spent. If you’re a member of a larger golf club or country club you might find that the club has its own technical staff that would probably be able to easily do your golf cart maintenance checkups regularly.
In case your club doesn’t have a technical team you should call the shop where you bought the cart to ask who they would recommend. If you bought the cart as used you can ask the person from whom you bought it or you can call the company that manufactures the particular model. They will definitely know of maintenance service companies in your area.
The Get Help/DIY Solution
There is one final solution that you might consider. For the most part you’ll find that companies selling golf cart parts will also sell machine shop services and even though they don’t necessarily specialize in golf carts they’ll probably be able to help you out. You might even be lucky to get a manual from them when purchasing the spare parts and if you ask them nicely you might even get a few free hints on how to best do the maintenance on your particular cart.
December 2, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Custom Golf Cart Parts
Design your very own golf cart to suit your needs and style. Custom golf cart parts includes things like wheels, windshields, seat covers, lift kits, lights and a bunch of other cool stuff. Besides needing to find parts that fit your brand of golf cart you are really only limited by your imagination.
List of Custom Golf Cart Parts to Choose From
Since the list of items that you can change and/or modify is almost limitless I can’t go through each possible item but let me help you along and hopefully give you a few ideas on what items you can replaced with differently styled versions.
Changing the Cart Rims
If you don’t like the standard wheels that came with your golf cart you’re in luck. You can find a great selection of rims in a wide selection of colors/styles and sizes. Most standard wheels are 8” and rather dull looking and if you want to keep your tires you can just find another set of 8” rims.
But if you’re looking to apply a larger set of wheels you will find a huge selection in 10” and occasionally you can also find them in size 12”. Both sets will require that you get a new set of tires as well.
Exchanging the Windshields
Another custom golf cart parts add-on is the windshield. Some golf carts have windshields as a standard while others will need you to add them to the mix. The selections of windshields are nothing compared to the wheels because whether a new design fits your cart depends greatly on the brand and the specific model of golf cart that you own.
New Seat Covers
When purchasing a used golf cart you might want to get a new set of seat covers in exchange for the old one or maybe you just want a new leather look for your cart. Since golf cart seat covers are exactly that: “Covers” you don’t need to do much work besides putting the new cover on top of the old seat cover.
With seat covers you can choose between anything from the cheap acrylic kind to the expensive top notch leather kind. Most golf cart seats are about the same size and shape. Be sure to ask the dealer whether it’ll fit your cart model.
Lift Kits for Terrain Driving
If you’re using your golf cart for other things than driving on the golf court you might want to consider adding a lift kit. A lift kit will raise the level of your cart so you’ll be able to drive in rougher terrains. Don’t expect to go climbing a mountain in your golf cart after adding a kit.
Lift kits are specific to the brand and model of your cart so be sure to ask your dealer whether the particular kit will fit your vehicle.
Standard or LED lights
Whether you hit something or you need to replace one or more of your cart lights I suggest that you think about whether you should go for the standard lights or whether you should look into the new LED light solutions. The LED lights are often a bit more expensive than the regular ones but you’ll quickly find that not only will you get a much better light (which is great for night driving) but you’ll also get a solution that will last longer than regular bulbs.
As you can see there are tons of custom golf cart parts that you can choose from and I haven’t even covered a fraction of what is available. In future articles I’ll dive more into some of the specific solutions that you can find and what benefits you’ll get from each of them.
November 24, 2008 Published ~ 11 years ago.
Finding an Electric Golf Cart
You have many options when shopping for golf carts and the most commonly used and also the first solution invented was the electric golf cart. Basically an electrical cart is one that is powered by a battery and has an electric motor.
There are many advantages of electrical golf carts but one of the major advantages, besides the fact that it is better for the environment, is that it is not as powerful as the gas driven counterpart. As it runs on electricity you will need to charge the battery before use and it is therefore always advised to have a spare battery that is fully charged in case you have forgotten to plug it in.
The electrical golf cart normally comes in two different types. The cheaper option is actually more of a golf bag on wheels whereas the more expensive and more luxurious version is an electrical car. Depending on your golfing needs and your wallet you can have great benefit from both options.
The Cheaper Electric Golf Cart
As you can see from the picture on the left the least expensive electrical golf cart is basically a normal cart driven by a small electrical motor. On the handle is a small grip that when pressed will make the cart move forward at a steady walking pace.
An additional advantage of this version is that besides not being as hard on your wallet it still let’s you get the exercise of walking around the court but without hurting your back by carrying the heavy golf bag.
Further down in the article I’ll give you a few suggestions as to where you can find some great offers on this type of cart.
Price ranges for this type of cart is about $200 - $400 depending on the brand and whether it is a new or a used model.
The Luxury Electrical Golf Carts
As I mentioned earlier the cart also comes in a more luxurious and more expensive version. You can say that it is actually no longer a “cart” but rather a “car” as it comes with a steering wheel, multiple seats and a roof. You won’t get much exercise from using these but that might actually be part of the “luxury”.
The car models are also powered by an electrical battery but a somewhat larger one of its kind. There are normally four different battery types: 24 volt, 36 volt, 48 volt and 72 volt. The 36 volt and 48 volt golf carts are the most commonly used types and of the two the 48 volt cart will have the greater momentum and power.
Early on the biggest problem of the battery driven golf carts were that the batteries would only last for a few hours of use but these days new technology has greatly improved the range and the longevity. Additionally changing the battery has become really easy and it is therefore always advised to pack an additional fully charged one in the cart.
Price ranges for this type of electrical golf carts are about $1,800 - $8,000 and some of them can cost far more than that.
Where to Look for an Electric Golf Cart
There are lots of places to look for both the cheaper models as well as the more expensive models. I’m not going to go into details about specific retailers in this article – for that I recommend that you visit the Golf Cart Dealers section. But one place that I do recommend that you check out before making your final decision is eBay.
Most of the carts you’ll find there will be used models but some of them have hardly ever been taken for a drive and you can save 30-50% compare to buying a new model so it is definitely worth checking out.
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