golf cart advice

chasedawg · 08-23-2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricky g

The one in Tilton’s photo is what I’m looking for, with the the flip down back seat. I’d probably want beefier tires/ suspension. Our path is gravely and a bit steeper at the top. It’s packed well but tire slippage is a consideration. It’s not a switch back but on an angle across the property instead of straight up.

The reason I question gas v electric is only because, when I’ve played golf, gas ones have seemed more powerful. If electric can get up the hill easily, that would great.
I’ve passed a house on rt. 3 in Laconia with used carts out front for$5500-6000. Seemed high. Sounds like I’m tabling a ride to five star.

When you go to Five star ask about electric AC motor. When you tell them about your application includes a hill they will probably recommend AC motor. The advantage of AC motor is they are stronger going up and down hills. There isn't a separate emergency brake. Once the cart is stopped the electric motor locks the cart from moving. Check out ICON web site ICONEV.com It comes standard with AC motor, 10" Wheels, Four wheel disc brakes, hi speed rear end, built in electric charging system... no need for separate charger. It carries a 2 year warranty and is street legal.

RTTOOL · 08-23-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chasedawg

When you go to Five star ask about electric AC motor. When you tell them about your application includes a hill they will probably recommend AC motor. The advantage of AC motor is they are stronger going up and down hills. There isn't a separate emergency brake. Once the cart is stopped the electric motor locks the cart from moving. Check out ICON web site ICONEV.com It comes standard with AC motor, 10" Wheels, Four wheel disc brakes, hi speed rear end, built in electric charging system... no need for separate charger. It carries a 2 year warranty and is street legal.

Not in New Hampshire. New Hampshire requires vin and golf carts are not Legal to ride on public roads..
To be on a public way, LSVs must be registered, titled, insured, and inspected. If an electrical motor or batteries solely powers the vehicle, no emissions test is required. If, however, the LSV is liquid-fueled, the emissions test is required.https://golfcarts.org/new-hampshire-...Transportation

ThePlut · 08-23-2021, 12:01 PM

I also recommend 5 star golf cars in Laconia. I believe they sell both new carts and lease carts to golf courses, then take them back after 3/4 years and refurbish them with new batteries, new bodies, new tires, etc... Pretty much anything you want.

If you talk them about your situation, distance, elevation changes, terrain, I have no doubt they will direct you to the appropriate vehicle.

We purchased a cart from them last year, all electric, 4 batteries, following all of their recommendations, and it's performed excellently.

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ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I also recommend 5 star golf cars in Laconia. I believe they sell both new carts and lease carts to golf courses, then take them back after 3/4 years and refurbish them with new batteries, new bodies, new tires, etc... Pretty much anything you want. If you talk them about your situation, distance, elevation changes, terrain, I have no doubt they will direct you to the appropriate vehicle. We purchased a cart from them last year, all electric, 4 batteries, following all of their recommendations, and it's performed excellently.