Electric trolleys advice needed

[Scotsgolf]

Hi

I'm looking for an electric trolley for my father who has had some back problems recently. Ideally I would get a remote one but they seem to be really expensive - I don't really want to spend over £300.

I have seen reviews of the GoKart which have all been excellent but I'm unsure if it is too basic?

I have found 2 remote ones under £300 and wondered if anyone had any feedback?
www.protrolley.com and www.kaddykid.co.uk

Motocaddy and Powakaddy are obviously the big names in the market but they are very expensive even for the more basic models.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[brendy]

Come on fella, introduce yourself properly, we're a helpful bunch if not a little sceptical when someone comes on and starts quoting websites on their first posts.
I think you'll find a lot of GoKart fans here too.

 

[Scotsgolf]

sorry mate! First time poster..!

Have read a lot of posts but never posted....because this is potentially such a big purchase and a gift I want to make sure I get something that is going to do the job and just wondered if there were any experiences good or bad.

Chris

 

[brendy]

No you're grand, there is a certain amount of folk come on here and pedal their wares looking a free ride.
Get involved fella, its not a bad forum.

 

[Imurg]

Hi Scotsgolf - stick around. We don't bite! Well some might but don't worry about them!

What exactly do you want from the trolley? If its just to lug the clubs around then the Go-Kart will be spot-on. Its basic - it doesn't tell you how far you've come or what the weathers like in Spain and it doesn't even make tea! A trolley is there to take the load. And the Go-Kart does it as well as the others.
There are plenty of others around for under £300. I've got the Hillbilly Terrain which I like and there are cheaper Powerkaddy and Motocaddy variants too. Or buy 2nd hand.

 

[Scotsgolf]

cheers guys!!! You won't get rid of me now!!!

In terms of the trolley - I don't need something with gps, bells and whistles, price of fish etc etc...as you say, just something to help my dad get round with less strain on his back!!

I play on a particularly hilly and often wet (hey, it's scotland!!) course so I need something that can cope with these conditions.

I guess something middle of the road would suit my needs - the gokart gets cracking reviews but i was just concerned it was really basic....

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think go kart has to be the way to go not only because it is top quality gear (and Briish made) but the after sales service is amongst the best anywhere in the golf industry.

 

[medwayjon]

Gokart regardless of if I had a budget of £1000, I would buy the gokart.

Light, strong, reliable, easy to use, 2nd to none customer service.

Gokart is THE trolley to have in my eyes.

 

[haplesshacker]

I've had a GoKart for a while now, and I'm still very happy with it. Basic = less to go wrong!

Compared to my mates Hill Billy Terrain, the GoKart is light, (important when lifting it in and out of the car), compact when folded, which means it takes up less room in the car, and being plastic won't chip and rust. After sales is excellent.

Gets my vote.

 

[GB72]

Another vote for the Go-Kart. had mine for nearly 2 years now. It is so reliable and compact that I would not go for anything else. Also the company tend to offer free or cheap upgrades to existing customers if they make an improvement.

This would be one purchase I can guarantee that you will not regret.

 

[Scotsgolf]

cheers guys - appreciate all the advice. I'll go online and get the order in for the gokart right now - it's good to have the nod from the posters on here that it looks like a good decision.

Daft question time - I'm a electric trolley virgin so bear with my complete ignorance...!

Presumably the gokart and other similar motorised trolleys have some kind of brake for when you stop on hills?

Reason I ask is that there are a lot of holes on the course I play which are serious climbs up steep fairways to get to the green so I'm assuming if my ball is lying half way up Everest (or the fairway as i call it!) the cart will in some way still be able to stop half way up the hill while i hit my shot without rolling all the way back???

I know that sounds a truly daft question but figured it was worth asking anyway!!!

Chris

 

[haplesshacker]

The GoKart does not have a brake. Therefore do not leave it pointing downhill, especially forwards. Best to turn any trolley side onto the hill. If you've skied, you'll know what I mean.

I think it's the same for other makes of trolley as well. It certainly is for the Hill Billy Terrain.

 

[GB72]

From what I have seen it is only a few electric trolleys that have a brake and they tend to be at the more expensive end of the market. Quite a few steep hills on my course though and the trolley has only disappeared off on its own once

 

[viscount17]

I would add a small note of caution. You need to be aware of the centre of gravity of your trolley and the effect that this may have when ascending steep inclines.

I have a Powerbug (think Motocaddy S1 - slightly different frame, most of the same electricals). The battery sits over and to the rear of the axle. The angle that the loaded bag sits moves the CG up and back.

The incline was fairly steep to begin then steepened - not paying enough attention - managed to catch the clubs!

Also parking on or across a slope - trollies will have a high CG if the battery is not located low and either at, or forward of, its centre. Coupled with a narrow wheelbase, the tilt angle is not great - find a level or near level patch to park.