IanM
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Lots of reconditioned ones kicking around for loads less that the new ones! I'd start there
Electric trolleys
- Thread starter HPIMG
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Mandofred
Well-known member
I have a motocaddy....I wouldn't buy another, just because of the crazy control knob. Lots of people complain about this.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
That's what I like about the GoKart. An on/off switch and a simple roller for adjusting the speed. Easy and intuitive.
RichA
Well-known member
GoKart Mk2 auto here. Very good. 18-hole battery does 2 rounds on my hilly home course which is 6600 yards to play and a 6.5 mile walk.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
If going with a GoKart, I’d look at the condition of the paths around your course. Two guys at ours have both had the inner part of the wrong wheel collapse and it’s a part not covered by warranty.
RichA
Well-known member
I've had the front wheel bearings go after 3 years of use on challenging terrain. It was still fully functional - just slightly wobbly. They and the inner part are a £16 wear and tear kit from GoKart. Took 10 minutes to change.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
He’s about as diy as a dead fish, if I suggest it then it will become a me problem. At the moment it’s an him problem.
Bratty
Princess Pouty (Queen of Fish Lips)
Tell him to send it to GoKart for a service then.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
He’s too lazy to package it up. Again, not a me problem.
Bratty
Princess Pouty (Queen of Fish Lips)
Robster59
Tour Rookie
Must be a hell of a rocky course. Ours is hilly and the main path is full of holes, and I don't treat it gently. I had the inner bearings replaced in the first couple of years FOC as they had an improved design. I haven't had to change them since. Saying that, I get it serviced every 2-4 years and they are probably replaced at that time.
That's another good thing about the service. For the fixed price they will replace anything that looks worn, including main chassis components. My GoKart be a bit like triggers broom. I am not sure how much of the original trolley is still there, but it is, in it's heart the same trolley I bought all those years ago.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
100% I would go with the service, especially as I believe he may have purchased used. I’m aware it’s on its second battery already.
Springveldt
Well-known member
I wouldn't have put the phone down without buying it at that price.
HPIMG
Active member
Picked up my trolley on Tuesday turns out it was the se 36 hole and not the s1 but still get a decent deal on it.
I used it on Wed/Thursday brilliant trolley didn’t realise how much carrying a bag fatigues you, felt as if I could play another 18 holes.
I was out again today and 3/4 times when I would press the button to start the trolley it wouldn’t do anything then after a few presses it would kick in. I’m going to try it again next week but was wondering if anyone had experienced a faulty button on the motocaddys ?
I used it on Wed/Thursday brilliant trolley didn’t realise how much carrying a bag fatigues you, felt as if I could play another 18 holes.
I was out again today and 3/4 times when I would press the button to start the trolley it wouldn’t do anything then after a few presses it would kick in. I’m going to try it again next week but was wondering if anyone had experienced a faulty button on the motocaddys ?
Springveldt
Well-known member
Common problem. Think it's about £20 for a new kit and takes about 20 minutes to change (on my M1 since there are a shed load of screws to unscrew).
Mine is actually starting to go, think it's had 1 too many whacks with the grip end of a wedge.
Jigger
Club Champion
Motocaddy and powakaddy are hard to beat. Sounds like you need a base model with an extended battery. I always buy and extended battery anyway for longevity.
If money is no object, go Stewart golf follow. I love mine
Springveldt
Well-known member
I gave in as my switch was just about gone, had to hold it in and wiggle around to get it to start/stop. Bought a new on/off switch off eBay for £9 delivered (think some guy is making them in his garage). Took about 25 minutes to change over as I had to find my pair of thin nosed pliers to unscrew a ridiculous nut. Only had 1 round with it so far but it worked perfectly, simple tap now starts/stops the trolley.
stymied
Member
For anyone who asks about a trolley and wants a remote with the potential for follow capabilities at a reasonable price (it's still expensive), I love my alphard v2.
It's pretty light, you can replace batteries easily, it doesn't take up a lot of space, the follow capability is an add on. If you have your own push cart you can also save some money (I do recommend a swiveling front wheel).
alphardgolf.eu
It's pretty light, you can replace batteries easily, it doesn't take up a lot of space, the follow capability is an add on. If you have your own push cart you can also save some money (I do recommend a swiveling front wheel).
Club Booster V2 + Omni Cart + Sidekick
Club Booster V2 + Omni Cart + SidekickLIMITED TIME OFFER: Complete Electric Follow Trolley with Remote. Want to walk down the fairway hands free? Our patented Sidekick ensures your cart will automatically follow you. Choose to have it by your side or behind you. Our lightweight Omni cart folds wi...
alphardgolf.eu
