Most stable electric trolley in high winds

[pandora]

Hi

I have a beloved Gokart Mk1 but it is so unstable in high wind and is forever tipping over and I'm totally fed up with trying to lift it upright again and again! Perhaps it is the location of the battery half way up the chassis that makes it so vulnerable to wind. What do people find the most rock steady in high wind?

Thanks!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

The Mk 2 has a lower centre of gravity, battery is much lower down. If you like the mk1 the 2 might be the answer

 

[Imurg]

The MK2 battery is still too far off the ground...I had one and it fell over pretty easily.
Powakaddy CT-6/Freeway and the Motocaddy M series all have batteries about as low as they can go.
Add in a decent wheelbase and my M3 hasn't tipped once in nearly 4 years...and we have wind , slopes and side slopes..

 

[pandora]

The Mk 2 has a lower centre of gravity, battery is much lower down. If you like the mk1 the 2 might be the answer

I've sent them a message to see what they have to say. They're a great company, but I'm kinda over the Gokart at this point!

 

[pandora]

The MK2 battery is still too far off the ground...I had one and it fell over pretty easily.
Powakaddy CT-6/Freeway and the Motocaddy M series all have batteries about as low as they can go.
Add in a decent wheelbase and my M3 hasn't tipped once in nearly 4 years...and we have wind , slopes and side slopes..

That's really helpful, thanks. I'll look at the M series motocaddy I reckon.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

Can't say my PK CT6 has ever tipped over due to wind.

 

[Oddsocks]

OP, are you aiming to buy new?

 

[pandora]

OP, are you aiming to buy new?

Probably, yes. Any recommendations?

 

[Oddsocks]

Probably, yes. Any recommendations?

I only ask as I have the older m3 pro from motocaddy and that definitely has a lower COG than the new models

 

[pandora]

I only ask as I have the older m3 pro from motocaddy and that definitely has a lower COG than the new models

Ok. Maybe I'll look for a second hand older model. Thanks.

 

[Oddsocks]

Ok. Maybe I'll look for a second hand older model. Thanks.

Just check the age of the battery as the replacement is expensive. Also if you need hedge hogs on your course, the newer ones don’t fit so you’ll need to buy used or use the universal ones

 

[spongebob59]

Pre-Owned Electric Golf Trolleys & Push Trolleys

Pre-owned and Ex-demo Motocaddy trolleys have been previously used/displayed but are in good condition and have been carefully refurbished with new parts as necessary.

www.motocaddy.com

 

[pandora]

Pre-Owned Electric Golf Trolleys & Push Trolleys

Pre-owned and Ex-demo Motocaddy trolleys have been previously used/displayed but are in good condition and have been carefully refurbished with new parts as necessary.

www.motocaddy.com

Thanks!

 

[JonoG]

Motocaddy M1DHC .... it is a beast - obviously its quite heavy, so it never blows over even in 60mph winds at West Lancs

 

[JonoG]

Motocaddy M1DHC .... it is a beast - obviously its quite heavy, so it never blows over even in 60mph winds at West Lancs

And it's brilliant at Moffat!!! Getting up and down the hills

 

[pandora]

Motocaddy M1DHC .... it is a beast - obviously its quite heavy, so it never blows over even in 60mph winds at West Lancs

That sounds like the one! Which year's model is it? I've a feeling the new model coming next month may not be as substantial as past ones...

 

[spongebob59]

Ex-Display M1 DHC (2023)

The compact M1 DHC, takes the impressive features offered by the easy-to-use M1 and adds Automatic Downhill Control, All terrain DHC wheels, and an Electronic parking brake.

www.motocaddy.com

 

[pandora]

Ex-Display M1 DHC (2023)

The compact M1 DHC, takes the impressive features offered by the easy-to-use M1 and adds Automatic Downhill Control, All terrain DHC wheels, and an Electronic parking brake.

www.motocaddy.com

Thanks. Off to check it out!