Powakaddy dilemma, what to do?

[MartynB]

Got a powakaddy freeway with lead acid batttery that’s about had it. I think when a couple of weeks I forgot to charge it after playing didn’t do it any favours. It’s getting on a bit now and I’ve already replaced the motor once for a reconditioned one.

So, need to make a decision, what would you do? Almost certainly not going outside powakaddy brand as I have the winter wheels already. Play once a week, never do 36 holes in a day.

# new lead acid battery for current trolley.
# new lithium battery for new trolley.
# buy new FW3s with 18 hole lithium including free bag, also got a free carry bag thrown in. £449
# as above but 36 hole battery. £499
# buy new FW3S with 18 hole currently for sale near me by private seller £322
# something else?

 

[Jacko_G]

Personally I'd go lithium battery.

Depends how often you play and your budget. Look at Hillbilly and also Powerbug, good alternatives to Motocaddy and Powakaddy.

 

[chrisd]

I recommend Gokart with a lithium battery

 

[rulefan]

Hillbilly are now part of the Powacaddy stable.

 

[williamalex1]

I would just buy a lithium battery that fits, use it on your old trolley till packs in altogether, you can always use the new lithium on any new trolley you buy.

 

[Imurg]

If the existing trolley is on its 2nd motor I think it's probably time to put it out to grass and get a new one.
Does the new one from the private seller come with its warranty..?

 

[MartynB]

If the existing trolley is on its 2nd motor I think it's probably time to put it out to grass and get a new one.
Does the new one from the private seller come with its warranty..?

says so yes, still a bit anxious if anything goes wrong, tempted though.

 

[Parsaregood]

Personally I'd just buy a new one or if you can find a pro selling an ex rental for a good price I'd take that, they usually renew rentals every year

 

[Imurg]

Do you need/want a new bag?
Buy from the shop, you could always sell the bag if you don't want it....

 

[User20204]

Other than being lighter, what benefits are lithium batteries over lead ?

 

[Jacko_G]

Other than being lighter, what benefits are lithium batteries over lead ?

Charge quicker, last longer.

 

[williamalex1]

Other than being lighter, what benefits are lithium batteries over lead ?

I've had my Lite power Lithium for 6 years and still going strong and charges easily within 2 hours

 

[HampshireHog]

Get a new lithium battery. The Freeway is so simple there is virtually nothing to go wrong. It also looks a lot sturdier than the newer compact versions. Had mine 8 or 9 years now only replaced the battery in that time, might get some new wheels as the tread on mine have won smooth.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Second motor and dodgy battery = time for new trolley. Go Kart would be my starting point

 

[IanM]

Why not just but a new lithium. I bought one on line for £125 and its 5 years old next Spring and still fine.

Lithium is miles lighter and charges quicker. You will be amazed at the difference

Will look for the link later

 

[MartynB]

Get a new lithium battery. The Freeway is so simple there is virtually nothing to go wrong. It also looks a lot sturdier than the newer compact versions. Had mine 8 or 9 years now only replaced the battery in that time, might get some new wheels as the tread on mine have won smooth.

yeah, crossed my mind and like you say they are seemingly indestructible.

 

[Doh]

I got a new lithium battery when my lead acid started playing up, it’s been great no issues at all. Shop around you should get a good deal.

 

[Robster59]

Second motor and dodgy battery = time for new trolley. Go Kart would be my starting point

I was going to say the same. It sounds like you've had the best of it. My GoKart is at least 10 years old now and still going strong. I changed it to a Lithium battery. Far better than the lead acid ones for the reasons as stated above.

 

[hines57]

FW3 with the bags thrown in would look like the best deal.

I wouldn't go down the lead acid route. See if you can part-ex your current trolley against the FW3 deal!

 

[triple_bogey]

Get a new lithium battery. The Freeway is so simple there is virtually nothing to go wrong. It also looks a lot sturdier than the newer compact versions. Had mine 8 or 9 years now only replaced the battery in that time, might get some new wheels as the tread on mine have won smooth.

Exactly...My Freeway is over a decade old, bought two new wheels which were under £50 and a Kinetix Lithium(36 hole) for £125. Gave the old girl a quick clean and squirts of WD40 and it runs better than it ever did.

New trolleys with all the gizmo's are great for the first few uses, after awhile you probably won't even use or notice them no more.