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Oh deal, I pulled the trigger on the Powakaddy....
I am sure it will be fine... Fingers x
Well based upon the reviews on here it would seem that it's an even money bet either way!
Good luck.:thup:
Powakaddy or Motocaddy? & What Battery?
- Thread starter Alex1975
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Well based upon the reviews on here it would seem that it's an even money bet either way!
Good luck.:thup:
Alex1975
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Yep, and once I looked around the web and chatted to the guy in the shop it really was an even bet.
Bunkermagnet
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Ye.... that's maybe not a good thing
Actually you'll find it is an excellent thing, as the guys who started Golfstream are ex-Powercaddy when they sourced and produced in this country, and the old Pwercaddys lasted almost forever. Powercaddy is now Chinese....just like most of the others, Golfstream, GoKart and a few oddball German ones.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Cool, but are you saying the motors and so on are made in the UK or the trolleys are "constructed" in the UK?
Alex1975
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Bunkermagnet
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All made in the UK
I believe they use the same UK companies that supplied PK in it's pomp before PK dropped them like a stone for Chinese supplied parts instead.
In light of the Brexit, it's even more of an attraction if you ask me.
fundy
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yep well built, had 1 issue in 5 or so years and it was returned to Kent and back again inside 48 hours all at their expense, small british company, good product and excellent customer service
jak kez 187
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Out of interest, does anyone on here use any other brands other than motocaddy and powakaddy?
May get an electric trolley myself for the new year and I've been looking at slightly cheaper offerings from gokart and hill billy (understand hill billy are owned by powakaddy) but I don't seem to find many people on here mentioning them that often.
May get an electric trolley myself for the new year and I've been looking at slightly cheaper offerings from gokart and hill billy (understand hill billy are owned by powakaddy) but I don't seem to find many people on here mentioning them that often.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Also out of interest: Whats the best way to look after a Lithium battery? Can you just abuse it, top it up, leave it on charge, leave it charged in the boot?
Any advice welcome thanks.
Any advice welcome thanks.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Charge it when you get home when done then take it off charge, can pop it in boot at that point if needed
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
The lad I bought my lithium battery said charge it up after use then take it off. It should hold a charge for at least 6 weeks if unused after charging.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
OK, so they dont like to sit on charge... thats a blow.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Why a blow
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Just cos I would rather put it in the shed on charge and forget about it.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Which is what I used to do with my old lead/acid. I now charge my lithium in the house overnight then stick it in the shed. Easy work around.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
mine takes 2 or 3 hours to charge, put it on when you come home from golf and take it off before going to bed. Easy
Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
Contrary to what some have said I know, but mine frequently stays plugged in from Sunday afternoon to the next Saturday morning. Chargers are (or should be) clever enough to stop supplying current when the battery is full.
I use mine (36 hole) Saturday, leave it in the car overnight and play with it again Sunday, then take inside to charge.
If I need the plug for anything else or remember to do it I'll unplug it, but very often I forget.
I've had it around 4 years now and it'll still do 36 over 2 days without showing signs of being near empty.
I wonder what would happen to these companies if Tesla brought out a motorised golf buggy? I think they should when they are done conquering the world, click a button and send it back to your car OR bring your car to your buggy.. amazing technology.
I was reading that they will allow you to rent out your SUV at night and it will work as a taxi for you...
crazy..
I HOPE TESLA make golf buggies, i am waiting until they do before i buy one
I was reading that they will allow you to rent out your SUV at night and it will work as a taxi for you...
crazy..
I HOPE TESLA make golf buggies, i am waiting until they do before i buy one
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
I also leave my lithium battery on charge all week in my garage. The charger will know what and went to charge it.
Oh...and my trolley is a Golfstream Revolution
Oh...and my trolley is a Golfstream Revolution
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Perfect thanks Gary. My original understanding is that they can be abused much more than led acid. Excited about getting it now.
