If you did not have a cart already then the best approach would be to buy a gas cart. No Electric cart will ever match the range of a Gas Cart. But since you already have a cart I would buy the batteries with the highest capacity. I also would consider getting away from the Villages and looking for the batteries say down toward Orlando. You can remove those batteries yourself and exchange them for new ones and replace them yourself. There is nothing magical going on here. I prefer Trojan but that's just my preference. They seem to hold up well. Interstate is another good name. Just like your car proper maintenance and properly inflated tires can make a difference. Make sure the batteries are properly hydrated and make sure you have a good charger which will properly maintain the charge level. Don't over think this. I'm sure you have a $$ figure in mind. Also keep all the connections tight and clean. A bad connection will waste power and do nothing more then provide heat. I saw a post for a more modern electric motor. Yes, it is more efficient but if your going to replace a motor then when do you get to the point where its time to replace the cart? Bottom line is with an electric cart you have limited travel. One trick I saw was a small Honda Generator mounted on the back of the cart. His way the person had a way to charge the cart if needed.
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