[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by jrheydt

I have a solar panel on my golf cart. You don't get a great increase in range with a solar panel. I think that my batteries will last a little longer having the solar panel. They are 3 years old and when the cart is standing still on my speedometer it shows 51.2 volts. I think you may see some increase in range. As to whether its worth it my solar panel cost $1700. With the colder weather lately my batteries are losing a charge faster than when the weather is warmer. I try to conserve the batteries by driving slower to "distant" courses which helps.

I can't give you a definitive answer regarding solar panels. I got mine from Solar for Golf Carts at 352-209-2049.

John

At $1700 that does not sound like a good deal. I could replace all of my batteries at least twice at that price. That would give me an 8-12 year life on my batteries assuming 4 years per battery exchange.