E-Z Go vs. Yamaha Golf Cart

[Prizmz]

It is time to learn and then purchase!

Does anyone have an opinion?

I would greatly appreciate input as I look for cart.


Thanks.

Prizmz

[Prizmz]

I will be looking for a gas powered cart.

Prizmz

[thehags]

We purchased an Electric Club Car and have been very happy with it. What we liked are that Electric Carts are so much quieter than the gas ones.

[The Gray Hog]

Anyone driving thru a tunnel after a gasser has passed...."Oh, La Plume!" :o
Electric is quiet and no holding of breath and nose after it climbs the tunnel
on the upside (rather slow, but it gets us there).

[golfnut]

If I was going to purchase gas (which I wouldn't), after driving both, I would go with EZ, smoother and quieter in my opinion.

[gemorc]

Test drive an E-Z GO gas cart from the factory store on 466, north of theVillages. Then try out the Yamaha gas from The Villages dealership located in Sumter Landing. You will find the Yamaha will have a little more power, but the 2008 E-Z GO gas cart is ten times more quite.

I bought the E-Z GO.

[bamafan]

Mine is EZGO gas. Had a silencer kit installed which made it even quieter. Have not had a problem with fumes yet. Runs a lot smoother at 20mph than the Yamaha. I understand that EZGO is coming out with a new gas engine that has a bit more horsepower. See Dave at the EZGO factory store.

[The Great Fumar]

Sorry guys , I have eight guys that I play golf with on a regular basis....Four of them have new Yamaha gas, one has an Ez-go and three of us have club car electrics,..two of the yamaha's used to have ez-go's and traded them in ,,,I don't own either one but I know they are very happy with their new yamaha's.......Me? I own two CLUB CAR electrics and am very happy with them

[lm01]

My vote is ez-go

[JerryM]

Please get an electric. Consider a parcar but don't get gas. It's like sitting on a lawnmower. Feel sorry for the cart following you.

JM

[stjade]

Has anyone bought a Star golf cart? How does it compare to the other electrics???

[l2ridehd]

I think a Smart car would be best. Take the doors off and maybe nobody will notice. ;D

[Bubbalarry]

Golf cart connection. You can't beat the deals. Gas or electric. New Club car president 18 month bumper to bumper warranty. Re-manufactured 2004 club cars have 36 month bumper to bumper less cost than new. Rides like new, plus a few thousand $$$$ cheaper.

I thought of gas, but the noise and the smell changed my mind. Got the re-manufactured with higher speed motor for the hill climbing speeds and alls great.

Today went from Hadley Village to Hacienda Hills, played 18 holes, went to lunch at Tierra Del Sol, went to publix at Rt 466A. Then to my mailbox, and home finally and had just moved the needle on my meter from full charge to a fraction under it.

:2excited: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[Hope2b]

We have a Yamaha gas and a Club Car Electric. We use the gas when we go play golf on the other side of 466 and the electric for more local. I think the electric would run long enough but feel better with the gas at times. I prefer the electric which is quieter and has a smoother ride.

[villages07]

st jade...if you do a forum search, you'll see some prior discussion about Star Carts. The previous local dealer is no longer factory authorized. I see that Golf Cart Connection is now selling (and presumably supporting) them as a new cart. GCC is a very reputable business, so, perhaps some of the prior concerns about serviceability are no longer an issue. The cart is made in China.

[784caroline]

We bought a reconditioned electric Club Car from Golf Cart Connection and are very pleased . As someone mentioned earlier, there are a number of threads related to this subject and all are worth reading before proceeding with a purchase.

[golfnut]

I went the same route as "The Great Fumar", we have two Club Car electrics, several friends have gas, I just can't get past the smell and noise of gas. Wife came home the other day after golfing with a friend who has a gas cart and changed clothes as soon as she got home because she smelled like exhaust, and they just bought their cart six months ago, just my .02 cents.

[bamafan]

Golfnut, Just out of curiosity what kind of cart was that your wife was in?

[Frank2]

Has anyone done a cost analysis on the gas vs electric golf cart over a five year period?

That is, the cost of routine maintenance, repairs, and operating expense including having the batteries replaced on the electric cart.

Purchase price not included.

[golfnut]

Bama, it was a Yamaha.

[bamafan]

Golfnut, That is what I thought. I have a neighbor that owns a gas Yamaha. Lots of fumes.

[chuckinca]

If you're a snowbird, how do you store your electric cart over the summer months?

[The Great Fumar]

Chuckinca
I put a fresh charge on them both and disconnect the neg. cable ...they have done fine in four years..

Fumar

[chuckinca]

Thanks Fumar -

[Frank2]

Just wondering, why do you disconnect the NEGATIVE cable?

[opbob77]

We purchased an EZ-GO gas and love it. We now have it forsale because it's a two seater and we want a four. Found that it's cheaper to get a new one rather than convert. It's posted on the 'for sale' forum. Just a note on fumes. That argument strikes me as somewhat disingenuous because it is not very noticable IN the cart, and you can get a pretty good whiff in your electric as you go through the tunnels. So really, it's a question of efficiency, features, etc.

[BUC]

Which brand has the most leg room, I'm 6'6" I'm ok with any cart I get at a golf course, but if I'm buying my own I want the one with the most interior room?

[paul]

I was with a friend today that was pricing new batteries for his electric cart which is 3 years old. $600 Hmmm I think my gas yahama doesn't smell so bad

[Russ_Boston]

opbob77 - You're right it would be disingenuous if we only cared about ourselves. So what you're saying is that the smell doesn't bother YOU because the smell is trailing you as you go down the road? I haven't experienced it myself as i haven't driven a cart down there yet - I'll let you know my opinion (not that anyone cares) after my preview visit.

[noleguy]

stjade,

I bought a 4 seater electric Star cart about 6 months ago. Thus far have been very pleased with it and you certainly can't beat the price. Check out Golf Cart Connections web site and read what the Star offers.

[purple_worm]

I think the operating costs for electric are much more than a gas. We had to replace all our batteries within 2 years, at a cost of $650.00. We do about 15 miles a day, 5 days a week, so that's about 3800 miles a year, and I figure it costs about $2.00 to charge your electric, so yearly costs to drive 3800 miles is about $325 + $520 to charge the batteries, so that's $845 a year. In a gas buggy, At 40 miles per gallon, you'll use about 97 gallons of gas, at $3.00 a gallon,that's $300 to drive 3800 miles in a gas buggy. But the biggest thing is.............you dont' have to worry about RANGE, which is a problem we run into frequently.

Mark

[Russ_Boston]

Worm - Could you elaborate on the range issue. Where in TV do you live and why is range an issue? Many others have stated that they go play 18, then shop, then dine then go home with no issues.

Do you live on one end and have trouble getting to the other side?

[SteveFromNY]

I am leaning toward a gas cart because of the range issue myself.

I don't really know how far the electric will go, but I know once it needs charging, it's 8 hours to get a charge. I know when my gas tank runs low, I only need to go to the gas station.

I am sort of odd when it comes to batteries, and I worry stupidly about things like my cell phone being charged, or leaving the dome light on in the car and having to jumpp-start. I know it's me, but what can I tell you.

I don't want to go to the store, play 18, come home and not be able to go out again because my cart's not charged enough to take me to the town square and back. Or maybe it's not.

So even though it's stinky and noisy, and lots of folks will not like me for it, I will definitely have a gas cart.

[l2ridehd]

Doesn't someone make a gas car that burns cleanly? This must be an issue for gas carts everywhere. I have read that Par Car makes an electric with about double the normal electric range. I was thinking I read that most electrics go about 30 miles on a charge and the Par Car is about 60. I would have to think someone makes a gas that is quieter and makes less smell and therefor you might get the best of both worlds.

[coach]

I have two carts. A four passenger gas Yamaha and a two passenger electric E-Z-Go. We prefer the electric and use it all the time. The gas is used only if we have company and we want to ride together. Same issues as everyone else--noise and fumes.

We have never had a problem with range on our electric. We live in Tall Trees and have ridden all around 466A and then to Spanish Springs and then play golf. At night the lights seem to make the batteries drain a little quicker but we truly have never had a problem.

Hope my comments make you more comfortable.

Coach

[Barefoot]

I have an electric Columbia Par Car which I absolutely love. lovehorse

I wanted something totally dependable as my husband (he who refuses to retire) is sometimes not around. My Par Car is dependable, quiet, great range, batteries easy to fill, on board charger, did I say mention very dependable?

[Hope2b]

We had to replace all our batteries within 2 years, at a cost of $650.00.
Mark, that is terrible if your batteries only lasted 2 years and cost $650 to replace. :(
We have 3 electric carts and never have we had to replace batteries that often. 5 to 7 years is the norm. We used Ken Spano and paid $425 for the batteries. It used to be no sooner then every 7 years but the repairman from Ken's says nearer to 5 years now because TV has grown so the carts are driven more miles.

[renielarson]

We have gas and I love it! The fumes don't bother me one bit. Since I'm in TV often without my husband I feel much more assured I won't get stranded with no one to call. Plus, I can tootle around almost all summer with only a couple fill ups. I absolutely love my gas cart!

[Barefoot]

Re gas carts, is it possible the noise and gas fumes are more bothersome to those people following the cart than the driver? Although I've heard that in a gas cart you can't have a conversation. :dontknow:

Since we live on a golf course, I love the quietness and lack of odour of the electric carts.
Somehow electric carts just seem to fit in with the whole TV lifestyle of cleanliness and consideration for your neighbours.

[renielarson]

I don't think any of us who own gas carts would view ourselves as inconsiderate people. I hope people's opinion of me is based on more than what type of cart I drive. There are personal reasons for each of us to choose either an electric or gas powered cart. I respect those reasons, whatever they are, and don't judge others by what they drive.

[Barefoot]

Sorry Brightspot. I didn't mean to imply that gas cart drivers are inconsiderate, and I find my own comments offensive! I do apologize, I misspoke. :redface: I know there are lots of reasons for choosing gas over electric. It is certainly a matter of personal choice. :bow:

[captain1202]

Not to mention the gas cart drivers who are shouting at each other as they drive by your lanai in order to hear each other. :o :

Seriously, a key factor in battery longevity is keeping the batteries at the proper water level and charging regularly. Battery companies such as Surrette, Rolls and Trojan all manufacturers of heavy duty "deep cycle" batteries such as used in carts will tell you that if the battery is not allowed to discharge more than 80% of it's capacity it should be good for some 1500-2000 charge cycles. If it is allowed to go less than 80% frequently your number of cycles will drop dramatically, like in half (= $$$$).

Consult with a knowledgeable battery guy about what this means for your cart and how it relates to your gauge.

[purple_worm]

Russ.................We live in Mallory, and it's not umcommon for us to put 25 miles on in a day. They say range is what, 30 miles, but that's under ideal conditions. Say we make a trip to Spanish Springs, then run to the bank near the library, then run to Publix in the Colonial shopping center, that's about 24 miles. And I haven't even played golf yet !! It's going to get worse when Brownwood in finished. So that's why I feel range is a problem. If I had to do it again, I'd go gas.

Regards
Mark

[purple_worm]

Plan2beforever................Yes, replacing the bateries ever 2 years is terrible BUT........I talked at length with an engineer from Trojan (the battery manufacturer) and he did his calculations and says the way we use our cart (15 miles a day, 5 days a week) our batteries will only last 2 1/2 years. The golf cart salesmen either don't know, or are not telling us that how we use our carts determines how long the batteries will last. Each battery only has so many "Charge" cycles in it, and if you run the batteries down to 80% discharge before charging, you will have fewer charge cycles than if you charged it after the batteries were down to 20 % discharge.

I'd like to take this opportunity to say that I firmly believe that TROJAN has a problem with the reliability of their batteries. My friend has an electric that is 18 months old..........he's starting to have battery problems. Another friend has a PAR car..........he's having battery problems after only a year. I recently replaced my final 2 batteries and went with Exide batteries to see how they perform. Can anyone tell me where the Trojan batteries are manufactured ?

I'd like to hear about anyone's battery problems.

Regards
Mark

[gfmucci]

I don't think any of us who own gas carts would view ourselves as inconsiderate people.* I hope people's opinion of me is based on more than what type of cart I drive.* There are personal reasons for each of us to choose either an electric or gas powered cart.* I respect those reasons, whatever they are, and don't judge others by what they drive.*

To judge...or to be totally oblivious and uncaring about what goes on around us and our environment.* When I see someone dumping their ashtry out their window at an intersection - I can't help but judge.* When I see trash flying out of a Waste Management truck driving down the highway I judge.* When I see smoke and fumes belching out of any kind of motor vehicle, I judge.* Judge me for this. ;)* There are personal reasons everyone has for doing whatever they do.* Nonetheless, these personal reasons do not make the action environmentally responsible, neighborly or considerate.*

There are circumstances where I would distance myself from an individual because of the vehicle he drives (based on my judgement).* For example, if he insisted on driving his oil-leaking vehicle onto my driveway.* Or if he frequently drove his straight piped Harley past my house setting of my security alarm with the 110 db exhaust racket and vibration.* In other words, there is a point when we would be stupid and masochistic not to "judge."* True, a gas-powered golf cart does NOT reach to that level.* They are only slightly annoying, but tolerable.*

I'm slightly annoying.* OK, very annoying.

[SteveFromNY]

I bought a brand new gas cart last week. I considered electric very carefully, and was finally swayed by 2 factors.
1st, I really really like driving my cart around instead of a car. I will take a drive for better than an hour to smoke a cigar. I use it to go the the stores, restaurants, get coffee, whatever. Despite what proponents say, electric doesn't cover enough ground between charges for me.
2nd, I have a real problem with batteries. I get stressed using a flashlight for fear I will wear out the battery. ANYTHING I use with batteries stresses me out. I would drive myself crazy worrying about how much power I had left, would I make it home, would I forget to charge it.
A few things I noticed driving around in my new cart: 1st, Mrs SteveFromNY and I could easily talk without yelling, and 2nd, there are a LOT of other gas carts out there. It seemed like way better than half. Could just be the fact that I noticed them more.
Seems like out here in TOTV land there are rather strong anti-gas feelings. Perhaps it's just a vocal, "annoying" few.
Well, I got gas, and I'm proud of it! ;)

[Time for Tee]

:agree: Gas for us!

[zcaveman]

I bought a brand new gas cart last week. I considered electric very carefully, and was finally swayed by 2 factors.
1st, I really really like driving my cart around instead of a car. I will take a drive for better than an hour to smoke a cigar. I use it to go the the stores, restaurants, get coffee, whatever. Despite what proponents say, electric doesn't cover enough ground between charges for me.
2nd, I have a real problem with batteries. I get stressed using a flashlight for fear I will wear out the battery. ANYTHING I use with batteries stresses me out. I would drive myself crazy worrying about how much power I had left, would I make it home, would I forget to charge it.
A few things I noticed driving around in my new cart: 1st, Mrs SteveFromNY and I could easily talk without yelling, and 2nd, there are a LOT of other gas carts out there. It seemed like way better than half. Could just be the fact that I noticed them more.
Seems like out here in TOTV land there are rather strong anti-gas feelings. Perhaps it's just a vocal, "annoying" few.
Well, I got gas, and I'm proud of it! ;)


I always felt the same about batteries. Don't over use the flashlight, Don't play the radio with the car not running. etc. However, I purchased an electric Club Car in 2001 and was very happy with it. I used it 7 days a week to go from Marion county to SS and to Summer trace. I do runs to the Publix and Walgreen's in Mulberry. I play golf 6 days a week and use it at least 3-4 days a week for golf. After 4 years I replaced the 6 batteries for $375 (SPANO). After two more years I decided that I wanted a new cart and figured I could get a good trade-in price for the Club Car. Last month, I bought a new EXGO RXV electric cart. I expect at least 7-8 years out it of it before I trade up again. And then it will probably still be electric.

I ride it gas carts and they are noisy. The smell gives me headaches. I figure that the money I save on gas by replacing the batteries for $300-400 every four years is a plus.

[renielarson]

I own a gas cart, I don't find them annoyingly noisy and my hard of hearing husband has absolutely positively no problem hearing me talk (maybe I'm just loud...lol), the fumes do not give me headaches, and I LOVE the smell. I don't have to worry about how much mileage I put on in a day and if I'm going to run out of power.

I LOVE MY GAS CART!!!!!

[bobfl]

Zcaveman,

I think you have had that new EZGO for a while now. How about a report on What you like or dislike about it. How is the range issue? I see that they are using 48 vac motor and claiming improved efficiency, do you see it?

Thanks for any info.

Bob

[macgolfnut]

I'm claiming ignorance on this one because I just don't know the answer. I play a lot of golf and I have used both gas and electric. For that purpose, I much prefer the electric. I recently purchased a new electric Yamaha that is supposed to get 60 miles to a charge. I am concerned, after many of your experiences, with the life of the batteries. I also worry about the batteries losing their charge when I am out for a while. My question is why don't golf carts have a battery gauge like cars do that tells how much of a charge you have left? My laptop has one, my cell phone has one, and my car has one. Why doesn't the golf cart have one? Maybe it does and I just didn't notice it. I haven't received my cart yet. I apologize if this was a stupid question and I wasted your time.

[zcaveman]

Zcaveman,

I think you have had that new EZGO for a while now. How about a report on What you like or dislike about it. How is the range issue? I see that they are using 48 vac motor and claiming improved efficiency, do you see it?

Thanks for any info.

Bob


I had to get used to the gas/electirc(?) pedal and the braking. Since it is an electric brake it is a little more sensitive. Also the forward/reverse is on the key instead of on the switch on the undercarriage.

Unfortunately,I have been undergoing some surgical procedures and have not had the opportunity to exercise the cart as much as I have wanted to. I am not allowed to golf for a couple of more weeks. I am hoping to take a few rides to both town squares (weather permitting) in the next week. I will give a report soon.

I can say that I really enjoy the ride. It did not take much of an up hill to slow my old Club Car down. The new EZGO does not know the difference. We just cruise.

I really want to go to SS and cross the 441/27 bridge and come back to see what the new EZGO does on that bridge. Then to Panara's or Marquarritataville or Beijing for lunch. Then a trip to LSL and home. That will be about 15 miles.

[Barefoot]

My question is why don't golf carts have a battery gauge like cars do that tells how much of a charge you have left?

My Columbia Par Car has a battery gauge. I thought all golf carts has them. :dontknow:

[carlent]

I totally agree with Barefoot At Last on this one. Electric carts are friendly to all and help us save the earth. If I had a vote, I would ask all to use a electric cart for the good of mankind (and womenkind too)

Carlent

[jojo]

Barefoot says her electric cart has a battery gauge. Do all? I too lean to electric for all the reasons outlined in the discussions.

[Golf-Tinker]

I have driven many types of electric carts. They all have gauges.

[gfmucci]

My Columbia Par Car has a battery gauge.* I thought all golf carts has them.* *:dontknow:

Yes, they are either a gauge with a needle, or a series of 4 or 5 led lights that show the proportion of discharge, e.g. 20%, 40%, 60%, etc.

After having test driven carts at the Par Car dealer, the Club Car dealer, the EZ Go dealer, and the Golf Cart Connection (Star and refurbed Clubs) I am leaning toward...

Because...
- Power of cart
- Price with desired options
- Reputation of dealer
- Ride quality

Anyone want to guess which one?

- I like the design of the Par Car the best (short of $15,000 for a Yesteryear cart) and the range. But the turning radius seemed not as good as the others.
- I like the reputation of the Club Car and some of the new features (but "stand out" unique options are not available at this dealer.)
- I like the power train (AC with regenerative braking) and feel of the EZ Go but price is $500 to $1,000 more than I would like to pay.
- I like the value of the Star for a new cart.
- I liked the power, pricing, and options availble on the refurbed Club Car and Golf Cart Connection.

Barring any other discoveries, I will likely purchase the last item - with a few "tweakings."

[dadspet]

I have driven many types of electric carts. They all have gauges.

New club cars don't come with battery gages only 1 light indicating 25% battery left. I felt a bit uncomfortable with that light so I had a gauge put in for about $25 or so BUT after driving it for a few months with the gauge I don't really think it gives me any more real useful information and I don't think I needed it.

BTW 2 Votes for > Electric club car Precident > a nice ride and Handling car.

[chuckinca]

Plan2beforever................Yes, replacing the bateries ever 2 years is terrible BUT........I talked at length with an engineer from Trojan (the battery manufacturer) and he did his calculations and says the way we use our cart (15 miles a day, 5 days a week) our batteries will only last 2 1/2 years. The golf cart salesmen either don't know, or are not telling us that how we use our carts determines how long the batteries will last. Each battery only has so many "Charge" cycles in it, and if you run the batteries down to 80% discharge before charging, you will have fewer charge cycles than if you charged it after the batteries were down to 20 % discharge.

I'd like to take this opportunity to say that I firmly believe that TROJAN has a problem with the reliability of their batteries. My friend has an electric that is 18 months old..........he's starting to have battery problems. Another friend has a PAR car..........he's having battery problems after only a year. I recently replaced my final 2 batteries and went with Exide batteries to see how they perform. Can anyone tell me where the Trojan batteries are manufactured ?

I'd like to hear about anyone's battery problems.

Regards
Mark



The discharge numbers seem contrary to info regarding other battery usage that recommend discharging to near dead before recharging to prolong battery life??

[zcaveman]

All my manuals say to plug the charger into the cart when not using it. And that is what I do. When I come home from anywhere I plug it in. I got 4 plus years on a set of batteries.

[sschuler1]

I have been anxiously awaiting someone answering Buc's question, but since no one did I thought I would bump this thread one more time and ask it again. My husband is 6'4" and Buc said he is 6'6" (so we can sympathize with his question) and we are wondering if there are any cart manufacturers that have a roomier interior than others. Maybe even so far as to have a tilt steering wheel. My husband can't get his legs under the normal steering wheels in a golf cart and has to have his knees off to the side of the wheel. Most carts have their cup holders right there and they dig him in the side of the leg. He also has a problem with his head touching the ceiling in the cart and his line of sight is over the top of the windsheild. Just wondered if anyone else has run into this issue and how they solved it. Thanks

[stjade]

The Columbia Par car can be ordered with an adjustable seat. Not sure if it will solve your problem,but something to check out. :don'tknow: Steve ??? ???

[lm01]

Hi we are also looking and were told the following info.

If you have a crash and EZ go cart is riveted and hard to dismantle and work on.
Yamaha I really liked.
Club cars number 1 in sales and easy worked on
Star cars has potential problems. Several class action law suites against the maker. So ask questions. I believe they are Korean or Chinese made. Parts may be a problem.

[dadspet]

A few electric / gas comments:

most new carts warranty (Club car, ez-go, par car, yamaha ) the batteries for 3 or 4 year. Rebuild and Star carts warranty them for only 18 mts to 2 yrs when I checked in Feb 08,

I can go from one end of TVs to the other end, play 9 holes of golf and come back with lights on in my 08 Club car precedent. Yes it takes 8 hrs to get a full charge but you can do a partial charge with no problem and if your back and rear end can take more then that amount of driving in a cart your a tougher dude then we are. Go for it!

With Electric you simply plug it in when you get home you don't have to search for a gas station and make a special trip. BTW I understand the gas station at the South End of the villages by Colony cottage went out of business so make sure you travel to 466 or 441 and have enough gas to get to a gas station.

Come to think of it I guess there is one thing an electric cart can't do > its backfire like those carts seem to like to do.

BTW the new 2008 E-Z GO models have recall, over 20 people have been injured by the hip restraints breaking and people falling out of them.

Electric!

[Barefoot]

Something you might want to know:

Not all golf cart warranties are transferrable.

We bought a six-month old Columbia Par Car which still had a lot of warranty left. When we called Columbia to request that the warranty be transferred to our name, we were told by Columbia that the warranty is not transferrable!

[uujudy]

The Columbia Par car can be ordered with an adjustable seat. Not sure if it will solve your problem,but something to check out. :don'tknow: Steve ??? ???

Steve, are they adjustable for tall people or for short people? We shorties have to sit on the very edge of the seat. Not comfortable at all. :'(

[stjade]

uujudy--yes it moves forward,my wife is 5'1 and feels comfortable--steve

[uujudy]

:bow: ThankYouThankYouThankYou, Steve! :clap2:
I added it to my Villages list of important things to know!

[nanci2539]

Today we purchased a 2009 E-Z Go electric Freedom cart with the new wing back seat/back. Added 20x10x10" Aluminum mag wheels. Should be ready in a few weeks. We're not in a hurry as our close isn't until 9-30.

I highly recommend (thanks to Village Kahuna) Town and Country Golf Carts. Tim or Kyle are great to work with. Honest and up front about what options or upgrades are worth the extra money. Four year warranty on parts and labor.

[captain1202]

Re: Battery Charging
The idea of fully discharging a battery DOES apply to Ni-cad and LIon batteries such as cel-phones, etc., which can develop a memory if not fully discharged. It does NOT apply to a wet-cell storage battery such as a golf cart battery.

The 80% discharge rule mentioned earlier is correct according to any storage battery mfg I have talked to. If you're not happy with TROJAN, which is a very well thought of battery, you might try Rolls, they are the KING of battery mfg's and make THE BEST deep cycle batteries. They are owned by the Surrette family who sold Surrette Battery to a Canadian firm many years ago (I think).

The life of the battery is heavily dependent on the quality and thickness of the plates in the battery. This is not something that you can tell from the outside of the battery. Rolls makes batteries with the heaviest plates in the industry, hence, longer life (with proper charging schedule). They specialize in special purpose batteries for trucks, boats, locomotives, and electric vehicles.

No, I'm not their rep, just a satisfied experienced user.