Excellent point.

Given that reasonable length golf cart rides are one of the lifestyle perks that have attracted the boss and I to TV in the first place, being able to do such as soon as we get there is a strong draw and high on the must have list for us.

Since tomorrow is promised to none of us (especially in these times), we would rather know that we can benefit from the "lifestyle" immediately after arrival, rather than waiting for who really knows how many more years to do (championship golf, lots of choices in shopping and eating, etc.) what most residents can already do.

So you want to spend 30-40 minutes in a cart to go the same distance by car in 8 minutes :ohdear:

I said that to someone once at Brownwood at the square who was from Fenney, he said “Its the not the Destination, It's the journey.” Althought he had drove his car that day to get to the square. I on the otherhand drive my cart four times a month, the four Fridays that I play a championship course. I guess I'm just addicted to air conditioning, XM Radio and a comfortable seat. My wife has only ridden in the cart two times in the nine years we've lived here, she said it blows her hair.

I'm a bit confused.

Isn't that a solar roof on a golf cart in your avatar? Aren't solar roofs used to extend the range of electric carts? Which in the two electric carts that came with the houses we rented, were easily good for about 3-4 hours of running time which is plenty for us and is what we will be purchasing when we move there. Wouldn't someone trying to sell extended range for an electric golf cart, be an advocate of using golf carts for trips longer than just 30-40 minutes?

Your statement implies however, that 30-40 minutes in a golf cart is excessive, therefore using an automobile instead would be a better choice. Not to mention, I'm guessing that those solar panels aren't dirt cheap, so a person purchasing them would want to do so based on spending more time in their electric cart. Or is that solar roof on a gas cart and used to power some other type of accessory?

What am I missing?

I wasn't referring to my cart, just a general statement about drive time for a basic point A to point B.

My cart can go and has gone 70 miles, has never been plugged into the grid:coolsmiley:

When I was building them the resistance to solar was not worth my time defending,
I still have 2 or 3 systems left, want to buy one.

I'll stick with Nova water filters


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Absolutely. I do it all the time. It’s fun. And based on all the golf cart traffic I’ve seen over the years here, lots of people do.

Never mind, I'm even more confused now.

You say you've gone 70 miles with just the solar panels and without needing a plug-in charger, yet are "tired of defending them"-and still have 2 or 3 sets left? If all of what you say were actually true, wouldn't they have sold themselves?

Thanks anyway for the offer, but when I get there I think I'll pass on buying one of your remaining miracle devices.

I don't think you need to worry about not having what you want available. Also, don't rule out a "newish" house. I understand wanting a brand new one completely, but, check out some of the advantages of a "relatively" new home: check out the bond compared to a brand new one, check out the often over looked cost of all the things you want to do once you move in like shelving in the garage, does the attic already have a stairway or do you need to have it put in, won't list all but sometimes people are amazed at the additional expenses once given the keys to a just completed home... I'm one of them, LOL !

Excellent advice, people just don't understand the "system" here as it is (probably) very different than any place or state you experienced before.... a LOT to learn about who can sell what, do your homework, ask a LOT of questions, and even then, don't believe it all. Take your time.