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CONTENTS
ISSUE 42
NOVEMBER 2023

FEATURES

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COVER STORY: ECO BATTERY
CONVERTED CARTS
VOYAGER EV

DEPARTMENTS

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3 Companies That are Driving the Industry Forward
Eco Battery, is based in the United States, specializes
in providing high-performance golf cart batteries
that are not only reliable but also eco-friendly. Their
commitment to environmental responsibility sets
them apart in the industry. Eco Battery offers a
diverse range of battery options, including lithiumion and lead-acid batteries, designed to power both
traditional and electric golf carts. Their products
are known for their longevity and exceptional
performance, ensuring that golf cart enthusiasts can
enjoy extended rides without the hassle of frequent
battery replacements. With a nationwide presence,
Eco Battery delivers its eco-conscious solutions to
customers across the country.

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he world of golf carts is evolving rapidly, with
companies offering innovative solutions and
products to enhance the golf cart experience.
I wanted to introduce you to three prominent
companies that are featured in this edition, each
contributing uniquely to the industry.
ConvertedCarts.com is an online retailer in the
world of golf carts. As a one-stop-shop for electric
vehicle parts, the company has gained a reputation
for providing golf cart enthusiasts with everything
they need to customize and maintain their carts.
Whether you're looking for replacement parts,
accessories, or upgrades, ConvertedCarts.com has
it all. ConvertedCarts.com offers convenience and
a vast selection of high-quality products. Whether
you own a gas-powered or electric golf cart, this
website is your go-to source for sourcing top-notch
components. With an easy-to-navigate interface
and a wide range of options, they cater to both DIY
enthusiasts and professional mechanics, ensuring
that your golf cart stays in peak condition.

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Voyager EV is revolutionizing the golf cart industry
with its electric vehicle offerings. With a focus on
sustainable mobility, this company designs and
manufactures electric golf carts that are both stylish
and eco-friendly. Voyager EV’s electric vehicles are
equipped with cutting-edge technology, delivering
a quiet and emission-free ride while maintaining the
performance and functionality expected from a golf
cart. Whether you're cruising around the golf course
or using a golf cart for transportation in a community,
Voyager EV's electric vehicles are designed to meet
your needs.
We encourage you to discover more about these
companies and read the full articles in this edition.
Together, they contribute to the ongoing evolution of
the carting world, making the experience better and
more sustainable for enthusiasts everywhere.
We hope you enjoy this November 2023 edition of
Golf Carting Magazine.

Trevor Rose
Senior Editor
Trevor@golfcarting.com

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When You Go Big, You Need Big Power
PHOTOS BY TUCKER WILLIAMS

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f there ever were a more appropriate concept
behind the phrase, “go big or go home,” this
outstanding custom cart build would certainly
qualify.
“Blank Check” is the name of this rolling
masterpiece, and the designer and builder confirms
that’s pretty much what it took to get this cart
completed.
Cory Osteen is the Operations Manager at Eco
Battery’s East Coast distribution facility in South
Carolina. He came up with the idea of creating a cart
that would dwarf other custom builds both in size and
in performance. “I just wanted to do a build that was
to the extreme, using the best parts, components and
accessories that I could, and the people at Eco Battery
were behind me all the way,” Cory said. Several of the
Eco Battery team helped to get this larger-than-life

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cart off the ground. Cory spent about 8-months on the build
and received extensive support and assistance from Golf Carts
Modified®.
Cory started this project with a new, 2022 E-Z-GO TXT
chassis, and the radical modifications began. He cut the chassis
and extended it by an amazing 42-inches before powder
coating. He then installed dual 4-link suspension front and rear
and 33-inch coil-over shocks, along with dual anti-roll bars.
The ground clearance on Blank Check can be adjusted from
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40 to 46-inches. The cart rides on 30x16-inch American Force®
wheels and 42x16.50R30 LT Fury® tires. This giant makes a truly
impressive entrance everywhere it goes.
“With a cart of this size and scale, I knew we needed to use
two, 70.4V Eco Batteries to supply the amperage needed to
make everything on the cart perform like I wanted,” said Cory.
Other mods include the silent drive vacuum assisted
underslung power brakes, 15-inch rear Silverado disc brake
conversion, custom billet rear differential cover, and EZ-Steer®

power assist steering with a Fox® steering stabilizer. A cart
this big needs big sounds, and Blank Check installed a Wet
Sounds® stereo, two zero-6s inside the dash and two zero-8s
built into the floor facing down, powered by a 4-channel Wet
Sounds amp. The cart also a features 600 amp, 5kw Navitas® AC
conversion module.
Cory opted for maximum eye candy appeal courtesy of the
iPad 12.9-inch Pro built into the dash, custom painted storm
body, Magnetic LUX® rock lights and dual row LED under glow
lighting.
ECO BATTERY A GIANT IN LITHIUM BATTERY MARKET
Headquartered in Utah, Eco Battery continues to power
the future as the leading lithium manufacturer. The company
has recently signed a long term agreement with Nivel Parts
and Manufacturing® to be their exclusive distributor in the
aftermarket space in North America. Eco Battery has also
signed long term supplier agreements with some of the largest
OEM's in the LSV space such as ICON EV®, EPIC EV®, VIVID EV®,
MadJax®, Kodiak EV® and others.
With their commitment to unmatched quality and
performance in the worldwide lithium battery industry, they
have also started expanding world-wide by signing a long
term agreement with Golf Cart Parts and Repairs® as their
exclusive Australian distributor.
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Through countless hours of research and
development, Eco Battery designs and meticulously
manufactures all of their batteries to provide years of
trouble free service. They use only the highest quality
LiFePo4 cells from the best manufacturers in the world.
Every Eco Battery contains cells that are meticulously
sorted and matched for both capacity and resistance.
Their website is easy to navigate, offering
individual golf cart batteries in a wide array of volts,
amperage, and sizes for any brand of cart, or customers
can purchase complete battery bundles that include
all mounting hardware, charging port, converter, and
digital gauge kit.
Eco Battery has roughly 40 employees in their
two facilities and over 2,000 active dealers in North
America.
Noah Schone is the company’s Vice President of
Sales and is focused on the future of Eco Battery. “Our
entire team has our heads down working hard on
some exciting new features to come to the battery
world that we expect to launch early next year,” he says.
Thanks to the vision of Cory Osteen and the team
at Eco Battery, the company now has a stunning new
rolling marketing tool to highlight the power of their
premium lithium ion batteries.
To learn more, visit https://ecobattery.com/s/
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BY TROJAN BATTERY COMPANY

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR BATTERIES:
A BASIC OVERVIEW

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If you have an electric golf, PTV or utility vehicle, you will
need to replace your batteries from time to time. The time
between replacement varies by technology, maintenance,
charging and other factors.
You should have some idea of the expected cycle life of
your battery, but your battery may be failing if it:

number of batteries in your vehicle.
Current determines the size (or capacity) of the battery.
The more current required, the larger the battery must be to
provide it. Remember to include the current needed to run
accessories as well as the motor. Together, voltage and current
determine the total power that the battery set can produce.

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VALIDATE THE DIMENSIONS
Try to replace the batteries with the same physical size.
If you must change the battery size, measure the battery
compartment and length of cables to verify that everything
will fit. If you change the battery type or capacity, ensure
the cables are large enough to accommodate the different
batteries.
If possible, replace all the batteries at the same time.
Replacing just one or two can lead to shortened life and poor
performance of the new batteries and may hasten the decline
of the older batteries.
When you are ready to purchase new batteries, look for a
manufacturer with a broad dealer network, a technical support
line and a complete portfolio of deep-cycle flooded lead-acid,
VRLA and lithium-ion batteries.

Takes longer to charge.
Hesitates during acceleration.
Fails to operate accessories.
Loses power quickly.
Bulges, leaks or cracks.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Before buying replacements, you will need to know the
voltage your vehicle requires, the current you need and the
dimensions of your battery.
Voltage determines the number of batteries you will
need. Typical voltages are 36 or 48 volts and require four to six
batteries, sometimes eight. Some utility vehicles are 72 volts
and may require up to nine batteries.
If you do not know the voltage, check your Owners Guide.
You can also calculate the voltage by locating the individual
battery voltage on the label and multiplying that by the
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Learn more or find your local Authorized Trojan Dealer.

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CONVERTED CARTS
ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL YOUR GOLF CART PARTS
If you’ve been thinking it’s time to freshen up your cart with
some new, high quality parts and accessories, Converted Carts
is the place to look.
This company is based out of Ohio and was founded in
2020 by entrepreneur Matt White. Offering everything to bring
your cart up to the newest levels of style and performance,
Converted Carts also offers free shipping with no minimum
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order. The company is known for their commitment to offering
their customers the ultimate buying experience, and their
extensive line of parts for all cart manufacturers is second to
none.
White started the company during the COVID19 pandemic
lockdown, looking for an online, e-commerce business
concept. As an experienced expert in marketing and website

development, search engine optimization, (SEO), and the financial aspects of a
successful e-commerce business, White looked at the paddleboard and boating
industry before deciding to focus on golf cart parts and accessories.
“I studied the market and saw that golf carting and the use of EVs for
personal transportation was a rapidly growing market and decided to launch my
own company with a real commitment to unmatched personal service to our
customers,” he says. “I took the time to use the learning experience to enhance
Converted Carts’ website to streamline and optimize the ease of ordering from
us.”
One of the key efforts White took in establishing Converted Carts was to
reach out to major players in the golf cart parts and customization industries, like
Nivel Parts and Manufacturing®, creators of the wildly popular MadJax X Series
Storm line of carts and custom products. This was one of several critical alliances
White formed as an authorized reseller of some of the top manufacturers of cart
parts, components, and custom accessories in the world.
THE BEST BRANDS, THE BEST BUYER EXPERIENCE
The Converted Carts website is extremely easy to navigate, with options to
shop by manufacturer, category, style, wheels and tires and more. The company
offers a huge variety of parts large and small, letting their customers transform
their current plain Jane cart into a showpiece that will get admirable looks in any
neighborhood. The section of Manufacturer Brands, for example, will take you
directly to 289 specific products you can
use to upgrade and update an E-Z-GO
cart, or whatever brand name you select.
The company offers parts for Club
Car®, E-Z-Go®, Yamaha®, Icon/Advanced
EV® and Evolution® carts. Their extensive
line of cutting edge body kits are offered
by Apex®, Storm®, Alpha® and HAVOC®
and will transform your stock cart into a
rolling masterpiece.
“Our customers know that there is
nothing you can plan for updating your
cart that we can’t supply,” says White.
People can order everything from a cell
phone holder to full lift kits, custom

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seats, batteries, audio systems and other electronics, battery
chargers, brush guards, nerf bars, lighting and much more.
Their Wheel & Tire selections include 14 and 15-inch
wheels and tires for road or all terrain use, from companies like
MadJax® Evolution Flow Form, GTW® Bravo, Spyder and Raven
wheels and tires, and several more. These premium wheel and
tire offerings will add real bling to your cart while providing
the ultimate in ride comfort and performance.
White added that one of Converted Carts’ newest product
offerings are their custom steering wheel and exterior body
badges. Customers can add the perfect finishing touch to their
new custom cart with a cart or brand logo, fun custom saying,
cart name, a unique graphic and more.
USING YouTube® TO SHOWCASE THEIR BEST
Another spoke in the wheel of marketing White and his
son are using to highlight their products is their YouTube
channel called GolfCarTV. This page is full of entertaining, well-

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produced videos showcasing Converted Carts’ newest and
most popular products and carting accessories. The videos are
produced and posted every week and enjoy strong viewership.
This channel features a new episode each Wednesday
at noon and includes a lot of up-to-date details on specific
golf cart products and accessories, often with on-site video
at several parts manufacturers’ and custom cart facilities with
informative interviews with key personnel.
White has built his company around the promise and
commitment to the ultimate buyer experience. “From the
second they reach our website to the free shipping of
products, we pride ourselves on providing the most satisfying,
fantastic customer experience,” he said.
To learn more about Converted Carts, visit https://www.
convertedcarts.com/
Their YouTube channel can be found at https://youtu.be/
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VOYAGER EV
AN ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER

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ith a dozen years of experience in the golf cart
dealership industry, Andy and Ashlee Ilg saw a need
for a premium electric vehicle that was reasonably
priced yet still offered the top-of-the-line quality, features and
performance their customers were looking for.
That was the catalyst for the couple to pair up with
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Hathaway and his wife and son to launch Voyager EV, which
is now based in the golf cart-centric city of Peachtree City,
Georgia, near Atlanta.
After years of research and deep industry analytics,
the team saw a surge in the growth of the electric vehicle
industry and opened their company in 2022. Voyager EV now
employs a staff of 7 that has perfected the art of cart design,

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manufacturing and production resulting in an array of different
models and configurations designed specifically for unique needs.
Their years of experience in the cart business provided an intuition
as to what buyers were looking for, and the company has honed
their offerings to meet those needs.
“We saw huge growth in the electric vehicle market and knew
we could deliver a product that would be a hit with consumers
throughout all sectors of cart buyers,” Ashlee said.
Proudly built in the US and powered by Allied® lithium batteries,
the models offered by Voyager EV have been created to offer the
perfect cart to match your needs.
THE MODEL LINE UP: PIONEER, EXPLORER AND REBEL
The Pioneer model is the picture of performance and comfort
for those who want to experience shorter trails or take the family
around their neighborhood.
This model features 4-passenger seating with the rear seats
facing backwards. It is equipped with a 48V / 65 Amp hour lithium
battery and rides on stylish 10-inch wheels. Other features include
premium contoured seats for all passengers, front brush guard,
side mirrors, retractable seat belts, USB ports and the choice of 11
stunning metallic body paint colors. The Pioneer also offers a top
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that extends to cover all 4 passengers as well as footrests and
handrails for the safety and comfort of the rear passengers.
Starting at just $9,995.00, the Pioneer model from Voyager
is the clear choice for those seeking peak performance and
premium features at a very attractive price.
Voyager’s Explorer model is designed for those looking
for a little more performance, luxury and power. Available in
4 or 6-passenger models featuring all forward-facing seating,
customers can order the lifted or non-lifted options. The
Explorer will easily cover 30 miles on a single charge and
is perfect for cruising the beach or taking the family to the
community pool in style and comfort. Explorer models come
with 48V / 105 Amp hour battery. Buyers can opt for the 12inch wheels, and other distinguishing features on the Explorer
include the Bluetooth® sound bar, Gussi® custom steering
wheel, reverse camera, insulated storage and ice chest and
much more.
The Voyager Explorer starts at only $11,495.00.
The company’s Rebel cart is the epitome of style,
performance, luxury appointments and accessories. This cart
is for those looking for the ultimate in traversing rougher trails
without sacrificing comfort.

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Like all Voyager’s EV lines, the Rebel offers automotive
like styling and features in a lifted cart that will surely be the
envy of the neighborhood. The powerful, 72V / 105 Amp hour
lithium battery means you can cruise in comfort for 50-miles
on a single charge. The Rebel is available with stunning, 14inch custom wheels and tires with an aggressive tread design,
a carbon fiber dash with large, lockable storage areas, plus all
of the custom metallic body color choices of the entire Voyager
line up.
The Rebel comes in a 4 or 6-passenger lifted configuration
ideal for use at your weekend lakefront getaway or exploring
new trails out in the country with your family.
Voyager EVs are available from 7 dealer partners around
the country, and the company prides themselves on serving
their network with the ultimate in customer service.
“We knew from our years as electric vehicle dealers that
meeting the immediate needs of our customers was the key
to success, having experienced a need that was unfulfilled,”
Ashlee Ilg said. “Having a large inventory of on-hand parts and
components and standing by our dealership network means
we can deliver a superior cart in the most efficient timeframe,
and those are the keystones of Voyager EV.” - GCMAG

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OWNER: Gary Gifford from North Port, FL
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2022 Club Car Tempo
WHAT YEAR, BRAND AND MODEL CART IS THIS?
2022 Club Car Tempo
HI GARY, TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUILD?
I call it Wicked Liberty, and it was a 3-month build. It has a full Navitas
running gear and wiring throughout. I Lifted it 6-inches with a SGC
lift kit and color matched to the cart with 10x14x23 inch wide MODZ
Maverick wheels spread out by 2-inch spacers all corners. I prefer the
wider stance. I laid down a wild custom paint, with AllSports shorty
windshield painted to match to complete the convertible look. A MODZ
camel diamond stitched seats with black and tan stitched Nokins
armrests were added on top of a GTW rear seat. Completing the cart
I added a Kem Moto floormat, voltage reducer and fuse box that was
hidden away in the engine compartment for a cleaner look in the
battery compartment.
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WHAT AFTERMARKET PARTS DID YOU USE?
MODZ 14x10x23 Maverick satin black on street Fox radials.
2-inch spacers.
MODZ seats
Nokins armrests.
AllSports windshield
Kem Moto floor mat
SGC 6-inch lift
GTW rear seat kit with cooler
House of Colors Pegan Gold mid coat with Silver Prism Pearl added,
over Burnt Tangerine basecoat.
SOME BACKGROUND ABOUT YOU AND HOW LONG YOU HAVE
BUILDING CARTS, HOW DID YOU INTO THE BUSINESS?
I started with all the bolt on goodies, then moved to full builds within a
short time after. I love being able to use my imagination in my builds
it takes some extra time for sure, but no two carts are the same when
I’m done.

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ASK THE MECHANIC
Q: Is Lithium safe?
A: LifePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) is the safest battery
chemistry available, and is noncombustible as well as
nonflammable.
The BMS (battery management system) is integrated
into each battery and will detect any problems with the
performance of the battery. It will shut down any cells not
functioning properly. The BMS will also protect the batteries
from overcharging or undercharging.

Q: How low can I run the battery before charging and how
often should I charge?
A: It is not recommended to run a cart on lower than a 20%
lithium battery charge. Be sure to charge to 100% after each
use to maintain long battery life. The battery should be
charged after every use, when the charger light stays green
for over 3 minutes, unplug from the cart.

Q: What is the difference between a 48V, 65AH, 105AH and
150AH?
A: AH = amp hour. The higher the amp hour, the increased
runtime and better performance. Also keep in mind, the
larger the amp hour rating, the higher current draw the BMS
can handle.

Q: How low can I run the battery before charging and how
often should I charge?
A: It is not recommended to run a cart on lower than a 20%
lithium battery charge. Be sure to charge to 100% after each
use to maintain long battery life. The battery should be
charged after every use, when the charger light stays green
for over 3 minutes, unplug from the cart.

Q: How low can I run the battery before charging?
A: It is not recommended to run a cart on lower than a 20%
lithium battery charge. Be sure to charge to 100% after each
use to maintain long battery life.

Q. Can I use my existing charger for Lithium?
A: No, you will need a new lithium specific charger to
properly charge. Usually a charger will be included when
purchased as a bundle.

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