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When Do You Have To Bring Back Rented Golf Carts? – Rules Explained

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rented golf carts at golf club

Renting golf carts is quite useful on golf courses, especially if you have a hard time walking. By renting a golf cart, you do not have to buy it yourself, saving you money if you do not play a lot for a long time.

On the other hand, when you rent someone else’s golf cart, there are rules and renting etiquette that should be followed to keep all parties happy and not disgruntled.

One of these rules you need to follow is bringing back the rented golf cart on time, which saves staff a lot of trouble. Therefore, if you plan on renting a golf cart at your golf course, you may wonder: when do you have to bring back rented golf carts?

In this article, we will tell you exactly when you have to bring back rented golf carts to organize yourself well and keep everyone happy.

When Do You Have To Bring Back Rented Golf Carts?

When you need to bring back rented golf carts at the clubhouse depends on the closing time set by your golf course. Many times, the closing time for golf carts is somewhere between 6pm and 8pm. The staff will usually tell you the closing time when you rent a cart, or you can ask them.

Bringing rented golf carts back at the right time is proper golf etiquette and important in order to be respectful to the staff of your golf course.

Not bringing rented golf carts back in timely fashion is extremely frustrating for golf course employees, stretches their work hours for the same pay, and can make them less happy and enjoyable to be around when they provide you services you benefit from.

The fact of the matter is that many golf course employees need to be at work very early, and wake up even earlier to have breakfast, shower, and all the other essentials.

Some golf course employees need to wake up at 4am or 5am, so you can see why they would rather not be forced to wait 30-60 minutes after closing time because some people do not follow rules and do not bring their rented golf carts in time. Everyone deserves their sleep.

Rented golf carts need to be brought back before closing time, which is almost always later during the day. If it is sundown, or dark outside, it may already be closing time. Ask the golf course staff when closing time is if you do not know, but they will generally tell you.

Even if you did not complete all 18 holes of your round, if it is closing time, you need to bring the rented golf cart back. Those are the rules. Past closing time, if you can still see the ball, you can often still play golf, but you need to walk.

If you cannot see what you are shooting at, odds that you are late, and need to bring the golf cart back.

On the other hand, using light-up golf balls to tell staff you can still see the ball past dark is flat out disrespectful. If you could not see where a regular golf ball travels in the air, then it is time to go. Be mindful of the staff waiting on you to go home so that they can go home themselves.

If you wait to long to bring back your rented golf carts, staff may start to get anxious and wonder if the rented carts were broken or stolen.

Not returning golf carts before closing time is also a liability for the golf course. Someone running loose with a rented golf cart at night can accidentally injure or kill someone, and the golf course can be sued for it.

Many golf course staff also mention that the times they have left their carts outside, they woke up to them on 4 concrete blocks, with the battery stolen. Golf cart batteries are expensive. In some cases, the entire cards must have been loaded up on a trailer and stolen.

Therefore, do not blame golf course staff is they tell you they need the golf carts back before closing time. You would require the same thing if you were the business owner or the staff of the golf course.

If you thought clubhouse employees get to go home directly after you bring in the carts, and that they are impatient, you are wrong. After you bring in the rented golf carts, they need to clean them, park them, and plug in the chargers to recharge the carts overnight.

This process takes considerable time as well.

Many golf courses have a closing time to bring the golf carts somewhere between 7pm and 8pm. Assuming it takes 30-60 minutes to store all the rented golf carts and plug them in, staff may not leave the course before 8pm or 9pm!

Considering they often need to be up somewhere between 4am and 6am…they are not getting that much sleep or free time. Now, imagine how they will feel if you bring back your rented golf cart 30-60 minutes late… Odds are that you would be frustrated in their shoes as well.

Finally, some golf courses will charge you a fee for bringing in the cart late. Some of these penalties are monetary, like a 1$ fee per minute past closing time if you brought the cart back late.

Therefore, you should try to bring the rented golf cart back in time for closing time every time you play. If by some sort of random accident or issue, you bring the cart back late, you could tip the staff a little bit.

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you have learned exactly when you should bring back rented golf carts on golf courses.

Did you know this proper golf cart renting etiquette? Do you find golf carts useful on a golf course? Let us know in the comments down below!

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How To Install LED Lights Onto Golf Cart Wheels?

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LED lights

Golf cart owners are notoriously known for loving to customize their 4-wheeled babies. There are so many ways to customize a golf cart, including adding Christmas lights, a lift kit, new paint, street-legal modifications, custom seats and canopy covers.

One extremely cool customization you can do to your golf cart is to install LED lights onto your golf cart wheels. Adding LED lights to your golf cart wheels will make your cart stand out from everyone else’s. Therefore, you may wonder: how to install LED lights onto golf cart wheels?

In this article, we will tell you exactly how to install LED lights onto golf cart wheels.

How To Install LED Lights Onto Golf Cart Wheels?

To install LED lights onto your golf cart wheels, you will need waterproofed LED lights, rings that go behind your wheels, fixtures, and wiring. You can install LED lights on the outside of your rings, then use fixtures to fix the rings behind your wheels. Finally, wire everything to the cart’s power, but exercise caution.

To install LED lights onto your golf cart wheels, you will basically need to cut out 4 rings, 2 for your front wheels, and 2 for your rear wheels. On the outer portion of these rings, you will install LED lights and secure them tightly.

You can then use flatstock aluminum to create fixtures/brackets/tabs/mounts that can attach to your golf cart chassis. These fixtures will be used to hold the LED-mounted rings in place behind the golf cart wheels, giving the cart a truly unique lit up look.

This particular method for installing LED lights onto golf cart wheels was devised by Fentertainment on YouTube.

For this method of installing LED lights onto your golf cart wheels, you will need the following items:

Materials Needed:
-LED lights
-Hard plastic bucket (to make the rings)
-LED light connectors or soldering kit with isolation tape
-Sandpaper
-Safety Glasses
-Zip Ties
-Flatstock Aluminum
-Pliers
-Hose clamps
-Switch
-LED light controller
-Wiring
-Optional: clear heat shrink wrap (to waterproof LED lights that are not waterproof)
-Optional: voltage converter (if LED lights voltage does not match cart battery voltage)

Please note that this is not beginner-friendly build, and can require some experience or additional research.

You can always ask a professional electrician, mechanic, or engineer to build the LED lighting onto your wheels for you. This is safer and will save you some frustration.

If you are handy and know how to take safety precautions, you can follow the steps down below to know exactly how to install LED lights onto your golf cart wheels.

Step 1: Decide on colors and type of LED lights

The first step of installing LED lights onto your golf cart wheels is to choose the LED lights themselves. This comes down to the color and type of LED lights.

LED lights come in 3 types:

-White LED Lights
-RGB (red-blue-green) LED Lights
-Dream Color Strip LED Lights (individual LEDs can have different colors simultaneously)

Additionally, LED lights can be either waterproof or non-waterproof. Obviously, since golf carts are outdoor vehicles and they often cross through water, snow, or mud, you need waterproof LED lights.

If your LED lights are not waterproof out-of-the-box, you can use some clear heat shrink and apply it around the LED lights to waterproof them. Note: heat shrink that is not clear will cover your LEDs, blocking the light they are meant to emit, beating their purpose.

When purchasing LED lights, make sure their nominal voltage matches the nominal voltage of your power source.

The power source will usually be your golf cart battery, which may sometimes have a nominal voltage of 12V. However, the golf cart battery voltage rating can vary wildly depending on multiple factors, such as whether the cart is electric or gas powered.

If the voltage rating of your lights does not match the voltage rating of your power source, you will incur additional costs in the form of a voltage converter. A voltage converter transforms the voltage of your power source into a different voltage rating.

For example, if your golf cart has a 48V battery and your LED lights have a 12V voltage rating, you will need a voltage converter. In such a case, you would need a 48V to 12V voltage converter.

Step 2: Build rings to anchor lights in wheels

The second step is to build rings around which to anchor your LED lights. You will later install these rings behind the cart wheels.

You can build the rings out of many materials such as PVC pipes, aluminum, or plastic. However, the easiest method is to grab a hard plastic bucket and to slice it into 4 rings.

Using a marker and a ruler, mark 5 lines on the bucket that are each 1”-1”1/2 away from each other. Next, put on your safety glasses and additional safety equipment, and take out your saw.

After securing the bucket safely into a vice or a similar apparatus, you can saw the bucket along the lines that you just marked. Both a handsaw and a table saw will work, but a table saw will work better if your plastic bucket lacks some stiffness.

After cutting out the 4 plastic rings, use sandpaper to sand down the edges and avoid risks of cutting yourself. Sanding down the edges will also prevent the sharp plastic from cutting any wires.

The 4 rings should roughly be 1”-1”1/2 wide after the sanding. With the 4 rings cut out perfectly, it is time to move on to the LED strips.

Step 3: Prepare and modify LED strips

The third step is to prepare and modify your LED strips.

Measure your LED strips around the length of the rings you just cut, and then cut the LED strips into 4 strips of equal length. Cut behind the little tabs on the LED lights. Each cut LED strip should just be able to close the loop around the ring.

After the 4 LED strips are cut, pull on the clear waterproofing insulation at one end of each strip. Only uncover about half an inch of insulation, just enough to have access to the contacts on the strips.

When that small section of insulation is peeled off, cut it.

Next, you will need to use either connectors or a soldering kit to install wiring onto the LED lights. Using connectors is much more beginner friendly, but they do not always work. On the other hand, only attempt soldering cautiously and if you know what you are doing.

If you are using a connector, simply open its compartment, line up its contacts with the exposed contacts on the LED strip, and click it into place. Your LED strip will now have wires attached to it, thanks to the connector.

If you are soldering, simply solder your wires to the contacts accordingly. Remember to only attempt soldering safely and if you know what you are doing.

If you have any exposed metal, make sure you wrap insulation tape around it. You do not want any exposed metal with electrical current running through it.

Your LED strips are now ready to be installed on the rings.

Step 4: Wrap the LED lights around the rings

The fourth step is to install the LED lights onto the rings you previously cut out in step 2.

If you performed step 3 correctly, your cut LED lights should perfectly wrap around each ring.

Many LED strips come with an adhesive backing, initially covered up to protect the adhesive. If it is your case, remove the adhesive backing covering, and stick the strips around the rings.

If your LED strips have no adhesive backing, you can secure them to the rings with some sort of glue or fixture.

To further secure the LED lights onto the rings, add some zip ties around the rings at regular intervals. Tighten the zip ties, and cut off the excess plastic.

Make sure you leave enough wiring connected to each LED ring in order to reach the power source. Especially for the rings destined for the front of the cart, you want there to be enough give in the wiring to prevent left/right steering from ripping out the wires.

Step 5: Fix 2 LED rings on the front wheels

The 5th step is to install your 2 front LED rings onto your front golf cart wheels. To do this, you will need to build some fixtures out of aluminum flatstock. Use flatstock that is thin enough to be bent with pliers, but still thick enough to provide sufficient stiffness.

You will also be fixing the LED rings with hose clamps, when it comes to the front wheels.

Start off by putting a hose clamp around each spindle of the front wheels, but do not tighten the clamps yet.

Next, build 4 S-shaped tabs by bending the flatstock aluminum with pliers. Each S-shaped tab must be a bit less than a ring radius in height. 2 S-shaped tabs will be fixed to the inside of each of the 2 front rings.

After you have 2 S-shaped tabs, you can fix them into an LED ring, either with rivets, or a different kind of secure fixture. After the 2 S-shaped tabs are installed, the 2-tabs should both protrude from the same side of the ring, the whole thing resembling a steering wheel almost.

Next, slide the protruding end of both S-shaped tabs inside of the hose clamp on a front spindle, and tighten the hose clamp. The tightened hose clamp will secure the 2 aluminum S-shaped tabs, thus suspending the LED ring in the air.

Repeat this process until you have both front wheel LED rings mounted onto the golf cart.

Depending on the configuration of your own golf cart, you may need to tweak the shape of the flatstock aluminum. This is fine. Just bend the flatstock aluminum in a such a way that you obtain fixtures that can slide into the hose clamp without interfering with the rest of the cart.

Step 6: Fix 2 LED rings on the rear wheels

The 6th step is to install LED rings onto the rear wheels of the golf cart. This step is similar to the last step, but a bit different.

Once again, you will need to make 4 tabs from aluminum flatstock. The shape can be S-shape again, but it is possible you may need to build a different shape. You can be creative with the shape, as an S-shape may not fit in the rear without interfering with the drivetrain.

Whatever the shape of the tabs is, all you need to do is to have them hold the rear LED rings suspended in the air on one end, and tightened under the hose clamp on the other end.

For the rear of the golf cart, the hose clamp can be tightened around the axle.

The top tab mount of the rear wheel ring can be fed through the leaf spring, and then let its S-shape curve down to hook under the hose clamp on the axle.

The bottom tab mount of the rear wheel ring can directly reach the hose clamp on the axle and hook under the clamp thanks to the S-shape.

After both rear tab mounts for each wheel are inserted into the hose clamp clearance, tighten the hose clamps. Make sure nothing interferes with the mechanics in the golf cart and that every moving part is free to move!

The rear LED rings should sit transversally a bit behind where the wheels are, similarly to in the front of the cart.

Step 7: Connect LED lights to power

The seventh step is to connect the LED lights to the power. You need to make sure there is enough wiring from the LED rings to reach the power source. If there is not enough give in the wiring, you may need to go for an extra round of soldering or insulation tape.

Run the power wires to wherever you can get power from on your golf cart and add a switch to turn on and off the power to the LED light rings.

It is also best to install an LED light controller so that you can change the light color, color change speed, and brightness from your smart phone. Look for an LED light controller that supports these features if the limitless customization they offer interest you.

Connect all of the red wires to the controller’s red wire. Connect all of the green wires to the controller’s green wires. Connect all of the white wires with the controller’s black wire. Make sure the controller gets both power and ground.

Note: the wire colors may differ for you; consult documentation for your electronics and an electrician to figure out the connections. Act cautiously and seek professional help. Everything you attempt is done at your own risk.

Step 8: Test & look out for any errors or mistakes

The eighth and final step of installing LED lights onto your golf cart wheels is testing, and looking out for any errors or mistakes.

Visually inspect your installation to make sure there is no interference between your LED light installations and the moving golf cart parts. In addition, look for any exposed metal contacts and insulate them before adding power to the cart.

Once everything is perfectly safe and fine, you can turn on the golf cart and test the lights.

If the lights work fine, you can drive your golf cart extremely slowly (less than one wheel rotation if possible) just to make sure your installation does not interfere with the wheels. If you mounted your LED rings onto moving parts, they may twist here or break.

If everything works great, congratulations! You now have yourself a sick and unique golf cart with bright colorful changing lights! No one will ever forget you out on the golf course ever again!

Go out for the a test drive if you feel like parading your new creation, then come back home, and turn off your golf cart for its next outing!

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you have learned exactly how to install LED lights onto your golf cart wheels!

With LED lights on your golf cart wheels, everyone on the course will know who you are! Get ready for a lot of conversations started with questions about your lit up wheels!

What color would you want the LED lights on your golf cart to be? Let us know in the comments down below!

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How To Install Christmas Lights On A Golf Cart? – Easiest Methods

Christmas lights
Christmas lights

Every golf cart owner absolutely loves to customize their cart, whether it be with new paint, a lift kit, street legal components, or custom seats and canopy covers.

Every year, a special type of customization imposes itself: adding Christmas lights to the frame of your golf cart, for the sake of Holiday cheer. However, you may wonder: How do you install Christmas lights on a golf cart?

In this article, we will tell you exactly how to install Christmas lights on a golf cart with the easiest methods possible.

How To Install Christmas Lights On A Golf Cart?

You can install Christmas lights on a golf cart by fixing them to the cart frame with fixtures such as zip ties, tape, etc. You can power the Christmas lights either with an external battery pack, or by drawing power from the cart power unit through an electrical installation.

Before installing Christmas lights on a golf cart, you need to have Christmas lights. When you buy Christmas lights, make sure you favor LED lights, which have plastic bulbs. These lights are safer and consume less electricity.

You will also need ways to attach the Christmas lights to the frame of your golf cart. These fixtures include, but are not limited to, tape, adhesives, Velcro, zip ties, and more.

Keep in mind that you probably will not want to keep the Christmas lights on longer than a few weeks after Christmas, so avoid permanent fixtures. We personally like zip ties, as you can easily cut them off when no longer needed.

To install Christmas lights on a golf cart, 2 different setups quickly come to mind: Christmas lights connected to an external battery pack, and Christmas lights directly connected to the cart’s power unit.

Connecting Christmas lights to an external battery pack will result in a much beginner-friendly installation that is bound to suit most people.

On the other hand, connecting Christmas lights directly to the golf cart’s power unit will be a cleaner setup, but challenging for people that are not handy.

Overall, you should be able to install Christmas lights on your golf cart for around 100$, giving it a completely different, merrier Holiday look.

Easiest Methods to Install Christmas Lights On A Golf Cart

Down below are two of the easiest methods imaginable for installing Christmas lights onto your golf cart. Note that method #1 is easier to do and more beginner friendly than method #2, which may require professional help.

Method #1: Lights powered by external battery pack

The first method to install Christmas lights onto a golf cart consists in connecting the lights to external batteries. This means the lights + external battery system is completely independent from the golf cart. You will then attach everything to the golf cart with fixtures.

The great thing about his method is that it is extremely easy to perform, on top of being quick to install and remove before and after Christmas time.

Down below is a list of the things you will need for the installation:

Materials Needed:
-Golf cart
–Christmas LED lights (with battery connectors)
-Batteries (likely AA, depending on your battery connectors)
-Fixtures (zip ties, tape, Velcro, adhesives, etc)

Make sure the Christmas LED lights you buy for this method have battery connectors in which you can directly place batteries. Christmas lights with a wall plug will not work for this method.

Down below, you can see the Dazzle Bright LED Christmas Lights, which have a battery connector pack:

When purchasing LED lights, try to get some that are usable outdoors and waterproof.

When it comes to batteries, look on the product page of the batteries you are purchasing to see the type you need. More than likely, you will need AA batteries, but do double check.

You can also use rechargeable batteries if you are afraid the electricity will run out before Christmas ends.

The fixtures mentioned in the materials needed list are for holding your Christmas lights against the different parts of your golf cart. The easiest place to install lights is on your golf cart’s frame, which has rods around which fixtures can attach.

Follow the steps down below for method #1:

Step 1: Set up your golf cart in a dry, covered area

In this Christmas light installation, you will be working with electrical components, so you need to exercise caution.

Park your golf cart in a dry, covered area before starting the installation. If your golf cart is wet at all, wipe it down with a dry cloth.

Step 2: Test the lights

Unbox your Christmas LED lights and insert your batteries into the battery pack connector to test functionality.

If the lights do not turn on, make sure you inserted the batteries in the correct orientation. If the lights still do not turn on, you saved yourself the frustration of installing them for no reason. Get a refund, new lights, and come back to this step.

If the lights turn on, you are ready to go to the next step.

Step 3: Attach the Christmas lights to the cart

In this step, you will need to line up the Christmas lights with the frame of the golf cart in an aesthetic way. However, make sure the battery pack connector at the end of the lights ends up in a place where it can be securely attached with tape, zip ties, or whichever fixture you choose.

After planning out where you want your lights on the cart, you can use your fixtures (zip ties, tape, etc) to secure them to the cart.

Add some zip ties or tape regularly all along the length of the Christmas lights to ensure a secure fit.

In the case of zip ties or tape, cut off any excess material after securing the lights in order to get a cleaner look.

Step 4: Attach the battery pack to the cart

With the lights securely attached, the battery pack should be dangling down a bit due to gravity. You now need to secure it to the golf cart.

Using the previously mentioned fixtures, you can attach the battery pack to the golf cart. Good places to consider include the underside of the canopy, the dashboard, and anywhere else inside the cart that has a large surface and does not get wet.

It is crucial that you do not attach the battery pack to a place that can get wet or rained on.

Step 5: Admire your creation and check for flaws

With the installation finally complete, you can step back from the golf cart, and turn everything on. Admire your new creation, but also check for flaws!

If you notice anything dangling that could get stuck in the wheels, make sure to fix the issue.

Try tugging gently on the lights and the battery pack to make sure they are all secure. You do not want them falling off while driving.

After everything seems fine, get on your golf cart and drive very slowly to see if anything moves, before going a bit faster on a test drive.

If everything works fine and nothing falls off, congratulations! You can come back to base and turn everything off, knowing you will surprise many people next time you take your cart out.

Method #2: Lights powered by golf cart power unit

The second method to install Christmas lights onto a golf cart consists in connecting the lights directly to the golf cart’s power source. This means the lighting system is completely dependent on the golf cart, and it will turn on with the cart if correctly done.

Golf cart batteries typically use DC current (direct current electricity), but your consumer Christmas LED lights likely require AC current (alternative current electricity). Therefore, you will need a power converter.

However, if your golf cart has an AC power outlet, you can skip the use of a power converter.

You will then attach everything to the golf cart with fixtures.

The good thing about this method is that it is very clean and feels professional. However, it make require professional installation if you are not handy enough with electrical installations.

Down below is a list of the things you will need for the installation:

Materials Needed:
-Golf cart
-Christmas LED lights (with wall plug and the same voltage as your cart battery)
–DC-to-AC Power inverter (if your golf cart has a cigarette lighter and no power outlet)
-Fixtures (zip ties, tape, Velcro, adhesives, etc)

When purchasing your Christmas LED lights, make sure they are not so electricity hungry that the cart battery cannot handle them. Try to get a voltage for your lights that is similar to the voltage of your cart battery.

Many golf cart batteries are 12 volts, so there is a good chance you should get lights that require 12 volts.

Follow the steps down below for method #2:

Step 1: Set up your golf cart in a dry, covered area

In this Christmas light installation, you will be working with electrical components, so you need to exercise caution.

Park your golf cart in a dry, covered area before starting the installation. If your golf cart is wet at all, wipe it down with a dry cloth.

Step 2: Insert the power converter into the cigarette lighter

If your golf cart does not have an AC power outlet, but it has a cigarette lighter, you can simply plug the power converter into the cigarette lighter. This will provide you with an AC power outlet in which you can plug in your lights.

If your golf carts does not have an AC power outlet, nor a cigarette lighter, you are not in luck. There is custom electrical wiring required in this case, and it is not safe for inexperienced people. You should contact a professional if you really want Christmas lights on your golf cart.

Step 3: Test the lights

Unbox your Christmas lights and plug them into the power converter’s AC power outlet to test their functionality.

If your lights do not turn on, either the power converter or the lights are broken. Swap the lights with other electric items to figure out which component is dysfunctional. Make sure the golf cart is on if you want current to go to the power converter.

If your lights turn on, you are ready to go to the next step.

Step 4: Attach the Christmas lights to the cart

In this step, you will need to line up the Christmas lights with the frame of the golf cart in an aesthetic way. However, make sure the wall plug at the end of the lights ends up near the power converter outlet so you can power the lights.

After planning out where you want your lights on the cart, you can use your fixtures (zip ties, tape, etc) to secure them to the cart.

Add some zip ties or tape regularly all along the length of the Christmas lights to ensure a secure fit.

In the case of zip ties or tape, cut off any excess material after securing the lights in order to get a cleaner look.

Step 5: Admire your creation and check for flaws

With the installation finally complete, you can step back from the golf cart, and turn everything on. Admire your new creation, but also check for flaws!

Turning on the golf cart should automatically turn on the lights, in most golf cart configurations. If the lights do not turn on, then maybe your cart battery is discharged, or not powerful enough.

Another potential reason is if your lights are not plugged in correctly into the power converter, or if the power converter is not plugged in properly into the cigarette lighter.

If you notice anything dangling that could get stuck in the wheels, make sure to fix the issue.

Try tugging gently on the lights to make sure they are all secure. You do not want them falling off while driving.

After everything seems fine, get on your golf cart and drive very slowly to see if anything moves, before going a bit faster on a test drive.

If everything works fine and nothing falls off, congratulations! You can come back to base and turn everything off, knowing you will surprise many people next time you take your cart out.

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you have learned the two easiest methods for installing Christmas lights onto your golf cart. You can either connect the lights directly to an external battery back, or to your golf cart’s power unit.

Adding Christmas lights is sure to bring some Holiday spirit to everyone you cross in your golf cart! Christmas is simply so fun when many people bring decorations.

If you discover you need to do any wiring that you are unsure of, make sure you contact a professional to let them do it for you! Do all the research required before doing anything risky, as everything you do is at your own risk.

Do you like the look of Christmas lights on a golf cart? Are you going to try installing lights on your golf cart? How cool do they look? Let us know in the comments down below!

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How Much Do Golf Carts Cost?

golf carts with man in them
golf carts with man in them

Golf carts are very useful vehicles for golf courses that can save you both time & energy while you play.

However, it is known that golf carts can be pretty expensive. Therefore, you may wonder: how much do golf carts cost?

In this article, we will tell you exactly how much the different types of golf carts cost.

How Much Do Golf Carts Cost?

On average, golf carts cost around 8500$. Depending on the brand, quality, options, warranties age and type of the golf cart, you can expect to pay anywhere from 2000$ to over 25,000$ for a golf cart.

The price of a golf cart can vary on many factors, including the cart age, brand, options, warranties, modifications, speed of the cart, and its type.

On average, you can expect to find brand new golf carts for about 8500$. However, the prices of golf carts easily range from 2000$ to over 25,000$ in some cases.

First of all, the condition of the golf cart will be a huge determining factor in its price. A brand new golf cart will always be more expensive than a used golf cart that is the same model.

Purchasing a used golf cart will have the obvious benefit of being way less expensive than a brand new golf cart (5000$ average price of used carts). Furthermore, second hand golf carts often come with all of the modifications installed onto it included in the sale price!

However, used golf carts do not come with any warranties, unlike a lot of their brand new counterparts. Used golf carts can also come with mechanical issues that go unnoticed until after their purchase.

Brand new golf carts have the benefit of lasting longer, not having any mechanical issues from the onset, and coming with a warranty if you buy from a reputable brand.

The more reputable the brand of the golf cart you purchase, the higher the price likely will be. However, despite the price of good brand golf carts being higher, you get the benefit of knowing you should get a good product in return for your money.

Just like with a car, the price of your golf cart can increase drastically based on how many options you choose to get. You can add a lot of options and modifications to your golf cart, such as a lift kit or paintjobs, and those will bloat the cart price, but also the value.

A golf cart with more performant features, such as a more powerful engine that results in faster speeds, will cost more than a basic, boring and slow golf cart.

Finally, one huge factor in golf cart price is its type. There are two types of golf carts: gas-powered golf carts, and electric golf carts. Electric golf carts tend to be cheaper than gas-powered golf carts. You can read about the two types down below.

Types of Golf Carts

Gas Golf Carts

Gas-powered golf carts are usually more powerful than electric golf carts, meaning they can reach higher top speeds.

However, gas-powered golf carts have the huge inconvenience of requiring the purchase of fuel to fill up the fuel tank. The costs can add up quickly, and fuel is harder to find than an electric charger at your home.

Furthermore, if you are environmentally conscious, then you will not like all the smoke and fumes that come out of a gas-powered golf cart. The smoke does not smell good and it pollutes the Earth.

Gas golf carts are also a lot louder than electric golf carts, and the sound can be deafening sometimes. Fortunately, there are solutions such a quiet golf cart mufflers that you can learn to install by clicking here.

Gas-powered golf carts have more moving parts and are more complex machines than electric golf carts, so they are more expensive.

Since they are more complex, there are a lot more carts parts that can break in a gas golf cart than in an electric one. This means that gas-powered golf carts are less durable and require more frequent maintenance.

Finally, gas-powered golf carts have the immense advantage of virtually limitless range, as long as you are carrying fuel to fill the tank. You also need to make sure you let the engine cool down every few hours.

Electric Golf Carts

Electric golf carts are less powerful than gas golf carts, but they accelerate much faster from a standstill because electric motors are efficient across most of the wheel rotation speed range (revolutions per minute).

On the other hand, fuel engines are most efficient at a certain number of revolutions per minute only. At low speeds, electric golf carts reign king.

Electric golf carts also do not directly pollute once they are built, although the electricity used to charge them may come from non-renewable energy sources. If you are environmentally conscious, an electric golf cart will feel more ethical to own for you.

Electric golf carts are also much simpler in construction than gas golf carts, with less moving parts, making them more durable. This simplicity in construction also means that electric golf carts are less expensive and require less maintenance.

Golf cart batteries still need to be changed every 3 to 10 years.

One of the major perks of electric golf carts is that they are very quiet, especially compared to gas golf carts.

One con to owning an electric golf cart is that battery chargers are required and you do not find those on every street corner. They also add to the initial cost of an electric golf cart. Some chargers, such as automatic chargers, cost more than more basic golf cart chargers.

Electric golf carts are rapidly gaining market share over gas carts as the world electrifies itself to try and avoid pollution.

Finally, electric vehicles such as electric golf carts have a smaller range than gas golf carts, which can be a problem if you are planning a road trip or to go to a far away golf course.

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you have learned exactly how much the different types of golf carts cost.

Use this information wisely to not get swindled when purchasing a golf cart! To learn how long your golf cart will last after you buy it, read our guide: How Long Do Golf Carts Last?

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How Much Do Golf Cart Batteries Cost?

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golf cart battery

Golf carts are complex machines, and over time, their components break down.

One of those components are golf cart batteries. When it comes to replacing your battery, you may wonder: how much do golf cart batteries cost?

In this article, we will tell you exactly how much golf cart batteries cost.

How Much Do Golf Cart Batteries Cost?

Golf cart batteries typically range in price between 750$ and 1500$, on average. The price of golf cart batteries can depend on how many cells you purchase, the brand, the age, the quality, the voltage and amperage of the battery.

Whether you have an electric or gas-powered golf cart, there is a battery or battery pack (multiple batteries wired in series) you may need to replace or upgrade.

Golf cart batteries are typically offered or assembled into 4V, 6V or 8V battery packs.

If you have an issue with your golf cart, you can try troubleshooting your golf cart battery.

If troubleshooting does not work, it is time to buy a new golf cart battery.

On average, you can expect to pay between 750$ and 1500$ to fill your golf cart’s battery needs.

The cheapest golf cart battery observed on the market costs 80$, if you only need a single battery.

The most expensive golf cart battery observed on the market costs more than 5000$.

The price of a golf cart battery can vary a lot depending on the battery voltage & amperage. More voltage or amperage typically correlates with a higher sale price.

Higher quality batteries and known brands can also cost more, and can be worth it, if their lifespan and autonomy last longer. Golf cart batteries typically last 3 to 10 years before they need to be replaced.

Well-known golf cart battery brands include: Yamaha, Western Golf Car, Club Car, E-Car, Crown Batteries, Sun Mountain, US batteries, Lido, PowaKaddy, Minn Kota, Bag Boy, FairPlay and Trojan batteries.

Buying better-known golf cart battery brands means a higher price, but can also mean higher quality control. Higher quality control means there is a lesser chance you will receive a defective battery when you order.

Most reputable golf cart batteries manufacturers will have a multi-year warranty on your golf cart battery, making it a safe purchase. Avoid buying from manufacturers with no warranty policy.

Gas-powered cart batteries can be cheaper because electric energy is not used for actually moving the cart. In gas-powered golf carts, the battery’s only use is for starting the cart and to operate accessories like lights.

An additional cost to swapping out your golf cart’s battery is the potential need to replace cables as well. Golf cart battery cables need to be replaced if they melted, burned out, or are wearing out.

Another cost to add to the total are the shipping costs for your new golf cart battery, if you do not buy in person. A golf cart battery weighs a lot, up to 75lbs, making it expensive to ship. Depending on your battery weight and dimensions, shipping could cost up to 500$.

In addition, there are costs for installation labor. The labor costs to replace a golf cart battery is typically between 20-100$ per battery replacement.

You should let a professional replace your golf cart battery for you to reduce electrocution risks & more. We take no responsibility for any injuries or fatalities you run into, and everything you do is done at your own risk.

Using the services of a professional ensures a good installation with limited opportunities for unwanted battery discharges. Using a professional will also save you your most important asset of all: time.

You can always lower the cost of a new golf cart battery by purchasing a used battery that is in good condition and not overly old.

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you have learned how much golf cart batteries cost.

Use this knowledge to plan your golf cart repairs and not overpay for a battery!

Have you bought an individual golf cart battery before? Why? Let us know in the comments down below!

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How Many Golf Carts Are There In The World?

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many many golf carts - group of golf carts

Golf carts are very useful vehicles that you often see in golf courses and in small localities alike for transportation.

With the sheer amount of golf carts you have seen in the world, you may wonder: How many golf carts are there in the world?

In this article, we will tell you exactly how many golf carts there are in the world.

How Many Golf Carts Are There In The World?

There are currently around 2,097,206 golf carts in the world, as of 2022. The golf cart market size in 2022 reached over 1.7B$, and it is set to grow around 3-5% every year.

It is projected that in 2023, yearly worldwide golf cart sales will cross the 100,000 golf carts sold a year mark, while the industry grows 3-5% a year.

Golf carts were invented in 1957 by Max Weller. In 1963, Harley Davidson started producing golf carts more seriously.

Down below, we will explain to you how to get a decent estimation of the number of golf carts currently in the world.

In 2021, the golf cart market reached around 1.69B$. On average, golf carts cost around 8500$ if bought brand new.

A first estimation we can perform is the following:

We also know that golf carts used to be sold for a lot less in dollar amount than today because of inflation.

In 1970, a few years after golf carts were produced seriously, 1$US back then would be worth 7.45$US today.

This means that an 8500$ golf cart today would have been worth 1141$ back in 1970.

Estimating with an average golf cart price between 8500$ and 1141$, we get:

Market Size/Average golf cart price = estimation of the number of golf carts sold a year

1.69B$/4821 = 350549 golf carts

This number makes sense, but based on past studies, it is an aggressive overestimation. We know that about 100,000+ golf carts are sold every year, but this estimation is roughly 3.5 times as large.

We can try to get a better estimation by using only the current day golf cart average price of 8500$USD:

Market Size/Average golf cart price = estimation of the number of golf carts sold a year

1.69B/8500$ = 198823 golf carts sold a year

This estimation is still about twice larger than expected, so we can use a different estimation method, outlined below:

We know for a fact that around 77,000 golf carts were sold in the year 2016, and that the golf cart market size grows every year by about 3-5%.

2016: 77000 (number pulled from a study)

From this number, we can approximate the golf cart sales of following years by multiplying the number of sales in a year by a growth factor:

2017: 77000+77000*(((3+5)/2)%) = 80080

2018: 80080+80080*(((3+5)/2)%) = 83283

2019: 83283+*83283(((3+5)/2)%) = 86614

2020: 86614+86614*(((3+5)/2)%) = 90079

2021: 90079+90079*(((3+5)/2)%) = 93682

Total approximate golf carts sold last 6 years = 510738

Assuming a 4% growth of golf cart sales each year from 1963 to today, we can calculate the total approximate number of golf carts sold.

By performing the 4% calculation for each year, starting from our 2016 data point, going both forward and backwards in time, we arrive to a decent estimation.

We estimate that today, in 2022, there are 2097206 golf carts in the world (including destroyed or unusable carts), and that number is set to increase by about 100000 golf carts every year.

In other words, it is estimated that there are over 2 million golf carts on planet Earth in 2022.

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you have learned how many golf carts there are in the world.

How many golf carts are in your neighborhood? Let us know in the comments down below!

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How Many Golf Carts Are Made Each Year?

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Golf carts are very useful vehicles that you often see in golf courses and in small localities alike for transportation.

With the sheer amount of golf carts you have seen in the world, which are currently numbered at over 2 million units, you may wonder: How many golf carts are made each year?

In this article, we will tell you exactly how many golf carts are made each year.

How Many Golf Carts Are Made Each Year?

It is estimated that around 100,000 golf carts are made and sold each year in 2022, throughout the globe. The golf cart market has reached a size of over 1.7B$ in 2022. These numbers are set to increase by about 3-5% each year.

A 2016 study found out that around 77,000 golf carts were sold in 2016, and the golf cart market expands in size by about 3-5% year over year.

Using this information, we can estimate the golf cart sales for each subsequent year:

2017: 77000+77000*(((3+5)/2)%) = 80080

2018: 80080+80080*(((3+5)/2)%) = 83283

2019: 83283+*83283(((3+5)/2)%) = 86614

2020: 86614+86614*(((3+5)/2)%) = 90079

2021: 90079+90079*(((3+5)/2)%) = 93682

2022: 93682+93682*(((3+5)/2)%) = 97429

These numbers show the grow of the golf cart market size year over year, and expose the high likelihood of golf cart sales crossing the 100,000 mark in 2023.

There are currently between 400 and 600 golf carts being built or planned worldwide at any given time these days, and these drive market demand for golf carts.

The world golf cart market is still increasing year over year, despite slowing down due to the 2020 pandemic, which closed various golf courses and generated a materials shortage.

In 2020, the worldwide golf cart market size hovered around 1.62B$.

By 2027, the worldwide golf cart market size is projected to reach 2B$.

By 2028, the worldwide golf cart market size is projected to reach 2.55B$.

By 2031, the worldwide golf cart market size is projected to reach 5.4B$.

The 2022 US golf cart manufacturing US market size alone is project at 982.1M$USD.

The growth of the golf cart market size can be attributed to many factors, including the building of new golf courses across the globe. There are also more people picking up golf as a sport or hobby every single year.

The United States of America currently have 16,752 golf courses built, and Canada has as many as 2633. On top of the courses built in these 2 countries, there are more planned or being built.

Another reason for the growth of this sector is how useful golf carts are for traveling in hotels, resorts, and residential areas with not much parking. However, most golf carts are sold for golf-related uses.

Golf carts are also a very attractive option for the global market because they are more affordable than cars, especially for electric models.

Electric golf carts are attractive vehicle options for the people who are environmentally conscious.

Electric golf carts are becoming more popular because they have less moving parts and thus break down less easily than gas-powered carts, meaning less maintenance costs.

They also pollute less than gas-powered golf carts. Rising fuel prices also steer the golf cart market towards electric golf carts over gas powered golf carts.

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you learned how many golf carts are made and produced each year, and the reasons why the market size is growing.

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Do Gas-Powered Golf Carts Have A Battery?

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Both gas and electrically powered vehicles have the same main function of moving from one place to another, but they get there in different ways. This holds true for golf carts and cars alike.

For those who are not mechanically inclined, it may not be obvious whether or not gas-powered golf carts have a battery.

Therefore, in this article, we will tell you whether or not gas-powered golf carts have a battery. We will also explain to you the reasons behind the presence or lack of a battery in gas-powered golf carts.

Do Gas-Powered Golf Carts Have A Battery?

Yes, gas-powered golf carts have a battery, but it is not directly used to power the wheels. In gas-powered golf carts, the battery turns on the engine, after which the engine powers the wheels. The battery also powers lights and other accessories in gas-powered golf carts.

To most people, it is obvious that electric golf carts are powered by a battery. Batteries provide electricity by transforming the chemical energy stored into electrical energy.

What is less obvious is whether or not gas-powered golf carts have a battery. Most of us are aware that gas-powered golf carts are powered by combustion engines. These engines are usually 2 or 4 stroke engines.

The gas-powered golf carts are fueled by…gas, but they still have a battery.

In gas-powered golf carts, the battery’s main function is essentially to spark the engine so that it turns on. After being turned on, the engine can power the golf cart’s wheels, and the battery can relax a bit.

Technically, you could spin the wheel of your starter motor (which speeds up the engine until it can turn by itself) with your bare hands or some other method, but that would be incredibly inconvenient, hard & unsafe.

Putting a battery in your gas-powered golf cart saves you all of that trouble and will allow you to turn on your engine within seconds, without getting tired, dirty, or risking injury. So why do gas-powered golf carts have a battery? One main reason: convenience.

Just about every commercial gas-powered 4-wheeled ground vehicle uses a battery to start the engine. It is the most conventional and practical way to turn on an engine.

Finally, the battery in a gas-powered golf cart also allows accessories to be powered, such as your lights, ventilation, and more.

In summary, gas-powered golf carts do have a battery because its presence is the most convenient way to turn on the engine. The battery is also required to power accessories such as golf cart lights.

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you have discovered that gas-powered golf carts do indeed have a battery inside them, used mainly to turn on the engine.

Gas-powered golf carts are a 4-wheeled ground vehicle just like any regular car, and so they typically have similar types of machinery inside of them.

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How Long Do Golf Carts Last?

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golf cart

For people who have been playing golf for a while, purchasing a golf cart can be a great, yet expensive investment.

Therefore, to know exactly what you are buying, you may want to know : how long do golf carts last?

In this article, we will tell you exactly how long golf carts last, how to know when your golf cart is no longer good, and give you tips to make your golf cart last longer.

How Long Do Golf Carts Last?

Golf carts tend to last between 5-8 years on average, although they can last over 10 years if well serviced & maintained, and you replace parts when required. The golf cart frame can last as long as 30-40 years according to golf cart manufacturers.

Golf carts are fairly expensive investments, as most of them range between 2,500$US to 20,000$US, so you expect them to last more than a couple of years.

There are two types of golf carts, electric golf carts and gas-powered golf carts. Coincidently, both types of golf carts tend to last, on average, 5-8 years, and longer if maintenance is done regularly and correctly.

However, gas carts tend to be more expensive to maintain and to require more maintenance as the carts are a bit more complex in construction, on top of requiring gas as fuel rather than electricity. Gas carts risk more things breaking because there are more moving parts.

Although golf carts last 5-8 years on average, the frame on which the cart is built can last 30-40 years according to golf cart manufacturers.

Basically, the metal golf cart frame does not have any moving parts, so it will last a long time. The components installed on the frame will fail much earlier than the frame itself, such as the engine/motor, the battery, the brakes, the tires, etc.

This means that if you replace the individual golf cart parts that break, you can make the golf cart last significantly longer, potentially as long as the frame lasts.

Golf carts batteries tend to last 3 to 10 years, and will last closer to 3 years if you use them frequently. For this reason, the batteries on golf carts belonging to golf courses usually last 3 to 6 years.

Finally, if you overcharge the battery, it will die quicker. You also need to check electrolyte levels to make sure the battery is functioning optimally. You can read our guide to look up certain golf cart battery related issues: How To Test Golf Cart Batteries? – Basic Troubleshooting.

When Is A Golf Cart No Longer Good?

A golf cart is no longer good when it will not turn on or drive anymore, or if the frame breaks. Golf carts can become good again if you repair dead components, such as engines, brakes, cables, batteries, etc. If the costs of repairing a golf cart exceeds the price of a new golf carts, the cart is no longer good.

The goal of having a golf cart is to have a vehicle, usable on golf courses, that drives faster than you can walk and is safe to operate. If any of these elements are not provided by the golf cart, it may no longer be good.

If the golf cart will not turn on or drive anymore, it may be dead, or maybe one of the components are dead. In these cases, you should bring your golf cart to a qualified garage and let them diagnose the issue.

If the costs of repair exceed the cost of a new golf cart, then the golf cart is no longer good. Buying a new golf cart would be more cost efficient in this case, and give you a breath of fresh air, although not necessarily the best for the environment.

There are many aspects of a golf cart that could cause it to not work anymore, such as a dead battery, disconnected wires, a loose timing belt in the engine, and so much more. If you are lucky, your local garage will find that just a tiny issue is preventing the golf cart from working correctly, and the repairs cost will be manageable.

How To Make A Golf Cart Last Longer?

A golf cart’s lifespan can increase by giving it proper care and maintenance regularly. Bring it to a garage for frequent check ups and replace any faulty parts. You need to check tire pressure, your battery, your engine, do the appropriate oil changes, check for leaks, store your cart in a covered temperature-controlled environment, and more.

You can greatly extend the shelf life of a golf cart through proper and regular care & maintenance. If you really perform great maintenance, your golf cart may last you 30 or more years.

The first thing you can do is to clean and wash your golf cart regularly. By cleaning your golf cart, you are removing dirt, mud and other kind of gunk that will affect your cart’s visuals, but also its internals.

In fact, old, dried up mud and dirt can nudge themselves inside the components of your golf carts, such as the wheels and axles. This build-up of unwanted material can actually slow down your golf cart by adding resistance, and maybe even kill components if you are unlucky.

The presence of a golf cart battery also increases the complexity of maintenance a lot. For example, you need to make sure the wires are well connected and in good condition. You also need to regularly check the electrolyte levels in the battery cells.

Furthermore, you need to watch out that you do not overcharge batteries because that will kill them. Unless you have an automatic charger, you will need to give extra attention to how much you charge your battery. You can find out more about golf cart battery maintenance by reading our article: How To Test Golf Cart Batteries? – Basic Troubleshooting.

An extremely important element of golf cart maintenance is where you store it. In fact, the best place to store a golf cart is indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.

A golf cart left in extreme weather, both cold and warm, can cause a huge amount of issues, like freezing your battery and killing it, or damaging your paint.

You commonly need to check the engine wires to make sure they are connected. Another important thing to do is to check tire pressure to avoid getting a flat tire and driving too slowly.

You also need to check your brakes to make sure they are still in good enough condition. Used up brakes on a golf cart could fail and send your cart into a bad accident.

Avoid driving your golf cart in water because that can cause short circuits. Do not drive your cart on wet, marshy parts of a golf course because it can get stuck or tip over, causing great damage.

Do not drive in heat waves because that can cause battery damage, damage to your paint & seats, and even prevent your cart from starting up.

If you have a gas-powered golf cart, you will need to get regular oil changes, just like a regular car would. Also, keep an eye out for oil leaks and any other types of leaks.

To avoid most of these issues, regularly bring your golf cart to a trustworthy garage to inspect the cart and give it scheduled maintenance. Every 6-12 months should avoid you most issues.

If you encounter any of the issues mentioned in this article, or other ones, the best way to fix them is to bring your golf cart to a trustworthy garage. Professionals will do a better job fixing your cart than you, and will save a lot of time and frustration.

Conclusion

There you go! After reading this article, you have discovered how long golf carts last, how to know when they are no longer good, and how to extend a golf cart’s lifetime.

With these tips, you will be better able to know if your potential investment in a golf cart will be a good one, especially when buying a second-hand cart.

Use the tips in this article, and you will add a few years of lifetime to your golf cart that serves you so well.

Have long did you expect a golf cart to last? Let us know in the comments down below!

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Top 3 Best Quiet Mufflers For Golf Carts

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Golf carts. We all know how loud they can be, especially if they do not have a muffler installed. Golf carts are sometimes so loud that you cannot even hear what the person next to you is saying.

To alleviate this problem, you need to install a quiet muffler onto your golf cart to dissipate the noise coming out of the exhaust.

In this article, you will get a look at the top 3 best aftermarket quiet mufflers for golf carts available on Amazon.

Top 3 Best Quiet Mufflers For Golf Carts

Down below are the top 3 best quiet mufflers for golf carts on the Amazon aftermarket. Before making a purchase, it is important to verify that the muffler is compatible with your golf cart in terms of dimensions, clearance, etc.

In our article How To Install A Quiet Muffler On A Golf Cart?, we give more pointers as to how to make sure a muffler is compatible with your golf cart.

3. Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18331 Exhaust Muffler

Dimensions: 23.2 x 10 x 7.8 inches

The Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18331 Exhaust Muffler is a universal, direct-fit muffler engineered with 100% aluminized steel, which allows for a longer service life compared to low-carbon steel mufflers.

The aluminized steel construction of this muffler, along with the internal drainage system, helps reduce corrosion, thus increasing the total lifetime of this muffler.

Inside of the Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18331 Exhaust Muffler, there are mechanical joints for added durability, as well as spun-locked heads for added stability.

The mechanical joints increase the durability of this muffler because they can move around to allow for the expansion and contraction of metal during temperature changes commonly experienced by mufflers.

The Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18331 Exhaust Muffler features louvered tubes inside of it to reduce the radiated noise, which makes a golf cart much quieter than with just straight perforated tubes.

This SoundFX muffler has a great aesthetic look and allows for reduced engine noise and improved acoustics.

The Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18331 Exhaust Muffler has made many customers happy, as it features a 4.8 out of 5 stars rating on Amazon.

Overall, the Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18331 Exhaust Muffler is a solid choice for a muffler.

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2. Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18101 Exhaust Muffler

Dimensions: ‎27 x 9.6 x 5.3 inches

The Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18101 Exhaust Muffler is the smallest muffler on this top list, and although its cheap price, it is a muffler that performs well.

Its characteristics are very similar to those of the Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18331 Exhaust Muffler (#3 on this list). It is basically the same muffler, for a bit cheaper, and with a flatter shape.

The Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18101 Exhaust Muffler is a universal, direct-fit muffler engineered with 100% aluminized steel, which allows for a longer service life compared to low-carbon steel mufflers.

The aluminized steel construction of this muffler, along with the internal drainage system, helps reduce corrosion, thus increasing the total lifetime of this muffler.

Inside of the Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18101 Exhaust Muffler, there are mechanical joints for added durability, as well as spun-locked heads for added stability.

The mechanical joints increase the durability of this muffler because they can move around to allow for the expansion and contraction of metal during temperature changes commonly experienced by mufflers.

The Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18101 Exhaust Muffler features louvered tubes inside of it to reduce the radiated noise, which makes a golf cart much quieter than with just straight perforated tubes.

This SoundFX muffler has a great aesthetic look and allows for reduced engine noise and improved acoustics.

The Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18101 Exhaust Muffler has made many customers happy, as it features a 4.6 out of 5 stars rating on Amazon.

Overall, the Walker Exhaust SoundFX 18101 Exhaust Muffler is a strong choice for a muffler.

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1. Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler

Dimensions: ‎30 x 16 x 5 inches

The Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler is a quiet-flow SS Muffler, as well as the only 100% stainless-steel broad market muffler. This particular muffler features industry-leading coverage with a direct fit OE-style replacement design.

The Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler aims to be a precision fit, and offer superior flow and an OE-style sound.

The Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler is the only exhaust on the market to offer fully stainless-steel bushings, louvered tubes, partitions, heads & shell.

Thanks to this stainless steal construction, the Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler is corrosion resistant, which greatly improves the lifetime of this piece of machinery. To further improve lifetime, this muffler has an internal drainage system that decreases the collection of moisture.

This muffler is easy to install thanks to its direct-fit bolt-on replacement with included OE-style hangers, brackets, and pipe routings. Thanks to these elements, this particular muffler does not require a custom setup or welding.

The Furthermore, the Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler’s louvered tubes lower noise levels effectively while OE-style domed heads help decrease radiated noise for a premium sound quality compared to straight perforated pipes.

Finally, the Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler has internal partitions & mechanical joints for added durability, as well spun-lock heads & OE-style spot welds for added stability.

The mechanical joints increase the durability of this muffler because they can move around to allow for the expansion and contraction of metal during temperature changes commonly experienced by mufflers.

The Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler has made many customers happy, as it features a 4.4 out of 5 stars rating on Amazon.

Overall, the Walker Exhaust Quiet-Flow 5685 Exhaust Muffler is an excellent choice for a muffler.

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How To Install My Quiet Muffler On My Golf Cart?

Installing a golf cart muffler is very similar to installing a car muffler, and the easiest, safest way to do it is to bring it to a professional because it will likely require some kind of welding or similar mechanical fixations, as well as expensive equipment like sturdy jacks.

However, in our article, How To Install A Quiet Muffler On A Golf Cart, we explain in general how to install a quiet muffler on a golf cart yourself, although it will be at your own risk if you choose to do so. There are some safety risks inherent to installing your own car muffler, including jack failure.

Conclusion

There you go! In this article, you have learned that it is important to make sure a quiet muffler is compatible with your specific golf cart model before purchasing it!

You have also discovered the top 3 best quiet mufflers for golf carts available on the Amazon aftermarket, as well as the best way to install a golf cart muffler.

Have you installed a quiet muffler on your golf cart before? Why are you interested in buying a quiet muffler for your golf cart? Let us know in the comments down below!