Golf Cart Accessories

Daily, golf carts are becoming more popular, and not only for golfers; small communities see many of these low-speed (35 mph) cars. The electric option is particularly attractive for its low carbon emissions. A main reason for the popularity of golf carts, also known as golf cars, is the endless variety of accessories available. Instead of paying for elements you do not need, you choose only those you do. A golf cart can be customized in almost infinite ways, by the many types of accessories available. Most golf cart parts and accessories can be installed easily, no matter what model is purchased, making many options good for do-it-yourselfers. Accessories, usually installed by the dealer at time of purchase, may be added at any time in the long useful life. An owner can add many accessories to provide comfort and security, as well as to express the individual tastes of the owner.

Specifically golf related accessories include the ball-washer or the ball & club washer and the sand & seed bottle installation. The washer, compact plastic molded box holding water and detergent, can have dual compartments – in one, the ball is dunked and dirt and debris is effortlessly washed off; in the dual washer, the second compartment has stiff cleaning brushes that accept the head of the golf club and scrub it clean. The sand & seed bottle installation holds the uniquely-shaped bottle that holds the seed/planting mixture the greens provide; if a golfer’s swing digs a divot into the greens, the player is obliged to repack the turf and add some seed and sand to repair the damage. Bag extenders can be added so golf clubs will clear the rear wind guard.

Accessories to accompany the golf car on the road include turn signals and light packages. Front and rear windshields increase safety on city streets. An uncommon key switch provides parking security. Fender flares help keep debris from blowing back on cab occupants; chrome running boards are attractive additions that also keep debris out of the cab while they extend its life. A specialty mirror is available that spans the entire width of the cab; the five-paneled mirror gives a complete rear view. Since the importance of battery maintenance is so crucial to electric car performance, look for a new invention called an automatic battery filler. A refillable tank is installed, under the seat for example, and leads snapped onto the batteries below fill the cells via gravity power.

Personal taste can be expressed by the addition of cosmetic accessories that give your golf cart flair and individuality. Custom upholstery fabrics add comfort and elegance, and there are many styles to choose from. Performance wheels, specialty wheel covers, and hubcaps are all ways to jazz up the exterior of your vehicle, distinguishing it from others on the road. Locking consoles and dash trays extend the usefulness of your dashboard, allowing you to stow items, and to lock valuables securely away. Elegant materials like burl wood for dashboard items also make a style statement.

One of the most useful accessories that can be added to the golf car is the solar panel. In areas with hours of good sun, a solar panel, doubling as the vehicle’s roof, can charge the batteries during use. Every hour of sunlight extends range by about one mile. Trickle-charging the batteries by sunlight makes the nightly recharge much more even and balanced, extending battery life an average of two years. Having a solar panel installed vastly increases your ability to remain connected, providing more power for cellular devices, laptops, and GPS trackers, without compromising your travel range. The solar option greatly reduces your carbon footprint, since you are not burning fossil fuels to run your vehicle.

Many options exist to provide comfort to drivers and passengers, thus increasing the range of weather conditions in which one can enjoy a golf cart. Many types of enclosures are available, from vinyl shelters, zippered or snapped, to custom-made canvas covers that open and close ultra-smoothly on tracks. Three- or four-sided shelters are available, depending on whether your cart has a windshield in front. Hard-sided and soft-sided sunshade materials are also available. Some models of golf cart enclosures even come with solid doors. In hot climates, a UV sunshade can keep the sun off the back of your neck, and a 12v evaporative cooler can keep you comfortable on the course. Using a golf cart in cold weather can be made more comfortable with a heater – a propane heater keeps you warm and toasty.

Along with lowering electricity bills, you can get a Federal Tax Credit on 30% of the purchase price. Some states, like Arizona and Florida, charge no state sales tax. Yamaha golf cart accessories and EZ GO golf cart accessories are two great brands to select from. In the fight to reduce global warming, a solar-powered golf cart can go a long way. Solar golf carts may be the vehicles of the future.