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Old 06-10-2020, 08:54   #16
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

Don't know where you are in the Hudson Valley but Batteries Plus Bulbs in White Plains has Duracell 230ah 6VDC GC2's for $130. 10% off if you order online and pick up in store.
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Old 06-10-2020, 09:01   #17
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also- battery plus- just replace golf cart batteries-good experience-good price.
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Old 06-10-2020, 09:21   #18
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I was happy with my purchase from Batteries +
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Old 06-10-2020, 09:28   #19
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costco has gc2 at $98
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Old 06-10-2020, 09:34   #20
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

Actually, you might want to check with your neighborhood golf pro, or look up the nearest golf car leasing and sales company. These folks use GOLF CAR batteries the most, after all!!!
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

Interstate Batteries have outlets in New York. I had a pair of Interstate GC batteries that lasted about 7 years.

That said, I replaced them with Dyno D145 GC batteries that lasted 15 years (Dyno Battery - Premium Quality Battery Manufacturing - Made in the USA ) They were still working (albeit not holding a charge for very long) when I replaced them with the same model in August 2020. They appear to be very well made.

I don't know if Dyno products are available in New York, but there may be a similar, reputable local manufacturer of GC batteries that deserves consideration.
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

I bought mine from a Golf Cart distributor in Ft Lauderdale, JEFFREY ALLEN . Which is a chain for golf carts and parts.. Still going strong since January 2016
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I bought GCs from a Sam's Club in Watertown, NY and they were way cheaper than anywhere else with 100 miles, even the Walmart next door.
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

I bought 6 6volt wet cells from interstate batteries. working great. I picked up at the store no shipping. they also can get you AGMs
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

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Hi all,

As Sam's club appears to be sold out of GC batteries near me, I'm curious if you all know any other well-priced sources for buying true deep cycle and golf cart batteries. The big chain auto parts stores are advertising "deep cycle" batteries that are not actually deep cycle. Lowe's appears to have some of the true deep cycle Deka's but they are order to store only.

Any advice appreciated.

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I batteries in have had Duracell (got them at a Battery Plus) branded and Trojan (got at a NAPA) GC2 batteries in the past. Far as I am concerned all GC2 are pretty much the same and good because the golf cart market is just so big to force that. Given that any small difference between GC2 batteries is quickly wiped out by the care and attention given them by the owner, and the low price, I wouldn't spend a lot of time running around trying to save $10/battery on one.

But if I needed new GC2 batteries and it wasn't a lot of trouble to get I think I would try US Battery brand.
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

Not to start the whole battery thing, but I stay with higher quality batteries. Because of shipping costs, Trojan is more expensive in the northeast than Rolls. Midstate Battery in Bloomfield Ct is the closest Rolls dealer. Rae battery in Berlin Ct used to be the Rolls dealer, but they also used to have a good house brand. In 35 years,I am on my third set of Rolls batteries, a pretty good record of longevity I think. I stay with battery suppliers, not chain stores so you can get service. Previous set of Rolls weren’t charging correctly. Rae battery took them and desulfated them, on there extensive equipment, and they lasted another several years.
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Batteries + Bulbs. They had the best price in my area on good quality golf cart batteries.
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

just google " 6v golf cart batteries near me"....
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Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

NAPA is an easy bet; that was the got to in Marathon, FL with delivery. We had US Battery and they were fine. The biggest difference with GC2s seems to be the warranty.

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Golf Cart Batteries???HHHMM? Maybe a golf cart place? Golf Course??
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