Replace Power Wheels battery for only $25!
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- I did not want to spend over $70 on a battery replacement for a Power Wheels battery. I found this battery on Amazon for $25 and it is rated 12 volts at 12ah vs. the original 12v at only 9.5ah. This battery will last much longer between charges.
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Great guide thank you. New battery works great. Got a mighty max 12v 22ah. About $60 shipped. There's room enough for two inside of a power wheels ford raptor. So can run in paralell or series if one wanted.
Or in series for a good time. Lol.
@@dinstaar haha would only do that if I upgraded the motor and had a safer place for him to drive. As is I already jog ahead to make sure there's no cars speeding around a blind turn in the neighborhood.
Smart thing to do is to put an inline fuse as well too on the positive wire. protects the battery and the wiring from the car. The original Power Wheels battery has the fuse built in. Just a nice little thing to know. :)
@@colinthompson1804 Yes you could definitely do that if you wish. The risk of damage is next to nothing from such a small charger so I took the risk. Lol. It has been years now and no issue.
Thank you for posting! I have seen some really good videos using cordless (drill) tools batteries and chargers...
I tried that but I wasn't pleased. Those powertool batteries work great, for about 10 minutes. They are designed to work in quick bursts, not for the duration. I found this wheelchair battery to be superior. It runs as fast as the power wheels battery but lasts WAY longer. 25% longer actually.
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Amazon sells the female plug adapter for $10 bucks so you can connect any battery to the powerwheel
Awesome man . I will try to look in Amazon for a battery
You need to put a fuse in there so you don’t burn it up.
You don’t need to solder it
I soldered it because by nature this jeep is subject to vibration and going over bumps. It may be overkill but by soldering the connections it insures a connection that is unlikely to come loose over time. A fuse wouldn't hurt anything but the voltage is regulated by the charger already and theoretically should be fine. You can tell by my soldering though they I think a little bit of overkill can go a long way.
Thanks for watching.
You do need to solder it due to vibration or should be crimped in there with lots of force.
@@NewsBroadcasting Sure man, don't solder yours. Do whatever you feel like you need. I know mine won't shake loose. Do what you are comfortable with.
@@dinstaar im agree with what you did and said . i was ereplying to the other person. I use to install wifi systems in aircrafts and news vans so I can not agree more .
you know, you could of popped those cell caps and either add acid or distilled water and the battery would of been fine. But thats also a good idea
Then I would not have upgraded the amp hours. This battery is superior by far and runs much longer.
@@dinstaar i didnt know you upd the amps. But if you wanted to just restore it, then yeah
@@cameronbevan4094 It is in the description. Power Wheels batteries are cheap junk and over priced at $70. The stock battery is 9.5 amp hours and the replacement is 12. So this modification not only saves money but is an improvement.
@@dinstaar o, i totally agree...i just restored 3 power wheels & put $20 batteries in them...i had some extra battery acid laying around so i just went ahead and redid the old one anyways...yeah im all game for saving money.
@@dinstaar 1of them was a barbie jeep...its now a military jeep with car headlight bulbs for the k.c.s & headlights with a actual car stereo system in it. Then i put a motorcycle size P.O.W/M.I.A license plate on it. Motorcycle plates look to scale on power wheels.
Excuse me And how did u charge the battery again??
The original charger now works with the new battery.
Thanks
How long do you charge the replacement battery ...10 hours like the original?
Yes. Charge it the same as the original.
See I don’t have the original battery so I have no plug
How do you charge it without a plug?
You can always just butt connect the wires direct. You would not be able to use the original charger anymore but a regular battery charger would work.
@@dinstaar thanks , will try it
can you post a link to the battery you used? how did the battery hold up?
Chrome Battery 12V 12AH lead_acid_battery www.amazon.com/dp/B00U7MPTE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sXCzEb40SRYJW
The battery is still holding up great. It has been going strong with no issues for about a year now. It seems she will outgrow the Jeep before the battery fails.
Did the original charger actually work with the upgraded 12ah battery or did you end up having to use a float or trickel charger? Also, what amperage fuse did you use?
The original charger works great! I did not use an inline fuse at all. I don't see the point. I can't imagine any real damage occuring to the power wheels. It is a pretty simple machine. Some guys go with an 18 volt with no issues. It has been used extensively since the upgrade with no issues. If I was using lights or a radio I would suggest fusing it.
On the original battery it has a relay, you don't need a relay switch either ?
@@yetsinga No you do not need a relay. I have an electrical background, I used to work on generators and frequency converters in the military. I can tell you with absolute certainty that the powerwheels charging system is over-engineered. It is a simple battery powering a simple electric motor. If you do it like I did you'll be fine. My girl's runs great!
@@yetsinga No relay is needed. The Powerwheels battery is overcomplicated and inferior to the wheelchair battery. As someone with an electrical background I can assure you that a relay on the battery is not necessary (I worked on generators, frequency converters, and other powered ground equipment in the military). Think of your phone charger, no relay, just the "fat plug-in the wall". Think of a float charger for your car, same fat plug in.
Powerwheels is a pretty simplistic design. It is just a 12v battery, an electric motor, and 4 wheels. Don't overthink it. My daughter's powerwheels has been performing great since this replacement with no issues.