Ultimate Electric Beach Cart
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- After being exhausted from pulling a heavy cart for more than 2 miles to the beach, I knew I needed to find a solution. So, I created the ultimate electric beach cart using parts from a used Razor Dirt Quad ATV and a Gorilla Cart. I hope my project inspires you to create one of your own!
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Beach Cart in Action
1:17 - Gorilla Cart and Razor ATV
2:37 - Balloon Wheels
4:18 - Electrical Switches
6:17 - Framing Build
7:21 - Electrical Work
8:16 - Framing Build
9:21 - Sprockets
10:41 - Handle and Throttle
12:19 - Reverse Switch
12:42 - Wheel Axle Lift
13:15 - What I Would Do Differently
14:45 - Outro
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Huge shoutout to these guys for giving me the inspiration with my electric beach cart
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Forward/Reverse Switch Tutorial for Razor Dirt Quad ATV / Electric Beach Cart:
Price: $50 for the entire electrical setup - Optional
► • Reverse Switch Tutoria...
PARTS:
Gorilla Cart:
Price: $110 on Amazon Prime Day
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Razor Dirt Quad ATV Example:
Look online such as Facebook marketplace to find a used one
Price: Negotiate it down, I got mine for $180
►www.amazon.com/Razor-Electric...
Bonnlo 12” Balloon Wheels (22mm Axle Bore):
Price: $140 for all four
►www.amazon.com/Bonnlo-Wheels-...
Thumb Throttle:
Price: $18
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Pin Connectors to Extend Thumb Throttle to Controller:
Price: $11
I cut the original twist throttle off and used those wires to extend the thumb throttle
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B...
36 Tooth Sprocket for 410 (1/2" x 1/8") Bicycle Chain with F4 Mounting Pattern
Item #: SPR-41036F4
Price: $58
►cart.electricscooterparts.com...
9 Tooth 11mm Bore Sprocket for 1/2"x1/8" Bicycle Chain - Fits Currie, eZip, and IZIP Electric Bicycles
Item #: CTE-24364
Price: $14
►cart.electricscooterparts.com...
Bike Chain
Item #: CTE-24361
Price: $9
►cart.electricscooterparts.com...
Chain Tool
Item #: CHB-120
Price: $4
►cart.electricscooterparts.com...
Battery Percentage & Voltage Reader:
Price: $12
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
New Batteries - Two 12 Volt 12 Ah Lead Acid
Longer run time and charge, highly recommend
Price: $53
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Razor Battery Wire Extensions:
Price: $12
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B...
1/2 in. x 48 in. Aluminum Angle Iron
Price: $7
►Local hardware store - The Home Depot
1 in. x 24 in. Square Steel Hollow Metal Bar
Price: $15
►Local hardware store - The Home Depot
Electrical Box with Cover to store Controller:
Price: $10
Drill four bolts into back of the box and connect with bolts to a U-Bolt plate on the ATV frame
►Local hardware store - Menards
Rear Wheels Modifications:
- 5/16 Threaded Rod for Axle Flange Hub
- Twelve, 5/16 Threaded Nylon Lock Nuts and Twelve Washers
I highly recommend nylon lock nuts because the wheels will be turning at a fast rate, there is a less likelihood these nuts will loosen
►Local hardware store - The Home Depot
Wire Covering: 1/4 in. 25 ft.
Price: $10
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Spray Paint: Primer
Price: $10
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Spray Paint: Final Coat
Price: $10
►www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
🎵 Background music by TimTaj ( • Summer Day )
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Ryan, this Beach Cart is Phenomenal! I look forward to seeing it in action. Great Video too!
Thanks Tom! 🤙🏼
Best information video yet ! Thanks for sharing ❤️your amazing !!!
Much appreciated, thank you!!
Nice video !
Thank you for sharing it .
Awesome cart. I love it.
Well looks like I know what I’m doing this month. Fantastic build!! Thanks for the info!!
It's a fun build to make! Let me see your cart when it's all set and done!
this is great man! saw your comment on the other vid and came to check it out!
appreciate it brotha
Nice, I built one with (2) 24v motors, works well, but slips a lot in the soft sands of Pensacola. I think I will change out the rear tires to tracks.
Did you use balloon wheels? Send me some pictures of your build! ryankcreates@gmail.com
I just got back from the beach and decided to build an electric cart after the first pull to the beach. This is a genius build for the price. Are all all razor quads the same size ? I’m already sourcing parts to basically mimic your build. Glad I found this video.
I'm not exactly sure of the sizing for the different Razor Quads, however, I used the cheaper version which I found used on facebook marketplace. Different versions of the Razor Quads have different size motors, voltage, etc., so be aware if you change sprockets as you may need to adjust sprocket sizing to slow the speed down. I posted a link in my description of the exact Razor Dirt Quad I used. Let me know if you have questions building and i'd be glad to help!
Just found your video Ryan! Awesome to see another build! I'd like to show you the my version I made last summer. It was definitely an eye catcher on the beach lol I did go with the razor tires and will probably try a different set up for weight reduction.
Thanks!!! Yeah dude I would love to see your build! Send me some pictures or videos at my email, ryankcreates@gmail.com. You should 100% swap the tires out, it is worth it.
@@RyanWavesI just uploaded a quick video of mine last year on the beach! I had to do a little more frame work then you but check out the load lol no idea of the lbs but man it's freakin packed! I'll shoot you some pictures of my build. If you look I actually went with 2 lawn mower batteries and have zero issues with battery life. I just charge it after our day at the beach.
@@jasonc470 your cart looks awesome! I've had zero issues with weight problems in mine. I've had 80 lbs in it and it worked phenomenal, honestly my cart could even hold more. I ended up changing to bigger batteries this summer because I finished the build in November so beach days were on a halt. I'll post a link to the batteries I bought because they are awesome, I can get 3-4 trips out of them before a charge. What are you going to do differently with your set up?
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@@RyanWavesthat's awesome! I quickly realized weight and the quad shock was not enough lol then it dawned on me why not just make it rigid I have no reason for a shock and that really solved alot of my issues. I needed my wheels to be under the cart.. I actually bought a electric wheelchair hitch hauler and I drive the beach cart up that and that's how we haul it. I'll send you a picture and it will make a little more sense. I'd love to switch to lithium simply because of weight reduction. I still need to do the sprockets that should help me with more torque. The balloon wheels had just crappy reviews unless you go with wheeleez so I'm up in the air about those still. I added cell phone chargers to mine as well and those have been handy! I'll email you a few pictures
@@jasonc470 The balloon wheels are worth it, I would never use the stock Razor tires on the beach. I've had these balloon wheels for over 3 years. Yeah they have some flaws, but at the end of the day they do one job, spin. Get them and you'll find out how much more weight your cart will carry on the beach. Also definitely change out the sprockets, you will and need that extra torque. But yeah, email me some pictures!
Looks like an awesome product Ryan! Are these for sale?
Thank you! I would be open to selling one if you’re nearby, where are you located?
Dude you are a modern day Albert Einstein!
haha good one, thanks brotha!
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Ryan do you have a bearing in the front wheel mount or do you have a straight aluminum rod tub straight through the plastic wheel hub? Rear makes sense due to the flange, but a Gorilla cart wheel generally has a wheel bearing to void wear on the straight axle. Let me know and Thanks, Nice job
BTW the reverse works like a champ.
Thank you! Yes it is only a straight aluminum rod tube through the wheel hub. There is very minimum wear on the tires with the setup I have. I do not think it will cause any problems. Worse case scenario the wheels will need to be replaced by the time it were to cause any problems. Hope this helps!
Ryan, great looking cart. I am building one myself, although I'm using the fish n mate cart frame. Do you happen to know the part numbers for the 9 tooth sprocket and 36 tooth sprocket you used that are compatible with the razor dirt quad motor and axle?
All parts are listed in the description, along with links to the website. Thanks and good luck!
I need to build one of these. My two big concerns are distance and getting it dirty. Can it be cleaned by washing with water? I need to go about two miles each way with it. Is that even possible?
yeah man you can easily go 4 miles total. The better batteries you get the longer run time. I posted a link in my description of some good batteries that I currently use. I can probably get around 8 miles in between charges (may be more haven't fully tested it).
Yes you can rinse it off, but I would try to avoid rinsing the electric components. Use a scrub rag then a rag with water to clean it if you want to be on the safe side.
Excellent video, where can I get more info, like price, weight capacity and more.
Thank you! Almost every part needed is in the description along with its price. The weight capacity should be similar to what the Razor Dirt Quad ATV's is. The Gorilla Cart listed in the description can hold 1000 lbs.. so no problem there.
Hey Ryan nice job and thanks for the shoutout. Did those tires line up with the rear hub flanges or did you drill new holes in the balloon wheels? I’ve contemplated putting on the large tires on mine. My only concern was the bad press the cheaper large tires have vs wheelez and I wasn’t paying $100+ each for the wheelez brand lol. Nice job and keep us posted on how the tires you have on last!!!!!
Thank you! You gave me the idea of making my own and I did! Surprisingly, the Bonnlo 12" tires I posted in my description fit perfectly with the rear hub flange (usually I never get that lucky..) All I had to do was drill the preset holes slightly larger in the tires frame to fit the threaded rod through. The brand balloon wheels I used works fine. However, I have noticed that some tires have gotten malformed with air lumps in them. The seller was quick to replace them but I wonder if malformed tires are common with balloon wheels due to being outside on the sand in those 90 degree days. The cart glides over the sand super smooth though. I would highly recommend them if you're debating it!
All you're missing is a seat man! 😂
😂 It does hold my weight when I'm inside of it and drive!
TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!
Hey man, great build. I got two questions. So I decided to run two big 12 volt 100 amp hour lithium batteries instead of the small one to make it a 24 volts system from factory. Also I am going to run a 9 tooth main and a 40 tooth big gear which would give me even more toque than a 36 gear. From my math 2.5 MPH max. Do you think I can haul 300 pounds? Im contemplating jumping up to a 36 volt system, a little nervous it wont be enough UMPP.
Appreciate it! Yes you should be running this as a 24 volt system because that is what the Razor Dirt Quad ATV used in the video runs as. Mine too is a 24 V system, but I just have two small 12 V batteries taped together. I do plan on buying two new big 12V batteries this summer for the longer run time, and would recommend it.
I can't give you an exact answer if you'd be able to haul that much weight. Increasing the torque will give you more power on the sand, which in return will pull more weight. I think if you are going to go the 40 tooth rear route make sure that electricsooterparts (or another seller) makes the 40 tooth rear with the same design template to fit on the Razor Dirt Quad axle and hubs. They may need to custom make it.
If you jumped to a 36 V system, I would definitely increase the gear ratio to add a lot more torque otherwise your cart's speed will be way too fast if it's behind you and you're in front. Keep that in mind before buying your parts with the 9:40 gear ratio and using a 36 V system.
Wheel chair motors?
What kind of range do you think it comes out to when looking at the amp hours on the batteries? And is it hard to pull once the battery is out?
With range, it ultimately depends. Factors to consider are the battery Ah's and the weight the cart needs to pull. The heavier you haul, the more work the cart must pull, leading to less run time.
When the batteries are out it is extremely hard to pull the cart. I wonder if there is a way to release the motor's chain and let it run freely, but I haven't looked too much into that. I'm sure there is.
I just bought these batteries from Amazon. Two Lead Acid 12 V 12 Ah batteries. They've been running great. Been hauling the cart 2-3 miles and used it three times without charging so far!
If you're on the edge if it's worth building or not... it is 100% worth it!
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@@RyanWaves oh I’m definitely going to build something. Not sure if I’ll make a video or not… 2-3 miles without charging is really good, that’s plenty for me.
@@foreverfloridian8525 Show me the end result!
Ryan, Awesome cart. In the process of building one myself. Got tired of hunting for a Razor on Facebook so I purchased a new one from Walmart. My issue is the weight. Out of the box it is 100lbs. What is the final weight of your cart?
Hard to say. I haven't weighed it myself but I would guess it is around 100 lbs all done. On the sand the cart works great, glides smoothly. Show me your cart when it's all done!
@@RyanWaves How do you get the cart from your house to the beach? I've seen a commercial ecart that required some sort of hitch mounted carrier.
@@georose33 I live 2 miles from the beach so I am able to wheel it down. Getting it into a truck is possible, in my case however, I didn't need to find a solution to that!
Where do I get or buy those flange/hub to attach the wheels to the axle?
Hey, so the flange/hub used are the ones that came with the original Razor Dirt Quad ATV. I got pretty lucky with the Bonnlo 12" tires because their frame fit perfectly with the flange/hubs. All I had to do differently was drill the preset holes in the Bonnlo tires plastic frame slightly larger to fit the 5/16 threaded rod extension through. Let me know if you have questions!
@@RyanWaves nice!!!! Ok thanks for the info I appreciate it
Ok so that 3 extended threaded bolts did u have to drill bonnlo wheels or it has already holes pre lined up?
The Bonnlo tires have 6 holes in its frame that have screws holding the plastic frames together. The hub/flange from the Razor Dirt Quad has three holes that line up perfectly with three of the Bonnlo tire holes.
I had to take out three of the Bonnlo tire bolts, line the Razor Dirt Quad flange up, which perfectly aligned with the tires holes, and drill the existing Bonnlo tire holes slightly larger to fit the threaded rod through.
@@RyanWaves that is awesome! Thanks for the info 👌
How do you get the bolts out of the tire rims. Thanks
@@mackbristow4384 Drill a bigger hole than the previous ones there, then place the rod through.
Ryan is there anywhere u can direct me to any site or store I can get that flange to use on that balloon tires? Thanks
I would look online and see if you could find any. The ones I had were from the Razor Dirt Quad I bought.
@@RyanWaves awesome thanks 👍🏻
Parts list with part numbers and where to by the parts?
All in the description
How much do you want to build one
I wish I could but I am too busy with life right now! Good thing you have everything you need to make your own now, thats the fun part!
Any chance I could pay you to build one for me? This is out of my league. Let me know
I would love to but right now in life I don't have the time to make any. Best of luck!
what would you charge to build me one of these?
Would love to make these in the future but as of right now I'm too occupied with other life events!
The welds could be better but im impressed overall
I completely agree. I had a guy do it for me. If I were to build another one again, I'd buy a welding kit online, learn how, and do it myself.
So could I pay you to build me one?
haha I would! but here you have everything you need
Dont have a welder to do myself. Im serious if you are. Whats your social media and we can message and you can let me know how much id be looking at, thatd be awesome.
Or many tools need. But im trying my hardest to get one of these built in the next 2 months. All the ones online prebuilt are roughly 3k and I cant afford that
Or would you sell the one you made in the video?
@@tinyrick01_30 I would if I could. I no longer own the one in the video and I am too busy with school to make another one.