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RAVolt takes to road again w/ new batteries!

After some minor painting, the battery replacement for the RAVolt went off with any issues.  The alternate cells Trojan T1275 were a good fit without needed to change the terminal connector layouts.

I especially like the new lifting ears.  We made some simple lifting straps so moving the cells was much easier than using the J150’s built in handles.  I wish they were in the original design because I could have aligned the cells to make it easier to have tie downs.

I have not yet tested the range on the new cells - I expect to be back to my 30 mile range.  Trust, but verify.

6 Responses to “RAVolt takes to road again w/ new batteries!”

  1. Spencer says:

    How many miles did the first pack last you?

  2. michael says:

    By the way, my pack lasted 3 years, ~12000 miles average of 24 miles a day 5 days a week, charging every night. 16 miles a day on the freeway at 60Mph.

  3. Rob says:

    3 years & 3000 miles. That’s great! The heat killed mine.

  4. Mike Greig says:

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