How-To: Power Wheels 6V to 12V Conversion

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9 жыл бұрын

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@MrMcGribble 6 ай бұрын

I got my kids battery vehicles for Christmas this year. My son who is 7 wanted a dirt bike so we found a 24v bike that is super quick, but since out daughter is only 4 and honestly didnt even ask for one, we didnt look as closely into the power and ended up getting a 6v three wheeler that topped out at 1.75 mph. Needless to say, after the initial excitement was gone, she quickly realized it was slow as tar! So I hopped online and found this gem of a video that was just wat the dr ordered. I ordered a 12v battery and after minimal surgery to the chassis, her three wheeler is now up to par. THANK YOU!!!

@summercullers3544 2 жыл бұрын

Like the video except the beginning where you said this videos for dads. Single mom here upgrading my second little car 😉

@chasesanders3686 Жыл бұрын

Toxic feminism

@Beaumcdougal22 8 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo! We have the Batman Lil Quad. Worked great! Charging up for our next round now... We picked up a 12V 9Ah AGM battery from Batteries Plus and the wires and fuse at O'Reilly Auto. CAUTION: Your kid will not want to get off after this mod!

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

Haha...awesome. Glad your little one is having a good time :)

@ClayCarlino 3 жыл бұрын

Love your car! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

@layeer19 4 жыл бұрын

Did this with my boys car runs beautiful, nothing is burning up! Thanks for tips!!!

@demiilockes 3 жыл бұрын

Is it still good?

@pharaohxtc1729 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TigOlBitties0000 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, this was good stuff. I needed to upgrade that same model because 6v is an absolute joke I'm the grass lol. The 12v has no problem!

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

Do it, your kid will thank you.

@jesusdelgado1071 3 жыл бұрын

Wont the 6v eventually burn out? Will a 12v motor work better in producing the adequate voltage power?

@Foxyoso 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Answered all my questions especially the 6v vs 12v test run.Thank you.

@DadHacks 3 жыл бұрын

You might want to also see this power wheels video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7GTosSDqNaUqWQ.html. There is also a list of materials in the description

@PreposterousPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still use the same 6 volt charger?

@DadHacks 3 жыл бұрын

@@PreposterousPodcast you’ll need to get a new battery charger. The original one has a different connection piece. They typically cost about $20. Search: 12 volt battery charger on Amazon

@diegorodrigocoellovalle8018 3 жыл бұрын

Is the gearbox connected to just one rear wheel or to the both of them?

@mhdzakimlr7573 3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry for asking this but y choose 30 ampere and how to determine ampere value?.

@ColapsMental 3 жыл бұрын

Will i get tbe sme result if i conncet two 6v batteries in series?

@samehdarawshi3537 4 жыл бұрын

thanks. very helpful. one question please: I have a new 6 volt battery, will it be the same if I purchase another similar 6 volts battery and connect the two in row as having a single 12 volt battery? thanks

@samehdarawshi3537 4 жыл бұрын

update: i did get second 6 volt 12 ampere battery, connected in row to its twin and is working great

@tieashalewis4772 4 жыл бұрын

Sameh Darawshi is it faster

@Mark-py5nc 3 жыл бұрын

connect the 2 6 volts in series and that will give you 12 volts. make it run faster

@ii_HighShoT121 Жыл бұрын

Should I change the 6v motors to 12v ones?

@shonamagouyrk4645 7 жыл бұрын

hey can you revive a 6v battery,, just like the one that came in your smaller quad? I've seen how to do the 12v batteries all over the internet but I haven't seen anything about opening a 6v up to add water. it charges up but it is super slow. I want to amp it up with 12v old peg perego battery we have but the charger isn't the same..what should I do, leave the wiring as is? and straight wire them to bigger battery?

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

Just replace the battery.

@leahrodriquez1349 4 жыл бұрын

I used your link to get the same circuit breaker, but I i st wanted to check first, that if I'm going to change and use a power tool battery on a power wheel dune racer 12volt is this still circuit I'd use?

@HTMR 4 жыл бұрын

Yes use the 30A breaker no matter what non stock battery you use.

@leahrodriquez1349 4 жыл бұрын

@@HTMR thank you!!

@EdgeBauer 2 жыл бұрын

why do you need a 30A circuit breaker for a 12V battery? Isn't it overkill?

@jakewilliams2366 9 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do this for my 2 year old. I might be stupid...do you still use the charger that comes with the power wheel? Thanks

@HTMR 9 жыл бұрын

Jake Williams Hi Jake. No I use this charger which does both 6v/12v: amzn.to/1GFh5Ea Matt

@nthlevel 4 жыл бұрын

If you change the batter yo higher you will get the power but the motor is spec to 6v you will burn it out faster

@brushlak8173 4 жыл бұрын

can you use the charger that is already hooked up from the original 6v battery?

@jacobpalmer8937 4 жыл бұрын

Also would like to know this

@FUNsquad100 3 жыл бұрын

Is this video specific to the Power Wheels brand, or for all ride-on toys?

@DadHacks 3 жыл бұрын

It’s for all ride on toys. A good video to check out this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7GTosSDqNaUqWQ.html. There is also a list of materials in the description

@kapilshahi3628 7 жыл бұрын

How can you be sure if the 12v battery wont burn the motor or the wires used for 6v?

@jameshubbard5335 6 жыл бұрын

Kapil Shahi

@mohammadfitri4975 5 жыл бұрын

Just use fuse

@fivenightsatfreddys8424 7 жыл бұрын

How do you charge the batteries which you added to it?

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

Watch this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNyCnMyWvKqukZs.html

@Urlissa122 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need the circuit breaker if you're using a power wheel battery?

@HTMR 4 жыл бұрын

I believe it is integrated into the battery top.

@chucho-co1yy 4 ай бұрын

How do you charge the battery?

@machiscopac 7 жыл бұрын

Can I use three battery 12v to turn on a hub motor 250volt

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

Restate your question, not sure what you mean?

@dillonisanob1839 6 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what I need please to change my 6 v to a 12v thanks

@HTMR 6 жыл бұрын

Links to products are in video description.

@santiagolima3403 9 жыл бұрын

Solo la batería le adapto a la moto electrónica solo eso se necesita

@QueenSlime007 4 жыл бұрын

i always wanted the pink power wheels barbie jeep when i was a kid &never got it..ironically my 1st car was a pink jeep but im still mad at my parents 4 not getn me the barbie jeep

@bubba5403 Жыл бұрын

lol

@franciscolabarca7358 5 жыл бұрын

Did you keep the same 6 volt engine?

@HTMR 5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@marcelomelorj 6 жыл бұрын

My power wheels has a remote control mode also... and it is 6v. Can I just replace to 12v battery? The motor is 6-12v, it supports, but I am concerned about the digital board, if it will burn.

@HTMR 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure sorry.

@JWater57 Ай бұрын

Any concerns with the wiring harness or motors melting when you double the voltage?

@HTMR Ай бұрын

Not really. That is why I run a circuit breaker to control amperage. Also, don't run it on hills or in the grass.

@oscarprogamertime4504 4 жыл бұрын

You replace the motor? Bcz i hace the same one and motor is not like that is a lot smaller.....

@HTMR 4 жыл бұрын

@relaxingwhitenoiselondon4213 4 жыл бұрын

Hi , Can you tell me how to Recharge this Type 12V-12 Ah battery by using proper car battery charger ????

@HTMR 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNyCnMyWvKqukZs.html

@relaxingwhitenoiselondon4213 4 жыл бұрын

@@HTMR Thanks for the reply . Can you have look on this modle Bosch C3 6/12V Bosch 018999903M Microprocessor Battery Charger C3 for 6 V and 12 V with Trickle Charging and Memory Function TÜV/GS www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007K5OLDU/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_TSo0EbXWQF34A

@Furious_Gaming_Family 5 жыл бұрын

Do you only change the battery from 6v to 12 v and use a fuse?

@HTMR 5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Furious_Gaming_Family 5 жыл бұрын

@@HTMR changed my batterie from 6v to 18 v its works insane my car moves insne fast 😂😂😂

@Lehjet 3 жыл бұрын

I converted a 6v 7.5Ah BMW i8 to a 12v 1Ah and it dies out after a couple minutes (assuming due to the breaker). How do I fix this

@willpulera7303 3 жыл бұрын

I'm positive it is because the 12v battery is only 1AH which is the amount of amp per hour it's rated and if you're using it in a power wheel which consumes way more than that then it is why it burns out quickly. If you get a larger 12v battery with a higher AH rating like 7 or more it should work great.

@Fishing1980 8 жыл бұрын

if i put 12 v battery do i need to change the motor because overheating can burn the motor and wire and do i need to change the relay ?

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

I did not upgrade anything other than the battery and install a circuit breaker.

@Fishing1980 8 жыл бұрын

what circuit breaker ? or can i put fuses 15A

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

No fuses, because if they pop you are out of commission. Use a self resetting CB: amzn.to/1S7Mm9M

@Fishing1980 8 жыл бұрын

ok thanks .

@bhaveshchovatiya4662 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, home made 6v battery convert 12volt use sarkit

@chasematthew6904 4 жыл бұрын

What bout making it 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive? Ready go!!

@arjayhidalgo7354 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video but i want to ask how are u charging it?

@HTMR 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNyCnMyWvKqukZs.html

@awhitlock8794 9 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm really stuck I have a lamborghini aventador 6v parental control ride on its a 6v battery and when my 2 year old got in it and I controlled it it was slow as anything would you be able to help can I change the motor and battery to 12v to make it go faster for my little boy it was that slow it didn't go up the path with him in it and plus I fully charged the car for over 10 hours lol please help someone

@HTMR 9 жыл бұрын

Aaron Whitlock I'm not familiar with that model. Is it slow when your son drives it and through the controller? How old is this battery?

@awhitlock8794 9 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.co.uk/Licensed-Lamborghini-Aventador-Parental-BML52820/dp/B00HALU7GO that's the link if this helps what model it is I'm not sure how old the battery is because I brought this second hand and they didn't mention ,well my son got in it and I controlled it threw the remote controller because he can't reach the push pedal at the moment and when I go it doesn't seem fast it seems slow and I fully charged it for at least 10-12 hours , do you think getting a new battery for the ride on is worth getting or can I get a 12v motor and 12v battery and sticking it in will make it fast or you think the 6v battery is old damaged that's why it's not going fast

@HTMR 9 жыл бұрын

Aaron Whitlock It should go 3mph which is walking pace. The 6V models are not powerful at all. Might be a good idea to have battery load tested to determine if that is the problem. Or boost it to 12v :)

@awhitlock8794 9 жыл бұрын

Okay thanks mate thanks for the advice 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@jamescarter1500 4 жыл бұрын

Nice chevelle and ass hammer(bike) in the background

@pepelepew7152 4 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty easy, but won't it affect the 6v motor?

@HTMR 4 жыл бұрын

@DadHacks 3 жыл бұрын

It won’t effect the motor immediately, but it will cause it to burn out soon than if you ran it just on a 6v battery. It could also melt the gears in the gearbox. Swapping out gearboxes and motors is easy, see this video if you have questions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7GTosSDqNaUqWQ.html

@51-FS 8 ай бұрын

All the ones i did ended up burning up the motor

@Cqui22 8 жыл бұрын

Why is the motor sparking when pushing the pedal after converting to 12v

@Rebasandofronteras 5 жыл бұрын

They always spark because the Of the brushes, I'm guessing the spark just became brighter

@philchabert832 4 жыл бұрын

Does the battery die fast after the conversion?

@HTMR 4 жыл бұрын

@johnchapman6386 3 жыл бұрын

Reverse polarity and it goes backwards FUN TOO

@onewayrj3790 7 жыл бұрын

is that a 450 in the back ground

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

It's an 01' KX250.

@YouTubeCommentator. 3 жыл бұрын

Are the wiring not to thin for 12v?

@XxTWMLxX 2 жыл бұрын

higher the voltage less amps are drawn. so technically. higher voltage thinner wire you can use. if it was built for 6v the wire is least of worries on 12v. most worry is the motor windings coating burning off over time from heat. dc motors are forgiving though. 6v motor can run on up to 24v without much issue.

@Sprayedbydre 8 жыл бұрын

nice car in the back ground

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I should do a video on it someday.

@jshshankar2616 4 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks but .charger 12v or 6v ?

@DadHacks 3 жыл бұрын

You’d need a charger that matches the voltage or the battery, so a 12volt charger

@yussufkilankojr550 6 жыл бұрын

So what if I wanted to take a six to a 24

@HTMR 6 жыл бұрын

I don't what would happen. Let me know...LOL!

@dxperimentshd5802 7 жыл бұрын

i would not recomment it...20 buckd and you have a 24v elektromotor...easy switch...heat the gear of the old elektromotor so it will expand...then you take it of fast and put it on the 24v motor...assemble and you're ready to go

@jkoz292 4 жыл бұрын

Elaborate please? Not sure anything you said made sense.

@SwayNotZay 3 жыл бұрын

Buckd = bucks Elektromotor = electric motor

@theheavytruth6309 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know Brian Harper?

@HTMR 4 жыл бұрын

No, who is that?

@lionheadgaming5954 6 жыл бұрын

any motor problems ??

@HTMR 6 жыл бұрын

Nope.

@BrandyCAdams 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a video that can show me how to use two 6 volt batteries in place of a 12-volt battery

@blackbeakgaming1494 3 жыл бұрын

Just run them in series. Would be better to just buy a 12v though

@aaaaa1957 3 жыл бұрын

Back wheels spinning at 12 volts

@dxperimentshd5802 7 жыл бұрын

i bought an audi tt rs which has an 6v 4.5ah battery...how can i see if the elektromotor can handle that voltage? help me out

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

I say go for it and keep it off the grass. Make sure to run a circuit breaker.

@dxperimentshd5802 7 жыл бұрын

MatthewMCRepair i don't understand english that well...what's a circuit breaker? is that some kind of fuse?

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

It's like a fuse except it is self resetting: amzn.to/2id4qod

@dxperimentshd5802 7 жыл бұрын

ugalde nothing but if you drive on rough terrain like grass the elektromotor has more difficulty to proceed...the fuse prevents the engine to overheat

@ugaldemazatle 7 жыл бұрын

Prangster VloggingHD I want to upgrade from 6v, to 24v, is that possible with the same motor?

@bigtexas7580 5 жыл бұрын

That things going to burn the 6V motor up. You need the upgraded 30,000 rpm motor and gearbox to upgrade these to 12V.

@HTMR 5 жыл бұрын

Hasn't burned up yet.

@bigtexas7580 5 жыл бұрын

@@HTMR You're quite lucky because I upgraded my son's and my daughter's 6V power wheels lil' quads to 12V lithium batteries and the motors on both burned up the same day. I had to order replacement 12V 30K rpm motors and gearboxes and boy am I did because these little 4 wheelers fly now and they run all day long thanks to the 20 cell lithium batteries that I made for both of them.

@ctom6444 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtexas7580 lithium batteries have a much higher burst discharge, this will burn out your underspec motor quicker than a typical gel acid battery (like in the video) which has a much lower initial punch. So yes, if you use a higher rated lithium battery on a lower rated motor, you'll burn it in a day.