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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...
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...
Bonnlo 12” Balloon Wheels (22mm Axle Bore):
Price: $140 for all four
►www.amazon.com...
Thumb Throttle:
Price: $18
►www.amazon.com...
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...
36 Tooth Sprocket for 410 (1/2" x 1/8") Bicycle Chain with F4 Mounting Pattern
Item #: SPR-41036F4
Price: $58
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9 Tooth 11mm Bore Sprocket for 1/2"x1/8" Bicycle Chain - Fits Currie, eZip, and IZIP Electric Bicycles
Item #: CTE-24364
Price: $14
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Bike Chain
Item #: CTE-24361
Price: $9
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Chain Tool
Item #: CHB-120
Price: $4
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Battery Percentage & Voltage Reader:
Price: $12
►www.amazon.com...
New Batteries - Two 12 Volt 12 Ah Lead Acid
Longer run time and charge, highly recommend
Price: $53
►www.amazon.com...
Razor Battery Wire Extensions:
Price: $12
►www.amazon.com...
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...
Spray Paint: Primer
Price: $10
►www.amazon.com...
Spray Paint: Final Coat
Price: $10
►www.amazon.com...
🎵 Background music by TimTaj ( • Summer Day )