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PowerWheels.net
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Mar 29, 2021, 9:01 AM

Anyone ever modded their kids power wheels to run on drill batteries or upgraded to the higher AH ones off of Amazon?

I'm looking at wiring in this
https://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Adaptor-Battery-Connector-Robotics/dp/B08J8C5LZM/
Amazon.com : Power Wheels Adaptor for 20V dewalt Battery 18V dewalt Dock Power Connector 12 Gauge Robotics : Electronics

Then buying a couple of these
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCB205-2-Lithium-Battery-2-Pack/dp/B00KQU1ENG/
DEWALT 20V MAX XR 20V Battery, 5.0-Ah, 2-Pack (DCB205-2) - - Amazon.com


Am I asking for trouble with 12V motors?

The other option I'm considering is just swapping in a 33AH 12V Wheelchair battery similar to one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Max-Battery-ML35-12-Compatible/dp/B00K8E7GB4
Amazon.com: Mighty Max Battery ML35-12 - 12V 35AH Compatible Wheelchair Battery for Electric Mobility Rascal Scooter Brand Product: Electronics
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I do a lot of tinkering and repairing/modifying stuff.


Mar 29, 2021, 9:02 AM

None of it is on an item that costs a few hundred bucks that my kids won't use past age 6.

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Well there's a few years to go until we're at that point.


Mar 29, 2021, 9:05 AM

We've gone through 4 and the batteries all crap out after a few months. Rather than let them rot we're trying to revitalize them.

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get your replacement battery at batteries plus


Mar 29, 2021, 9:09 AM

They are super easy to swap with their warranty if they crap out.

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Mar 29, 2021, 9:08 AM

I doubled up the battery in ours over covid last year.

Fun for a few days. 2 major issues:

1- plastic tires just spin with doubled power. Fun for drifting, but takes a while to get up to speed without traction.
2- you will burn the motor up.

I’m happy to tell you how I did it if your still into it. FYI- prob spent $75-$100

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A couple of them are the ATV style with some rubber treads


Mar 29, 2021, 9:11 AM

If I wire in parallel I'd avoid the speed increase and just get a longer run time though, no?

Which batteries did you go with?

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Re: A couple of them are the ATV style with some rubber treads


Mar 29, 2021, 9:27 AM

Replacement Battery for Fisher-Price Power Wheels 12-Volt Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IL0XM3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_B9DMWX8P9STHXESPRH5T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I got 2 of these for $30/ ea at the time. That way I could keep one on the charger.

It will increase power a lot and run time very little.

I may replace motor with something a little beefier one day... not today though.

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Re: A couple of them are the ATV style with some rubber treads


Mar 29, 2021, 3:45 PM [ in reply to A couple of them are the ATV style with some rubber treads ]

You are assuming the motors are current limiting.

They aren't.

The higher amperage on the batteries the faster they will go.

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Mar 29, 2021, 9:12 AM [ in reply to Re: PowerWheels.net ]



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Interesting timing. I just stuck a $250 battery in a $250


Mar 29, 2021, 9:12 AM

powerwheel.

It was pretty freaking amazing, ain't dead yet.


https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-20ah-amp-hour-23ah-lifepo4-battery/
Dakota Lithium 12v 23Ah Battery - Half the Weight & Twice the Power
Built Dakota tough, this 12 volt lithium battery packs a big punch. Lifespan of 2,000 charge cycles lasts 5 times longer than other batteries. More Power & Lasts Longer.
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Also, 11 yr warranty...I didn't buy it for the kids ride on


Mar 29, 2021, 9:14 AM

though

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So it's for the wife's ride-on?


Mar 29, 2021, 10:45 AM

HEYYYYY-OHHHHHHH

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That'd make the Hitachi run like a Kubota.***


Mar 29, 2021, 10:52 AM



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Also, the battery will recharge in 2.5 hrs


Mar 29, 2021, 9:18 AM [ in reply to Interesting timing. I just stuck a $250 battery in a $250 ]

Assuming this isn't hurting the ride on

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