i noticed a difference of the setup in the house to out on the course, the back stabilisers. I've converted my S3 motocaddy into a remote control ( only cost a tenner). but it will tip backwards if it goes up a hill. i need something like those wheels
The anti-wheelie bars are included with the V2 wheel booster, I just did not install them when I was demoing it in my house. I always use them on the course though, and it saves it from falling over regardless of how steep the hill is. The center of balance is extremely low so it’s super stable. Yes the wheelie bars are a must!
Hi DANIEL, Thanks for reaching out and sorry we missed your message. We are not too familiar with this cart brand and it is not among our supported models. Looking at the photo on the page you provided we do not think we have a compatible bracket for this cart. Please let us know if you need anything else. Kind regards James from Alphard
Not sure what your post is here but I assume it’s a response from a support ticket you submitted or something? Anyways, the Costco cart I purchased is a supported brand, and Alphard does have brackets as you can see in my video. Costco may not sell the exact same pushcart these days, so just check into it before you buy anything.
I had a dog just like that, and he would have behaved similarly. Nice vid. This is a nice comparatively inexpensive option if you want a remote-controlled cart, though I'm not sure all carts are convertible. I've read that some folks were not able to convert their carts to house this motor. I have a 4-wheel push cart, and I don't think it would convert, as I think a swivel front wheel is required. If you can live without the remote, something like the MGI Zip X1 is a far cheaper option. That's what I have, and it cost me about $600. My buddy bought a remote version of the MGI, and that cost him around $1500. I personally don't care for the remote version because it gives you more to think about and doesn't make walking any easier than having the non-remote version. And in hot summer sun, I often use an umbrella on my cart for shade, which would essentially make the remote fairly useless unless you're more interesting in shading your clubs than shading yourself.
Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate your insight and you make some great comments about staying under the umbrella during the summer sun. For me I walk my course in the winter and ride in the summer. Tennessee offers year-round golfing, so this is my caddy for those winter months. Not all carts are convertible but there is an extensive list of brands that offer compatible brackets when you purchase one of these. I started with my big boy quad XL which is a four wheel no swivel cart. I did not care for its mobility so I switched over to a Costco pushcart with a swivel front wheel and now I love my set up.
@@DIYBuildouts the Bag Boy Quad XL is the same manual cart I have, and the electric makes walking much more enjoyable. I'm in PA and play year-round as much as possible, and also walk almost exclusively no matter the temp, so find the electric cart was probably the best golf purchase I've made. The only thing that might top it is a consistent swing, but I haven't found a place that sells those.
@@steveperry1344 Steve, I didn't try to motorize that cart. Instead, I purchased the MGI ZIP X1 electric, which is the most basic (and cheapest) model out there. Unfortunately, like everything else, it's gone up in price. The quad XL can be a bit of a beast to push on hills for sure. I've actually gone to 'minimalist' golf and now just use 7 clubs in a carry bag, so I don't even use the motorized cart that often anymore, but that might change with summer (or back pain). From what I've read about the Alphard from the video, you can't really convert a 4-wheel cart with it because it won't be able to turn properly.
The pushcart I purchased from costco.com. They only sell a few of them, but mine is from the brand CaddyTek. I purchased the CaddyTek brackets with the V2 wheel booster and love it.
Yes, you can push it easily if the battery dies. You simply turn the unit off and then it’s free rolling wheels as if you had a regular pushcart. If you leave the power on, the unit resists you because the built-in gyroscope is trying to keep it from moving. So just simply turn it off and you can push it easily.
Comparable units cost $2800. There are motorized units for $1600, but if you want a built in gyro and all the mobility of this unit you’re going to spend $2,800. FYI I paid my own money for this, not sponsored, just highly recommend because it’s good. 👍
@@DIYBuildouts I would love to build something like that, but not available in my fcountry, and getting it abroad makes it even more expensive, so I am stuck with my dumb cart for now hehe
Nah, I heavily researched that prior and most electric carts cost $1,200-$2,500. The $2,000 range was where the features match this setup when buying one, so you’re saving over $1,000 DIY.
@@DIYBuildouts You are so right. When people say they can get cheaper electric cart - the cheaper ones are non remote, no swiving front wheel. Non-remote + Swiving wheel will cost at least 950-1000. Anything with remote costs more than 1500. If for any reason the cart is broken but motor is good your investment is gone. With this Wheel booster setup, you get a cheaper deal and you have option to swap the cart if it breaks or you are tired of it. They also sell a Sidekick which will let the cart follow you. I have seen follow carts are around $3000 or more. With this setup you are getting everything around 1k.
I don’t make the product, but compared to the industry standard ones that sell for $1500-$2500 an $800 option is pretty solid. Especially since it comes with a built in gyro and can auto drive.
The dog seems very impressed 😀
Haha yeah 🤣
Just ordered the exact same setup, thanks for the useful links and the $50 discount!!! I’ll be back here to see it again once I get it home.
You’re gonna love it!
Wow. I used the link in the description. They had a bundle deal. Cart and all for $850 with the -$50 coupon code. So thanks for that!!
You’re gonna love it!
Just ordered the same exact set up! Thanks for the discount
Awesome! You’re going to love it. I really enjoy mine.
Cool. I just bought the same Costco cart and v2 -- Thank you Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
You’ll love it!
i noticed a difference of the setup in the house to out on the course, the back stabilisers. I've converted my S3 motocaddy into a remote control ( only cost a tenner). but it will tip backwards if it goes up a hill. i need something like those wheels
The anti-wheelie bars are included with the V2 wheel booster, I just did not install them when I was demoing it in my house. I always use them on the course though, and it saves it from falling over regardless of how steep the hill is. The center of balance is extremely low so it’s super stable. Yes the wheelie bars are a must!
Hi DANIEL,
Thanks for reaching out and sorry we missed your message.
We are not too familiar with this cart brand and it is not among our supported models. Looking at the photo on the page you provided we do not think we have a compatible bracket for this cart.
Please let us know if you need anything else.
Kind regards
James from Alphard
Not sure what your post is here but I assume it’s a response from a support ticket you submitted or something? Anyways, the Costco cart I purchased is a supported brand, and Alphard does have brackets as you can see in my video. Costco may not sell the exact same pushcart these days, so just check into it before you buy anything.
I had a dog just like that, and he would have behaved similarly. Nice vid. This is a nice comparatively inexpensive option if you want a remote-controlled cart, though I'm not sure all carts are convertible. I've read that some folks were not able to convert their carts to house this motor. I have a 4-wheel push cart, and I don't think it would convert, as I think a swivel front wheel is required. If you can live without the remote, something like the MGI Zip X1 is a far cheaper option. That's what I have, and it cost me about $600. My buddy bought a remote version of the MGI, and that cost him around $1500. I personally don't care for the remote version because it gives you more to think about and doesn't make walking any easier than having the non-remote version. And in hot summer sun, I often use an umbrella on my cart for shade, which would essentially make the remote fairly useless unless you're more interesting in shading your clubs than shading yourself.
Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate your insight and you make some great comments about staying under the umbrella during the summer sun. For me I walk my course in the winter and ride in the summer. Tennessee offers year-round golfing, so this is my caddy for those winter months. Not all carts are convertible but there is an extensive list of brands that offer compatible brackets when you purchase one of these. I started with my big boy quad XL which is a four wheel no swivel cart. I did not care for its mobility so I switched over to a Costco pushcart with a swivel front wheel and now I love my set up.
@@DIYBuildouts the Bag Boy Quad XL is the same manual cart I have, and the electric makes walking much more enjoyable. I'm in PA and play year-round as much as possible, and also walk almost exclusively no matter the temp, so find the electric cart was probably the best golf purchase I've made. The only thing that might top it is a consistent swing, but I haven't found a place that sells those.
Haha
@@billjordan1173 i have the bagboy quad XL also and i really like but having it motorized would help. what motor do you have on your quad XL? thnx.
@@steveperry1344 Steve, I didn't try to motorize that cart. Instead, I purchased the MGI ZIP X1 electric, which is the most basic (and cheapest) model out there. Unfortunately, like everything else, it's gone up in price. The quad XL can be a bit of a beast to push on hills for sure. I've actually gone to 'minimalist' golf and now just use 7 clubs in a carry bag, so I don't even use the motorized cart that often anymore, but that might change with summer (or back pain). From what I've read about the Alphard from the video, you can't really convert a 4-wheel cart with it because it won't be able to turn properly.
What is the brand name of the pushcart and which brackets did you use for the V2. Thanks.
The pushcart I purchased from costco.com. They only sell a few of them, but mine is from the brand CaddyTek. I purchased the CaddyTek brackets with the V2 wheel booster and love it.
Do you know if this will convert a ClicGear pushcart with a fixed front wheel?
It should, they have two adapters available when you order that fit Clicgear carts. You’ll see the options during checkout under “select adapter”
Can you push it manually in a pinch? Is it more difficult to push than a normal cart?
Yes, you can push it easily if the battery dies. You simply turn the unit off and then it’s free rolling wheels as if you had a regular pushcart. If you leave the power on, the unit resists you because the built-in gyroscope is trying to keep it from moving. So just simply turn it off and you can push it easily.
My Alphard ewheels 2 unit's right wheel is stuck solid. It refuses to spin. Anyone experienced the same and resolved it.
Never heard of that happening. Did you contact their support team?
how about i build a platofrm with wheels hook it to this and ride
Doesn’t sound like a good idea, but you do you
Isnt it cheaper to just buy one that has the motor alraedy?
Nooo. Those cost $1600-$3000.
so you would be saving 600 to a 1k?@@DIYBuildouts
Comparable units cost $2800. There are motorized units for $1600, but if you want a built in gyro and all the mobility of this unit you’re going to spend $2,800. FYI I paid my own money for this, not sponsored, just highly recommend because it’s good. 👍
@@DIYBuildouts I would love to build something like that, but not available in my fcountry, and getting it abroad makes it even more expensive, so I am stuck with my dumb cart for now hehe
You can just buy a electric cart for the same amount or less and you don't have to do any of work
Nah, I heavily researched that prior and most electric carts cost $1,200-$2,500. The $2,000 range was where the features match this setup when buying one, so you’re saving over $1,000 DIY.
@@DIYBuildouts You are so right. When people say they can get cheaper electric cart - the cheaper ones are non remote, no swiving front wheel. Non-remote + Swiving wheel will cost at least 950-1000. Anything with remote costs more than 1500. If for any reason the cart is broken but motor is good your investment is gone. With this Wheel booster setup, you get a cheaper deal and you have option to swap the cart if it breaks or you are tired of it. They also sell a Sidekick which will let the cart follow you. I have seen follow carts are around $3000 or more. With this setup you are getting everything around 1k.
@@user-wg1my2rb7jexactly, plus the built in gyro that keeps this tracking straight does not come in those cheap alternatives either!
I mean that’s cool, but $800? E-bike kits are $200-$400. Just sayin.
I don’t make the product, but compared to the industry standard ones that sell for $1500-$2500 an $800 option is pretty solid. Especially since it comes with a built in gyro and can auto drive.