Developing a New Golf Trolley Concept | Forklift Battery Challenges

At the turn of the new year we were hit with an unexpected problem — our forklift battery failed, leaving us facing a replacement bill of nearly £3,600. Instead of going down the usual route, we decided to use our experience in the golf trolley and golf buggy industry to come up with an alternative solution. In this video, I explain how we built a 48V battery pack using 6V Trojan batteries, creating a 250Ah setup that’s working perfectly so far. We’ll track how this performs over the coming years and report back on long-term reliability. From there, the video moves into something I’ve been wanting to tackle for a long time — the future of golf trolleys. Having worked for years as a service agent, one of the biggest frustrations we see from customers is just how over-complicated modern electric golf trolleys have become. Simple repairs often mean sending units back to service centres or stripping half the trolley just to change one component. So in this series, I’m starting the development of a new Tour Fit modular golf trolley concept. The goal is simple: A trolley that can be repaired at home Modular components that can be removed and replaced as complete packs Minimal tools — ideally one screwdriver or one Allen key A design that reduces downtime and repair costs In this video I walk through: Why current trolley designs cause unnecessary repair issues How a modular drivetrain, loom, controller, and handle system could work The components I’ve ordered to start the prototype build How waterproof connectors, riv nuts, and quick-disconnects will play a role The plan to build, test, and potentially launch this trolley in 2026 This is the start of a full development series, where I’ll modify our existing trolley, test ideas in real time, and eventually take the finished design to the factory. If you’re interested in golf trolley repairs, golf buggy engineering, or where electric trolleys are heading, make sure to follow along. As always, if you’ve bought from us before, we’d really appreciate a quick product review on the website — honest feedback helps us massively as we develop new products. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Star screws or Allen bolts? What would you want from a repair-friendly golf trolley? Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and I’ll see you in the next one. golf trolley repair,golf trolley concept,golf buggy repair,electric golf trolley,golf trolley battery,forklift battery fix,48v battery system,golf trolley engineering,modular golf trolley,golf buggy batteries,golf trolley maintenance,tour fit golf,golf trolley design,golf equipment development,golf trolley troubleshooting,electric golf buggy