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miked2003
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Knoxville
Tennessee
USA
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 Posted - 12/16/2010 : 14:04:04
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First of all the vehicle I have is not a Power Wheels. It is a HANMA ride on hummer made by Raid Inc. Im not sure how to post links but I did list a link to it under the "cool links" when I set up my profile.
I bought this thing for my 2 yr old son on Amazon for Christmas. It is radio controlled and is supposed to support 65 lbs. When completely assembled and charged for the initial 12 hrs the drive wheel spins on level ground without a child on it. When my 60 lb nephew went to test it out it would barely crawl. It wont even go up the slightest incline.
I was thinking about bumping up the battery from a 6v to a 12v. I'm pretty sure there's more to it than just swapping the battery. If I can give it more power, then I want to upgrade the plastic "tires" to rubber ones.
Again, I know this site is about Power Wheels brand toys, but I hope someone can help me out with some info.
The thing is I'm kinda stuck with this toy and I'm kinda embarrassed to say how much I paid for it. I really want to make it into something he can ride in the yard without me having to push it or it getting stuck on the most smallest of obstacles.
Here is the link http://www.raidentech.com/baophuricarf.html |
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miked2003
New Member
Knoxville
Tennessee
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2010 : 19:07:20
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| Really people? You got nothin'? I see about ten people have read this post...but no advice yet. Huh, from looking at all the other posts you guys really seem to know what you are talking about. Can you really offer no advice, or are you just being snoody to the "newbee" who is trying to upgrade somthing other than PW? |
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chozian
Expert Modder
Meridianville
AL (35759)
USA
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blake711
Advanced Modder
Skiatook
OK
USA
2622 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2010 : 19:32:17
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First off multiple posts is not a good way to get help here.
Second posting then posting not waiting at least 24 hours before bumping is not going to help you.
That said look at this thread and go delete your other spam http://www.modifiedpowerwheels.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18386
Chris summed it up only thing he didn't mention is normally when you add 12v to a vehicle with only one drive wheel it just makes it spin in place even worse. You would need to add a second gear box probably and then go 12v or at least do each motor with its own 6v source. |
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miked2003
New Member
Knoxville
Tennessee
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2010 : 05:32:35
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Thanks for the help. So if I use two gear boxes and assign each their own independant battery (6v)do you suppose I will get the performance I am looking for? Can you reccomend a gearbox? Or should I try two 12v's. Did anyone look at the link I posted. If you scroll down ther is a picture of the battery compartment and wiring, maybe by looking at that you guys can get a better idea of what I am working with.
Thanks for you help and sorry about the "spam" I'll delete it. |
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blake711
Advanced Modder
Skiatook
OK
USA
2622 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2010 : 06:53:36
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| I don't see any photos of the gearbox or motor. You will want an identical gearbox motor to what you already have. The battery compartment looks like its made to hold a second 6v the same as what is in it. The remote control is what is going to probably be your biggest obstacle. It depends how the power is fed through it. 12v would be ideal for more power and torque but it may burn up the remote control circuts. Depending on how its wired if the main voltage only hits a relay you may be able to run 12v to the system but just pull 6 volts off one of the batteries to run the remote electronics. This is not going to be a simple mod. Also parts are probably going to be hard to find since I have never seen one of these talked about on here before. Honestly I think I would send it back to amazon while you still can and look for a more suitable ride. |
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Miami Hurricane
Journeyman Modder
Coral Springs
Florida
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2010 : 08:29:58
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Mike,
Can you return it? The reason I ask is because if you can, then IMO it seems like a lot of trouble and expense to make that H2 go faster. You can very easily buy a used power wheel or peg perego ride-on that is already 12v. This is more than enough speed for your son at his current age. Then when he gets older you could upgrade it to 18v to make it even faster.
To give you an example, when I first found this forum back in October I bought two power wheels jeep hurricanes on craigslist (one for $50 with no battery and the other for $65 with a good battery). They are 12v and go up to 5 mph. Then about a week ago I bought a Peg Perego John Deere Buck (ATV) for $50 and I just upgraded that from 12v to 18v. The difference in speed is amazing. All of them came in very good condition.
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miked2003
New Member
Knoxville
Tennessee
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2010 : 09:44:37
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| Yeah its gonna be hard to find another gearbox like the one I got. What if I buy a coupla aftermarket gear boxes, put another 6v in there and wire them independently to each gearbox. Could I then get a different battery dedicated to the remote? |
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miked2003
New Member
Knoxville
Tennessee
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2010 : 09:51:16
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Ill take some pictures of the gearbox and other components when I get home tonite.
Thanks! |
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blake711
Advanced Modder
Skiatook
OK
USA
2622 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2010 : 11:35:40
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| There aren't aftermarket gearboxes they are all made for something specific. Swapping in diffrent brands can be a lot of work. Post photos of it when you get home and maybe we can find something that will work. Also you will need to post photos of the wiring and the control boards. still its going to be a long shot and a lot of time and money to get this doing what you want. I still think your better off sending it back. |
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