Top Five Golf Cart Accessories You Can't Live Without

If you own a golf cart, you know the newfound versatility of these little electric machines. Far less expensive than a standard ATV, golf carts can be found online, in your local newspaper, and occasionally at auction. A recent search on Ebay found several good condition golf carts costing approximately $500. If you decide to purchase one of these golf course hand-me-downs, however, chances are you're going to want to upgrade some things here and there. Accessories and add-ons for golf carts are more plentiful than ever right now. Their popularity in gated subdivisions as low-cost, low-noise kid entertainment and transportation as well as off-road hunting vehicles has led to EZ-GO and Yamaha golf carts having at least as many aftermarket upgrades as you can find on any standard car or truck.

The first add-on that you should probably consider is to tune up the motor with a power kit. These generally include a more powerful motor than you will find from the factory, as well as an increased capacity speed limiter. They are relatively easy to install, and particularly if you are planning on running oversized tires, will pick up the fun level a few notches.

A "Cool Breeze A/C kit" will keep you and your troops well-ventilated during hot summer months cruising the side street or the ninth hole. Also an easy-to-install option, an A/C kit can help make even the hottest summer days playable.

Buggies Unlimited, an online retailer of golf cart aftermarket accessories, offers a 12-pack cooler mounting kit for all brands of golf cart, including EZ-GO and Yamaha. The rack mounts over the rear fender, and comes in a variety of finishes to match your other accessories.