theresa
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Post by theresa on Nov 21, 2020 18:38:08 GMT -8
Hi All: I'll be attaching the LP tank to one side of the tank rack, and my battery box to the other side. I've cut notches on the tank rack so the battery box will fit and it seems like it'll all work out very well. So, my question is: how do you connect your battery box with the battery in it to the tank rack? The strap that comes with the battery box I'm sure is meant to just go around the battery box itself to hold the top on. So for those of you who've done this, can you explain or show pictures of your set-up?
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Post by nccamper on Nov 22, 2020 6:14:08 GMT -8
I weld together a box out of Angle Iron (L) and weld it to the frame then bolt the bottom of battery box to it. Then I usually put one of those sliding bike locks around the frame and the box. It is a back up in case the battery box opens and also deters theft.
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Post by danrhodes on Nov 22, 2020 7:29:37 GMT -8
Mine came with a strap that I put around the box and the frame it sits on. It's very secure but I also put an adjustable cable lock on it since batteries are easy money for criminals.
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Post by brandon428 on Nov 22, 2020 9:51:08 GMT -8
I bought this (since my trailer is a very close red and white): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QSLC5OO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1It has slots in the bottom of the box. I used 2 pieces the width of the box of 1" angle iron with one side bolted to the frame using 5/16" bolts and the other side horizontal that the box sits on (along with the railings). Then I used 5/16" carriage bolts through the slots in the box through the angle iron, with nuts underneath. |
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Post by vikx on Nov 22, 2020 18:01:15 GMT -8
I bolt mine down at 4 points. The strap then holds the lid and helps secure the box. I recommend a lock.
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Post by theresa on Nov 22, 2020 18:26:37 GMT -8
I bolt mine down at 4 points. The strap then holds the lid and helps secure the box. I recommend a lock. Do you use a plastic box? Or fabricate a metal one? Sorry to hear about your hip!! Take care of yourself and here's to speedy healing! |
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Post by brandon428 on Nov 23, 2020 7:53:32 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Nov 23, 2020 10:56:36 GMT -8
I use a regular plastic box. They dont corrode as easily. Metal straps work almost as well and are less weight.
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Post by theresa on Nov 23, 2020 18:32:49 GMT -8
I did see your post Brandon. That's a sturdy looking box. That said, I have already purchased a plastic one I'd hoped to use, and don't possess the fabrication equipment to do such. But thanks for your input; I'm keeping it in mind. |
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Post by Teachndad on Nov 24, 2020 6:43:59 GMT -8
Hi Friends, This question goes out to everyone reading this thread. As I recall, one time, Vix had a battery blow up in the the storage container in a trailer she had. This is a rare occurance. If the battery is incapsulated in the metal container, shouldn't it be vented somehow to minimize build up of gases or heat when in operation? Just need some clarification here. I don't see any vents in the steel box. I could have this all wrong.  Thanks, Rod |
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Post by brandon428 on Nov 24, 2020 7:39:42 GMT -8
The metal boxes have vents on the bottom - including the one I linked earlier.
That’s a really good point though, if you do fabricate one, make sure you drill a hole for a vent.
I have an old dodge A108 camper van, which has two batteries inside. Those also vent through the bottom through a hole in the box and floor underneath about the size of a quarter.
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Post by vikx on Nov 24, 2020 17:33:25 GMT -8
ALL batteries should be vented! <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/34828339463/in/dateposted-public/" title="Bad Battery"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/4106/34828339463_e4a932d713_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="Bad Battery"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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