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Old 07-04-2016, 08:39 PM   #1
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Front A frame and rear storage boxes

I need to add more outdoor storage.
For the front A frame I would be up for removing ( or moving) the battery to add storage behind the propane tanks. Nothing heavy, just the towing items, jack, blocks.
For the rear, I'm thinking just a pickup bed box.
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Old 07-04-2016, 11:06 PM   #2
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I removed my spare tire from the rear and bought a spare tire lift from Amazon and mounted the spare under the battery.

And then I mounted a pickup bed box on the rear bumper.

I assume you have a travel trailer. If so, you don't have many choices to move the batteries. Don't put them in an enclosed bay as the gases could pose a problem.

Both of these mods are in this section but I couldn't find them when I searched.
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Old 07-05-2016, 12:09 AM   #3
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If you go with the AGM batteries you can put them in an enclosed place...

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Front A frame and rear storage boxes

Searched before posting, nothing came up.
Yes a TT, 2011 Aerolite 195QB.

Thanks for the battery info.
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Old 07-05-2016, 03:22 PM   #5
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Found my posts:

http://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums...-box-3808.html
http://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums...oist-4227.html
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You might look at the "PowerArmor Max" box listed on this page. It's a combo battery box and storage box that should work for the items you listed for storage. It's vented and has holes for the battery cables.

Prevent Camper and RV Battery Theft - PowerArmor Locking Storage Battery Box | Torklift International

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