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Old 01-14-2018, 10:22 AM   #21
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That may explain it.
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Old 01-22-2018, 12:38 AM   #22
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Why do batteries need to be in a sealed, vented box? Batteries are not in boxes in motorhomes. Open the compartment door and they are in a tray but no sealed box. Just wondering.
Wet cell batteries off gas Hydrogen gas when charging, this gas can be explosive. Hence the vented box.
Sealed batteries don't have to be in a vented box, as they don't off gas. The motorhome battery compartments are often vented, but not always, but they should be.
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Old 01-22-2018, 12:49 AM   #23
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[QUOTE=snakebitten;53707]Nicely done.

I'm currently boondocking in a tiny trailer with no room for permanent install of a battery bank like that. But I'm guessing I could build something that goes in the bed of the truck and have some kind of heavy duty cable\connector that could extend a few feet and plug in somehow?

Just be sure to keep in mind 12v power does not like to travel far without a voltage drop. You have to use big wire.
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Old 01-22-2018, 01:23 AM   #24
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On my last Toy Hauler I used a Delta Box designed for the trailer tongue.


I made my own venting


It would hold 4 batteries


I made a shelf where I could store my electrical cords and water hoses


I am going to do something similar to my current Toy Hauler but use a different box because not enough room for the Delta
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Old 01-22-2018, 10:48 AM   #25
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On my last Toy Hauler I used a Delta Box designed for the trailer tongue.


I made my own venting


It would hold 4 batteries


I made a shelf where I could store my electrical cords and water hoses


I am going to do something similar to my current Toy Hauler but use a different box because not enough room for the Delta
I like it, Great job!
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Old 02-03-2018, 11:02 PM   #26
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Battery Box. I have been wanting to add more batteries but due to the style of the 300tq front the typical trailer tongue box would not fit. I was in Harbor Freight the other day and they sell two trailer tongue boxes. The smaller box #66244 for $89 minus what ever discount coupon you might have looked like a good fit.

I had to prepare the battery generator platform with some plywood so the box would have a even surface to sit on.

The box will hold 4, type 24 12 volt batteries. It's a tight fit for the batteries as the space to drop the batteries in is 10" and that is pretty much the size of the 24 12 volt battery. It would be easier if your battery has the handle built into the center of the battery but if it uses a strap that hangs off the ends of the battery you will have to remove the strap and sand off the part that sticks out that the strap went to for it to fit.

I added 2 1/2" vents to the back sides and front. I also added a battery disconnect switch.


I used rubber tool box padding on the bottom and between each battery to cushion the batteries and to prevent scuffing.

I use a ratchet strap as a clamp to hold the batteries in place

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