BATTERY BOX

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   Just got home with our new Pod.  Couldn't help but notice the battery was held on the front frame member by a strap and a prayer.  The only thing missing was a sign, "$100.00 battery, free for the taking".

I needed a secure place to keep two batteries, a selector switch, and maybe room for wheel chocks, hitch locks, etc.  I bolted a metal tool box to a new angle iron cross member.  I insulated the battery compartment with rubber garage floor tiles (Lowes).  I added a divider to secure the batteries and make a second compartment.

I hope the pictures come through.

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anchor out Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Sep 2012 Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote anchor out Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: BATTERY BOX Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 8:48pm
	Just got home with our new Pod. Couldn't help but notice the battery was held on the front frame member by a strap and a prayer. The only thing missing was a sign, "$100.00 battery, free for the taking". I needed a secure place to keep two batteries, a selector switch, and maybe room for wheel chocks, hitch locks, etc. I bolted a metal tool box to a new angle iron cross member. I insulated the battery compartment with rubber garage floor tiles (Lowes). I added a divider to secure the batteries and make a second compartment. I hope the pictures come through.

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 966	Post Options Post Reply Quote furpod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Sep 2012 at 8:55am
	That is an interesting battery switch. It allows you to use/charge the batteries independently? or together? Not sure I see a reason for that.. But it does look robust, and has an "off" position, which is very good to have. Also, you should add some bolt downs to those batteries to keep them from going anywhere while bouncing down the road.. besides damaging the batteries, they could short to the metal box. Either would be frustrating..
	Mark, Susie, Micah, and The Maggie. '11 RP177(sold) '17 Lance 2295FurPodsMods '17 Ford F250 CCSB

Joe & Vickie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Location: southern, oh Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe & Vickie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Sep 2012 at 11:49am
	You should have a vent so any gases from the batteries can get out of that metal box.
	r-pod 177-GITTY UP GO ford F-250 pickup

anchor out Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Sep 2012 Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote anchor out Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 9:33pm
	There are many books written on the management of battery banks, They explain the reason for isolating batteries. The lid in this box, though keeping out water, is not air tight. The hole in the bottom, through which the 12volt wires pass, allows air to flow up and through the box. " The box is insulated with rubber garage tiles (Lowes). Thanks for the input.

headcold Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Jan 2011 Status: Offline Points: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote headcold Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Dec 2012 at 7:53pm
	What are the dimensions on the metal box. I assume that it's an off-the-shelf model. If so, where did you purchase it? Model number? etc. Thanks much. I just saw this post. I was away when it was posted.