Batteries location in enclosed places
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014 at 17:19
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Hi. to all, I have read with interest and agree with the idea that batteries should not be enclosed under a
seat or bed in a
recreation vehicle, in the previous caravan we owned the batteries were in the front boot which I was able to cross vent to the outside, we now have an "upmarket" caravan which has the batteries (Discover 120 ah A.G.M.), 240v charger and 600w inverter all together in the compartment under the dining
seat with no venting other than a storage draw that pulls out of the same compartment.
My question is does anyone have any ideas about mounting the batteries on the chassis under the van approximately below where they are now in a bracket that could be lowered for maintenance, and where I could but such a bracket/battery holder regards seachange
Reply By: Freshstart - Thursday, Jun 12, 2014 at 09:07
Thursday, Jun 12, 2014 at 09:07
In our old Chesney the battery was under the front
seat. I got a 90 degree PVC water pipe elbow, cut a hole in the floor just behind a crossmember and glued the pipe in the hole, sticking down under the van, facing backwards and protected by the metal crossmember. The air flow under the car drew air out of the battery compartment.
Was it needed by regulations etc. Nope. Did I feel better. Yes. Cost about $3.
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