Battery inside vehicle?
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 17:37
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Strahan
Hi all, I have a dual cab 'lux with the back removed and a flat panel installed to mount the fridge and radios on. Does anyone know the dangers and or legality of mounting a battery inside the vehicle?
Obviously I would put it in a box and there is a way to vent to the outside but is it legal? Would be much easier this way as there is no room under the bonnet (22R) to put it and everything that runs off it is inside as
well.
Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 18:13
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 18:13
Used to be legal, - e.g. beetles with battery under back
seat.
But changed about 10 to 15 years ago with ADRs as far as I know.
(But CAMS allow it though.)
Not legal anymore to put lead/acid batteries in the passenger compartment.
But a sealed battery like an AGM would be OK I think if tied down
well.
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Reply By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 19:08
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 19:08
I don't have a clue about the legalities, but putting an AGM in the back would be fine as far as safety is concerned. Another advantage of the AGM is that you can install it on its side or end if it fits better. No venting reqiuired. Make sure you tie it down
well
I have also removed my rear
seat and installed a flat (carpeted plywood) platform. Carry 3rd spare, big esky (soon to be second fridge), crab pots (behind spare wheel). Floor for boat and lots more there.
But I also have a canopy, so have an AGM in the back behind a wheel
well and beside a draw unit.
Your Lux is clearly not the new 05+ model as there is an excellent spot in it (TD anyway) for a battery. I used to have a 105AH wet cell, but just converted to a 90AH AGM.
Is your Lux a tray back or style side? On tray back you can generally mount a battery under the tray.
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Follow Up By: Strahan - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 19:19
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 19:19
Hey Norm, no
mine is a 1995 model. Its a normal cab on the back with a canopy as
well. I have a set of drawers in there too. I don't really want to put it all the way back in there as nothing needs power and it would be longer runs of cable and more holes for no real benefit.
I will look into these AGM batteries. Is that a type or a brand name?
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 20:00
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 20:00
I was told yesterday by a registered safety certificate guy that as long as the battery is sealed and properly fitted it is legal in queensland.
Reason I checked is that I have an AGM mounted in the back of my 80 series and used the bolts and holes for one of the rear seats (8 seater) to mount the box holding battery.
I also ascertained that if I wanted a compliance plate to change from an 8 seater to a 6 seater so that battery could remain if sold the cost was $110.
Am about to sell thecruiser and wanted to know the options re the existing setup.
Pedro
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Follow Up By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 22:48
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 22:48
AGM is a type, not a brand name. Several brands available. Expensive ones from USA, cheaper ones from China, but still very good. Fullriver is one Chinese brand that has had very good reports.
I now have 4 AGMs (3 Fullrivers). Read about them here:
www.fridge-and-solar.net/batteries.htm
Also do a search of this site. Masses of info available on them. Many posters on this
forum use them and just about all seem to be very happy from what I've read.
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Follow Up By: mickm52 - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 23:12
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 23:12
I also have a dual cab hilux and have mounted 2 80amp/hr lifeline AGM's under the tray. There is just enough space behind each rear wheel to place a battery.
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 23:13
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 at 23:13
Norm,
My AGM is a Fullriver and was purchased from Fridge and solar here at the
Gold Coast .
It has been most reliable and Val the proprietor is very helpful.
Pedro
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