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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-02-2015, 03:41 AM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Thanks Eric - I hadn't considered the vibration...

Thanks Eric - I hadn't considered the vibration impact on the battery internal structures. I'll have to consider changing the connector to 4/0 cable. I have enough extra to do just that.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2015, 10:50 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
booster - you've brought up a good question. I...

booster - you've brought up a good question. I could add a piece of sheet metal under the batteries later if needed. I've seen a lot of edge only battery trays over on the Sprinter-Source forum when...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2015, 03:58 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Last photo

... And here is a shot of how the racks are installed on the van.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2015, 03:56 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
More photos

I'm using my iPad and just discovered that it only lets me attach one photo to a post so here is a shot of the rack with batteries in my shop.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2015, 03:52 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
I used edge support rack

After looking at how Airstream mounted their batteries I chose to mount my battery upgrade in the same area with two 6V AGMs on each side of the van. I built racks from 1-1/4" steel angle welded to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2015, 03:36 PM
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Posted By Boxster1971
Airstream uses sheet metal box

I would agree that steel is the preferred metal for a battery tray. I recently took some photos of the way Airstream now mounts two 12V batteries under the Interstate B-vans. They use a heavy gauge...
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