Move batteries to truck bed?

Move batteries to truck bed?

08-13-2007, 10:12 PM

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Move batteries to truck bed?

I pulled both batteries and trays to do some work on my motor. After a while I realized it may be nice to keep both batteries in the box instead of under the hood. It'd sure open up a lot of space to help cleanup the wiring mess I have now and make it easier to work on. Anyone ever done this?

I need to do some measurements to see if I can do it with one in each corner and still have 4' in between for loading plywood etc. I have plenty of 2/0 and 1/0 cable I can wire it with and I'd just put a big terminal strip or box under the hood in place of one of the batteries to run power from. Maybe add some marine disconnects at the batteries in case I need to cut power quick for anything. Wouldn't be hard to fab up a box with good hold down clamps, a lock and bolt it to the bottom of the box.

Mike

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