RV Battery question

[nitro277177]

This might be a dumb question, but o well.

I just made a mounting spot for my battery on my tent trailer. Im just wondering, does the battery need to be inside a box (incase it gets hit my a rock or something while driving) or is it ok to just be like it is? (see picture)

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[Moose good]

Not only for mechanical damage but your terminals won't corrode as fast and it'll eliminate the possibility of an accidental short. I'd prob put a true deep cycle in there when you replace it. BTW, the truckbox on the bridle looks like a great idea.

[nitro277177]

ya thats what i was thikin. Kinda sucks. ill have to take one of the angle iron off and re'weld it on. Its like .5cm too narrow for my battery box.

[Moose good]

Guess it wouldn't be worth it to just get some sheet and box it in ? A block of wood between the batt and the underside of the box's top would prevent it from shorting...just a thought

[nitro277177]

ya thats the other option, i already have a plastic case for the battery though so. I think thats what ill do!! thanks for the help!:beer