Relocating Battery

Mercator

I would like to relocate the Group 24 battery inside the trailer under the port settee where the convertor and fuse panel is located.  This would aid in reducing tongue weight and help prevent battery theft. However there is a copper tube running through the floor of the trailer in this location.  It looks something like a thermocouple.  Can this be relocated without too much trouble?

Verna

Ray, this would be a question that would be better answered by the factory.  Their telephone number is to the right under T@B Contact Numbers.  Be sure to tell the person who answers what you need and they will put you in touch with the correct person.

Be sure to tell us if it can be relocated.

Michigan_Mike

It probably has something to do with your heating/water system.   Verna is correct, as the factory can advise you accordingly and you certainly don't want to disturb the coupler or risk any damage to it therein.   If you do move your battery and it is a wet cell style battery, keep in mind that you'll want to vent it properly or consider an AGM battery.  The AGM batteries are smaller and afford some opportunities for added capacity for your trailer if you research this some.  I know a guy who used an inverter and in conjunction with two AGM batteries that he converted in his camper and had them in a slide out drawer.  They are obviously a bit more expensive, but can save space and they allow for inside uses in trailers, RV's, etc.  

Just some food for thought...  

mawebb

Any lead acid battery, including maintenance free batteries, emit a potentially explosive combination of hydrogen and oxygen when discharging. As such, they should be vented to the outside. Also due to the potential for acid leakage, should the battery case fail, the battery should be contained in a tray or case to contain the acid should a leak occur. While most batteries are very reliable and the chance of failure is low, the damage and potential of fire and or injury warrants these precautions. There are cases that will encapsulate the battery and have a vent that can be routed out through the exterior of the trailer. Personally I prefer to keep the battery outside, just as we do the propane tank for similar safety reasons.