Do you have dual batteries in the Outback proane box or another diamond plate box?

jkjenn

I am looking to make better use of the front storage so I can move the spare tire back to the tongue. Do you have dual batteries in the Outback propane box or another diamond plate box? If so, would you mind to post a photo or link to a thread where you already posted a photo?

I have been going through a debate between going this route and a roof rack and moving storage to the front still makes more sense than a roof rack. Better gas mileage, less road noise.

jcfaber1

My 2 6V batteries are in a vented box in the driver's side wheel well.  I am not really answering your question but is a different solution.

JohnDanielsCPA

My 2 6V batteries are in the Outback propane box.  I don't have a picture handy and my T@B is in storage right now.  I do not have the sewer hose pipe inside; that was removed.  I store my sewer hoses like Verna does; I have the PVC-type sewer storage tube (purchased from Camping World) attached to the front frame. The dealer arranged the batteries side by side so the long portion of the battery is positioned front to back.  The batteries fit fine in the Outback propane box.  I doubt they would fit in the standard box, which is why I had my box upgraded to the Outback box when I bought my T@B.

jkjenn

jcfaber1 said:

My 2 6V batteries are in a vented box in the driver's side wheel well.  I am not really answering your question but is a different solution.

Thanks, I can definitely see the advantage of that route. I am not going to have the time needed to make that type of change. I am not terribly handy, so these things always take me longer.

Verna

Jenn, my picture is on the forum in one of the other battery discussions.

My propane tank is in the center front with a battery on either side. The welder cut away just enough of the rear lower cross piece so the battery boxes hang over the rear edge of the "Outback" tub by about 1 1/2" or so. The battety boxes are strapped to clamps using short ratchet straps. I keep my chocks, short 120V extension cords and my remote thermometer in the tub, also. No, the batteries can't fall out--not enough room between the box and the front of the T@B. 

Nomad

Here's 2 6volts in the standard tub (as far as I can tell) - can't remember where I got it or any details though. I'm not a big fan of the industrial look of the diamond plate tube. Reminds me of construction trucks. Was hoping Nucamp would make a bigger tub for the 400 - oh well...

JohnDanielsCPA

Mine looks just like that, except the batteries are turned 90 degrees.

jkjenn

Thanks, everyone. While looking for Verna's, I found Michigan Mike's and that's how he gas his, too. I also saw where @Mr_Mrs_Gnome put the battery box on the Outback platform. Also a good idea.

db_cooper

I have the Outback tub and still have room for the sewer hose with both batteries. I let a coil of the hose stick out the back of the tub a bit.  No chance of it going any where.

jkjenn

db_cooper said:

I have the Outback tub and still have room for the sewer hose with both batteries. I let a coil of the hose stick out the back of the tub a bit.  No chance of it going any where.

Thanks @db_cooper . I will have my solar charger in there, too, so that might limit my space. We will have to see after I get everything in there.

jcfaber1

Pxlated, YOU went with 2 6V batteries?

jkjenn

jcfaber1 said:

Pxlated, YOU went with 2 6V batteries?

I think he just found someone else's photo

Verna

PXLated said:

Here's 2 6volts in the standard tub (as far as I can tell) - can't remember where I got it or any details though. I'm not a big fan of the industrial look of the diamond plate tube. Reminds me of construction trucks. Was hoping Nucamp would make a bigger tub for the 400 - oh well...

That's Cindy's (@cbarnhill). 

jcfaber1

I thought for a moment he finally became enlightened!

Nomad

Don't need enlightenment, everything works pretty much okey dokey as is - for 2.5 years and counting :-)

jcfaber1

Just teasing

jkjenn

It's cold, but not that cold

Nomad

jc - I know, teasing back :-)

mash2

FYI, when I installed 2 12V in mine, I just cut out some cardboard to create boxes that were the size of the batteries and moved the two little boxes around to try different fittings.  I ended up angling one of the batteries to fit the space with 12v batteries using this approach.  Since I was creating a new floor for them, they also helped me to layout the final cuts for the base as well.  

jkjenn

mash2 said:

FYI, when I installed 2 12V in mine, I just cut out some cardboard to create boxes that were the size of the batteries and moved the two little boxes around to try different fittings.  I ended up angling one of the batteries to fit the space with 12v batteries using this approach.  Since I was creating a new floor for them, they also helped me to layout the final cuts for the base as well.  

Good idea. Certainly much lighter. I Am cheating and letting the factory handle the install while they have it. It will save me a few hours. 

I have a week long trip coming up next month and a few other projects to do before I leave for that.