new storage box

DrewE wrote:
Very nice looking indeed, and a handy convenience.

May I suggest a few safety improvements? First, please consider strapping the batteries down so they don't bounce around. It looks like a good bounce or a crash could leave them shorting out against the metal lid of the box, with predictably spectacular results.

Second, and related, it might be a good idea to put a sheet of plastic or other insulating material on the underside of the lid above the batteries to prevent the possibility of shorting out.

Third, if these are not AGM batteries, make sure you have proper ventilation for them.

It would also not be a bad idea to seal off the section where random stuff is stored from the battery section so that you don't get acid fumes collecting and corroding the stuff.

This.

I was thinking the same things. You must be an engineer also. :)

Trackrig, I think it is only available from home depot online.
I couldn't find anywhere that stocks it.
It ships via common carrier (freight) direct from Lund, but has to be purchased from Home Depot online.
It was a little convoluted to get. Only about a week for shipping, but it does exactly what I wanted it for.
I did a lot of careful measuring, looked up the standard battery case sizes, and still had to have someone in customer service actually measure one to make sure my batteries would fit.
Hope this helps.

Looks Great!

While not a must, when I install batteries in a metal container I like to put something non metallic on the walls, even stick on floor tiles, old bits of plywood, whatever, will do. If a wrench comes in contact with wall it can cause the battery to explode.

It is hard and rare to get a battery to explode but if you have ever seen it, you will understand why I NEVER work on a battery without googles, not safety glasses googles! I was watching a friend working on a battery and it just happened, no warning, nothing just boom! He was lucky and not injured.

Thanks, I have a Lowes within a mile so I'll go look tomorrow.

Bill

Hi Trackrig
It is only available through Home Depot, according to Lund. I will try to find the part # and post it for you,
The 60" was on sale for about $214, the 72" was over $350.
I went with the 60"
The battery does have blocking on all sides but putting plastic over it sounds like a smart plan. I will also install venting, just need to pick something up.
I'm also considering mounting a battery cutoff switch on the outside, and a battery operated light under the lid.

Very nice job. Thank you for posting photos.

Very nice looking indeed, and a handy convenience.

May I suggest a few safety improvements? First, please consider strapping the batteries down so they don't bounce around. It looks like a good bounce or a crash could leave them shorting out against the metal lid of the box, with predictably spectacular results.

Second, and related, it might be a good idea to put a sheet of plastic or other insulating material on the underside of the lid above the batteries to prevent the possibility of shorting out.

Third, if these are not AGM batteries, make sure you have proper ventilation for them.

It would also not be a bad idea to seal off the section where random stuff is stored from the battery section so that you don't get acid fumes collecting and corroding the stuff.

Dockmasterdave - Nice looking job. Could you please supply thee Lund P/N? I went looking and there's a couple of Lunds that look like what you have in the picture.

Bill

Looking good - Glad to have helped you in some way...

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