dual battery install, and a roof coating ?
Looking for assistance on a few questions. I have a 98 24lz fleetwood prowler travel trailer. I am trying to figure out how to install two 6v GC batteries. The trailer originally had one group 24 batt...
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Jonnygsx wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Hi Jonny,
In regards to the Herculiner at least one rv'er has used it for roof repair.
As to the batteries, placing them in a steel box would protect them. As to bounce that's news to me--and I do not believe it would a problem with modern batteries.
HA I would have never thought to use Herculiner. Is there any benefit to use that on a rubber roof. Cost wise it doesn't seem any cheaper than a liquid EPDM coating.
Hrm well now I am torn on the battery install location. My stock bumper is just 4" x 4" steel I believe. Is that strong enough to bolt a battery box to or would it need to be reinforced?
No, your stock bumper won't handle the load of 150 lbs. of batteries and box. You would have to install either brackets to the frame or a receiver with a platform that attaches to the receiver.
I wouldn't mount them on the back because you are changing the tongue weight and handling characteristics of the trailer. IMO, it's too much weight to hang back there and you already have a sturdy piece of framework in the front.
