Broken Stud Terminal- Secure Your Batteries
Thought I would put this problem in general rv as this has more to do with the problems when batteries bang around. I have 4 (6V)batteries that are housed in a battery box that sits in the basement...
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I would at least run a strap around all 4 batteries to keep them from separating again. Obviously, a fitted enclosure with hold down bars and base edge support is the best solution. Until you get them strapped from moving vertically, make sure the terminals won't hit metal above...some kind of insulating layer above is needed till you get them all secured.
That marine wire that RoyB got, works very well and is extremely easy to bend. I got the exact same rig as he did, and my crimper came from Harbor Freight, but it works well. One advantage of making your own cables is drilling smaller holes to feed wire (through walls or bulkheads) with a grommet already in place, for a perfect fit, before you attach the terminal ends. Oh yeah, and way cheaper.
That marine wire that RoyB got, works very well and is extremely easy to bend. I got the exact same rig as he did, and my crimper came from Harbor Freight, but it works well. One advantage of making your own cables is drilling smaller holes to feed wire (through walls or bulkheads) with a grommet already in place, for a perfect fit, before you attach the terminal ends. Oh yeah, and way cheaper.
