Thinking of going to 6v batteries

Bobbo wrote:
How tall are the 6v batteries from lowest point to highest point? I need to know if they will fit in my battery compartment.

I took a cutting torch to my compartment to fit 6 V batteries. I lowered the compartment base 2". It was worth it. While I was in there, I moved a steel support for a step and that gave me room for 4x6 volts instead of two. I also found a hidden area that I opened up and added a hinge to, and suddenly had another tiny compartment under the step for free!

I am using this for my 2 12V batteries - purchased it because I will go to 6V batteries when the 12V die. I took the vent hose off the original battery box. Put some foam on the inside on the sides of the batteries to keep them from moving in the box. Cables to connect the two batteries were purchased at an auto parts store. I marked the top of the batteries and cables to ensure someone does not install the cables wrong. The battery box is bolted in place - 4 bolts.

NOCO HM426 Dual 6-Volt Commercial Grade Battery Box for Automotive, Marine and RV Batteries

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VAUG5A/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1

Battery Box Dimensions
Battery Size: Two 6 Volt
Inside Dimensions: 14.75” (L) x 10.75” (W) x 12.00” (H)
Outside Dimensions: 18.25” (L) x 14.25” (W) x 14.00” (H)

Can be used for 2 Trojan T-105 batteries
http://www.trojanbatteryre.com/PDF/datasheets/T105_TrojanRE_Data_Sheets.pdf

Trojan batteries were in my Bounder motor home. Good batteries.

Bobbo wrote:

RJsfishin wrote:
They vary, but the smaller (std) ones are the same size as a group 24, except 2" taller.

That is what I needed. Now I have to check to see if I have 2 inches of clearance above my batteries.

Thank you

I change mine, had to do a bit of a mod but they fit. I added a filler system since they are now pretty hard to get to.

RJsfishin wrote:
They vary, but the smaller (std) ones are the same size as a group 24, except 2" taller.

That is what I needed. Now I have to check to see if I have 2 inches of clearance above my batteries.

Thank you

They vary, but the smaller (std) ones are the same size as a group 24, except 2" taller.

Battery sites have dimensions.

The GC2 batteries are LxWxH 10 7/8 x 7 3/16 x 10 5/8 inches according to the BCI Battery Group size chart.

Check out this site.
12v side of life