Venting Batteries in 5er Basement?
Our new-to-us 5er has one group 24 battery in a front side compartment with the hydraulics for the slide mechanisms. It's in a vented box with a hose that exits the front of the camper. In our pr...
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Veebyes wrote:
Lithium would be the way to go however AGM or Gel batteries are fine for enclosed places. In the marine world there is no way for venting batteries through the bottom. Breaks the #1 rule in Boating i.e. keep the water on the outside.
In cruising boats AGM or Gel Cell are the battery type of choice though the trend is most likely headed to lithium just like the RV world.
Battery banks are located all over in boats. If there is no room in the engine compartment they may be located in space located in the cabin area somewhere. No venting, no problem.
Batteries don't typically need venting in a marine application because the off gassing of concern is hydrogen. Since hydrogen is lighter than air, it rises up and out of the engine compartment, which isn't air tight as air needs to get in to feed the engines.
If you put them in the living space, it needs venting but a poorly sealed lid can be enough.
