battery compartments

fpoole wrote:
I briefly went through the same thought process, but on a new AF 990 (Sep 20th Del) and wondered about 6v vs 12v... and bigger 31s? as compared to the 29s.. (sorry, forget what they're called)

I was advised by dealer and it seems to make sense to me.

6v vs 12v -
- 6v I believe will have 'More Power longer" but that if one goes bad it drops to -0- power immediately until fixed.
- 12v as a little? less power duration, but if one goes bad, you're still good to go ...

That is my opinion also.

It brings up another thought. Many trucks (diesels) are equipped with two 12-volt batteries. Why did they not have 6-volt batteries?

Wayne

Kayteg1 wrote:
I have slide try and it holds 2 batteries just fine even the siding under the compartment is totally roten.
I bought camper with some damage and the leaks completely deteriorated the plywood under the sides bottom and I peeled 2 layers of loose wood leaving last layer on for couple of seasons.
This year I come back and laminated whole thing with fiberglass, but there is a frame under the box that holds well regardless no siding.
The bolts after 10 years were in poor condition and all broke on removal.
I replaced them with stainless steel and fender washers.

Please fill out sig and post a pic up in the pic thread so we all know what you are running...it helps in the conversation.

Thx.

I briefly went through the same thought process, but on a new AF 990 (Sep 20th Del) and wondered about 6v vs 12v... and bigger 31s? as compared to the 29s.. (sorry, forget what they're called)

I was advised by dealer and it seems to make sense to me.

6v vs 12v -
- 6v I believe will have 'More Power longer" but that if one goes bad it drops to -0- power immediately until fixed.
- 12v as a little? less power duration, but if one goes bad, you're still good to go

Trays:
I thought about just going with the bigger batteries, 31 or ??? and they could do it but would have to take out the trays. The thought of trying to slide out to "Load/unload" a heavy batter up higher than my knees convinced me to keep the trays.. If need be, I'll get 1-2 more under the truck storage for additional batteries, but not seeing it as a "Must have" for now.

So for now, subject to changes an hour from now, heheh, I'll stick with the 2 @ 12v on the trays and go from there. Apparently the container bottom can handle the weight, but this is a new one, so?? dunno know on older ones..

The tray makes it much easier for me to maintain my batteries. If you remove the tray you may want to look into reinforcing the bottom of the battery box and also adding a battery filling system.

I have slide try and it holds 2 batteries just fine even the siding under the compartment is totally roten.
I bought camper with some damage and the leaks completely deteriorated the plywood under the sides bottom and I peeled 2 layers of loose wood leaving last layer on for couple of seasons.
This year I come back and laminated whole thing with fiberglass, but there is a frame under the box that holds well regardless no siding.
The bolts after 10 years were in poor condition and all broke on removal.
I replaced them with stainless steel and fender washers.