Getting Batteries and Propane Off Tongue

kpconnell wrote:
Hi All,

Experienced Class A'er, but recently got our first TT, a 30' keystone and in the process of getting ready for a long (8 months-ish) trip in the US.

I'm installing inverter, larger golf cart batteries, and these alone will add a hundred pounds to tongue weight. I am also interested in larger or more propane capacity beyond the 2x20lb.

Our TT's frame is covered with a plastic cardboard which is nice and clean but am reluctant to hack away at that to find areas to use.

Looking for creative and safe solutions to place batteries, propane and inverter gear closer to axles.

You'll find that a lot of members here will try to troubleshoot your intentions and then tell you how you did it all wrong and this how they would've done it rather than just answer your questions.

As for your propane, you may want to take a chapter out of your class A. Wouldn't be too hard with the right know how and tools to install a permanent larger DOT approved tank under the trailer, welded or attached to the frame. Be sure to add some type of shield paneling and mindful of an easy way to fill it. From there it's just a simple hose add-on or replacement to your propane distro block on the frame.

Inverter (2000/4000)is my next big project and I plan on mounting it in the forward pass through compartment so that I can have the shortest length 2 gauge to the batteries (on the tongue in my case). AC output wire will be wired into my circuit breaker box. Turn on for the inverter will be extended into the coach are on a battle-run type protected switch. I'll be using it rarely and when I do it will be for short bursts.

Batteries, got no ideas except fabricating or purchasing some type of box and mounting under the frame assuming you'll have the clearance. I don't have much experience with golf carts, but I assume they're smaller than my standard group size. Seems possible.

Good luck and post pictures of your projects!