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Four 6 Volt GC2 Battery Install in new 2017 Triton 2951.
I really wish I would have taken a picture of what the two 12 Volt batteries looked like when I bought the trailer but I was in to big of a rush to pull them out and didn't take a picture. The battery lids just halfway set on top so none of the venting made any difference at all.
These are four GC2 batteries I purchased from Costco and as you will see in the pictures, there is plenty of room and then some for these batteries. The box is built from 1/2 plywood and the bottom tray was a storage bin I bought at Walmart. I cut the bottom off to become the tray. The drain is a standard Black plastic 1 1/2 sink drain pipe. Below is a list of parts I bought on Amazon to make up the battery cables. I also changed out the Battery Cut Off Switch for a 4 position switch instead. I can choose bank 1, bank 2, both, and off. I have new 4 gauge wire running in to the trailer and all cables at the batteries are 2 gauge.
Blue Sea Systems m-Series Battery Switches
2 AWG Premium Extra Flexible Welding Cable 600 VOLT COMBO PACK - BLACK+RED - 10 FEET OF EACH COLOR
Forney 57637 Lug Crimping Tool
Ancor Marine Grade Heavy-duty Lugs
2 sets of 2 Gauge 3/8
6 sets of 2 Gauge 5/16
1 set of 2 Gauge 1/4
1 set of 4 Gauge 3/8
1 set of 4 Gauge 1/4
LASCO FITTINGS INC 1436-015 1-1/2"INSxMIPT MALE ADAPT
M-D Building Products 1033 All-Climate Auto and Marine Weatherstrip -inchAll-inch Strip, 10 Feet, Black
LASCO 03-4313 Black Plastic Tubular 1-1/2-Inch by 6-Inch Flanged Tailpiece
Beginning of building the box.
Painted box inside and out.
Box in place to confirm fitment.
All batteries installed and connected. Cable entries into the box were drilled so the cable was just even with the top edge of the box.
Outside view of lid with vent tube fitting attached.
Inside view of lid with rubber weatherstripping attached.
Completed box with all cable entries sealed with black silicon sealant. Beside the bottom drain and vent tube, the box is air tight.
Mod Edit: Fixed oversized photos
I really wish I would have taken a picture of what the two 12 Volt batteries looked like when I bought the trailer but I was in to big of a rush to pull them out and didn't take a picture. The battery lids just halfway set on top so none of the venting made any difference at all.
These are four GC2 batteries I purchased from Costco and as you will see in the pictures, there is plenty of room and then some for these batteries. The box is built from 1/2 plywood and the bottom tray was a storage bin I bought at Walmart. I cut the bottom off to become the tray. The drain is a standard Black plastic 1 1/2 sink drain pipe. Below is a list of parts I bought on Amazon to make up the battery cables. I also changed out the Battery Cut Off Switch for a 4 position switch instead. I can choose bank 1, bank 2, both, and off. I have new 4 gauge wire running in to the trailer and all cables at the batteries are 2 gauge.
Blue Sea Systems m-Series Battery Switches
2 AWG Premium Extra Flexible Welding Cable 600 VOLT COMBO PACK - BLACK+RED - 10 FEET OF EACH COLOR
Forney 57637 Lug Crimping Tool
Ancor Marine Grade Heavy-duty Lugs
2 sets of 2 Gauge 3/8
6 sets of 2 Gauge 5/16
1 set of 2 Gauge 1/4
1 set of 4 Gauge 3/8
1 set of 4 Gauge 1/4
LASCO FITTINGS INC 1436-015 1-1/2"INSxMIPT MALE ADAPT
M-D Building Products 1033 All-Climate Auto and Marine Weatherstrip -inchAll-inch Strip, 10 Feet, Black
LASCO 03-4313 Black Plastic Tubular 1-1/2-Inch by 6-Inch Flanged Tailpiece
Beginning of building the box.
Painted box inside and out.
Box in place to confirm fitment.
All batteries installed and connected. Cable entries into the box were drilled so the cable was just even with the top edge of the box.
Outside view of lid with vent tube fitting attached.
Inside view of lid with rubber weatherstripping attached.
Completed box with all cable entries sealed with black silicon sealant. Beside the bottom drain and vent tube, the box is air tight.
Mod Edit: Fixed oversized photos
