Battery Hold downs

[JCat]

The batteries in my RV are held down with metal L shaped brackets that go around the edge of 2 batteries and then are bolted to the floor. Over time these have begun to corrode due to the battery fumes/liquid.

So I need to replace them.

I want to go with a better solution, that won't corrode out.

I was thinking plastic brackets or a metal bar attached to the bolts.

What have you guys done and how did it work ?

[2oldman]

JCat wrote:
I have used the AGM's for my lat 2 sets of batteries and they don't last long enough to justify the cost.

Perhaps you're buying cheap ones or not charging them properly. They should last longer than acid tubs.

[JCat]

Thanks, I have used the AGM's for my lat 2 sets of batteries and they don't last long enough to justify the cost.

I will look into some straps.

[MountainAir05]

They do make battery hold down straps. That is what I use.

[2oldman]

kdk wrote:
When mine corroded beyond use I threw them away. I figure if the batteries bounce out of the tray in a 40 foot motor home, I've got more serious problems than batteries. (jmho)

x2.

I never used hold-downs in my 5er. They do tend to slide around a bit so it may be a good idea to have a border for them.

[kdk]

When mine corroded beyond use I threw them away. I figure if the batteries bounce out of the tray in a 40 foot motor home, I've got more serious problems than batteries. (jmho)

[discovery4us]

AGM batteries or what I have done in the past is pull the brackets off, clean them up and then use a rubber or plasti dip to protect them.

[2oldman]

Go with a battery that doesn't cause corrosion. AGM