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RabbitRunner's avatar
RabbitRunner
Explorer
Apr 05, 2019

Battery Box Options - Trojan SCS150

I recently purchased a 2007 Northwood Nash 22H and I need to replace the current single group 24 12v battery. After measuring my existing battery tray, I've determined that I cannot fit a pair of T-105 6v batteries due to the height. After much research I believe I've settled for a pair of Trojan SCS150 12v batteries. However, according to the specs on the Trojan website, this particular battery is 11.3" long. I cannot seem to find a compatible group 24 battery box that will accommodate this length. I cannot fit a group 27/31 battery box in this location either. For those of you that have, or have had, a Trojan SCS150, what do you use for a battery box?
  • RabbitRunner's avatar
    RabbitRunner
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2019
    Unfortunately, that box won't work either. It's only 21.5" long. These batteries are 11.30" long a piece.
  • pauldub's avatar
    pauldub
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2019
    You can cut the box shorter for your shorter batteries and that may help enough with clearance. Try a mockup with cardboard.
  • RabbitRunner's avatar
    RabbitRunner
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2019
    I've contemplated that one, but I fear that the square design still won't allow enough room. The front of the trailer is angled forward enough that I need the angled lid design that single battery boxes offer.
  • RabbitRunner's avatar
    RabbitRunner
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2019
    In addition, I have no room for a side-by-side battery orientation. If I were to find a dual battery box it would have to be in an end-to-end orientation and no greater than 25.5" long at the base.
  • RabbitRunner's avatar
    RabbitRunner
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2019
    I've already thought about trimming a GC-2 battery box, but I can't find one of those that will fit lengthwise either.
  • landyacht318's avatar
    landyacht318
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2019
    gc-2 batteries too tall to fit battery enclosure of OP's rig.

    Group 24 do nearly have exact same footprint as GC-2.

    If no dedicated group 24 box can be found, then a single GC-2, or perhaps even a double gc-2 battery box, can be trimmed to height with a straight edge and a razorknife to score it multiple times, or other various tools, to cut the plastic down to the correct height for 24's, or whatever the enclosure will allow.

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