Radius External Battery Door - Can I get a new one made?

[ZRX-Steve]

I have lifeline AGM batteries that don't have to be in a vented compartment. The battery door has a 2" wide perforated vent strip running vertical from top to bottom. Since I don't need the venting, I'd prefer to have a fully insulated door to keep the batteries warmer and extend their performance.

Can I get a new insulated door without the vent?

Lance 1191

[westend]

If the battery compartment is unheated or not influenced by any conductive heat transfer from another part of the structure or the sun, the battery compartment will be at ambient temperature whether you seal the compartment or not.

[Francesca_Knowl]

ZRX-Steve wrote:
I have lifeline AGM batteries that don't have to be in a vented compartment.

That's the number nine entry at the following link: Common Battery Myths.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Line the inside with 20 gauge aluminum but a MALFUNCTIONING VRB can and will vent hydrogen and oxygen. Oh what a perfect thermobaric bomb that compartment would make. Want to get to Quartzite in 10 seconds flat?

[We_Cant_Wait]

I'd be a bit cautious of sealing off the battery compartment even with the AGM batteries. While they don't out gas like regular batteries there is still a bit of out gas going on. If there wasn't the batteries would bulge and possible break open.

[beemerphile1]

If you're handy you might just dismantle the door and install a solid panel.