Thread: D2 dual battery install (yes another one...)

Awesome job baz. Well-done. Might have to copy your idea I think.

Excellent setup and very close to what I'm thinking about, specifically location. Again, might be some copying going on (copy is the sincerest form of flattery!)

How difficult is it to remove the panel in front of the 2nd battery? I've had a quick look, but not yet exerted any force.
Cheers Gavin

Feel free to copy, after all the ideas for this came from many other forum users! haha umm to remove the panel that is normally infront of where the battery is you first have to take the grill out on the left hand side and remove the two screws that hold it in, they are small torx screws by memory. then unscrew and pop off the bit of plastic on the otherside where the seat belt goes down into so you can access the screws from that side. and after that the panel should just pop off.

If I could make some suggestions though, replace the material tie downs with metal straps. Even the smallest amount of venting from the batteries will rot the material, and legally, you may require a battery box, you know those plastic ones to put the battery in....not sure, but every shop fitted interior battery is a sealed box of some sort.....might want to check that out.
Mine is currently under the bonnet up near the firewall, but could use that space for other stuff, so might be doing what you have done too.....looks great, well done.

Cheers
Kev

Originally Posted by bigkevg

If I could make some suggestions though, replace the material tie downs with metal straps. Even the smallest amount of venting from the batteries will rot the material, and legally, you may require a battery box, you know those plastic ones to put the battery in....not sure, but every shop fitted interior battery is a sealed box of some sort.....might want to check that out.
Mine is currently under the bonnet up near the firewall, but could use that space for other stuff, so might be doing what you have done too.....looks great, well done.

Cheers
Kev

Sealed Battery's are deemed safe and wont vent enough to warrant a box. in theory it can be mounted upside down also the strap should last longer in a chemical sense the metal would corroad caused by eletrolis than a fabric strap but the starp will have more issues with the heat friction an UV but have less risk of harming the battery.

Nice work Baz looks great and neat too.

Hi driftwagon and sorry mate but there is no such thing as a “Sealed” lead acid battery and bigkevg’s advice is spot on the money.

All lead acid batteries, in the wrong situation, can both gas and/or spew electrolyte.

You can use any form of battery inside a vehicle and if they are not mounted in a dedicated battery tray/box, to protect against spillage, they should be housed in a plastic battery box.

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi driftwagon and sorry mate but there is no such thing as a “Sealed” lead acid battery and bigkevg’s advice is spot on the money.

All lead acid batteries, in the wrong situation, can both gas and/or spew electrolyte.

You can use any form of battery inside a vehicle and if they are not mounted in a dedicated battery tray/box, to protect against spillage, they should be housed in a plastic battery box.

My apoligys i was on my apology phone and didn't read the full description yes a lead acid battery needs a box it will also most likely come with a fabric strap

Also looks good