Dual batteries
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Topic: Dual batteries
Posted By: Sms9758
Subject: Dual batteries
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 4:31pm
| We purchased two Trojan t-125 batteries and novo cases for them. Ok, now they don't fit between the bars? Help? |
Replies:
Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 6:07pm
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I don't know the size of yours, but I have a group 29 and a group 24. I modified two battery cases by cutting down the side of one and gorilla taping them together. This worked because the total width is less than the frame on the pod. If your battery width is greater than the pod, you're going to need a more involved solution. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 6:43pm
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The t-125 is the same dimensions as the T-105 which is the standard GC2 battery. I had two in two cases on my 172 and they fit fine. Either you case is exceptionally large or FR screwed up again. Which dimension is giving you trouble?
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Sms9758
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 10:06pm
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The length of the cases is what is giving me the problem. They are about three inches longer than the batteries, so the extra six inches in overall length is what causes them not to fit the factory rail for them. I bought noco HM306BK battery boxes since it was the only one I could find with enough height for the T125s. Is there a box that will fit them without the extra length? |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 11:01pm
I took shroomer's advice and simple cut down a couple of standard boxes for my GC2's and gorilla taped them together. That was about a year and a half ago.  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 11:03pm
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The NOCO box is the one I would have suggested. It's interior length is less than an inch greater than the battery itself. It looks like the length of the cover is the problem. I've got two generic GP24 cases in my garage and they
measure very close to the NOCO box in exterior length. Apparently the
~14" length is common. I no longer have my Pod so I can't look for myself. I had two GC2s in cases and they fit. You mention the batteries will not fit "between the bars." What does this mean. Maybe a picture would help. As I recall my Pod had the battery rack on top of the trailer frame so there was plenty of room for the ears on the case tops to overhang left and right if needed. Maybe a simple rack redesign is in order. Another approach might be to cut the ears off the cases. You don't really need them. PS: I see Fred's pictures now. I assume it's pretty similar to yours. Looks doable. Might do something with Plexiglas sheeting to close the modified sides. Not sure about the Gorilla Tape. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 8:09am
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Lots and lots of owners running a pair of GC2's on pods.. Using NOCO boxes made for the GC2's. A picture might help. The box my sister uses, is literally a group 24 box with an added spacer to raise the top. She ordered from amazon I am sure. ------------- |
Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 8:35am
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I looked back and indeed, I used the NOCO box. I cut the ears off the top and sides of the boxes and tapes the boxes and tops together. I'd get a picture but it's raining like hell now. Just imagine fwunder's picture without the two bumps in the center. The gorilla tape has held up fine for two years now. Never leave home without it. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |