Putting Batteries in the bag well

[wizardket]

I have a 96 TXT, 480 Amp Logisystem controller going from 36v to 48v. I will go with 8 - 6v T105 batteries. I just acquired an eighty foot roll of 1/0 tinned 'Monster Cable' for $60 I will redo all my cables from #4 to 1/0. The extra two batteries will go in the bag well that will be under the utility box and I have a couple questions.

• The support in the bag well
  • The only support is in the back near the bumper
  • Will this stress the body?
• Battery Boxes
  • Did you just strap the batteries down?
  • Did you use a battery box to enclose them?
    • Sources?
• Cable routing
  • Punch a hole through the body?

I am going to keep using my 36v charger and a separate 12v charger for awhile until I decide to get an on board charger.

[ChevyRacing75]

I just have mine sitting back there but it is a good idea to try and stap them down.

[madoc1]

these are stapped down with black 3/8 wide ties. then put battery boxes on top.

[scottyb]

It is a very good idea to use some type of restraint. But bungee cords and nylon straps will rot out in a matter of months with the gases. It is also a good idea to support them better. Show us what you come up with!

[pachanga90]

As funny as it sounds considering what we put the carts thru,Batteries don't like vibrations and bouncing.Clamp them down tight so that they move only with the cart,not freely on their own.You can make a simple hold-down with a piece of 1" wide flat-stock across each battery and a few pieces of threaded-rod,or a frame made from 3/4" angle-iron that surrounds both batts with a couple hold-down bolts(2 would be fine).Just some thoughts.Always keep in mind that if you roll it,or something else happens,they will become projectiles,and i don't think you'd want one hitting you!Make sure there is a reinforcement under the bag-well as well,they aren't really designed for that kind of weight,and your brackets can tear loose.Hope this helps.

[wizardket]

I think I will make an Aluminum hold down bracket that goes all around the top of both batteries.

Do think they need to be in boxes to seal them? The ones inside are not in a box.

[wizardket]

Originally Posted by madoc1

these are stapped down with black 3/8 wide ties. then put battery boxes on top.

Where did you get the boxes? I like the smooth look, are they on upside down?

[ChevyRacing75]

Originally Posted by wizardket

Where did you get the boxes? I like the smooth look, are they on upside down?

you can get those at the parts store or at tractor supply etc and yes they are uside down

[madoc1]

those came from wally, with slits to accomodate the cables. had to dremel off the side handles to make it an interference fit.
as chevy says, lots of people carry them. most come with a wide hold down strap also.