How many forum members have their caravan batteries "underslung"?
Have you had any problems with them being "underslung"?
cheers
Birdo
justcruisin01 said
07:44 PM Feb 1, 2015
Mine are chassis mounted & only been six weeks since pick up, but dont expect any probs.
In my view that is where they should be, outside so any leaks & fumes from charging are not inside, these gasses that are given off are not very nice so why have then indoors.
JC
KevinC said
07:52 PM Feb 1, 2015
Mine is in its original location location under the bed, but I agree with JC. Batteries, petrol, diesel, gas are better outside.
exa41 said
08:57 PM Feb 1, 2015
Hi Birdo , mine are under the camper and have been for 19 years now ( different batteries ) I have 2x 100Ah AGM`s no problems.
PeterD said
12:41 PM Feb 2, 2015
A lot of trucks carry their starting batteries on the side of the chassis. Most of them are visible (ie not in a box.) They seem to survive there OK. The only difference I see on t van is you should protect the front of them from flying stones and gravel thrown up by the tug (they go a long way back.)
ruffnut09 said
04:11 PM Feb 2, 2015
Hello Birdo,
I own an Elite (Brand name) caravan with both AGM batteries mounted on the chassis rail just forward of the axle.
They are in a steel box with chequer plate doors. I found the first battery box was filling up with road grime and gravel.
I installed a heavy rubber mud flap in front of battery box and this solved the problem.
Regards.
Ruff
iana said
08:10 AM Feb 3, 2015
Just wondering if you could further explain your idea of "Under slung". We had one instance at work where so much dirt accumulated between the terminals that when moisture is added - winter time, the battery started smoking because of the tracking between terminals. Batteries should not be a "Fit and forget" installation.
The production of gas is something that early designed batteries tended to do more. Now with different alloys (calcium) being used to make the plates, gas is not produced in the quantities, and is mainly produced when Hi charge or discharge rates occur. Modern chargers do not allow this to happen. AGM batteries are a different kettle of fish, and should not produce gas out side of the battery. They can withstand internal pressures of 10-30 psi depending on type and re-absorb anything produced.
Truck batteries while mounted on the chassis rail, have plenty of height between them and the ground, so don't tend to get that dirty.
Birdo said
12:22 PM Feb 3, 2015
Hi iana
My idea of having the batteries"underslung"is to have more room inside the van.
The ones I have seen are very well secured in a metal box which keeps the batteries away from the elements.I have heard that some van manufacturers are having "underslung"as standard.
My new van will have control rider suspension so I will still have enough clearance.
Cheers
Birdo
iana said
05:34 PM Feb 3, 2015
How do you propose to have access to these batteries? are you going to have access through the floor, via a cover. This would be OK, but depending on battery type you will still need ventilation.
Birdo said
05:12 PM Feb 4, 2015
iana wrote:
How do you propose to have access to these batteries? are you going to have access through the floor, via a cover. This would be OK, but depending on battery type you will still need ventilation.
Hi
I have spoken to a few Lotus Freelander and Lotus Trooper owners who have underslung batteries and they are all happy with how their batteries are mounted so I am leaving it up to Lotus.
I have allso spoken to owners of other makes of vans with "underslung "batteries and they have all been happy with them.
Cheers
Birdo
-- Edited by Birdo on Wednesday 4th of February 2015 05:15:04 PM
justcruisin01 said
06:59 PM Feb 4, 2015
Birdo wrote:
Hi
I have spoken to a few Lotus Freelander and Lotus Trooper owners who have underslung batteries and they are all happy with how their batteries are mounted so I am leaving it up to Lotus.
I have allso spoken to owners of other makes of vans with "underslung "batteries and they have all been happy with them.
Cheers
Birdo
-- Edited by Birdo on Wednesday 4th of February 2015 05:15:04 PM
Mine are on a Lotus Freelander. In a box with full frontal protection from stones.
Two questions
How many forum members have their caravan batteries "underslung"?
Have you had any problems with them being "underslung"?
cheers
Birdo
Mine are chassis mounted & only been six weeks since pick up, but dont expect any probs.
In my view that is where they should be, outside so any leaks & fumes from charging are not inside, these gasses that are given off are not very nice so why have then indoors.
JC
I own an Elite (Brand name) caravan with both AGM batteries mounted on the chassis rail just forward of the axle.
They are in a steel box with chequer plate doors. I found the first battery box was filling up with road grime and gravel.
I installed a heavy rubber mud flap in front of battery box and this solved the problem.
Regards.
Ruff
The production of gas is something that early designed batteries tended to do more. Now with different alloys (calcium) being used to make the plates, gas is not produced in the quantities, and is mainly produced when Hi charge or discharge rates occur. Modern chargers do not allow this to happen. AGM batteries are a different kettle of fish, and should not produce gas out side of the battery. They can withstand internal pressures of 10-30 psi depending on type and re-absorb anything produced.
Truck batteries while mounted on the chassis rail, have plenty of height between them and the ground, so don't tend to get that dirty.
My idea of having the batteries"underslung"is to have more room inside the van.
The ones I have seen are very well secured in a metal box which keeps the batteries away from the elements.I have heard that some van manufacturers are having "underslung"as standard.
My new van will have control rider suspension so I will still have enough clearance.
Cheers
Birdo
Hi
I have spoken to a few Lotus Freelander and Lotus Trooper owners who have underslung batteries and they are all happy with how their batteries are mounted so I am leaving it up to Lotus.
I have allso spoken to owners of other makes of vans with "underslung "batteries and they have all been happy with them.
Cheers
Birdo
-- Edited by Birdo on Wednesday 4th of February 2015 05:15:04 PM
Mine are on a Lotus Freelander. In a box with full frontal protection from stones.