Pretty cool
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Remote battery box
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Water Boy
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Remote battery box
I was told getting my beauty sleep was a waste of time.
1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
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Rebel
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Re: Remote battery box
Nice box and made out of stainless. Very nice.
At work, the shop just pulled several aluminum tanks from a couple of trailers we're selling and plans are to build a battery box from one of these hydrolic fluid tanks but that won't be anytime soon. To much going on with getting ready to move.
Thanks for posting. Only thing I'd do different is instead of crimping the connectors would be to solder them. Always run the risk of crimp on coming off over time.
At work, the shop just pulled several aluminum tanks from a couple of trailers we're selling and plans are to build a battery box from one of these hydrolic fluid tanks but that won't be anytime soon. To much going on with getting ready to move.
Thanks for posting. Only thing I'd do different is instead of crimping the connectors would be to solder them. Always run the risk of crimp on coming off over time.
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Water Boy
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Re: Remote battery box
I was surprised b the crimp.Rebel wrote:...Only thing I'd do different is instead of crimping the connectors would be to solder them. Always run the risk of crimp on coming off over time.
But then, to solder that wire takes more than your typical 15 watts iron.
I'm sure this will do the job........
http://www.guttersupply.com/p-soldering ... SIK1.gstml
I was told getting my beauty sleep was a waste of time.
1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
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loopie
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Re: Remote battery box
For anyone looking for junkyard parts and DIY...Ford Diesel vans have a frame mounted battery box and wiring
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Great A'Tuin
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Re: Remote battery box
Good info!
I've been looking to add a second battery...
I'll head to the junk yard Saturday.
BTW, where do folks usually mount a second battery? I've been thinking about the open area under the floorpan below the driver's seat and using a gell-cel batt so I can lay it on it's side...
john
I've been looking to add a second battery...
I'll head to the junk yard Saturday.
BTW, where do folks usually mount a second battery? I've been thinking about the open area under the floorpan below the driver's seat and using a gell-cel batt so I can lay it on it's side...
john
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2000 LS AWD
2.5" lift, 3.73 G80, Bilsteins, 235/75-15 Toyo A/T's, 2500 Brakes, Skid plate
Ultra-Gauge, Long/Tru-Cool tranny cooler, Electric fans, Bed Kit. 265,000 miles.
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Re: Remote battery box
Mine is in a box behind the driver's seat right now, but this is where I want it to end up:
It nestles in perfectly under the floor beneath the driver seat, which works out well because that's where my inverter sits.
It nestles in perfectly under the floor beneath the driver seat, which works out well because that's where my inverter sits.
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CaptSquid
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Re: Remote battery box
Ewww! Lookit all that rust! 
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
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Re: Remote battery box
Your'e Leakin'
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& a bunch of tractors
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& a bunch of tractors
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Re: Remote battery box
I'll have you know it's not a leak. 
It's just a drip.
I'll fix it in the Spring
It's just a drip.I'll fix it in the Spring
Re: Remote battery box
Cool tip on the econoline box. I need something for mine so I can relocate the battery. How much did that aluminum box set you back?
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Rebel
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Re: Remote battery box
I have a racing remote battery box if you're interested. New,,never installed. Check out Summit,,it's the one for about 25 bucks,,all metal
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clarkperez2334
Re: Remote battery box
Waterboy wrote:
Pretty cool
+1 for that battery box.
By the way, this Taylor Remote Battery box is what I'm planning to have. I find it perfect for applications that require relocating your battery. The kit already includes all the things needed for the installation.
Batteries - Remote Battery Box System
