Mounting a second battery on the under side??(GU Wagon)

[cjb]

Has anyone mounted their second battery on the underside of a GU in the Chassis?

I'm on to my 3rd Aux battery in the engine bay trying to find an alternative mounting spot outside the vehicle.

I have been told on other forums that Brunswick Diesel mount it under the chassis.

Has anyone got one under there they can post some pictures for me?

Cheers

[mudski]

Dunno where. Not much room there. Id get one of those portable battery box thingo's, cant remember their name, which can charge via ciggie socket or Anderson plug. They also have an inverter built in too. Atleast this way you can use it portable too.

[Bacho86]

Dunno where. Not much room there. Id get one of those portable battery box thingo's, cant remember their name, which can charge via ciggie socket or Anderson plug. They also have an inverter built in too. Atleast this way you can use it portable too.

Something like this ...




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[blocko05]

these battery packs are a great idea, they still need to be strapped down while in transit. Love the idea of it being mobile

[cjb]

Yeah not what I'm after.
I already have a second battery wired up.
I also don't want to have to lift the battery in and out of the car, its also not safe to have it in the car in case of an accident.

[cjb]

Brunswick Diesel mount it under the chassis when they do a conversion so I am told so it must be possible.

I have seen a picture on here of someone doing it I just cant find it again.

[MudRunnerTD]

What engine mate? Why are you killing batteries? There are plenty of patrols getting around with 2 & 3 batteries under the bonnet. What batteries are you running? Have you got a low voltage constant draw when parked. Do you have a high mount turbo? Will a battery wrap protect from heat.

A battery mounted under the car is very exposed. There is enough room I reckon if you went a Gel and laid it on its side. Custom box to protect from stones and rocks. Doable for sure. Necessary..... Not sure.

[cjb]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ngs-Chev/page5

[cjb]

3Ltr CRD its been remapped gets F'ing hot under the bonnet especially in summer when ambient temp is over 40.
I have tried wrapping it in air cell insulation but still gets to hot.

[happygu]

I very much doubt there is a standard one for a Patrol, as you can fit two batteries under the bonnet.

There are chassis mount boxes for Navaras, and the like, as there is no room under the bonnet for a second battery for a lot of the dual cabs..... That is where I would start looking and find one that is the easiest to adapt.