Leisure battery fitting

[DaveHobson]

Having checked that a new leisure battery will fit in the compartment, I’m disappointed to find that it actually doesn’t! The lid sits about 1.5cm too high. I think the measurements provided by the battery retailer didn’t include the terminal posts. So I now have the choice of either returning the battery for a different model, or of modifying the underside of the compartment lid, which has moulded plastic bracing (see pic). It would be easy to remove some of this at the relevant points, but I thought I’d check on here as to whether this is a bad idea. Thoughts?

 

[1967bowesj]

If thats just the underside of a "lid" over the batteries then i see no issue taking the webs off. So long as the positive post or bare cable ends cannot make contact with the metal base or the swivel.

 

[Googlebot]

If thats just the underside of a "lid" over the batteries then i see no issue taking the webs off. So long as the positive post or bare cable ends cannot make contact with the metal base or the swivel.

I agree.

 

[Jev88]

So long as that lid is not under pressure from above it should be ok. Just be certain over time that no metal (or your seat underside) can press down and touch the top of the battery.

 

[MisterB]

Are you using terminal posts or threaded bolts. It may fit perfectly if you use threaded brass bolts ?

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[Richard n Ann]

That's a bit of a bodge job. I think I'd send the battery back and buy one that fits.
It's your van though, it would probably work OK.

 

[ianp]

Having checked that a new leisure battery will fit in the compartment, I’m disappointed to find that it actually doesn’t! The lid sits about 1.5cm too high. I think the measurements provided by the battery retailer didn’t include the terminal posts. So I now have the choice of either returning the battery for a different model, or of modifying the underside of the compartment lid, which has moulded plastic bracing (see pic). It would be easy to remove some of this at the relevant points, but I thought I’d check on here as to whether this is a bad idea. Thoughts?



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Its not just the battery posts though is it......have you factored in the cables and post clamps etc that will sit on top of the battery...?

 

[robnchris]

Or Just make a wooden lid with a frame around to lift it to the desired height.

 

[Sleeveless]

If the lid is located in a walkway , best not weaken it by removing structure underneath , get the correct battery.

 

[DaveHobson]

Thanks all.

Or Just make a wooden lid with a frame around to lift it to the desired height.

Splendid idea. 25mm MDF would do the job perfectly. Thanks!

It’s not just the battery posts though is it......have you factored in the cables and post clamps etc that will sit on top of the battery...?

Good point.

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[MichaelT]

Are you using terminal posts or threaded bolts. It may fit perfectly if you use threaded brass bolts ?

That's what I used on my fogstar 280

 

[1967bowesj]

If the lid is located in a walkway , best not weaken it by removing structure underneath , get the correct battery.

Its under passenger seat

 

[DaveHobson]

Its under passenger seat

Not on ours - in the kitchen floor. We ended up exchanging the battery for a lower profile one. And a big shout-out for Tayna Batteries, who couldn’t have been more helpful. Thanks for all the advice on here.