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Old 03-12-2013, 05:13 PM   #1
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Question 246RBS plus weight of duel batteries.

I was given 2 brand new 12v rv batteries. They are from a commercial application and weigh about 45 lbs each. Would mounting both of these on the front tongue cause any problems weight wise? I wanted to install them in series.
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Old 03-12-2013, 05:45 PM   #2
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I would imagine if mounted equally distanced from center, the only problem would be an additional approx 90 pounds added weight. I won't get into the math of it all, simply because I can't put it as eloquently as the other more experienced fellas here. Maybe someone will be able to add some math, but you'll need to give more info about the setup I think.
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Old 03-12-2013, 07:06 PM   #3
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1 additional battery shouldn't be a problem if mounted properly. Just have to watch your tongue weight and tow vehicle but you shouldn't be towing that close if 45 lbs makes a difference.
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Old 03-12-2013, 07:12 PM   #4
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gregsimard -
Why would you want to install 2 - 12v batteries in series? By installing them in series, do you mean mounting them in a certain way ... "in series"????

If you hook them up in series, you will end up with 24 volts not 12! Wiring them in parallel will provide you with 12v - the correct voltage for RV systems.
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Old 03-13-2013, 06:01 AM   #5
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sorrry I meant parallel

In my original post I meant to say hooking the batteries up in parallel. Sorry if I caused some confusion. I am just concerned about the weight.
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If you are replacing the existing battery with 2 new batteries than the difference in weight is only 1 battery. Like I posted earlier if you are worried about an additional 45lbs of tongue weight then you must be on the edge of being over weight for your TV???
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Old 03-13-2013, 09:58 AM   #7
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You don't have your T.V. up but as stated by other's, 45lb's is nothing, I have two 6volt batters.
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