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Old 02-29-2016, 09:11 AM   #1
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Battery Box for 4 golf cart batteries

I was wondering what people did about a battery box in a fifth wheel for 4 6V golf cart batteries. I have found this http://www.allbatterysalesandservice...576,1,0,0.html but after getting it shipped, will be over $110. That's fine if that is about the only option.

Instead of me going to every store and measuring their storage box for just the right fit, I was wondering it someone has already done the leg work and found just the right one? I am not interested in building one out of wood. I have plenty of other projects to spend time on rather than building something I can purchase.
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Old 02-29-2016, 02:44 PM   #2
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I went looking for where I got mine 2 1/2 years back, but couldn't find it. It was a marine supply outfit on the Internet. White plastic and advertised to hold four GC2 batteries (that's the size my Trojan T-105s are). If I remember correctly, it was about $75 with shipping. These guys just aren't cheap no matter where you look for them, but it takes a whole lot less room than four inexpensive single battery boxes. Just Google "GC2 battery box" and you might come up with it.
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Old 02-29-2016, 04:59 PM   #3
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Figure what size you need to put all the batteries in. Go to WalMart and get a Sterlite/Tupperware tub. Get one with latches, not a snap fit top. If it's a little too big for the batteries, drop some 2x4 in to snug it all up. Notch the sides at the top under the lid for the wires. If you have a vent hose, drill the needed size in the top with a hole saw. Radiator hose clamp on top and bottom of the lid to secure the hose. Less than $20.
I should run some self drilling self tapping screws through the bottom of mine to secure it, but haven't. Don't have any air inlet holes either, come to think of it.
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Old 02-29-2016, 05:05 PM   #4
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I actually just got back from Walmart with what I think will work. I don't have the batteries yet, so I had to find dimensions online. Hopefully they are close. The inside dimensions of the tub are about 14.5" wide and about 20.75" long. I think that will just fit as needed. I am getting the batteries from Costco within a few days.
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Sounds good. I posted on here what I did with pics, if you want to search for it. But it sounds like you're on it.
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