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Soccerdude71
09-09-2013, 11:41 AM
Hi Everyone,

Great forum! I have a question about my battery... I just purchased one, and while I see the connections for it, I don't see where the battery gets mounted! There isn't really a place to set it and nothing to hold it down. Any suggestions??

PS - Yes, I'm an RV newb lol.


Thanks
George
Barryman
09-09-2013, 12:54 PM
Hi and welcome! I have a 2013 Springdale as well, the battery mounts right behind the dual propane tanks.
Soccerdude71
09-09-2013, 01:56 PM
Hi Barryman,


Thanks for replying. I know where the battery is supposed to go, but it can't just sit there without any support, can it?

I attached a couple pics.



George
LZScout
09-09-2013, 02:12 PM
What I did with my previous RV (similar scenario) was to make a rectangular frame out of 1" angle iron that was large enough for two battery boxes. I mounted a short piece of flat bar across the center. I pop-riveted the corners, flat bar, and then pop-riveted the assembly to the cross members you show. Used battery box straps to hold the boxes in place. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/10/udadavas.jpg


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Festus2
09-09-2013, 02:39 PM
George -

Don't the two angle irons form a cradle or support for the battery? Looks like all that is required is a proper tie down and battery box for the battery so it doesn't move around in the cradle.
danimal
09-09-2013, 04:24 PM
You need to buy a battery box like the ones pictured by LZScout. It is slightly larger than the battery and fits perfectly in the space where you had the battery sitting. You can probably get one from a local auto parts store.
Andymon
09-09-2013, 05:21 PM
Hi Barryman,


Thanks for replying. I know where the battery is supposed to go, but it can't just sit there without any support, can it?

I attached a couple pics.



George

If you don't have a battery box yet you can use a ratchet tie down to hold in place. I see a few of those like that in the storage yard.
Dadstoy
09-17-2013, 09:12 AM
So. Your 189 didnt come with a battery?
Soccerdude71
09-17-2013, 09:20 AM
nope.... But I went out and got a battery box and bolted it to the frame. Much better now...


George
SAABDOCTOR
09-18-2013, 05:54 AM
NICE DEALER! not! all that money and no battery. were your propane tanks filled. but at least you got good help here.:D enjoy your new diggs!