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Old 10-03-2016, 02:45 PM   #1
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4 - 6 Volts & Inverter/Charger Install (Hideout 177lhs)
I got them to put 2 6 volt batteries in it from the dealer, but I wanted to add 2 more and an inverter. I bought 2 more Interstate 6 volts and a Xantrex HF1800 Inverter/Charger. I also removed the stock converter and the crappy DC fuse panel. I replaced it with a Blue Sea fuse panel. I mounted the batteries in an atv box I found in scratch dent on Amazon. I found a thick rubber mat at Tractor Supply and cut that into pieces to line the box and space the batteries. I used weatherproof DC Circuit Breakers for the DC going to the inverter as well as the DC going to the fuse panel. (200amp and 100 amp) For AC wiring I used 10/3 cord to run from the back of the trailer to the front basement and back. Probably 40' total. I ran 4 gauge for the DC panel and 0 gauge for the inverter.

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Old 10-04-2016, 01:47 PM   #4
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Looks nice, did you end up mounting 2 or 4 batteries up in the box?
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Old 10-04-2016, 01:54 PM   #5
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4 batteries. I will put up some pics of them all wired as soon as I'm done. I ran out of the ring terminals so waiting for a few more to finish the wiring.
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Old 10-06-2016, 03:02 PM   #6
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Heres the batteries all wired up and done. Everything is working well.
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Old 10-06-2016, 04:03 PM   #7
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Meh, just adds a tad of tongue weight....

Nice work. I'm sure you will enjoy the power. Just not the replacement costs in a few years!
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Old 10-06-2016, 04:15 PM   #8
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Meh, just adds a tad of tongue weight....

Nice work. I'm sure you will enjoy the power. Just not the replacement costs in a few years!
Definitely adds tongue weigh. Honestly couldn't find a better place for them. Not really worried about the replacement costs. These are the nicest Interstate 6 volts so they should last quite a while.
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Old 10-06-2016, 06:38 PM   #9
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Definitely adds tongue weigh. Honestly couldn't find a better place for them. Not really worried about the replacement costs. These are the nicest Interstate 6 volts so they should last quite a while.
Yup. I agree. I'm an Interstate Battery fanboy.
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Old 10-07-2016, 05:41 AM   #10
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Great job !

Can you list either a part number for that box, or dimensions? Looks like a great size.
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Old 10-07-2016, 11:40 AM   #11
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It is this box. I got it for much cheaper because it was a scratch and dent.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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