Secure battery in truck bed

[WTSMatt]

I purchased the Renogy 200AH battery and want to install in my truck bed. I have DECKED system inn2016 F150 with Softopper. Would like to install behind my fridge. I can’t seem to find a box or system to secure thus shape battery. Suggestions?

 

[Flipper]

Maybe a 4D Marine battery box. You would have to check the dimensions.

 

[Pretzel]

Don't underestimate the benefit of making one yourself if you have the interest in doing so. With the price of materials right now I doubt it'd be cheaper than anything you could buy but you could customize all your own options on an auxiliary power box.

 

[grubworm]

renogy makes a box...
it's $40 and a sheet of plywood alone is double that now

Heavy Duty Battery Box for Group 24-31 Battery Sizes

The Renogy Heavy Duty Battery Box is perfect for protecting the batteries from accidental spills, dust, dirt, water, and other external elements that could short a battery.

www.google.com

 

[Aequitas1916]

I know this is an old thread but hoping OP is still around... What battery are you running under the hood? I have a lead acid main and aux battery, but would love to add a house battery like that for extended trips. But I'm nervous about adding a lipo or AGM battery on the same system.

 

[grubworm]

I know this is an old thread but hoping OP is still around... What battery are you running under the hood? I have a lead acid main and aux battery, but would love to add a house battery like that for extended trips. But I'm nervous about adding a lipo or AGM battery on the same system.

the AGM battery is basically the same as a flooded lead acid battery except it has a fiberglass mat between the plates to suspend the electrolyte versus the plates being suspended in the electrolyte. charging is the same and the differences come once you get into lithium batteries. so no need need to worry about mixing battery types when its AGM and flooded batteries. i run all three and the only one that is stand alone is the lithium where it is on its own with its own charger

i recently bought the exact same battery the OP got and it is HEAVY. right at 130 pounds...so if you are thinking about that battery, just know it is going to weigh a lot

 

[Aequitas1916]

I know this is an old thread but hoping OP is still around... What battery are you running under the hood? I have a lead acid main and aux battery, but would love to add a house battery like that for extended trips. But I'm nervous about adding a lipo or AGM battery on the same system.

the AGM battery is basically the same as a flooded lead acid battery except it has a fiberglass mat between the plates to suspend the electrolyte versus the plates being suspended in the electrolyte. charging is the same and the differences come once you get into lithium batteries. so no need need to worry about mixing battery types when its AGM and flooded batteries. i run all three and the only one that is stand alone is the lithium where it is on its own with its own charger

i recently bought the exact same battery the OP got and it is HEAVY. right at 130 pounds...so if you are thinking about that battery, just know it is going to weigh a lot

Thanks for the info! I'm planning to add a battery box in the truck bed, so I should be ok with the weight. But good to know I need to make the mount a bit beefier.

 

[grubworm]

Thanks for the info! I'm planning to add a battery box in the truck bed, so I should be ok with the weight. But good to know I need to make the mount a bit beefier.

i have the 200ah in our trailer and i ended up making a box where i had room for the charge controller and i also mounted a fused terminal block where i wired bulkhead connectors and all i have to do is plug in what i want to power.

hope your build goes well!

 

[Aequitas1916]

Thanks for the info! I'm planning to add a battery box in the truck bed, so I should be ok with the weight. But good to know I need to make the mount a bit beefier.

i have the 200ah in our trailer and i ended up making a box where i had room for the charge controller and i also mounted a fused terminal block where i wired bulkhead connectors and all i have to do is plug in what i want to power.

hope your build goes well!

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Great idea! Im also planning to get solar, and was just going to sort of toss the charge controller under the hood when I'm actually using the panels. This ^ is a much better idea lol.