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Neweller · 12-01-2012, 04:27 AM

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83 10/7/2000 2:40:25 PM 10/7/2000 Jim Weckman jweckman@hutchtel.net Battery Relocation You may have already gone this route, but I would suggest placing the battery box below the engine compartment floor as is done in the later built units. I used 1 X 1 SST angle to do a battery box for another coach, and it worked out well. The frame can be linned with SST, or poly, and the top with clear plexi or lexan. If you make the box water tight be sure and install drain holes and venting.

12-01-2012, 04:27 AM	#16
Neweller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Heartland Posts: 3,563	A 83 10/7/2000 2:40:25 PM 10/7/2000 Jim Weckman jweckman@hutchtel.net Battery Relocation You may have already gone this route, but I would suggest placing the battery box below the engine compartment floor as is done in the later built units. I used 1 X 1 SST angle to do a battery box for another coach, and it worked out well. The frame can be linned with SST, or poly, and the top with clear plexi or lexan. If you make the box water tight be sure and install drain holes and venting. __________________ Ken Previous Owner of 3 Newell's Wanted: Newell Coach Needing Engine Replacement! If you want to sell, PM or Private Message me. Thanks! "I know I’m not perfect, and I don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean." -Bob Marley