Does anyone have a picture or idea for how to install and mount 2 lithium batteries in the front storage compartment?
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From my experience with our Reflection 337RLS, I would recommend removing the battery box that's there and putting a metal plate over the hole (sealed so water from the road won't get up inside). You can then use a battery tie-down kit like this:
https://www.amazon.com/pool-spa-part...2090948&sr=8-4
No need for boxes or venting with lithium batteries. Just make sure there's no chance of anything contacting the battery terminals or exposed connectors.
RobRob & Laura
U.S. Army Retired (Rob)
2012 F350 DRW CC Lariat PS 6.7, PullRite OE 18K
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS and disc brakes, solar, BB LiFePO4, DP windows
(Previously in a 2016 Reflection 337RLS)
Full time since 08/2015
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Originally posted by Second Chance View PostFrom my experience with our Reflection 337RLS, I would recommend removing the battery box that's there and putting a metal plate over the hole (sealed so water from the road won't get up inside). You can then use a battery tie-down kit like this:
https://www.amazon.com/pool-spa-part...2090948&sr=8-4
No need for boxes or venting with lithium batteries. Just make sure there's no chance of anything contacting the battery terminals or exposed connectors.
Rob2020 303RLS - RAM 2500 Diesel - Anderson Ultimate Hitch
Full timing
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Originally posted by FindingMyPlace View PostDoes anyone have a picture or idea for how to install and mount 2 lithium batteries in the front storage compartment?
Jim
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Originally posted by MidwestCamper View Post
There are many ways to do this where I just moved my battery box from the tongue to the passthrough and installed a battery tie down kit. I bored one inch holes around the base at the bottom of the box to provide cooling for the battery while charging. Whatever method you use, have a gap between batteries (if using more than one) so air can flow between them and move heat away. Lithium batteries can generate heat while charging and discharging depending on the load.
Jim2020 303RLS - RAM 2500 Diesel - Anderson Ultimate Hitch
Full timing
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Originally posted by Second Chance View PostFrom my experience with our Reflection 337RLS, I would recommend removing the battery box that's there and putting a metal plate over the hole (sealed so water from the road won't get up inside). You can then use a battery tie-down kit like this:
https://www.amazon.com/pool-spa-part...2090948&sr=8-4
No need for boxes or venting with lithium batteries. Just make sure there's no chance of anything contacting the battery terminals or exposed connectors.
Rob
It looks like I should use a plate that covers an area much larger than the battery box hole so there’s not a small bump where the plate will be or did you pad the bottom of your batteries?
2022 Reflection 280 RS
2020 Silverado 2500 HD
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Originally posted by BR549 View Post
I’m planning my battery replacement and was wondering if you used galvanized for your metal plate?
It looks like I should use a plate that covers an area much larger than the battery box hole so there’s not a small bump where the plate will be or did you pad the bottom of your batteries?
RobRob & Laura
U.S. Army Retired (Rob)
2012 F350 DRW CC Lariat PS 6.7, PullRite OE 18K
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS and disc brakes, solar, BB LiFePO4, DP windows
(Previously in a 2016 Reflection 337RLS)
Full time since 08/2015
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Originally posted by BR549 View Post
I’m planning my battery replacement and was wondering if you used galvanized for your metal plate?
It looks like I should use a plate that covers an area much larger than the battery box hole so there’s not a small bump where the plate will be or did you pad the bottom of your batteries?
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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I just added a 200AH Ampere time battery to my 303. I left the bottom half of the battery box in place, and put a piece of 3/4 board on top. The wood is covered in speaker box felt. Later on I plan to add another battery, and will have to redo the wood, plan is to go up so I can utilize the space in the battery box2022 303RLS (9/21 build)
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I did not screw the plywood down. I did make it a tight fit front to back and also I made it go the whole way across the storage bay, it is in 2 pcs I cut about a foot off of the left end to get it in the door. It started as a good plan until it would not fit in the door. I have had no issues with it not being screwed to the metal floor. I also screwed 3/4" plywood to the back wall, screws from inside the pass thru, to mount all of the "stuff" to which I sat down on top of the plywood on the floor, this helps it stay in place. Remember to put a piece of window screen to cover the hole in the bottom of the factory battery box if you leave it in place, keeps critter out. I did put 1/4" plywood strips under the 3/4" plywood to keep it above the battery box, these span from front to back and are just stapled on.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by BR549 View PostYou both made that a lot simpler than the direction that I was going. I’m guessing that you screwed the plywood into place from the underside?
2022 303RLS (9/21 build)
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