Making a battery rack\holder..

[mrbojang 8]

So this weekend I'm going to purchase another battery and start working on a battery rack\holder for the rear cargo area of my tahoe. I'll be running one battery there, but eventually I'll add more...A couple questions..

1. Should I use wood to construct it? I heard MDF flexes over time? Would I be better off getting a friend who can weld to come up with something with metal?

2. It should probably be secured to something, right? I'm not sure if I want to start drilling a bunch of holes in the truck...Any ideas?

3. What are the max dimensions of a group 31 battery?

4. Anyone have any pictures of their battery setup and how it's secured?

Thanks.

[jcarter1885 995]

So this weekend I'm going to purchase another battery and start working on a battery rack\holder for the rear cargo area of my tahoe. I'll be running one battery there, but eventually I'll add more...A couple questions..

1. Should I use wood to construct it? I heard MDF flexes over time? Would I be better off getting a friend who can weld to come up with something with metal?

2. It should probably be secured to something, right? I'm not sure if I want to start drilling a bunch of holes in the truck...Any ideas?

3. What are the max dimensions of a group 31 battery?

4. Anyone have any pictures of their battery setup and how it's secured?

Thanks.

Most group 31 batteries are 13" or longer, if you want to know the max dimensions of the battery you want then go to their website and get the information. Yeah I would secure the amp battery and battery rack to something in the car but that is just me. You can use wood or have a friend weld up some metal, either will work just depends on money and what you want to do (personal preference). Just my .02

[Jay-C76 333]

In a roll over accident,(if God forbid it would ever happen.....)

You'll want to use metal to secure the batteries.

60+ pounds isn't something I'd want to rip my head off in an accident.

12 or 14 gauge for the pan and strap should be fine.

I have pics of a shelf I made for on my enclosure in my build log.

I made it out of 3/16" black iron plate. (just b/c it was a shelf)

[mrbojang 8]

In a roll over accident,(if God forbid it would ever happen.....)

You'll want to use metal to secure the batteries.

60+ pounds isn't something I'd want to rip my head off in an accident.

12 or 14 gauge for the pan and strap should be fine.

I have pics of a shelf I made for on my enclosure in my build log.

I made it out of 3/16" black iron plate. (just b/c it was a shelf)

That's kind of my concern too, I don't want to cause a hazard under any situation...

This is what I'm thinking now, not sure how strong it'd be...

Getting some strong wood, securing it with the factory bolts in the rear cargo area as like a "floor", then attaching wood with glue\wood screws to build sides\a compartment for the batteries to the wood flooring, and then finally getting battery hold downs screwed into the wood...

Do you think that would be strong enough to not rip apart in a roll over? I know it depends on what kind of wood...I'd use whatever's the strongest..

[BanginGMC 23]

In a roll over accident,(if God forbid it would ever happen.....)

You'll want to use metal to secure the batteries.

60+ pounds isn't something I'd want to rip my head off in an accident.

12 or 14 gauge for the pan and strap should be fine.

I have pics of a shelf I made for on my enclosure in my build log.

I made it out of 3/16" black iron plate. (just b/c it was a shelf)

That's kind of my concern too, I don't want to cause a hazard under any situation...

This is what I'm thinking now, not sure how strong it'd be...

Getting some strong wood, securing it with the factory bolts in the rear cargo area as like a "floor", then attaching wood with glue\wood screws to build sides\a compartment for the batteries to the wood flooring, and then finally getting battery hold downs screwed into the wood...

Do you think that would be strong enough to not rip apart in a roll over? I know it depends on what kind of wood...I'd use whatever's the strongest..

Its wood bro, any kind of wood will break in a roll over, fuck... engine blocks break in a roll over, rides get torn apart in roll overs.

Imagine building what you want to build then throw it off the roof of your house, if it wouldn't break then i'd say its good to go.

Or do the same with taking a sledge hammer to it and hitting it as hard as a human bean can possible hit it.

A accident like a roll over can pretty must destroy anything in its path, ya feel me?

I'd say welded metal.

[jonbearsmt 919]

no one here has been face to face with as many nasty wrecks as i have.... and i build my shit out of 2x4's.... maybe im stupid

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[mrbojang 8]

In a roll over accident,(if God forbid it would ever happen.....)

You'll want to use metal to secure the batteries.

60+ pounds isn't something I'd want to rip my head off in an accident.

12 or 14 gauge for the pan and strap should be fine.

I have pics of a shelf I made for on my enclosure in my build log.

I made it out of 3/16" black iron plate. (just b/c it was a shelf)

That's kind of my concern too, I don't want to cause a hazard under any situation...

This is what I'm thinking now, not sure how strong it'd be...

Getting some strong wood, securing it with the factory bolts in the rear cargo area as like a "floor", then attaching wood with glue\wood screws to build sides\a compartment for the batteries to the wood flooring, and then finally getting battery hold downs screwed into the wood...

Do you think that would be strong enough to not rip apart in a roll over? I know it depends on what kind of wood...I'd use whatever's the strongest..

Its wood bro, any kind of wood will break in a roll over, fuck... engine blocks break in a roll over, rides get torn apart in roll overs.

Imagine building what you want to build then throw it off the roof of your house, if it wouldn't break then i'd say its good to go.

Or do the same with taking a sledge hammer to it and hitting it as hard as a human bean can possible hit it.

A accident like a roll over can pretty must destroy anything in its path, ya feel me?

I'd say welded metal.

Yeah, I think you're right. I can secure the METAL battery tray to my cargo area with bolts...As far as the box...Secure it to the factory bolts I suppose? It'll rip off the bolts though in a collision? I think if I'm in a roll over I'm screwed anyways but there's no harm in minimizing possible projectiles...

[BanginGMC 23]

In a roll over accident,(if God forbid it would ever happen.....)

You'll want to use metal to secure the batteries.

60+ pounds isn't something I'd want to rip my head off in an accident.

12 or 14 gauge for the pan and strap should be fine.

I have pics of a shelf I made for on my enclosure in my build log.

I made it out of 3/16" black iron plate. (just b/c it was a shelf)

That's kind of my concern too, I don't want to cause a hazard under any situation...

This is what I'm thinking now, not sure how strong it'd be...

Getting some strong wood, securing it with the factory bolts in the rear cargo area as like a "floor", then attaching wood with glue\wood screws to build sides\a compartment for the batteries to the wood flooring, and then finally getting battery hold downs screwed into the wood...

Do you think that would be strong enough to not rip apart in a roll over? I know it depends on what kind of wood...I'd use whatever's the strongest..

Its wood bro, any kind of wood will break in a roll over, fuck... engine blocks break in a roll over, rides get torn apart in roll overs.

Imagine building what you want to build then throw it off the roof of your house, if it wouldn't break then i'd say its good to go.

Or do the same with taking a sledge hammer to it and hitting it as hard as a human bean can possible hit it.

A accident like a roll over can pretty must destroy anything in its path, ya feel me?

I'd say welded metal.

Yeah, I think you're right. I can secure the METAL battery tray to my cargo area with bolts...As far as the box...Secure it to the factory bolts I suppose? It'll rip off the bolts though in a collision? I think if I'm in a roll over I'm screwed anyways but there's no harm in minimizing possible projectiles...