Auxiliary battery under the Van - Who's done it?

[climberjohn]

On the Portland Craigslist was a recent ad from Peacevans in Seattle.

One of their intriguing mods/options is a hinged battery tray that attaches underneath the Van.

It does look pretty nifty, and could potentially open up a lot of storage space, but wowser, they charge $550 base price just for the mounting bracket! That seems pretty darn expensive to me. I'm not a welder, but it seems like this would be a pretty simple and inexpensive thing to make.

It seems to me that Alaric has rigged up something like this. Has anyone else done this, and if so, could you respond with what you did and perhaps a few photos?

Link
http://www.peacevans.com/pv-battery-tray.html

Thanks,
CJ
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[Type17]

thats a great idea, ive been racking my brain trying to figure out how to add 2 aux batteries without killing the under bench storage. great opportunity to do something with the now vacant boxes under the front seats.
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[BetaVan]

I don't know, that looks pretty bomber to me. After time and fabbing, materials, plus blood and swearing, $550 seems like a decent price.
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[syncrodoka]

The tray would be simple and cheap to fab, the real cost is the AGM battery that they supply with it.

[rubbachicken]

i might be wrong, but i thought Alaric.H did it


yup, here's his thread

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=517462&highlight=
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[climberjohn]

rubbachicken, thanks for that link.

Alaric, how is this working out for you?
Anyone else try this?

-CJ
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[syncrodoka]

Jiminy xmas that is a lot of dough for a empty tray.
The reason that I bought my welder is because I am too cheap to pay for another welder's labor cost.

[BetaVan]

I am interested to know Alaric's final cost for his system? Sorry to put you on the spot... just wondering.
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[Type17]

has anyone put the batteries above the transmission on a 2wd? there's tons of space, zero risk of bottoming out or clearance for a 2nd propane tank.
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[Lotek]

Yes, Mr Libby: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=397722

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I've always wondered if a Syncro Fuel Tank would fit on a 2WD in the same spot, or is the body/trans too tight.
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[danfromsyr]

While most of the 1.8T installs I see are into Syncros,
a 2wd would require a lowered driveline and could add the benefit of more capacity in fuel. but would seem alot of work.
on my brother's 2wd we cut in a box over the Trans to carry 2 batteries under the bed cushion.

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