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09-25-2014, 12:43 PM
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second battery location
I have a 2011 Jayflight 28BHS and want to add a 2nd battery.
Anyone do this and how?
Seems I need to rotate 90 degrees on tongue but tanks are in the way!
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09-25-2014, 01:08 PM
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Lost in the Woods
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isn't your current battery in behind your tanks. Mine is in front and there wouldn't be much room for another battery there
would this work
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09-25-2014, 01:48 PM
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Welcome to JOF 
I'm not sure if your A-frame dimensions are the same as my Eagle, but here is my dual battery installation:
http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/sh...p+cycle&page=3
Bob
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09-25-2014, 02:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
isn't your current battery in behind your tanks. Mine is in front and there wouldn't be much room for another battery there
would this work
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this would work...however My battery is of the 29 ( more power storage than batterys shown ) series 13" long without box, xs 2 is 26 inches, existing frame opening is only 25" at front
I was thinking of turning 90 degrees but then I would
have to move tanks and tray up and they would be sitting on u-bolts for stabilizer Don't know if that would be a good idea.
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09-25-2014, 02:21 PM
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Lost in the Woods
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oh...you didnt mention group 29
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09-25-2014, 02:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
oh...you didnt mention group 29
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Sorry! Ideas????????
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09-25-2014, 02:39 PM
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Lost in the Woods
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What about going to 2 - 6volt. Better system although it will cost you more
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09-25-2014, 02:47 PM
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Lost in the Woods
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If you put them in their own box could you angle them so they fit?
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09-25-2014, 02:49 PM
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Only thing is I just bought this battery for my old trailer so I swapped out for the one on this trailer as its brand new
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09-25-2014, 02:56 PM
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Lost in the Woods
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dennis b
Only thing is I just bought this battery for my old trailer so I swapped out for the one on this trailer as its brand new
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you could always sell it. As many threads show 2 6's are the way to go.
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09-25-2014, 03:39 PM
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I cant find it but on a previous post somebody put a diamond plate box across the tongue behind the tanks and put there bateries in there
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09-25-2014, 05:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Blue
I cant find it but on a previous post somebody put a diamond plate box across the tongue behind the tanks and put there batteries in there
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That was Roy Braddy that had the diamond plate set up. I imagine if you go to his albums you'd see it.
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09-26-2014, 06:39 AM
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Change the bracket from inside the A frame to above the A frame.. that is what I did when I put the 6-6 volt batteries on.. and yes I called Jayco first to make sure it would handle the weight.. Photos of it in the mod section..
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09-26-2014, 09:26 AM
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2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
93/2020,157/2019219/2018 206/2017,215/2016, 211/2015, 196/14, 247/13, 193/12
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09-26-2014, 09:39 AM
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Similar to Seann45, I only have 4, not 6 batteries and I turned them 90 degrees.
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2016 GMC Duramax Sierra 3500 HD Denali
4 Crown CR-235 6-volt batteries - 470 AH bank
3000 watt Magnum Energy MSH-3012 Tri Metric 2025
Cummins generator
Winegard Traveler DirecTV slimline HD SK-3005
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09-29-2014, 04:28 PM
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I built a new tray for mine that sits on top of the frame rails and allow them to extend slightly beyond the frame. There was barely room between the propane tank cover and the front cap of the trailer, so be sure to check that. I did get two group 29's in their own box with a disconnect switch to fit.
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