Jayco White Hawk battery tray capacity

[Ghostqix]

We're looking to upgrade from a Feather X23B to a White Hawk 24MBH and I'm wondering about transplanting my pair of 6V golf cart batteries.

Where the X23B had a solid battery tray attached to the top of the A-frame members, the 24MBH has two L-braces attached at the bottom of the A-frame members (see attached photo).

If I get a dual battery box like the NOCO HM426, I could fit the batteries down between the A-frame members and over the braces, though probably not exactly centered. I'm concerned that those braces won't hold the 150 lbs of batteries, box, shutoff, cables, etc. or do I need to plan to:

• Add a third support member.
• Add a new tray on top of the frame like the X23B and mount them side-by-side like they are now.

Opinions?

[Rustic Eagle]

In both my prior Eagle TT and present Jay Flight TT I placed two Interstate 6V Deep Cycle batteries at approx. 60 lbs each..., never had any issues over the years. Haven't run across any specific weight limits on the two welded battery rails.

I like the tray, storage box, or rail concept on top of the A-frame, and would have preferred it but interfered with both my TT front caps (angled)..., plus it would make accessing/lifting the batteries easier.

Bob

[Dave.H]

Those braces are solid. I have two 12v batteries on mine and never thought twice about it.

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by Ghostqix

snip..... the 24MBH has two L-braces attached at the bottom of the A-frame members (see attached photo).....snip

Plan on having to re-route that wire bundle under the two L-braces in order to fit two batteries between the A-frame......, I had to on my 2018 Jay Flight.

Bob

[carloss]

Check my Noco box installation on our White Hawk 26RK:
https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...awk-65129.html

[Trippy1313]

Sorry, thread hijacking.

I was wondering, I notice a lot of you like to use 6v batteries instead of 12v.... why is that??? I totally understand hooking up two 6v batteries correctly would make 12v, but why not use two 12v batteries? Are 6v batteries more reliable?

[carloss]

Originally Posted by Trippy1313

Sorry, thread hijacking.

I was wondering, I notice a lot of you like to use 6v batteries instead of 12v.... why is that??? I totally understand hooking up two 6v batteries correctly would make 12v, but why not use two 12v batteries? Are 6v batteries more reliable?

Short answer:
Two 6V batteries perform better and last longer than two 12V batteries.

Long answer:
The 12V side of Life

[Rustic Eagle]

It should be noted that those of us that have installed (2) 6V batteries these are 100% dedicated "Deep Cycle" batteries, not a standard combo Marine/Deep Cycle battery.

Bob

[Murff]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

It should be noted that those of us that have installed (2) 6V batteries these are 100% dedicated "Deep Cycle" batteries, not a standard combo Marine/Deep Cycle battery.

Bob

Amen to that!

Murff

[Ghostqix]

Originally Posted by carloss

Check my Noco box installation on our White Hawk 26RK:
https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...awk-65129.html

That's a timely posting, seeing as I'm about to buy the same NOCO HM426 box for my Lifeline 6V batteries.

Did you avoid the stock battery rails because you didn't trust them, or because you couldn't fit the box centered over the rails without the battery box cover hitting the LP bottle cover?

[carloss]

Originally Posted by Ghostqix

That's a timely posting, seeing as I'm about to buy the same NOCO HM426 box for my Lifeline 6V batteries.

Did you avoid the stock battery rails because you didn't trust them, or because you couldn't fit the box centered over the rails without the battery box cover hitting the LP bottle cover?

The battery rails are strong, they can probably handle four batteries with no issues. Yes the Noco box does not fit centered over the battery rails, so installing it on top of the frame was a better option.

[Ghostqix]

I had my dealer contact the Jayco engineering department and ask about the capacity of the White Hawk's battery rails.

Their answer: 100-125 lbs.

[Texdan25]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

It should be noted that those of us that have installed (2) 6V batteries these are 100% dedicated "Deep Cycle" batteries, not a standard combo Marine/Deep Cycle battery.

Bob

So do 2 6 volt batteries have to be wired in series to make 12v?

[Rustic Eagle]

Texdan25,

Yes, you're correct.



Bob

[Texdan25]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

Texdan25,

Yes, you're correct.

Bob

Thanks Bob. So what's the advantages/dis-advantages of using 2 6 volts' vs 1 12 volt?

[Rustic Eagle]

Texdan25,

True 6V Deep Cycle batteries will have a larger Amp hour capacity, deeper discharge capability, and tend to have longer life span when maintained. They are basically a golf cart battery.

The height of a 6V tends to be taller than a 12V and in some isolated cases can be an issue.

Bob

[Texdan25]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

Texdan25,

True 6V Deep Cycle batteries will have a larger Amp hour capacity, deeper discharge capability, and tend to have longer life span when maintained. They are basically a golf cart battery.

The height of a 6V tends to be taller than a 12V and in some isolated cases can be an issue.

Bob

Thanks Bob, will have to look into that as my 12V is almost dead....any recommendations?

[Rustic Eagle]

Interstate and Trojan wet cell 6V Deep Cycle batteries are popular..., I have a pair of 6V Interstate's going on 8 years old and still going strong (transferred to my 2018 TT).

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...de-2752-6.html

Do a search here on JOF and you will find additional detailed 6V and 12V info.

Bob

[Texdan25]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

Interstate and Trojan wet cell 6V Deep Cycle batteries are popular..., I have a pair of 6V Interstate's going on 8 years old and still going strong (transferred to my 2018 TT).

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...de-2752-6.html

Do a search here on JOF and you will find additional detailed 6V and 12V info.

Bob

Thanks Bob, appreciate all the info and will do more research on JOF. BTW You're linked thread above is great!

[LeonB]

I prefer this battery box. Charges the batteries and helps to stop them walking off. I also have the 2 x 6V T125 Trojans.