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02-21-2021, 08:41 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Georgetown
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #22849
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New Batteries Don't Fit
Just purchased replacement batteries for my 2019 3700LK. OEM batteries would not hold a charge, even with OEM solar system. Unfortunately, the new batteries do not fit in the plastic box, as they are just a tad too large. I plan to fabricate a plywood box, and affix it so that it does not move around in transit. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what was your "fix?"
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Ed and Dianne (and Clancy, the red Poodle)
2019 Montana 20th Anniversary Edition 3700LK
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02-21-2021, 08:43 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 2,416
M.O.C. #20477
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There are many different size battery boxes you can buy and install.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
2012 Super Duty
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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02-21-2021, 08:50 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 17,894
M.O.C. #11455
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If you can't find the right size battery box from an RV or auto parts dealer look at a marine dealer they have all kinds of sizes.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
2017 3500 Dodge Maxi DRW 4X4, Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, etc.
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02-22-2021, 09:36 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Calgary
Posts: 25
M.O.C. #25402
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When I upgraded to 4 6v batteries I just bought a tote from home depot, screwed it to the floor of the battery compartment, cut a hole in the lid and attached the vent hose. It works great, for less than $30.
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2020 294RL
2019 GMC 3500HD 6.6L 4x4 SRW
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02-22-2021, 12:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 421
M.O.C. #26190
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Smart idea.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL
Truck: 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax: Firestone airbags, Curt gooseneck & an Anderson Ultimate 5th. wheel hitch. USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert & Anika
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02-22-2021, 06:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Willis
Posts: 829
M.O.C. #20587
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If I change the battery box to accommodate the two 6v true deep cycle cart batteries, does the vent drain down or up? And is there any real need to be anal about sealing the cover of the box where the wiring exits? I noticed on the original box, the sealing looks really tight.
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2018 Montana 3791RD
2017 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7 Cummins Aisin, B&W RVK3600
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02-23-2021, 05:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 768
M.O.C. #25165
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Lead Acid batteries can give off gases and require venting to be safe. AGM do not. I don't think Lithium do not either, but I've never owned them, so not sure. It really depends upon your batteries themselves with this. Our vent is attached to the top of the battery box. Here's a link to more info.
https://www.concordia.ca/content/dam...dBatteries.pdf
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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