Mounting a Battery Inside The Cab. Any real downsides??

[Boston Mangler]

Ok

About to install my dual bat system. Going to be running a 60qt Engel and a big power inverter, so i am going with the big daddy Odyssey 2150.

Its damn near impossible to mount this thing under the hood of the 100 series, so i am planning on mounting it inside the vehicle in a custom built drawer system setup in the rearmost cargo area.

Aside from taken up a good chunk of valuable space, anyone have any good reasons why it shouldnt be mounted INSIDE a vehicle??

It will of course, be mounted very securely!

I read in another thread some bats emit gasses, but i think the sealed AGM's like the Odysseys dont.

Any input? Thanks

[MaddBaggins]

From what I know, you're good with an sealed AGM batt inside. I've read threads where others have done it. I think DesertDude has one inside his 80.

[jeeper]

A sealed battery shouldnt cause you any concern !


Bruce

[archtimb]

I believe it needs to be sealed, but also valve regulated. It is my understanding that even "sealed" batteries can emit gases.

Mitch

[Carlyle]

You are right archtimb that all batteries, even AGM's emit gas. A good AGM will have a vent of some sort so that it can vent if it receives a catastrophic overcharge, other they will simply build up pressure and split... Just run the vent line through the floor with a small hole.

[I Leak Oil]

Put it in it's own container and vent it outside the vehicle. Other than that just take the usual battery precautions.
Jason T.

[Desertdude]

Just to clarify, I kept the second battery outside. On the 80 series, the second tray bolts right in on the passenger side - my inverter and water heater are on the inside tho

[MaddBaggins]

Just to clarify, I kept the second battery outside. On the 80 series, the second tray bolts right in on the passenger side - my inverter and water heater are on the inside tho

I don't know why, but I thought you had one in the back with your sweet drawer system. Sorry.

[Desertdude]

Could have been the Tacoma has one in the tool box on back?

No worries my friend

[Hltoppr]

I had my 2nd battery in the FJ80 mounted to the rear cargo floor in a separate box...worked great!

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