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    Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 8:35am
I carry two 12V batteries on my R190.  I literally have to STUFF them in the tray.  I actually need about 3 more inches.  Does anyone know who sells a decent battery tray for trailer tongues?
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got my trailer tongue box which i screwed down to the tongue.  harbor freight special.  make sure to take your 20% off coupon with you.  locks and room for small items in it with the 2 batteries.
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Thanks for the info Billy Bob....I will check it out.
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If you have a WDH, measure to see if and how those boxes will fit.  I finally got mine to fit like i want but it was a pain.  The brackets for the WDH bars complicate the box attachment to the frame if you want it to sit down between the outer A frame.
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texman, like your battery box very much where did you find it?
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etrailer.com.  i will try and find the model 

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Northern Tool also carries several tongue boxes. For batteries in particular, I kind of like a plastic one they have.
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Originally posted by GlueGuy


Northern Tool also carries several tongue boxes. For batteries in particular, I kind of like a plastic one they have.


I especially like the price GlueGuy, thanks for the link, looks like I need to get out my tape measure!
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Thanks for all the info guys,  I think I like the plastic one also.........Now just need to find a northern tool storeSmile
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I installed this battery box between the front wall and the propane tank and have been quite happy with it.




Added treated wood blocks to existing battery tray.



Attached battery box with large U bolts around tongue frame in front of box and one single carriage bolt through the wood block and into the box in the back of the box.



Installed original Group 27 batteries, battery cutoff switch, shunt for battery monitor, and MPPT solar controller.  Made a clear plastic cover for all the above as shown below.
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