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Location for batteries?

bthessel

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So on the AR230 I bought over winter the previous owner had installed ballast bags under both sides of the rear seats. The single battery he had was all the way to the front of the compartment under the convertible section on the port side. I want to add dual batteries and an onboard charger. I bought a second group 24 AGM and a ProSport 12 charger. Now I realize I don't know where to put things as the ballast bag takes up all the space.

What have others done when they have ballast bags installed?
 

Bruce

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If there is no room under the convertible seat then perhaps inside the helm?
 

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My bags are further back which allows the battery to only need to be moved forward 12". Sounds like your bags are mounted forward or extra long ones. Cam.
 

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If there is no room under the convertible seat then perhaps inside the helm?
I managed to fit them in right in front of the bag, Originally wanted to use battery boxes but they were just too bulky and had to go with trays instead.
 
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