battery

[Rck90]

The gel is looking like the winner. it could fit in back but the spousal unit (wife) don't like the idea of having grand kids in the back with anything. She likes it to be clean so no one gets banged against it..lol

I may just set it up on the left fender next to the muffler and use heat insulator to keep it cool. I haven't checked the muffler heat after driving to see just how hot it gets

If that don't look like a good spot then it goes in back...with the grand kids...

Thanks for the input! I may be looking to replace a few more batts around here!

[2014SE]

Optima yellow top. The only battery I'll buy, I got them in my truck, jeep, welder, argo, kubota backhoe and my wife's car. Cost a few bucks more but worth every penny. The truck and welder started every time in the winter, even at -42!!! They never leak and are a deep cycle-hi amp, the best of both worlds...

My 2014 Argo has the battery under the drivers seat.

My old Argo (1970 something) had the battery behind the firewall beside the tranny, I didn't like it there either.

[Rck90]

I'am now ...thanks RD!

[Rock Doctor]

Thanks, RD. Looks like it is my only choice for an additional battery area. I'll use heat insulation. I have grand kids and an enclosed ARGO and just thinking about battery acid in the cab with me makes my skin itch!

All the new machines have the battery inside the cab, under the seat, but at least they are covered. Have you thought of using a Gel Battery, or a sealed battery to mitigate the possibility of leaking Acid?

RD

[Toys4Me]

When I purchased my argo the previous owner ran a trolling motor and lots of lights. He mounted a group 27 battery in the back and was just bouncing around. I made a new floor, put the battery in a box and secured it. Its a bit large but it always starts and lights are no issue.

[Rck90]

Thanks, RD. Looks like it is my only choice for an additional battery area. I'll use heat insulation. I have grand kids and an enclosed ARGO and just thinking about battery acid in the cab with me makes my skin itch!

[Rock Doctor]

RD, Do you have pic of the battery up front, It would have major advantages on the other side by the chains!
Thanks

No I don't, I've only seen it a couple times. My concern here would be heat from the exhaust, but if done properly, that could be avoided.

RD

[Rock Doctor]

Hey Doc, I tend to agree based on the proximity to possible fumes/vapers/SPARK but is this why you dislike this location?

(I realize we are revisiting an old thread but I greatly appreciate it )

Yes, thats exactly why I don't like it.

I watched a guy on youtube, he had his second battery mounted where Rock Doctor had mentioned.
Would that extra weight cause the body to droop?
Thanks

Not at all on the older machines, like Conquests. Maybe on newer machines, like the Avenger............Kidding

RD

[Rck90]

I watched a guy on youtube, he had his second battery mounted where Rock Doctor had mentioned.
Would that extra weight cause the body to droop?
Thanks

[Sol]

OK,
... A low profile battery will sit under the Gas Tank, the rear Floorboard needs to be modified for this aproach. (I am not comfortable with this location.)
...

RD

Hey Doc, I tend to agree based on the proximity to possible fumes/vapers/SPARK but is this why you dislike this location?

(I realize we are revisiting an old thread but I greatly appreciate it )

[Rck90]

RD, Do you have pic of the battery up front, It would have major advantages on the other side by the chains!
Thanks

[Dan67]

will any group 51 size battery fit?

Yes. I got mine from my neighbor hood NAPA dealer, about $100 with turn-in of old. I took my tray out of my 2000 Conquest and took in the store and sat batteries in it until we found one that fit and it was a group 51.

[gokorn1]

will any group 51 size battery fit?

[Rock Doctor]

Mine is in the back tray.but with the kids I was worrying that they my get hurt from the acid if it leaks.The person how wired it use jumpper cables wire.will it freeze in the winter back there to we use it for ice fishing but we are going to be staying out on the ice all week bunglo trip the hut has bunk bed in it yahoohoooo

OK, Jumper Cables are NOT good enough. It's OK to have it in the back, but I would surely put inside a proper Battery Box and Wire it properly.
Some ideas (Good, Bad, and Ugly)
A low profile battery will sit under the Gas Tank, the rear Floorboard needs to be modified for this aproach. (I am not comfortable with this location.)
Battery can be mounted under the upper body between the Exhaust and the Dash. Battery would sit on the Lower tub fender, aproximatly over the second tire back. It's a bit of a PITA, Side Mount Battery Posts are best.
If you are handy with a welder, you could build A rear Rack something like I've made for my machines, mount the battery back there. (Obviously this is my prefered location). Battery is Easy to access and out of the way.

RD

[SweetDaddy]

Mine is in the back tray.but with the kids I was worrying that they my get hurt from the acid if it leaks.The person how wired it use jumpper cables wire.will it freeze in the winter back there to we use it for ice fishing but we are going to be staying out on the ice all week bunglo trip the hut has bunk bed in it yahoohoooo