Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

As like Ian, I also have the NL PPP in the back next to my fridge. It does take up space, but I can move it around as needed. And when I camp at the spot for a number of days, I can remove the battery pack and fridge and place it in the tent if required

izakjbrt wrote: ↑12 Feb 2019 07:57 As like Ian, I also have the NL PPP in the back next to my fridge. It does take up space, but I can move it around as needed. And when I camp at the spot for a number of days, I can remove the battery pack and fridge and place it in the tent if required

That is a good point. I would lose the versatility of a portable battery box. And it may not always be ideal to have the fridge in the car constantly.. but if I can work out a way of easilly taking the batteries out then that would solve this issue.

Craig Lord wrote: ↑12 Feb 2019 12:01

izakjbrt wrote: ↑12 Feb 2019 07:57 As like Ian, I also have the NL PPP in the back next to my fridge. It does take up space, but I can move it around as needed. And when I camp at the spot for a number of days, I can remove the battery pack and fridge and place it in the tent if required

That is a good point. I would lose the versatility of a portable battery box. And it may not always be ideal to have the fridge in the car constantly.. but if I can work out a way of easilly taking the batteries out then that would solve this issue.

You could always try this

I have often wondered if anyone has removed the internal panels behind the back row of seats. There appears to be a fair amount of space behind those panels that could be utilised.If so - photos?

Ok so I decided to remove the front grill today to see how easy it would be.... .... to be honest it is very simple but those 2 clips at the bottom had me on the verge of insanity ! Anyway I managed.

So here are some measurements with some bad photos also for your viewing pleasure:

The closest point of contact is the 2 small coolant "radiators" (correct me if I'm wrong), which I guess are for the aircon? That's
14.5cm for the one and 15.5cm for the other The usable space in the winch tray is 20cmW x 64cmL x 24cm deep. The 20cm width can be 24cm but then the battery tray would overhang a little...
I measured my crank battery to compare and that is 17.5cm wide. So I guss it would be best to find about 5cm or maybe a bit more by altering the front bar so that you can put them in and take them out through the top.

I would be greatfull if someone could send me the measurements for some of thier second batteries. Like 100ah - 120ah size...

Rodney wrote: ↑13 Feb 2019 11:55 I have often wondered if anyone has removed the internal panels behind the back row of seats. There appears to be a fair amount of space behind those panels that could be utilised.If so - photos?

I think that in some models behind the left rear quarter panel there may be a second aircon unit for the rear which might get in the way ? But maybe behind the left one..

izakjbrt wrote: ↑13 Feb 2019 06:42 You could always try this

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Hmmmmmm.....I like this idea..... I would need to modify my drawer system slightly though to get the battery in and out when needed

ricster wrote: ↑13 Feb 2019 14:44

izakjbrt wrote: ↑13 Feb 2019 06:42 You could always try this

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Hmmmmmm.....I like this idea..... I would need to modify my drawer system slightly though to get the battery in and out when needed

And then you can show me how

..... now to just get the time......

I need to take the drawers out and do a spring clean at some stage, so that will be the day of play

Hi Rodney.

Yes I removed both of the side panels when I traveled. In the passenger side, I stored 2x 5l oil, brake fluid gear oil and quite a lot of things. But its far too narrow for a battery. I hope I have added 2 pics