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Battery box for Columbia

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Hurst, Nov 4, 2014.

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  1. Nov 4, 2014 #1
    Hurst

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    I've got an 05 Columbia 120 Condo I use to pull a 53 step. Not sure if it matters, but its got C15 and 260 inch wheel base.

    I bout the truck with out the top of the battery box. I measured it and my (rough) measurements are 31" wide, from back to the front of the lower step its 24", and the actual box where the batteries are in is roughly 17.5" from back to the front.

    Can anyone tell me if this box will fit my truck?
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/181528108770?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

    If not.. what should I be looking for?

    Thanks.

    Hurst
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2014 #2
    Ezrider_48501

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    it looks right to me, i guess i can't answer with 100% certainty.

    i had to replace the top cover on my fld i want to say i got it from iowa 80's website and it was sized by the number of batterys the box holds 3 battery box or 4 battery box. and it fit right. didn't come with the hold down straps or anything though you have to get thoughts separate and drill the holes and put them on.
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2014 #3
    barroll

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    Yours didn't come with the box that sits between the frame rails over the driveshaft under the catwalk? Weird. I really like it on mine since it saves space and has relatively easy access to all the wires in and around the box.
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2014 #4
    baha

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    Do you have 3 or 4 batt. in the truck?
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2014 #5
    Pablo-UA

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    Looks like cover for my Volvo FH, but stock one was made of plastic and we made cover of steel, but w/o step. Not painted yet, will do soon
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2014 #6
    062

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    Have you talked with local fab shops. A good shop could make one in about a hour,a bit cheaper.
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2014 #7
    Hurst

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    Nope,.. well not when I bought it. Has 150 gal tanks, no side skirts and 4 batteries on side box/step going up to the cat walk.

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  10. Nov 6, 2014 #8
    Hurst

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    4 batteries.

    Plus 2 more I mounted under my bunk so my inverter cant kill the main batteries directly.

    Hurst
     
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  11. Nov 6, 2014 #9
    Hurst

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    I've been thinking about that. Some really good metal/fab shops where I live. I've used them for various things from roll cages to custom frame and suspension work. They might laugh at me for asking something so simple as a battery box cover. LOL

    Hurst
     
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  12. Nov 6, 2014 #10
    Pablo-UA

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    I have additional 220 A-h battery for sleeper. Sleeper and bunk heater r not connected to truck batteries, only to auxilarry battery. It charges only when altermator builds power (via D+ relay).
     
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