I have a gel house battery mounted on its side. I have only had it perhaps six months and have not noticed any issues. It was a bugger to get in the box wired up (had to angle grind out a bit of the seat flange!). Very happy with the set up ever since though (knock on wood) Devin 1987 Westfalia "Milou" Vancouver, B.C.
On 11/20/09, Paul Gordon <paul_gordon@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Anyone ever had an "Negative Experience" mounting these on their sides. > They claim not to spill, But what about leakage. I think I can get a larger > battery this way but not sure about installing it on it's side.Any insight > would be helpful. > |
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