Date:         Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:20:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mounting an inverter.
Comments: To: DW <dcwilton@gmail.com>
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I would find a way to avoid cutting into any exterior metal - your corrosion
concerns are well founded. Velcro, construction glue, zap straps? I'm not
familiar with jumps seats (I have a Westy), so I can't offer much specific
advice, aside from don't drill!

On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 5:14 PM, DW <dcwilton@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a '91 Multivan with a secondary battery kit under the driver's side
> seat. I want to mount an inverter behind the battery compartment (i.e.,
> behind the driver's side jump seat). Due to the geometry of the inverter,
> two of the mounting bolts can be installed inside the battery compartment,
> but the other two need to be mounted below the depth of the battery
> compartment. I assume that this would require the bolts to protrude into
> the
> wheel well. Is this a crazy thing to do? I was thinking that caulking would
> be a necessity, but how many other considerations are there? Stainless
> nuts,
> bolts & washers? Should I spray the area in undercoating after
> installation?
> I have a great love for this van and am hesitant doing things that might
> introduce corrosion. If you need pictures I can send you an idea of my
> proposed installation location.
>
> Thanks in advance for any ideas,
>
> DW
>



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Shawn Wright