Will 2 Interstate 6 Volt Golf Cart Batteries Fit & Charge in a TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Battery Box
Question:
Hello, I have 2 Interstate GC2 232Ah 6 volt golf cart batteries. Will they fit and charge ok in this unit? Thanks
asked by: Dave K
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can charge 2 Interstate 6-volt batteries in the TorkLift PowerArmor solar locking battery box # TLA7708RS. The only thing to really consider is the length, width and height of each battery.
With that said, the internal dimensions this box are 26.50 length x 7.375 width x 12.5625 height (26-1/2 x 7-3/8 x 12-9/16).
Insert the positive and negative battery cables into the box through the 2-inch hole. Connect the positive cable from the camper to the positive terminal on one of the batteries. Install one cable connecting the unused negative terminal on the first battery to the unused positive terminal on the second battery. This configuration will create a 12 volt power source from two 6 volt batteries. Take a look at the diagram I included.
The solar panels will provide power for stored batteries by bringing them back from 50 percent life. There is a lifetime warranty on the aluminum box and 25-years on the solar panel.
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TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Locking Battery Box - 6V and 12V Batteries - Diamond Plate Aluminum
- Battery Boxes
- Camper Battery Box
- Trailer Battery Box
- 6V Batteries
- 12V Batteries
- Locks
- Solar Panels
- 26-3/4L x 8-3/16W x 12-11/16D Inch
- Aluminum - Diamond Plate
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Rob.w
8/13/2020
I re-installed the (2) 6-Volt batteries, in this same config. The issue now is the the supplied Tie Down Straps go over these Non-Robust Cell Covers. These are NOT the standard Flat Cover, but rather a Locked "Lever" System, that removed all 3 Cell Covers ( per Battery) all at once. I'm concerned that these straps may damage those Cell Covers if I hit a bad road. I did add foam insulation to the Front/Back of the Box, to keep them in place, for normal operation. The straps will provide limited movement. It would've been great it there were a kitted hold down bracket that was slim to fit the front & back, to be anchored down where the straps are. I did purchase the Top cover, and "J" Bolts to find out the Top cover that hold the 4 corner edges, would not fit front to back of the battery box, do to the universal config. of the hold down set up. if it was more narrow it would be perfect