My Leisure Battery Tray is too small :-( Replacement help?

[eppiblue]

Here I was about to buy a new 110Ah Platinum LB when I thought, 'hmmm, I should probably measure the LB tray I have'...

So turns out it's not very big. From the photos can anyone tell me if this is the standard Mazda near side (2nd battery) tray ?

Existing Dimensions L/W/H
85Ah Leisure Battery: 250x170x210 (at back and 185 at front, the terminals are in a recess)
Tray looks to accommodate: 270x170x190ish

I'm hoping I can just unbolt this thing and pull it out. I've been reading that Willinton supplies a large tray that can take a 110, can anyone advise if that would bolt into this space once this ones out? I've got some tools but no workshop, tho if it's not too tricky I'm sure I can do it. I don't think I can make my own tray and bracket.

[westonwarrior]

the willinton tray will fit straight in.
its made specificallly for the bongo.

[eppiblue]

the willinton tray will fit straight in.
its made specificallly for the bongo.

Great news, I'm assuming this little guy needs to be ripped out then

[mikeWalsall]

That tray is an after market one .. similar to the one the converter fitted to mine ...



The simplest solution is a fibre glass Willinton version which is a simple fit to fit a 110ah battery ..

As I could not obtain a Willinton tray at the time I utilised a normal drivers side Mazda tray (exactly the same as the northern spec. second battery trayed Bongo) but I had to make a couple of 'Z' shaped brackets .. but all in all a simple and cheap alternative ..

Standard Mazda battery tray


Fitted with a 110ah leisure battery ..

[eppiblue]

Confusing - there are 3 separate models of the Platinum 110Ah leisure battery.... http://justcarbatteries.co.uk/index.php ... eries.html

Is there any difference aside from sizing and which one is the best fit for the Willinton tray, as they all slightly breach it?! (345x175x235)

http://justcarbatteries.co.uk/index.php ... -110a.html
350MM LENGTH
175MM WIDE
225MM HIGH

http://justcarbatteries.co.uk/index.php ... ttery.html
354MM LENGTH
175MM WIDTH
190MM HIGH

http://justcarbatteries.co.uk/index.php ... ttery.html
330MM LENGTH
173MM WIDTH
240MM HIGH

[mikexgough]

Sd 6110L is mine....

[mikeWalsall]

When I did mine I found it was not the length or width that caused any problems

But as the battery as to fit under the drain channel up to the relays / inner wing, on my tray the maximum case hight that would fit (ie: excluding the lifting handles) .... was quite critical @ 9" ..

My 'normal' 110ah leisure battery is (about) 14" long x 7" wide x 9" high..

[eppiblue]

Sd 6110L is mine....

So you have the Platinum Plus SD6110LL
330MM LENGTH
173MM WIDTH
240MM HIGH

If so thats the one I'm getting

[mikexgough]

From This brochure you will see the SD6100L which I have and it has a centre mounted single handle..... my previous LB was like the twin handled one.

[eppiblue]

From This brochure you will see the SD6100L which I have and it has a centre mounted single handle..... my previous LB was like the twin handled one.

and according to the pdf the SD6110L is a 328x172x214 so within the Willinton spec

Its also a dual terminal post, does that make any difference?

[eppiblue]

For the sake of a completed thread, I just fitted the platinum SD6110L leisure battery in the willinton battery tray without any issues. There was a bit of room to spare as well. Thanks for everyone's help.

[eppiblue]

and the finished product

[eppiblue]

can anyone tell me what the little red plugs are at the top /side of the battery... do I need to remove these?

[g8dhe]

Probably covering vent pipes in the event the batteries are allowed to gas during charging, as its a sealed job there are no caps with vents in them to release the pressure. If its not clearly marked to remove then I would leave them in place.

[eppiblue]

Probably covering vent pipes in the event the batteries are allowed to gas during charging, as its a sealed job there are no caps with vents in them to release the pressure. If its not clearly marked to remove then I would leave them in place.

Hmm, I think there may have been a slip of paper in the package showing how to remove them.... I think I will remove them