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Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Homemade Puma dual battery tray
Introducing patented Mk1 Bluest Puma Dual Battery Tray! Finely crafting from 3 bits of scrap, cut up and together with a welder then sloppily hand painted in chassis black. Fits to the existing battery tray mounting holes and allows the fitment of two standard size batteries side by side.



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This is it in position. Please excuse the filth, everything is covered in Dinitrol.



Click image to enlarge 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #772686 11th May 2019 9:17pm
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Mike_E



Member Since: 13 Apr 2017
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Looks like a nifty solution. Well done.

Just a thought... looks a little "light" to me to take the load of 2 batteries and offroad vibration and loadings. But I'm no expert on these things... I assume you have mimicked available commercial solutions so I'm probably off track!

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Mike
Post #772734 12th May 2019 9:07am
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I did wonder if it would be a bit floppy and could add some extra strengthening if needed, but once I got it in with the batteries on its rock solid. It’s mostly 4mm steel so fairly chunky. I’ll put a picture up with the batteries in later. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #772737 12th May 2019 9:25am
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hank



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Nice! Thumbs Up > 110 XS Double Cab
Post #772747 12th May 2019 10:37am
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Mike_E



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4mm steel... ok that will be fine. Looked thinner gauge in the photos!
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Post #772751 12th May 2019 11:09am
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
On reflection overnight, I’m going to take it out make some mods to it to incorporate a battery clamp. I was going to use a ratchet strap but going for something more solid. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #772760 12th May 2019 12:51pm
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Here is the new and improved MK1.5 version, with added battery securingness.



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Click image to enlarge 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #773270 15th May 2019 6:35pm
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kmac



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Awesome
Post #773294 15th May 2019 9:14pm
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