2017 Classic Battery Questions

[SilverSinbad]

I am considering a 2017 Classic and am curious about placement of batteries beyond the two in the front box. For those that have added solar, inverters and batteries, where did you place them in the trailer?
First of many questions Im sure.
Thanks,
SS

[BAB]

I installed 4 Lifeline AGM 6V GPL4CT batteries under the forward dinette seat of my Classic. I did lose the drawer (I cut the drawer portion off and kept the front.) This was part of a complete redo of the electrical system of my trailer. I also installed 6 100W solar panels on the roof and a 3000W Magnum MSH3012 inverter. This allows me to run my A/C off batteries for about 4 hours if I want to. The two 12V batteries on the front of the trailer were removed and sold. I use the battery box to store chocks.

[SilverSinbad]

Thanks Babe.
I don't believe the 2017 has that space available now. I think that is where the heating system is.. Not sure about the one against the wall, perhaps someone who has 2017 will answer that.

[Wilbur McLamb]

I've got a question for those of you who have installed solar with a 3000 watt inverter under the dinette seat. How much noise does it make? Is it distracting or irritating?

[mojoe7009]

Originally Posted by SilverSinbad

Thanks Babe.
I don't believe the 2017 has that space available now. I think that is where the heating system is.. Not sure about the one against the wall, perhaps someone who has 2017 will answer that.

I haven't added batteries like BAB has, but the dinette seat that backs up to the refrigerator has a drawer under it in our 17 Classic. If you wanted to lose that drawer the additional batteries could go there.

[BAB]

I have the Magnum MSH3012 under the rear dinette seat. It fits behind the drawer and adjacent to the plumbing for the outside shower. It is virtually silent. The cooling fan does come on when it's doing bulk charging or heavy inverting, but the fan is clearly high quality and generates only a soft whirring noise.