Battery Storage Location

[mwells4654]

I know the battery location for my 71 Overlander is inside the rear hatch but where is it supposed to be located. I am sure someone has a 70's Overlander they can take a picture of so I can see how mine is supposed to look back there. I am putting the bathroom back together and this is one item that was just rattleing around in the back.

Thanks
Mel

[mwells4654]

I have attached pictures of the battery, battery stand and the vent adapter I made for the battery box. Am I right on which way the battery stand is supposed to face (tray to the rear) or am I backwards in my thinking.

[exthemius]

Here's what we have (we don't really have a "box" for ours)...it appears that ours "faces" the opening of the access door (which would make sense since you'd need access to check the water levels).

[mwells4654]

That sure answers alot of questions - thanks. I just put the battery box in and came up with the vent system. My stand - I think it is original - is different. It is flush on one side and has a tray on the other. I guess the tray is for the water lines to run over. It stands about 3 inches tall for the drain lines to go under. I will take some pictures and post it today. That way either others can see how it is built or I will know if it is not original. Thanks Shawn

[mwells4654]

Here is pictures of the stand - I do not know which way it is supposed to face. I think the 3rd picture is the right way it seems to sit flatter. Sorry about the 3rd picture being blurry.