Duel tanks, duel batteries

[ittle dew]

Is there a way to mount duel 20 lb. propane tanks and two batteries up front on a pop up with an electric winch, and still be able to turn the crank for the front wheel and be able to pull out the bunk?

Getting greedy I know, but I do a lot of dry camping.

Just asking, if not I would have to drag along a generator and fuel to supplement the single battery.

[BigBaron]

Maybe build a custom battery rack? Take measurements and pics. Someone's bound to have an idea.

[another_newfie]

If you didn't want to fab something up, just carry the battery along and swap it out when the first one runs low. A bit of a PITA, but it could work.

[mjsny]

You need a bracket from Forest River to mount the battery above the electric winch. Take a look aslag's Flagstaff 228D mods page...
http://home.comcast.net/~aslag54/battery_stand.html

Lots of other good mods/tips for the 228D there too

[BigBaron]

Here are a couple of pics of the factory battery rack from Forest River/Lippert. It's not big enough to hold two batteries.

[goody59]

Originally Posted by ittle dew

Is there a way to mount duel 20 lb. propane tanks and two batteries up front on a pop up with an electric winch, and still be able to turn the crank for the front wheel and be able to pull out the bunk?

Getting greedy I know, but I do a lot of dry camping.

Just asking, if not I would have to drag along a generator and fuel to supplement the single battery.

That is a lot of extra weight. Be sure you dont exceed your TV towball weight capacity. The extra weight can also effect handling. Just some issues to be aware of I am saying. I too wanted extra battery and extra 9kg gas bottle. I went for a battery in a plastic battery box I can store on a rubber mat and secure to eye bolts under dinette during travel and a 4.5kg gas bottle strapped down on a rubber mat and stored under dinette as well. This is all above axle location of the Flagstaff 205A I have.
I couldn't afford any increase in towball weight on my TV.

[stratus72]

I was anticipating some max tongue weight issues. I have a 625D and my dealer wired two batts in parallel and installed them on the back trailer bumper. Looks fantastic, eliminated my weight issue and allows for more battery usage during a dry camp. LOVE IT!