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03-24-2010, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Granbury Texas
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Baggage bulkhead battery access
I'm sure someone has come up with a good way to access the battery without removing the bulkhead. It would be great to see all the ideas and pictures from those who have added this mod.
Thanks,
Pat Stewart
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03-24-2010, 06:50 PM
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This has been brought up in the past. The bulkhead is a structural member......
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03-24-2010, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Anthem, Az
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YEs, But...
Yes It's structural, but an opening can be crafted with doublers and reinforcements to maintain/increase the strength and still allow access without removing the entire bulkhead (Just like a wing access panel)
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03-25-2010, 12:36 AM
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03-25-2010, 06:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
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Now that is really sweet!
Elegant and simple, yet fully functional!
Great option,
Thanks Rudi,
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03-25-2010, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
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Great set up. Rudi. I am sure one day I will wish I had done the same as I just have a charging option.
Before you close up the floors, make sure the connector will clear the bulkhead ribs as it looks real close and you may not be able to make the connector.
I would have hated to have not said anything just in case it was a problem down the road. Real easy to move now if you have to, just a bigger slot. Based on all your workmanship I am sure you checked all ready.
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03-25-2010, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Rudi,
I did a similar setup using the same type connectors. I made another 10 foot mating cable terminated in jumper-cable jaw type connectors so I can hook up to an external battery or similar should the need arise.
Be sure to protect the cable from the ribs, etc. since there is no fuse on those wires.
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03-25-2010, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Granbury Texas
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Battery access
I agree its structure but I would not think primary, and no doubt you can frame up the opening structually and even make it stronger than it was originally. Just curious if there are pictures from builders who have already added this modification.
Pat Stewart
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03-25-2010, 05:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Longmont, CO
Posts: 236
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Nice installation! I'm interested in doing something similar for my Rocket project, where did you find this connector?
Thanks!
Mark Olson RV-7A flying, F1 Rocket EVO - close to flying
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03-25-2010, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Anthem, Az
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Here's a link to some pics
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat Stewart
I agree its structure but I would not think primary, and no doubt you can frame up the opening structually and even make it stronger than it was originally. Just curious if there are pictures from builders who have already added this modification.
Pat Stewart
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http://deemsrv10.com/album/Sec%20The.../DSC06496.html
Click forward there s/b 10-15 pics of installation.
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