Battery relocation and insurance

[MJR-57T]

Hey guys
How do the insurance companies handle battery relocations to under the rear tray.
What should i tell them and what shouldn't i tell them to keep them happy

[VXSS]

Trucks have there batteries on the side of the chassis under the tray or on top of the chassis.

So I would think it should not be a problem, just ask them before you spend time and money doing it.

I know from preious threads you'll be doing it yourself lol

Cheers

John

[WOMBIE]

I wouldn't have thought it make any difference to them where the location of the battery was but i'm keen to learn what they would say in relation to it if indeed all safety and retention measures are meet of course.

[Wonky]

Maybe I'm a chicken or pessimist but I wouldn't hide anything from them as if you do it could come back and bite you on the bum............. :(

[MJR-57T]

I should have been more clear as to how much detail i tell them.
Ill ring them sometime tomorrow and let you know how i go

Its all going to be 2ga and fused at the battery so ill be sure to tell them that

[Lincoln87]

and battery box and secure mounted right??

not just floatin around in the back there

[MJR-57T]

and battery box and secure mounted right??

not just floatin around in the back there

haha im not that blond.
Does anyone know where you can but pre fabed boxes (not the crappy plastic ones)
Other than that ill have to tig up a nice stainless one

[slideshift]

haha im not that blond.
Does anyone know where you can but pre fabed boxes (not the crappy plastic ones)
Other than that ill have to tig up a nice stainless one

i'm thinkin the same modd for my car as well, the only problem insurance companies would have i think would be security, as in can some disable it so no alarm when they break in, but let us know how you go :)

[WOMBIE]

the only problem insurance companies would have i think would be security, as in can some disable it so no alarm when they break in

I wouldn't have thought so!

[slideshift]

I wouldn't have thought so!

i'm only seein it in their eyes as they see it as a easier target, but thats just my thoughts:) as for effecting the car safety i don't see a problem

[MJR-57T]

i'm thinkin the same modd for my car as well, the only problem insurance companies would have i think would be security, as in can some disable it so no alarm when they break in, but let us know how you go :)

But to start the car they need to re connect the battery.
The cars dead locked so nothings going to work anyway weather the alarm goes off or not

Plus if i make it a nice high box with all the wires coming out in a single condute then it might look like a surge tank to the passer by

[redvxr8clubby]

I would think their main concern would be that the cabling is done in such a way as not to cause a fire. If it catches fire due to suspected non standard wiring you could have a problem. As Wonky said don't hide anything from the insurance company. If you do and you have a claim you could have big problems.

[Mungrel]

If mounted correctly and securely with the proper precautions there shouldn't be any problem.

Ie: a proper tray mounted securely to the floor and the battery held in by an appropriate bracket.

Ensure all cables have correct terminals and cables covered in condute. As an extra safety measure, make sure when you pass it through metal panels such as the firewall, theres a rubber grommet to protect the cable from sharp metals.

Other than that i think under the tray is perhaps more save than up front - less chance of the battery being punctured in the event of an accident.

Also, if you have a hardtop its still secure from burglars - to a degree, and theres the option to fit a killswitch if need be.

One other big piece of advise, make sure you fit a suitable fuse as close to the battery as possible, that way should anything go wrong it won't continue to short and burn the car down! A 200amp should suffice.

[Vulture]

Had the battery on the VZ SS relocated and disclosed to insurance company. No problems with re-insuring it.

[WOMBIE]

I actually rang my insurer today and said to the bloke that I may in the near future relocate my battery to the boot and he told me "no problem just let us know when you do and we'll note that on your policy" so there you go to easy it seems :)

[Mungrel]

Yeah too easy, but make sure you do it right though.

I'm sure a dodgy install - whilst listed on your policy - if the cause of the insurance claim would raise a few eye brows and void the insurance...

[WOMBIE]

Yeah too easy, but make sure you do it right though.

I'm sure a dodgy install - whilst listed on your policy - if the cause of the insurance claim would raise a few eye brows and void the insurance...

Oh absolutely I hear what your saying and yes it would be done properly first time :)

[MJR-57T]

I actually rang my insurer today and said to the bloke that I may in the near future relocate my battery to the boot and he told me "no problem just let us know when you do and we'll note that on your policy" so there you go to easy it seems :)

Well that sounds good.
Havn't had a chance to call them yet, had a family crisis on the weekend.
Its going to be fused at the battery and run through the chassis rails upto the front.
I got some high quality double insulated 2ga power cable from my cousin who builds swith boards so along with the 3rd layer of condute i dont see a problem at all.

Thanks for the replys guys