Tagged With "Battery Bay Latch"

Very nice install. Thanks for posting and a BIG LOA THANKS to Torklift

HAMSTERS!!!!! Great install report, Mike! Nice to see the new-generation 1575 has a wide battery bracket/tray to accommodate Torklift's PAS box. Much simpler to deal with than our first-gen. 1985!!! [slightly too narrow and close to the nose - req'ing any of several less simple options - see here: Torklift's New Power Armor Solar Battery Box ]. Still curious how and whether these PASes will fit onto the tongues of the other new-gen. Lances, what with the recessed battery tray under the new...

Very nice Mike....

You lucky dog!! The Torklift company is very generous!

A short while back someone asked what mods we would be looking to make in 2016. I mentioned I would like to make secure my two 12v Interstate batteries that are sitting on the tongue of our 1575. Shortly afterwards I was contacted by Kerstin at Torklift International who asked if I would like to evaluate one of their PowerArmor products for free. Of course I was more than happy to do so. I know that Plance has already documented a similar install but wanted to share my experience. Hopefully...

Like KayPee I had to modify mine to make the situation fit. The only thing I have done since installing was to purchase an extra liquids container. One thing I did not mention in my installation post is I cut the handle to the latch that hold the top onto the bottom section. This allowed me to move the entire unit about another inch to the left hand side as viewed. If I was using it in a wet bath I would eliminate the fan and go with a solar vent top.