Thanks for the input guys. I've had concerns about my idea with it putting the batteries so close to the tank myself (partly why I asked the forum really), the batteries could be placed in secure metal/wooden fixtures to keep them apart from the tank perhaps?
Passenger footwell? Not really much benefit there as it only lowers it not moves it back, it would lower the CofG though.
Volt drop? Really not an issue as long as heavy cables are used, I can easily get 35mmsq cable and would run both pos and neg to the engine bay to minimise points of potential (no pun intended) high resistance/voltage loss.
Behind the seats? I really don't think there is room for two 6 volt batteries there, I'm 6'2" so the driver's seat will be as far back as it goes to accomodate me.
I think TT's point about it not being necessary might be correct though, I've got the lump as far back as I can and it is well behind the front axle line. I'll have to weigh each corner to see what the distribution is like (I have some great portable weighing devices that can measure up to 100KGs per wheel) but I'll have to get the front suspenders done first.
Just kicking ideas around at the moment so I'm happy to hear other people's ideas.
Cheers, D.
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