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My Fortune 60AH build w/case

Kennedyma

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I thought I would post up pics of my newest build. It’s going to live in my Jeep running my fridge. I don’t expect to draw anymore than 5-10amps at a time.

4 x Fortune 60ah cells
1 x Overkill solar like BMS. This one is from AliExpress but would highly recommend Overkill. My 100ah battery has one from them.
1 x Harbor Freight Apache 2800 case

I’m still waiting on the proper SAE connector and a main fuse holder, they arrive tomorrow.

I had to forgo the bus bar and use 4 gauge wire to connect the two packs. This was done to leave room in the case for the SAE connector to fit inside.
Feel free to comment with any issues you might see. This is only my second build.
 

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I thought I would post up pics of my newest build. It’s going to live in my Jeep running my fridge. I don’t expect to draw anymore than 5-10amps at a time.

4 x Fortune 60ah cells
1 x Overkill solar like BMS. This one is from AliExpress but would highly recommend Overkill. My 100ah battery has one from them.
1 x Harbor Freight Apache 2800 case

I’m still waiting on the proper SAE connector and a main fuse holder, they arrive tomorrow.

I had to forgo the bus bar and use 4 gauge wire to connect the two packs. This was done to leave room in the case for the SAE connector to fit inside.
Feel free to comment with any issues you might see. This is only my second build.

Lookin good!
 
It is lately recommended by most manufacturers to not have cells on their sides for any long term usage.
 
It is lately recommended by most manufacturers to not have cells on their sides for any long term usage.
That’s good to know. I will make sure to keep the case as upright as possible when using it.
 
A few more of the finished build. I’m not super happy with the connector. I might do a pigtail with an XT90 connector. Also looking for a spot to keep it upright.
 

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