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Matt Dralle
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: Battery Location - RV4+180HP+CS+ETrim+FullSwivelTailwheel

Hello RV Listers!



Well, after quite a hiatus, I'm back on my RV-4 project.  This year marks the 20th year since its beginning, and I'm thinking that that its time to finally see it to completion!



The options have changed quite a bit since I started the project, and the latest iteration has a 180HP and a Hartzell CS prop.  I had already mounted the battery in the normal spot up by the firewall between the pilot's legs.  With all the extra weight up front, I'm sure I'll have to relocate the battery behind the cabin somewhere.  Of note, however, is that I have electric trim installed in the Elevator, and the full-swivel tailwheel fork, both of which add some weight to the far aft location.



I would appreciate some feedback on selecting an exacting location for the battery given my situation.  Also, what gauge battery cables to use given the remote location.



Its great to be back on the project; I'm looking forward to getting back into the discussions on the List!



Thanks for the help!



Matt Dralle

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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject: Battery Location - RV4+180HP+CS+ETrim+FullSwivelTailwheel

Matt:



My RV-4 has a 0-360 with a Hartzell c/s prop.  The battery (B&C) is 

located in the "normal" spot and I have had no issues with this 

configuration in 450 hours of operation.  The a/c may be slightly nose 

heavy (with me at 150 pounds I am at the FWD c/g limit).



Personally I would install the battery in the called for location.



Doug Weiler



Matt Dralle wrote:

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 Hello RV Listers!

 

 Well, after quite a hiatus, I'm back on my RV-4 project.  This year marks the 20th year since its beginning, and I'm thinking that that its time finally see it to completion!

 

 The options have changed quite a bit since I started the project, and the latest iteration has a 180HP and a Hartzell CS prop.  I had already mounted the battery in the normal spot up by the firewall between the pilot's legs.  With all the extra weight up front, I'm sure I'll have to relocate the battery behind the cabin somewhere.  Of note, however, is that I have electric trim installed in the Elevator, and the full-swivel tailwheel fork, both of which add some weight to the far aft location.

 

 I would appreciate some feedback on selecting an exacting location for the battery given my situation.  Also, what gauge battery cables to use given the remote location.

 

 Its great to be back on the project; I'm looking forward to getting back into the discussions on the List!

 

 Thanks for the help!

 

 Matt Dralle

 RV-4 #1762 - N442RV (res)

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Mark Phillips in TN

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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: Battery Location - RV4+180HP+CS+ETrim+FullSwivelTailwheel

In a message dated 04/28/2008 1:47:41 PM Central Daylight Time, dralle(at)matronics.com writes:

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 'bout damn time ya got that thing rolling again!

  

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