Choosing a Battery Tray or Battery Box
The right choice depends on where the battery will live. A battery box suits portable setups, keeping terminals covered and the battery protected while it moves between the ute, the camper and the campsite. A tray gives a fixed battery a properly secured mounting point, which matters because an unrestrained battery is a real hazard on rough tracks.
Size and battery type drive the details. Check the box or tray suits your battery's physical dimensions and weight, and think about the accessories you will connect, because many battery boxes double as a power hub for 12v gear. If you are planning a full dual battery system with charging, it is worth mapping the whole setup before buying parts.
Battery Tray and Battery Box FAQs
Do I need a battery box or a battery tray?
Go a box if you want the battery portable and protected, and a tray if it is being permanently mounted in the vehicle. Plenty of tourers end up running both for different jobs.
Will my battery fit?
Boxes and trays suit a range of battery sizes, so check the internal dimensions against your battery before ordering. Call our Burwood team on 03 9808 8966 if you want us to double-check.
Can Complete 4x4 set up my 12v system?
Yes. We supply and fit battery and charging setups at our Burwood workshop in Melbourne's east, and the range ships Australia-wide.