Multiplus II 12/3000 Installation Placement

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I created a box for my batteries to be installed in, and the idea is to have my Victron components to be mounted on the extierior of it on 1/2” plywood.

I’m trying to figure out the best way to mount my Multiplus II simply because the box is 23 1/2” tall and the Multiplus II is **22 1/2” tall, leaving me with only an inch below it.

This does not give it enough room for ventilation or the 4/0 wires to safely be installed.

My question is, since I will be mounting Multiplus II on the outside of the box, which is under my van’s bed with plenty of ventillation and we will be running a 12v A/C in the summer, will mounting it horozontally be OK? If not, I’m open to other options.

Sorry about the mess but here is a photo of the said box without the 1/2 plywood around it.**

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Thinking about it, I might can just cut 3 more pieces of 2x2 and extend the top 5 inches so I wont need to worry about overheating.

For this lid I’ll just notch around it. It’ll look like ■■■■ but better than overheating I suppose.

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Not sure if this all utility area, but if so, can you mount the Multiplus on the wall to the left of the wood battery box?

I find it is best to have at least 100 mm (4”) under the Multiplus for wiring.

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This is under the bed of the van.

That wall won’t work because it’s real thin and the kitchen is on the other side. It’s just a divider.

If I add 5 inches with 2x2s that will give me the needed 4 inches.

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