BATTERY BOX ROT

Yesterday's test drive revealed a major weakness in the floor under the battery box. The design of the battery box door provides no resistance to water infiltration and apparently traps moisture in the floor. I didn't see any way to replace the wooden floor itself without major surgery. It's camping season and we want to get on the road! After removing the screws and putty holding down the plastic battery box cover I cut a piece of .080 aluminum and slid it over the rotted floor and screwed it down. The new panel is large enough that the weight of the battery is now supported by the trailer's frame. After adding Vulcum to the joint I screwed the box down to the new aluminum floor. I also adhered the original aluminum base inside the box.