The Right place that is not excessively exposing to heat, ease to get to when needed and maximising space are balances needing to be made...
Battery Location
With under bonnet temps exceeding that recommended for AGM batteries other locations are often the prefered position. In many cases its not a choice but the absence of space pushes the location either under or the back of the vehicle.
The common options are discussed below
Typical Locations to consider....
Under Bonnet Systems
If your vehicle has the space this is a great option, wet cell lead acid batteries are the best choice due to temperature
Chassis Mount Systems.
Some newer dual cab Utes have little extra space under the bonnet, and you may not want to have a battery in the tray area, so a chassis mounted battery is an option to consider, battery size and access under vehicle are a downside to this option, however it does free up space.
4x4 Draw Mounted
Most 4wd drawer systems can accommodate fitting a deep cycle battery in or around the drawers, sealed AGM batteries are a great choice in this application and are one of the best batteries for running fridges and led lights.
Tray Mounted
Ute Tray/Tub Mounted Systems, again when there is no space under the bonnet or heat is an issue, we can mount a battery box (either custom or standard) in the rear tub or Ute tray, many different battery options can suit this option.
