{"product_id":"camco-55371-vented-group-24-battery-box-rv-marine","title":"Camco 55371 Vented Group 24 Battery Box | RV \u0026 Marine","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 55371 is a sealed, vented battery box built to hold and protect a single Group 24 battery in an RV, boat, camper, or trailer. It ships with a vent hose, louvered grill, and a full mounting kit, so charging gas goes outside and your terminals stay clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 55371 is a vented battery box built to hold and protect a single Group 24 battery, whether it's living in an RV, a boat, a camper, or a utility trailer. It's molded from heavy black polypropylene, and it seals up around the battery to keep road grime, water, and accidental contact away from your terminals. If you've ever watched a loose battery slide around in a locker, or seen corrosion eat a set of terminals, you already know why a proper box earns its spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this one apart from a plain open tray is the external vent system. Flooded lead-acid batteries give off hydrogen gas when they charge, and that gas needs somewhere to go. The 55371 ships with a vent hose, a hose mount plate, two hose clamps, and a louvered vent grill so you can route that gas out of the compartment and send it safely outside the coach or overboard. That's the whole point of a sealed, vented box. The two included hose clamps lock the vent line down at both ends, so it stays put over rough roads and rougher water. You get the containment of a real enclosure without trapping gas where it can build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing is straightforward. This box is cut for Group 24 batteries and nothing larger, with an outside footprint of 14-7\/8 inches tall by 9-5\/8 inches wide by 10-1\/4 inches deep. If you're running a Group 27 or Group 31, this isn't your box, you'll want a larger Camco enclosure. A quick note from the field: some Group 24 AGM batteries run a hair taller or wider than a standard flooded 24, so the fit can be snug. If the lid doesn't want to seat, trim back the included foam tape a little rather than forcing it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the install side, Camco gives you everything in the kit. You get foam tape and putty tape for sealing, eight #10 self-tapping screws, ten #8 machine screws, and ten #8 hex nuts for mounting the box and the vent hardware. On a wood or metal battery shelf the self-tappers bite fine. But if you're mounting into fiberglass, do yourself a favor and pre-drill your pilot holes, then back the screws with a plate or large fender washers. Fiberglass and self-tapping screws don't always get along, and a backing plate spreads the load so you're not chasing a cracked mount six months down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple more things we've picked up installing these. Don't over-tighten the screws into the polypropylene itself. The plastic is tough, but crank down too hard at a corner and you can split it right at the screw hole. Snug is plenty. And if you're on a sailboat, or anywhere the box lives low in the hull, route that vent hose up and over with a loop before it exits, and keep the exit above the waterline. You don't want a following sea pushing water back up the vent line into your battery compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance is easy. If you run in salt air, the louvered vent grill will pick up salt and grime over a season, so pull it and rinse it now and then to keep airflow clear. The putty tape that seals the vent fitting can soften in real heat, so if you're mounting on a deck that bakes in the sun, keep an eye on it and re-seal if it starts to weep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, it's a simple piece of gear that does an important job. It keeps your battery put, keeps water and debris out, and vents charging gas the way it should be vented. For a single Group 24 house or starting battery in an RV or on the water, the Camco 55371 is an easy call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits one Group 24 battery in a sealed polypropylene enclosure, keeping water, grime, and accidental contact off your terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal vent system with hose, hose mount plate, and louvered grill routes charging gas safely outside the compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy black polypropylene construction stands up to sun, fuel, and salt air\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutside footprint of 14-7\/8 in H x 9-5\/8 in W x 10-1\/4 in D for tight lockers and battery shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete mounting kit included: eight #10 self-tapping screws, ten #8 machine screws, and ten #8 hex nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoam tape and putty tape included for a clean, sealed fit around the battery and vent fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo hose clamps included to secure the vent line at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks across RV, marine, camper, and utility trailer installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat battery size fits the Camco 55371?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's sized for a single Group 24 battery. If you're running a Group 27 or Group 31, this box is too small, you'll want a larger Camco enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with mounting hardware?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The kit includes eight #10 self-tapping screws, ten #8 machine screws, and ten #8 hex nuts, plus foam tape and putty tape for sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this box actually vented?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's a sealed box with an external vent. It ships with a vent hose, a hose mount plate, two hose clamps, and a louvered vent grill so charging gas can be routed safely outside the compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it on a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. It's a common RV and marine box. The polypropylene handles salt air fine, and the vent system lets you route hydrogen gas overboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill a Group 24 AGM battery fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUsually yes, but some AGM batteries run slightly taller or wider than a standard flooded Group 24, so the fit can be snug. If the lid won't seat, trim back the included foam tape rather than forcing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should I route the vent hose on a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRoute it up and over with a loop before it exits the hull, and keep the exit above the waterline. That keeps a following sea from pushing water back up the line into the battery compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I mount it in fiberglass?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, but pre-drill your pilot holes and back the screws with a plate or large washers. Self-tapping screws driven straight into fiberglass can crack the mount over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the exact dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe outside footprint is 14-7\/8 inches tall by 9-5\/8 inches wide by 10-1\/4 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep from cracking the box during install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDon't over-tighten the screws into the polypropylene. The plastic is tough, but too much torque at a corner can split it at the screw hole. 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