Battery Bracket Questions (all models) Noco NLP20 related

[propbuildervash]

Hello Spyder folks,

Had a question that I'm posting to all Spyder folks running a Noco NLP20.

1. Do all spyders run the same battery mounting bracket as a 2019 RTL?

2. How did you mount the battery? Any issues with lateral movement of the battery using the foam shims?

3. Do you find the mounting bracket to battery interface lacking?

I just picked up a Noco NLP20 and got it charged up. I personally am not loving the mount or the foam insert between the bracket and the battery.

Would there be any interest in a 3D printed battery locking bracket to more securely hold the battery and works with the OEM bracket without modifications?

Jeff

 

[slypx]

Can’t answer for the 2019, but on my 2024 Sea-to-Sky I used two of the supplied spacers at the bottom and the supplied foam tape on both side and it was a perfect fit with these. It is well secured and not moving at all and what a powerhouse this battery is!!

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[propbuildervash]

I'm kinda wondering if the hold down is the same on all models or at least this generation or if they vary from model to model I'm using the 12mm and 15mm stacked risers.

I finished modeling a top interface that blocks the tangs on the bracket from being able to get anywhere near the terminals and isolates the bracket without having to alter the bracket as well as lock the battery from moving around.

I ran out of filament for the final test version, but I have another roll in the filament dryer now so I can print what I hope is my final prototype tomorrow before I print it in ASA filament.

I will probably also create a custom base plate that will replace the bottom 12mm spacer and will secure the bottom of the battery, not just the top, so I can skip the stick on pads.



The next print is quite a bit different than this early design but you get the idea. Photo is shown with terminals area facing away. So in use normally this would be rotated 180 degrees and facing the frunk with the metal bracket over the top.

 

[Jetfixer]

We use that battery on our 2025 RT S2S and 2021 F3L. I used the plastic bottom spacers to get to the approximate height of the stock battery. Then I ground down a slight bit of the original mounting bracket until it fit snugly in the top of the NOCO. This way I could still use the stock bracket and rubber band holddown without allowing any movement of the battery, or worrying about the bracket touching the positive terminal.

 

[K80Shooter]

We use that battery on our 2025 RT S2S and 2021 F3L. I used the plastic bottom spacers to get to the approximate height of the stock battery. Then I ground down a slight bit of the original mounting bracket until it fit snugly in the top of the NOCO. This way I could still use the stock bracket and rubber band holddown without allowing any movement of the battery, or worrying about the bracket touching the positive terminal.

I basically did the same and have no issues with it at all.

 

[propbuildervash]

Finished the top bracket tonight, very happy with it.

Printes a 12mm baseplate to replace the OEM baseplate so I don't need the foam spacers

I'll be getting this installed today. Just need to snag some extra brass screws for my tender connector. I'm happy with the final results for sure. I key indexed the base to have posts that lock into the holes in the bottom of included noco spacers. Much cleaner and less work than cutting steel off the oem bracket.

 

[propbuildervash]

HA HA, well I WAS happy with it. then I went to install it and decided I needed to make more changes. BRP is so stingy on the ground and positive wires. I also found the front where the OEM bracket mounts when installed in the at the back has a higher angle which i needed to go back and modify the section under the strap to accommodate. I also reduced the side wings to give more room for the battery cable.....see above comment about BRP being stingy. I worked fine, but my OCD knows that it could be better.

I did have to flatten out the positive cable end and tweak the negative a smidge. gonna reprint the next one tomorrow. I gotta dry out more filament and ill give it one more go