Need some consealment options

[TheJuggla1 10+ year member]

The I just bought SUV, being large and all, doesn't have a lot of room for amps since one of the seats moves back to allow access to the 3rd row, and the 3rd row is right into the frame, not above like the 2nd row. I got 2 amps ATM, I can fit one under the 2nd row, but I still need a place for the 2nd Amp.

Now I thought of some ideas, but wanna go over them with someone who knows what they are doing so I don't damage or overheat my amps.

First off, I know you should NEVER put you amp upside down, but what about on its side? What if I make air holes in its side to allow the hot air to escape upwards?

Can I build something that will allow an amp to be built above another, hard to explain what I mean on this one, like have one amp mounted to the floor, then a piece of wood supported above the amp that has another amp on it. Or will to much hot air get stuck on the below amp?

Another Idea I had was to put the amps in the 3rd row, but have a piece of kinda 'fish net' metal above that amp that people can walk on that will allow air flow, but strong enough it won't break if someone were to sit or stand in the 3rd row.

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[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

Stack them under the second seat?

Threaded rod and bolts. Make sure to alow about an inch between the two amps.

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

On the side is fine (dont drill holes), just mount a small fan beside the amp to move air over the heatsink.

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

On the side is fine (dont drill holes), just mount a small fan beside the amp to move air over the heatsink.

I just pictured someone drilling right through the board of their amp, taking out fets and shit lol.

 

[TheJuggla1 10+ year member]

Stack them under the second seat?
Threaded rod and bolts. Make sure to alow about an inch between the two amps.

For most efficiency should my sub amp be on top?(since it produces more watts = gets hotter)

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

I just pictured someone drilling right through the board of their amp, taking out fets and shit lol.

Next post: "Why is my amp sparking and catching my suv on fire?"

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[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

For most efficiency should my sub amp be on top?(since it produces more watts = gets hotter)

I would. Id also mount some fans for some air flow