Sheesh we submitted at the same time. To me, the battery is a maintenace thing. Cover it to keep water from washing the acid into places we don't want it. Vent it so that gasses don't build up. I use a mat to neutralize the spills and I place those little round deals under the terminals.
Where you put it is up to you. Most of the relo's I've seen they have simply moved and mounted the battery, no attention to these details.
You're right Dave. If you do it right, you can put it anywhere.
James
(Wow - re-read the posts - this is almost a religious issue)