I believe in my heart that the traverse will clear perfectly....I really do...seriously. LOL I hope.... I haven't actually finished organizeing the woring either so that is going to help alot.The 2 9.6 v batteries that are coming are much smaller than these 7.2 andThey should fit in front of the box where the turret is. I had been sure to measure twicce and cut once as they say, so all should be ok. This has been a fun project so far and I really am going to have to weigh this cat when all is complete. It's HEAVY!!Perhaps larger motors will be in order??