Forklift batteries for a solar trailer?
A few months ago, I mentioned a design for a solar trailer, which I'm gathering ideas on, and if I find a decent base for, may start with. A friend of mine has pointed me to a source of recondition...
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I'm curious, how large is the trailer you are looking at?
Since the charge rate is roughly c10, or amps at 10% of total amp hour rating, if your panels can provide 10 amps @12 volts for each 8 sqft panel, your looking at anywhere from 360-400 sqft in panels needed to recharge to a high rate. Trailer roof and some type of extensions would be needed, maybe a large set of slides like drawer slides so they can retract for travel. Just curious what your looking at.
Maybe my math is wrong, but it seems a little large.
Since the charge rate is roughly c10, or amps at 10% of total amp hour rating, if your panels can provide 10 amps @12 volts for each 8 sqft panel, your looking at anywhere from 360-400 sqft in panels needed to recharge to a high rate. Trailer roof and some type of extensions would be needed, maybe a large set of slides like drawer slides so they can retract for travel. Just curious what your looking at.
Maybe my math is wrong, but it seems a little large.
