Forklift batteries for a solar trailer?

MrWizard wrote:
How much do these batteries weigh, what happens when it's time to replace them
How much money is a 48v charger cable of bringing them to full charge
Your talking about 60v for an equalize charger at how many amps

How much money for the project ?

Not saying this can't be done, you Can build this thing, but is it the best way to go

I would be inclined to use surplus Telco 12v agm batteries, instead of forklift batteries
Just put four in series 48v 132 amp hrs, they tend to be hardly used, instead of worked hard and reconditioned

Mr Wizard is very wise here.

That probably is a better option, because telcos tend to be very conservative on battery life, so the batteries powering the NEBS stuff tend to be changed often.

There is also another downside of the huge forklift battery that I didn't realize until I looked at one in person recently. They are huge, and unwieldy. If something really bad happened to the trailer (which wouldn't be enclosed due the off-gassing), I'd have to have someone come out and deal with the two tons of potentially hazardous mass. With the above telco batteries, I am able to at least sling them somewhere in case of emergency, like my pickup truck bed.

Ah well. I'm glad I ran this up the flagpole, because it seemed like a good idea, but physics and Murphy are merciless beasts, and I don't want to risk being on the wrong side of either.