Advice needed....have a very heavy battery

johnny_swindle

I was made a fantastic deal on a Intimidator 8A8D AGM Battery...245 amp hrs (retails for $600...was able to purchase for $176). Here is the issue....it weighs 161 lbs. I am concerned that if I mount this on the T@G I may over stress the frame over time.

I need the collective wisdom of this group to advise me. If it is in fact too heavy, I am open to suggestions to alternative ways of using this battery. Last resort I can return.

WilliamA

I would first ruminate on the need for that much power. Second, the infrastructure necessary to charge such a beast. Charging with a tow-vehicle would be taxing to say the least. Third, if that much power were needed, one could haul a group 27 atm and generator both at 2/3 the weight and access to potentially higher (essentially unlimited) power. The generator also can supply 110v at a fraction of the weight. The first order of business is truly and realistically estimating total, real-time power requirements.
WilliamA

johnny_swindle

@WilliamA

You are correct. However many places that I want to camp do not allow generators and many times 110v is not available.

I believe that I will return and get two 230 amp hr 6 volt golf cart batteries. Weight saving will be around 60+ lbs.