Harry Monk:
The ones we have at work all have removeable batteries so I imagine it wouldn’t be difficult to charge them in or around the cab somewhere although if it was done in the cab (e.g. in the passenger footwell) I’m thinking the battery would need to be secured somehow.
Battery technology has moved on! I’ve not used them much before and the ones I have used have been bulky units that only plugged into the mains at night
peirre:
If it’s charging in the cab, the space it takes up, having a heavy mass inside the cab in the event of and accident and any noxious / flammable fumes produced by the charging process might be an issue. A dedicated side locker might be a better option.
Agreed, I wouldn’t fancy living with it. Side locker is a good option
Franglais:
This size of pallet truck?
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No need for a huge battery warehouse type truck if only doing odd deliveries. We have these types in some of our rigids. Recharge through Anderson lead in load area. You will need a proper split charge system of course, so that the charging only happens when the vehicle batteries are in a a good state.
If on an artic trailer there is an issue with thick power leads remaining connected when driving and manoeuvering but there are ways and means to overcome this.
Or, thinking differently, and depending on needs etc, fit a smallish 240v genset in a pallet box or similar under the trailer? Mains power into the load bay to recharge most anything.
Solar panels on trailer roof? The green solution! (Not sure about tree damage though)Edit. If frozen goods, drop handle on pallet truck and store that in pallet box too. Cold temps and batteries are not a good mix.
I learned the hard way about leaving Anderson connected while driving 
It’s a multi temp trailer so it will not be stored at frozen temps but will live in chilled 2-5°
Will it be ok stored at fridge temps while on the move do you think. Hadn’t considered this, although could just remove battery every time after use?