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03-01-2012, 07:54 PM
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Location of battery disconnect
I just purchased the 2012 crusader 290 RLT. Does anyone know where I can find the battery and battery disconnect. The radio in the bedroom stay lit all the time. I want to disconnect the 12 volt power. Thanks.
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03-01-2012, 07:57 PM
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do you even know that it has one ?
normally its located within a few feet of the battery .
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03-01-2012, 08:12 PM
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The problem is I am unable to locate the battery or the disconnect.
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03-01-2012, 08:28 PM
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If it is setup similar to the 320,you will find the battery in the very front compartment,the basement I believe they call it,facing the front of trailer,right hand side.Hope that helps. As far as a battery disconnect goes there is not one.I installed my own.Not that hard.
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03-01-2012, 08:32 PM
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As already said, doubt you have one. I installed my disconnect on the front of battery box where it hangs down.... easy access.
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2011 Prime Time Crusader 320RLT
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03-02-2012, 08:54 AM
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The Crusader does not have a factory installed Battery Disconnect. It's not unusual for the dealer to install one, so I can't say for sure on your unit.
Generally, your batteries are dealer installed in the front storage compartment where we run all of the wiring along with a battery box, vent hose, and vent.
Hope this helps.
PTM
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03-02-2012, 11:32 AM
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Battery location and disconnect
Thank you all for the replies. Where might I find a battery disconnect that I can install myself. Camping World?
Thank you all!!!
Joe
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03-02-2012, 12:07 PM
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Amazon.
A simple on/off disconnect.
another for switching batteries or battery banks..
There are other models, too, that are not as weather proof but are fine for indoor placement. A little cheaper, too, but those above are under $30.
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03-02-2012, 02:22 PM
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Bought mine at NAPA, but any auto parts store will have them for 20-25 bucks. I installed mine where you open the driver side door where my propane tank is. Just reach in flip the switch. Super easy to install, I can post pics if you want or need any help just hollar.
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03-02-2012, 02:22 PM
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Thank you! I will proceed and purchase one to install.
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03-04-2012, 06:55 PM
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I installed a cheap toggle switch from Radio Shack beside the bedroom radio so the light goes out.
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03-05-2012, 10:06 AM
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Pictures requested
Thank you Jtad. Could you post pics on the location of where you installed your disconnect switch to the batteries?
Joe
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03-05-2012, 12:05 PM
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Yea Joe no prob. I am on duty today, it will be tomorrow before I am home. But I will shoot you a couple and get them up as fast I can.
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03-05-2012, 12:40 PM
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We were pleasantly surprised to find a battery disconnect in our new 2604. It's right below the refrigerator, although the battery is in the front. BL
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03-05-2012, 01:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drdepjoe
The problem is I am unable to locate the battery or the disconnect.
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after thinking about it I dont think I would want to buy from your dealer ! If he/they didnt even show you where your battery and or disconnect is Im affraid of the bad information if any you did get ! Not to mention if they failed to show you something as simple as the battery what else didnt you get info on !
by pass valve
hw heater on/off switch
water filter
how long was your pdi ?
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03-06-2012, 03:23 PM
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Switch pics
Hey Joe here a couple of pics. You will need a switch and a batt cable. Just messure how far from the batt to where you are going to mount the switch and thats how long a cable you will need. Maybe get it just a little longer, better to be safe than sorry. Most auto parts stores will have these cables already pre made in differnt leanths. Just disconnect the ground side of the batt, run it to one side of the switch. Run your new cable from the other side of the switch to the ground side of the batt. Keep in mind I mounted my switch where I did because the original ground side batt cable would reach it without having to extend it. Hope that makes sense.
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03-06-2012, 03:50 PM
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Thanks for the great pics jtad. I assume the multi wire cable on the left is the original negative battery lead and the single cable on the right is the new negative lead to the battery.
PS. what local are you with?
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03-06-2012, 03:52 PM
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That is correct.
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03-06-2012, 04:36 PM
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My vote is for positive
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03-06-2012, 06:20 PM
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So are you saying you put the switch on the neg wire? Why is that, I would have thought you would want to put the switch on the positive side. Just curious
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