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10-28-2007, 12:56 PM
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Battery Cutoff switch
Someone here mentioned putting in a battery cuttoff switch. Usually I just pull the neg wire before I leave but I do think puting in a switch would be cleaner. Anyone have a mod or some instructions to do that?
thanks
Steve
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10-28-2007, 03:29 PM
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Well I haven't checked, but I'd think the units at an automotive store would come with instructions. I think they're pretty simple. They do come in a varity of configurations though.. here is a pretty good overview.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...rs/55-9025.htm
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10-28-2007, 03:40 PM
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The Jolly Mon
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The easiest to install is probably the blade type. You simply add it right to the battery terminal. You have to check to see if it will still fit in a battery box...if that's where you keep your batt's.
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10-28-2007, 03:48 PM
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Nice pic!! I'd probably use the 55-9025 model from my link, the wingnut would allow you to install it easily with existing connections.
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- Smokin' hot wife... 2 boys, 25 and 10.
83 sweet sweet days camped in 2008 - not easy in my neck of the woods!
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10-28-2007, 04:33 PM
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The Jolly Mon
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Oh yea, lots of RVers prefer the rotating marine type switch. It's usually mounted somewhere away from the battery, so they don't have to fiddle with batt boxes, or covers.
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10-29-2007, 05:20 AM
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My Rockwood has one from the factory, It is located on the left front of the camper, It's a red plastic flip type. It moves left to right. If you move it to the right it disconnects the battery, and to the left it connects.
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10-29-2007, 06:09 AM
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Installed at the factory you say!! cool.
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10-29-2007, 01:23 PM
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The Jolly Mon
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yea cool. I never heard of a factory one. Anyone else have one?
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10-29-2007, 01:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NDJollyMon
yea cool. I never heard of a factory one. Anyone else have one?
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Yep. Mine's pull to engage battery power and push to disengage.
Of course mine's a Thor.
greg
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10-29-2007, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockwood06
My Rockwood has one from the factory, It is located on the left front of the camper, It's a red plastic flip type. It moves left to right. If you move it to the right it disconnects the battery, and to the left it connects.
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me to
it will kill all 12volt stuff except
the fire alarm and the propane detector
its just inside the basement door on a bulkhead next to the fire exstinguisher
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10-29-2007, 09:58 PM
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Nice thanks for all the info and even the link!
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10-30-2007, 05:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steveqvs
Nice thanks for all the info and even the link!
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We're just gems, huh!!
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- Smokin' hot wife... 2 boys, 25 and 10.
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10-31-2007, 06:51 PM
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Last year, I installed a very, very(cheap) inexpensive battery cut-off switch. Not sure how long it will last, but it has done the job so far.
$5.99, Harbor Freight.
Michael
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