Mystery electrical switch

[fmc]

I have a 2012 Chaparral Lite 267RLS . I noticed that there is a red battery switch in the left storage compartment . When I turn it off all the 12 volt lights etc still work. Does anyone know what this switch does?

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by fmc

I have a 2012 Chaparral Lite 267RLS . I noticed that there is a red battery switch in the left storage compartment . When I turn it off all the 12 volt lights etc still work. Does anyone know what this switch does?

Are you still connected to shore power, when doing this?

[Ford Idaho]

Does it look like this?



I have it inside the left door of the basement storage compartment of my lite.

[fmc]

Yes looks like that. Do you know what it does?

[fmc]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Are you still connected to shore power, when doing this?

I have checked it both ways and I do not know what it does.

[johnbryanpeters]

It's a battery disconnect switch.

http://www.marinepartssource.com/new...5H8xoC_UPw_wcB

[Ford Idaho]

It is indeed a battery disconnect switch but it does not disconnect every 12 volt circuit.

IF you are plugged in then most if not all devices will work, light Tv ECT.

[fmc]

I am aware that it is a battery disconnect switch but I can find nothing that shuts off.

[Toddupton]

As many people have stated if you are plugged in to shore power you won't notice anything not working

[johnbryanpeters]

Originally Posted by fmc

I am aware that it is a battery disconnect switch but I can find nothing that shuts off.

It disconnects the batteries from your power system.

When it's off

• If you're plugged into shore power, 12 V stuff will work but your batteries will not be charged by your converter.
• If you're not plugged into shore power, nothing will work.

[fmc]

Originally Posted by johnbryanpeters

It disconnects the batteries from your power system.

When it's off

• If you're plugged into shore power, 12 V stuff will work but your batteries will not be charged by your converter.
• If you're not plugged into shore power, nothing will work.

Thank You.