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Old 02-26-2013, 01:54 PM   #1
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Disconnecting Battery

does my 2007 197 sport have a battery disconnect switch...i have the campter in my driveway and dont want to run the battery down...how do i make sure i dont do that...

also is there an adapter to go from a 30 amp on camper to a 15 so i can plug it in at home...?

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You may not have a disconnect switch, many do not come with them. Mine did not so I installed one. But to get around that for now just disconnect one of the terminals from the battery. 30 amp to 15 amp adapters are readily available, I use one here at home.


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can i pick one of those up at home depot or lowes?
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can i pick one of those up at home depot or lowes?
Probably not but they might. Our forum sponsor has them:

http://tweetys.com/15amp-male-to-30-...-aadapter.aspx

If you need it right now Walmart usually has them in their RV section.
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I've never seen them at Home Depot or Lowes, but you can always find them at Walmart
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Sure Home Depot has them and they are alot cheaper than your local RV store.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cata...gry=Search+All
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Old 02-27-2013, 08:20 AM   #7
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The RV30A-15A "dogbone" 18-ich long type adapter looks similar to this one from WALMART
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DO NOT get the small black round adapters as they will start getting hot on you after a few time being used...
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Since your trailer is an older trailer and most likely does not have a smart mode technology converter/charger installed I would always check the battery fluids at least once a month to make sure they are not boiling out fluids. Using 13.6VDC constantly on the batteries for a long time may start boiling out the fluids. It is ok to use the single mode converter/chargers but you have to keep a constant check on the battery fluids and keep them topped off.

Having a BATTERY DISCONNECT is a great idea. many are available everywhere... Here is a link to GOGGLE IMAGES showing the many battery disconnect switches available. Click on the one that catches your eye.
This one is very popular amoung the RV'ers... Folks like to install this model in the side of the battery box to keep the "HOT" terminals away from things...
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Pulling the fuse is an easy way to stop the parasitic drain on the battery. I did that until about 25 batteries were stolen at my storage lot. Mine didn't get taken but I pnow have wing-nuts on the terminals and remove it while it's stored.
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how hard is it to install a battery disconnect....i have some skills but new to the travel trailer thing...what is all involved? is there a step by step intruction some where or a video
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You can also pick up a thumbwheel battery disconnect at your local auto parts store for around $5. To install this type, you just disconnect one cable from the battery, replace it with the thumbwheel disconnect, and reinstall the cable onto the disconnect. Takes about 2 minutes with a 1/2 inch wrench, no electrical skills needed. Then all you do is unscrew the thumbwheel a couple of turns to disconnect, and tighten the thumbwheel to reconnect.
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i think i can handle that...thanks for the info
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TheToaster - This is the thumbwheel battery disconnect thing... I was never much of a fan for this type of switch but it works just the same...

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My battery disconnect switch:


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Here are a couple more on simple battery switch installs... Should not be hard to install yourself...

I have seen several installs using that type of battery disconnect switch. Most of them is mounted in the lid of the battery box but if I was too do that I think I would want it on the bottom part of the battery box like shown here. I guess you have more mounting room if they are mounted in the removable lid but the you have to deal with longer cables so you can remove the lid for battery maintenance.



I see some of those switches have a key handle that is removable and then you can cover the keyhole with a plastic/rubber cover.

I saw one dude used one of those twist disconnect switch and had it in series with his auto-reset circuit breaker. Looks something like this photo. I thought that was a pretty neat way to disconnect power like to your POPUP raise roof up/down switch or trailer landing gear. It always bothered me having those switches mounted on the outside of trailers where kids might want to play with them to see what happens...

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