Battery disconnect switches

bob_nestor wrote:

the2sharps wrote:
I tow a 2015 Ford Focus four down. The last step to prepare the car to tow is to disconnect the negative cable from the battery. I mounted a knob style switch under the hood for the disconnect.

I used a knob style switch that came with my Cool Tech wire harness but discovered that it would corrode and fail to make a good connection with the battery. Replaced it with a sealed switch that I got at AutoZone and haven't had problems since.

I used the knob style from HF and had the same problem. After cleaning the corrosion twice because my engine had no power to start I realized that the knob was unscrewing slightly due to road vibrations and was arcing and contributing to the corrosive buildup.

Horizon170 wrote:
Amazon for $7.50.
Marvin
Clicky

X2. I have it in my toad.

Amazon for $7.50.
Marvin
Clicky

I use the blade style on my Chevy Colorado.
Works well.

When ,disconnecting your battery, how do you power your brake controller,like a Brake Buddy?
I have a charging line installed for the toad battery.
Siggy

I do the same thing but do not have to disconnect in my vehicle.
Make and model so better information can be provided.

enblethen wrote:
What kind of toad?

Will be dingy towing and will be needing to leave the key in the accessory mode.

What kind of toad?

TyroneandGladys wrote:
I see that there are two types of battery disconnect switches a knife blade type and a knob style. Would appreciate your comments about your experience with either one.

To clarify will be used on my toad.

I use the knob style. I wasn't sure the blade would clear the closed hood. I have yet to find a knob style that fits well on the smaller post CRV battery. Next camping season I may just add a charge line to the wire harness. The knob was a quick and easy fix.
Norm