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G_and_D's avatar
G_and_D
Explorer
Oct 23, 2013

Battery Cisconnect

I am looking for a switch that will enable me to disconnect my coach battery to prevent discharging. I want to be able to connect and disconnect from within the camper but dont want to have to run battery cable. Is there an electronic switch i can use?

I not electrical so please keep it simple for me.

Thanks for all the expert advice

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  • mchero's avatar
    mchero
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2013
    MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
    How about this? It needs but a 16 gauge wire run to it (which stays by the battery). But when you shut it off or turn it on, it uses a tiny amount of power for just a moment...


    http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-converters/002733.htm


    Mexicowanderer has the right idea! That's the way to go if you want to setup a remote switch! I have two of those in my electrical compartment. Switches are over entry door Main (chassis) and Aux (House)
  • G_and_D's avatar
    G_and_D
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2013
    That sure looks like it will do the trick.

    Thank you all for your input, I knew someone here had the answer I needed.
  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer III
    Oct 24, 2013
    MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
    How about this? It needs but a 16 gauge wire run to it (which stays by the battery). But when you shut it off or turn it on, it uses a tiny amount of power for just a moment...


    http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-converters/002733.htm

    MEXICOWANDERER has your answer. Mount this relay in the battery compartment, running the battery cables there. Mount a polarity switching momentary contact switch in the MH running a small gauge wire to this relay. Just be SURE to bring the 12v positive from the hot side of the relay when it is disconnected. Otherwise, it won't have power to reconnect.





  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2013
    1mtnman wrote:
    Maybe this is what your need.

    BATTERYSWITCH


    I want to be able to connect and disconnect from within the camper but dont want to have to run battery cable.
  • darsben's avatar
    darsben
    Explorer II
    Oct 23, 2013
    You can use a latching solenoid as they do on some class A motorhomes but that requires you to run a battery cable to and from switch and place a rocker switch with wires to the switch in the coach. Is that something you want to do? If so someone here (me included) will help you dope it out.

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