Battery Disconnect Switch
When would you switch the disconnect switch to off? I don't really understand the purpose of the thing.
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Many RVs have devices that are "on" and drawing power if the battery is connected. Fore example, my RV has a propane/carbon monoxide detector that I installed hard-wired to the battery. So if the battery is connected, it is drawing power.
Likewise if you have a motorhome there are things that may draw power from the engine battery even when the vehicle is off.
These parasitic loads can drain a battery.
The solution is to use battery terminals to disconnect the battery when I put the RV in storage.
It is also somewhat of a theft deterrent, as the engine cannot start until you connect the battery.
Steve
Likewise if you have a motorhome there are things that may draw power from the engine battery even when the vehicle is off.
These parasitic loads can drain a battery.
The solution is to use battery terminals to disconnect the battery when I put the RV in storage.
It is also somewhat of a theft deterrent, as the engine cannot start until you connect the battery.
Steve
