Some of the switches claim they are made of fine copper, instead of brass like the competitors. Im looking at this switch and like its low profile. The pictures claim its made of copper, but it doesnt look like copper. Is it plated? Is a sign of a good switch when its not plated and you can see its copper lugs? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MQ54KKH/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1XLIDN9XQ0PZA

I don't know but the BlueSeas and the Perkos are very popular and have been around a long time. More expensive tho.

If you are concerned about the quality, spend a few extra dollars to buy one from a known manufacturer (BEP, Blueseas, Marinco, Perko etc):www.amazon.com/BEP-701-Battery-Switches-On-Off/dp/B005DUUL9WThe one you linked to is probably fine, but there is no way to be sure.

Switch is fine. Should out last the RV.

agesilaus wrote:I don't know but the BlueSeas and the Perkos are very popular and have been around a long time. More expensive tho.These would be my choice

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Seon
Explorer II
Oct 01, 2020
I use BlueSea in my boat and in my TT.

Tried and trued.
time2roll
Nomad
Oct 01, 2020
wopachop wrote:
Here is how it looks.

Maybe match the existing switch shown. Get a replacement with a second switch and trim to have both together.
MrWizard
Moderator
Oct 01, 2020
I used one like this

50 amp dc solar breaker
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Oct 01, 2020
I used a 80A Bussman CB/switch on the output. For my 3x serial panels at 100V and 9A I used a 240V A/C disconnect switch (about $7) to disconnect both poles. Yes it's not DC rated but that is a minor consideration for 9A.
agesilaus
Explorer III
Oct 01, 2020
Boon Docker wrote:
MrWizard wrote:
I used a 50 Amp dc breaker for my solar panel disconnect switch in our previous RV
Found it on Amazon

That is what I use also. Works just fine.

12V DC circuit breaker

Ditto on that.
jjrbus
Explorer
Oct 01, 2020
Being it is on Amazon and not a 3rd party seller or direct from China. I might order it, inspect on arrival and if it looks jinky, send it back.

I have some inline fuses I bought and they are the exact same thing as a big brand name at about 25% of the cost.
bikendan
Explorer
Oct 01, 2020
agesilaus wrote:
I don't know but the BlueSeas and the Perkos are very popular and have been around a long time. More expensive tho.

x2!
time2roll
Nomad
Oct 01, 2020
wopachop wrote:
Would you guys do something a little smaller and better looking for a solar panel disconnect?
Or just skip it. Only a service convenience. Anyway, no rush.
Boon_Docker
Explorer III
Oct 01, 2020
MrWizard wrote:
I used a 50 Amp dc breaker for my solar panel disconnect switch in our previous RV
Found it on Amazon

That is what I use also. Works just fine.

12V DC circuit breaker
MrWizard
Moderator
Oct 01, 2020
I used a 50 Amp dc breaker for my solar panel disconnect switch in our previous RV
Found it on Amazon