We are new to TT's and after I saw a post in another thread about a 12 volt kill switch, I realized I have no idea if our TT has one. I have not seen any switches that I don't know what their purpose is, so my question would be if all TT's have one or does it just depend on the manufacturer?

These are usually found in POPUP that have fold-over cabinets etc and when you get the unit ready for travel they want to keep you from having the hot ceiling lights from being left on accidentally which might catch something on fire.Alot of trailers especially the motorhome it seems have a kill switch located in a good spot readily available to use...I myself have a battery disconnect switch that I installed myself to totally disconnect my batteries from the system when being stored at home etc...If you think you have such a thing and can't find it then call the manf with your trailer VIN NUMBER and ask them...just my thoughtsRoy Ken

RoyB wrote:These are usually found in POPUP that have fold-over cabinets etc and when you get the unit ready for travel they want to keep you from having the hot ceiling lights from being left on accidentally which might catch something on fire.We previously had a pop-up, so I was aware of the switch in those but I haven't heard of a similar switch in TT's.

We have had a battery disconnect on our Mobile Suites 5th wheel and after that our Open Range Roamer. All came with it installed new.

AFAIK, TT's do not have a disconnect switch as delivered from factory. There may be a few models that have one but haven't heard of it. It is a fairly easy retrofit.

westend wrote:AFAIK, TT's do not have a disconnect switch as delivered from factory. There may be a few models that have one but haven't heard of it. It is a fairly easy retrofit.My TT has a factory battery disconnect switch -- 2012 Rockwood 2109S. I ordered it new, and it was not an option, it was standard. It's next to the breaker panel, underneath the fridge. I believe that all the Rockwood TT's have them, not sure starting what year of production ...

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Indy317
Explorer
Jun 09, 2013
RoyB wrote:
These are usually found in POPUP that have fold-over cabinets etc and when you get the unit ready for travel they want to keep you from having the hot ceiling lights from being left on accidentally which might catch something on fire.

We previously had a pop-up, so I was aware of the switch in those but I haven't heard of a similar switch in TT's.
RoyB
Explorer II
Jun 09, 2013
These are usually found in POPUP that have fold-over cabinets etc and when you get the unit ready for travel they want to keep you from having the hot ceiling lights from being left on accidentally which might catch something on fire.

Alot of trailers especially the motorhome it seems have a kill switch located in a good spot readily available to use...

I myself have a battery disconnect switch that I installed myself to totally disconnect my batteries from the system when being stored at home etc...

If you think you have such a thing and can't find it then call the manf with your trailer VIN NUMBER and ask them...

just my thoughts
Roy Ken

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