Battery disconnect switches

[TyroneandGladys]

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.

[Gjac]

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.

[gotsmart]

Horizon170 wrote:
Amazon for $7.50.
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X2. I have it in my toad.

[Horizon170]

Amazon for $7.50.
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[dan-nickie]

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

[siggyd777]

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

[enblethen]

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

[TyroneandGladys]

enblethen wrote:
What kind of toad?

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

[enblethen]

What kind of toad?

[TyroneandGladys]

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.

[F1bNorm]

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

[bob_nestor]

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.

[the2sharps]

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.

[RoyB]

I use these four position BLUE SEA Marine sealed Battery switches... This will give you OFF-BAT1-BOTH-BAT2 then back to OFF again...

The open knife switch looks pretty dangerous to me. Might drop a screwdriver across and blow some fuses somewhere...

Great for adding to a metal battery box



These have the ring terminals on the back for safe hookups to your battery system.


These contacts make before break and are sealed to prevent arcing. Very safe to use...

Available from AMAZON

NOTE: I see the other post is referring to your TOAD Battery system. My comments are more related to a Battery setup system for using multiple batteries etc... Disregard if that is why your asking questions about the different battery disconnect switches...

Roy Ken

[enblethen]

I would check to see what you really need to disconnect in the toad. If only one or two fuses get the disconnect assembly from Roadmaster. You would then just turn off what is necessary. Turning off all electric could cause issues with EDM or auxiliary brake control if equipped.
What make year and model of toad?