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brmclane
Explorer
Jul 26, 2017

Battery Disconnect Switch Installation - FAIL!

I installed a battery disconnect switch on my travel trailer and now the battery won't charge. I know the battery is good. I plugged the camper in to electricity to charge the battery as I have done m...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jul 27, 2017
120V AC------>Converter-------->12V DC thru 'Reverse Polarity Fuse(s)' on converter


From Reverse Polarity Fuse(s)------>Battery POS cable in-line Fuse (or a DC circuit breaker) on/under trailer tongue

From Battery POS cable in-line fuse--------->battery disconnect switch

Battery disconnect switch ON------->DC flows to battery or from battery

Battery disconnect switch OFF------>NO DC to/from

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