Maxxfan delux latent power draw

ticki2 wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:

ticki2 wrote:
Finally got to test the maxxfan for latent power draw . Even in the off position it draws .10 amps , not a lot but it will still take my batteries down to 50% in 2 months while in storage. I installed a toggle switch to completely shut it off .

In storage, simpler to just use the battery disconnect (assuming it's wired correctly to completely disconnect the battery) rather than searching every possible item and adding multiple switches.

For some that is true . I happen to store my camper on my property and want to use my lights on entry for checkups . I also have my battery charger set up on a weekly timer for winter and a battery disconnect would not allow charging. There may be some who would be interested to know that the maxxfan does not shut completely off with the off switch .

A proper disconnect switch takes 2 seconds to flip, so you can use the lights without any noticeable burden.

If you want to cycle the charger automatically, you can wire that on the other side of the switch but with it being fully disconnected, it's far less of a concern.

There are multiple items in your average RV that have tiny draws and it makes sense to disconnect from the battery if it will be in storage and the best way to do that is a disconnect switch that cuts the battery off as opposed to multiple switches for each device...this is a perfect example of why since many may not be aware of the draw from the fan.