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12-12-2017, 05:24 PM
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Battery Disconnect Switch
Anyone uses Battery Disconnect Switch so your battery won't drain if you are not using the TT for 3 or 4 weeks? Or do you disconnect to do trickle charge?
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12-12-2017, 06:02 PM
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We always use a Battery Disconnect switch anytime we leave the trailer not plugged into power. 3 Years now and have not had a dead battery yet.
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Bruce & Cindy (Chihuahua's Rambo & Chuy)
2016 Jayco 23RLSW
2014 Ram 1500 5.7
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12-12-2017, 06:16 PM
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A battery disconnect is the best thing to do. Just be sure the battery is fully charged prior to disconnecting it. You will be good for at least 6 months storage with no worries or having to check the battery for water.
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12-12-2017, 07:31 PM
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Our trailer came with a battery disconnect switch in the front storage compartment. I keep it turned off unless we are using the camper.
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12-12-2017, 08:17 PM
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Always leave my switch on. The TT is either at home and plugged in or at a campsite plugged in so never have a time when I need to disconnect. While plugged in to 110 the batt stays charged. If I did ever leave it unplugged to 110 though I would hit the disconnect switch.
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2011 F250SD Lariat Crew, 2WD
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12-12-2017, 08:33 PM
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Location: Graceville, Fl
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I just leave mine plugged it 24 /7 my converter is a three stage unit, I do check the water periodically.
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12-12-2017, 09:14 PM
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If we leave our TT unplugged, the phantom loads will drain it in 4 or 5 days. My disconnect switch is a 1/2 inch wrench for the negative lead. A switch is nice but did not come with the TT.
Our TT rarely sits for any length of time, so we often have it plugged in between trips. However if it is going to set for 4 or 5 weeks we disconnect the battery.
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12-13-2017, 01:30 AM
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I use the battery disconnect switch when parking in storage for short periods of time. I take the battery out during winter storage.
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2023 Imagine 2970 RL
2019 Ram 3500 Bighorn 6.7L Cummins
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12-13-2017, 06:45 AM
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What kind of switch you all using and where did you get it from? Also where is it installed?
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12-13-2017, 07:00 AM
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12-13-2017, 07:33 AM
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Our trailer has a battery disconnect switch so I'll use it when the trailer is not being used between trips. If only for 3 or 4 weeks I don't put a charger on them but I would make sure they were fully charged before disconnecting them. For long term storage (like over winter) I remove the batteries, put them in the garage and keep a couple of small Battery Tenders attached to prevent them from self discharging too far.
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12-13-2017, 08:19 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Eugene, Oregon
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The battery disconnect is the best mod I have installed on my TT. It can sit there for months and be at 100%.
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12-13-2017, 09:41 AM
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The one we use came with our trailer but looks similar to the one posted earlier by
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2023 Imagine 2970 RL
2019 Ram 3500 Bighorn 6.7L Cummins
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12-13-2017, 09:42 AM
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Sorry hit send by accident. Meant to say posted by JSM180
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2023 Imagine 2970 RL
2019 Ram 3500 Bighorn 6.7L Cummins
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