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LSU Tiger · 07-24-2021, 09:39 PM

I have a 2016 Open Road 36LA and cannot locate the battery disconnect for the house batteries. I know about the salesman switch by the door, but I am looking for a disconnect switch. Have not found one yet. Batteries are under the steps. TIA for any thoughts on this.

Robert41 · 07-25-2021, 04:00 AM

I had a 2015 Open Road and it did not have a battery disconnect switch for the house batteries, so I installed one.

LSU Tiger · 07-25-2021, 02:31 PM

Robert 41--Where did you actually install the switch, and did you install in the negative side or positive. I have not found a convenient location to install.

Flyer15015 · 07-25-2021, 02:45 PM

If the batteries are under the steps, why not on the side panel of one of the steps.
It will keep the 00 cable short.
Can't be handier than that IMO.

I would switch the + wire.

Mike in Colorado

Robert41 · 07-26-2021, 03:34 AM

I installed the switch in the compartment just to the right of the steps. Add some extra insulation to the wires so there is no possibility of a short. I installed the switch in the positive wire, but installing it in the negative wire would be a good idea, that way if there was a short to ground, there would be less of a fire hazard.