I mounted this on my camp trailer bumper pull trailer battery box.
Rv battery disconnect key.
They break the connection between the battery and the 12 volt fuses providing power to lights appliances and so on.
An rv battery disconnect switch as the name states disconnects the power supply between the battery and appliances so that the energy doesn t get wasted when the devices are not in use.
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Another switch variation comes with a key.
This will leave the battery in the same state of charge in which you leave it while activating the disconnect switch.
Battery disconnect is perfect for use outdoors as it has a rubber cab to protect it when not in use but the key also has a grommet that protects water and debri from getting to the insides when the key is in use also.
Disconnecting the battery and leaving with the connector is a great way to make sure your car stays safe even if a criminal gets hold of your keys.
Keep it a few weeks and you may find it dead the next time going for a new camping trip.
After unloading and cleaning following a trip simply turn the rv battery disconnect switch on.
Whether your switch is the manually thrown style or an automatic push button they all do the same job.
This feature prevents a temporary power loss to appliances in use when switching battery sources.
Sure you can invest in a safety system but you can also make a few quick adjustments to keep your car rv or boat safe like installing a battery disconnect switch.
Removing the key activates the battery disconnect switch blocking current flow.
The battery also damages itself from operating at low voltage.
By leaving the rv battery connection on you let power draw out of your battery.
To check for any other drains on the battery disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the 12 volt fuse and then take a multimeter set to dc voltage disconnect the negative post of the house battery place one probe on the terminal the other on the empty battery post.
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This switch disconnects one battery and activates another without stopping the power supply to appliances.