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NAPA AUTO PARTS - Battery disconnect switch
Yahoo Message Number: 141800
The below battery disconnect switch is what LD installed between the two AGM batteries in our 2010 RB coach. I got an additional one from NAPA Auto Parts and installed it between the two additional AGM batteries I added in the left forward storage compartment of our coach. Both work quite well.

Switch ECH RS2039 | NAPA Auto Parts

 The below blade type battery disconnect switch that can be easily found in RV supply stores (and Amazon) are DANGEROUS!  I learned the hard way many years ago when the plastic base melted when the terminal overheated due to a short.

Amazon.com: WirthCo 20148 Battery Doctor Knife Switch for Top Post Battery...

 The below marine style Tom Johnson recommended is also an excellent choice if a mounting location is easily obtained.

Amazon.com : Blue Sea Systems m-Series Mini On-Off Battery Switch with Knob-...

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2010 RB "Monty"  & currently: 2021 RB "Villa Verde"
2004 Born Free 26'
1998 Beaver Patriot 33'
1992 Barth Breakaway 28'
1982 Fleetwood Jamboree 23'
1982 Dolphin/Toyota 22'
Re: NAPA AUTO PARTS - Battery disconnect switch
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 141805
"this is what I would *NOT* use:http://www.amazon.com/NOCO-ID220S-6V-24V-Battery-Disconnect/dp/B006EH9WUC/re\f=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375637128&sr=8-1&keywords=battery+disconnect+switch"
 This inexpensive switch is not explosion-proof and should not be installed in the battery compartment unless equipped with AGMs.
It's a cheap, little thing, go with the Napa switch or better.
 When the battery compartment was remodeled, after moving the four T-105s to an under the frame location,  a marine dual battery switch wad added.
BLUE SEA SYSTEMS 300A e- & m-Series Dual Circuit Plusâ„¢ Battery Switches |... Old battery and tray removed | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Battery tray- new | Flickr - Photo Sharing! It allows the coach battery to be used for jump-starting the engine or for charging both the chassis and starting batteries, using the converter, solar panels or engine's alternator, nice if the battery combiner/isolator fails.
 If replacing or adding a switch in the stock battery compartment, when using conventional lead-acid batteries, make sure to use a sealed, marine-style switch to avoid possible gas explosions.
If you plan on a large inverter, consider upgrading to a switch with a high amperage rating.
BLUE SEA SYSTEMS Heavy-Duty Series Battery Switches | West Marine

Larry
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