sdagro
Independence,LA
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Decided to put a battery switch on my 5ver so I can leave it plugged in for the refrigerator and not be constantly charging /frying my battery. My question is where to mount it? If I mount it next to the battery which is the most logical. I will have to get in the front compartment to turn it on. Any suggestions. I know there is an easy answer out there??? Steve A. Dagro
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sdagro
Independence,LA
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I guess in the front comp. right next to the battery box would be the best place. I was thinking how hard it would be to get to with the 5ver hooked to the truck to turn it on...DUHHH. I'll have to turn it on to raise and lower the landing gear to hook it up. Ain't it great when you answer your own question???? Steve
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ernestfortier
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You might check and see if the refrig requires 12 volts to run it even on 120 volts. The main circut board might be operated off of the 12 volt system.
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SPRey
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My cutoff switch is underneath the TT...mounted it within the front frame "I-beam" cross member. Also...got the 2 output variety--allowing me to turn off the inverter at the cutoff switch.
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enblethen
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I would get a relay and run a control set of wires to the interior of the coach at a convenient location.
The relay should be mounted close to the battery. The control circuit should be fused and come right off the battery side of the relay.
Yes, a standard relay draws a small amount of power. You could opt for a latching relay which is mechanically held to reduce this draw. This type of relay is shown in many catalogs and online at Intellitec.com. The mechanically held requires a little different control circuit then electrically held.
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