Best battery Disconnect

[silverbullet18]

I was wanting to purchase a battery disconnect so I don't keep having to take the positive cable off. Any thoughts out there for the best one that will fit under the case top.

[Milocka]

I hooked this one up in my Laredo on the interior near the converter. Works like a champ.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DU...ffL&ref=plSrch

[Bob Landry]

I use Blue Sea for everything electrical. You can go cheaper but not better.

[CWSWine]

Originally Posted by Milocka

I hooked this one up in my Laredo on the interior near the converter. Works like a champ.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DU...ffL&ref=plSrch

There was one of the above in my Montana on the hot lead to the inverter and just installed one on the second hot lead off the battery. Easy to install and works not much else you can say about them.

[mfifield01]

I use this one mounted on the battery box: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Syste...375R65FMB6JHZC

[AlbertaRvMan]

Originally Posted by mfifield01

I use this one mounted on the battery box: http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Syste...375R65FMB6JHZC

Do you have any pictures of the install on the battery box?

[mfifield01]

I don't have anything specific to that area on me. I happen to have a pic that is close to that area. I can take a better pic later if this doesn't work.

[Wantoride]

Originally Posted by mfifield01

I don't have anything specific to that area on me. I happen to have a pic that is close to that area. I can take a better pic later if this doesn't work.

I'm planning on installing one myself. From what I can see my battery box has very little clearance on the side and only about an inch on the top. The switches that if seen have posts at least 1 1/2 inches which would not allow the top of the cover to seat, unless I really tighten the strap, then the posts would be jamming the top of the battery. Is your battery box oversized? Side mount would be great. I'd love to see a pic with the top off. I'm guessing the switch you used does not have the posts extruding but recessed .

[mfifield01]

All of the wiring for the switch is done on the outside of the box. The only clearance needed inside box is for the bolt head (very minimal). I ran 18" of wire from the + of the battery to the switch. Ran the original wire that was on + of the battery to the switch.

[AlbertaRvMan]

Originally Posted by mfifield01

I don't have anything specific to that area on me. I happen to have a pic that is close to that area. I can take a better pic later if this doesn't work.

Thanks for the pic. Looks clean and professional. No rush on more pics but it would be helpful at some point.

Did you connect the switch to your positive or ground cable? I have two 6v batteries, I think I would put the switch between the ground and battery.

Also any reason you got the two switch vs the simple on/off switch?

Thanks.

Edit: I missed your follow up post, I see you connected to the positive end of the battery. Thx.

[jje1960]

Very cheap, Amazon was like $12.00 or so. I had other mounted directly on the battery, however didn't like the arching that I heard when switching.

[mfifield01]

Originally Posted by AlbertaRvMan

Thanks for the pic. Looks clean and professional. No rush on more pics but it would be helpful at some point.

Did you connect the switch to your positive or ground cable? I have two 6v batteries, I think I would put the switch between the ground and battery.

Also any reason you got the two switch vs the simple on/off switch?

Thanks.

Edit: I missed your follow up post, I see you connected to the positive end of the battery. Thx.

I connected it to the positive on the battery. I had 2 very similar switches on my boat for two batteries (one with an isolator). I used positive on both.

I purchased the 2 battery version, since there's a good chance I'll add a second battery. Also, the price was very close to the single when I purchased it.

[Tbos]

Originally Posted by mfifield01

I don't have anything specific to that area on me. I happen to have a pic that is close to that area. I can take a better pic later if this doesn't work.

When you mounted the switch did you use flathead screws and run them from the inside out to make sure they didn't cause issues rubbing the battery? Thanks.

[mfifield01]

Originally Posted by Tbos

When you mounted the switch did you use flathead screws and run them from the inside out to make sure they didn't cause issues rubbing the battery? Thanks.

I didn't use flathead screws, but I did run them from the inside out. You can probably see the nuts on the outside.

[silverbullet18]

So I purchased this battery disconnect and it is too tall for the lid to close on my box. Anyone know of a bigger box to buy or an idea to make it work


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[Tbos]

Originally Posted by silverbullet18

So I purchased this battery disconnect and it is too tall for the lid to close on my box. Anyone know of a bigger box to buy or an idea to make it work


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I had something similar and I gave up on it.

[CWSWine]

Originally Posted by Milocka

I hooked this one up in my Laredo on the interior near the converter. Works like a champ.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DU...ffL&ref=plSrch

X2 --- My Montana came from the factory with one of these on the red lead going to the inverter and I installed one on the second red lead from the battery that goes to power the rest of the 5er. Works perfect!!!

[ImTravis]

Originally Posted by Milocka

I hooked this one up in my Laredo on the interior near the converter. Works like a champ.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005DU...ffL&ref=plSrch

I bought two of these and mounted them on the exterior of my battery box, and not only can I use either one to disconnect, I've also made the cables extend a little more so they aren't as stretched.

[fourfourto]

I use a harbor freight one on my battery box,I also have one mounted in inner fenderwell on 1968 442 ,works great .

[audio1der]

I just purchased another $7 unit similar to the Harbour Freight one above, but with removable key. Our last one gave up after 3 seasons, but sitting exposed all year, I wouldn't expect much more from even an expensive unit.