Battery Cutoff Switch

[Lowblock]

That's a cool one. I have, and I think we all have the same problem when we DIY on our rigs. My solution was to use an RV battery disconnect solenoid with a switch under the dash. I work on motor coaches so I had a few laying around, the next time im under there I will take a pic.

[X5SND]

Originally Posted by Lowblock

That's a cool one. I have, and I think we all have the same problem when we DIY on our rigs. My solution was to use an RV battery disconnect solenoid with a switch under the dash. I work on motor coaches so I had a few laying around, the next time im under there I will take a pic.

That's an interesting idea....never thought of that. I think those would be a latching relay, only requiring power when switching states, no? Where did you mount the switch?

It's probably the more expensive version of a battery disconnect...especially since most of us don't have those things "laying around"....nevertheless, I like your style!

[Lowblock]

Originally Posted by X5SND

That's an interesting idea....never thought of that. I think those would be a latching relay, only requiring power when switching states, no? Where did you mount the switch?

It's probably the more expensive version of a battery disconnect...especially since most of us don't have those things "laying around"....nevertheless, I like your style!

Its actually a ground pulse trigger that activates/deactivates. Its called a relay, solenoid, cut off switch, in my industry, and there are several manufactures and several different kinds. The kind you see the most out there is a standard 3-4 post solenoid, basic power on, no power off. I used a latching one made by KIB that has a small circuit board on it that monitors the ground pulses to latch and "un" latch if you will. The switch is under the dash so it doesn't get accidently hit driving down the road its just a standard momentary on/off/on switch.

Here is a pic of the disconnect.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Lowblock

That's a cool one. I have, and I think we all have the same problem when we DIY on our rigs. My solution was to use an RV battery disconnect solenoid with a switch under the dash. I work on motor coaches so I had a few laying around, the next time im under there I will take a pic.

Great idea!. Being accessible from the driver's seat would have broader application.