Battery Cutoff Location?
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Topic: Battery Cutoff Location?
Posted By: RockyMtnRPod
Subject: Battery Cutoff Location?
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2018 at 9:04pm
I have a battery cutoff switch ready to install in the spring. Where should I mount/install this?
Near the batteries, or inside on the cabinet near the fuses, etc? Inside the locked door might be preferred for security.
Thanks, Chris
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2018 at 8:26am
I mounted mine in the lid of one of the battery cases (I have dual 6V batteries).It is the easiest place. Inside means modifications. If your R-Pod is under warranty, that could be a problem. If it is no longer under warranty, then the choice of location is a matter of personal preference.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2018 at 8:37am
I have a single 12V battery and mounted mine in an electrical box alongside the battery on tongue. I used a piece of all weather plywood to make mount on battery tray. I have seen some installs on inside, looks good.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: wooleeman
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2018 at 3:35pm
I placed my switch on the inside wall near my electrical box on my RP-179. Furpod was very helpful in providing step by step instructions on removing the box, (look for my post on installing switch). Disconnecting the box does work. Pod has sat in 20 degree and lower weather for a month and never lost any noticeable charge with battery disconnected. I'd provide a picture but still haven't figured that one out.
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2022 RP-202
2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020)
2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed
Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020)
English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020)
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Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2018 at 7:25pm
We had ours dealer installed. It is waterproof and attached directly outside the battery box bolted onto the frame. No problems so far
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OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel
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Posted By: IL-Podders
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 7:24am
We also had our dealer install the cutoff switch. The pod was in for checkup and had him do it as an after thought. He mounted it inside the front storage compartment (179). It's easy to reach and protected from the weather.
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Marv-N-Kathy
2015 179 RPod
2016 Chevy Tahoe
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Posted By: RockyMtnRPod
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 8:55pm
Thank you very much for the replies! That helps a lot. I should have searched the subject before posting.
Chris
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