Battery Mod for Disconnect and Removal
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Topic: Battery Mod for Disconnect and Removal
Posted By: tucker3
Subject: Battery Mod for Disconnect and Removal
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 4:21pm
| I have one battery and I want to install a battery disconnect, but yet be able to quickly remove it to store in my garage. First, can you recommend a certain disconnect since there are several to choose from? If I am right, with the disconnect, I will still have to loosen the nuts on the +/- terminals to remove the battery and store it. I hate to loosen the nuts because it sparks. Is this normal since there is a draw on the battery? Should I be removing the negative terminal first?Thank you for your suggestions. Unfortunately I have to remove the battery because I store it and I worry someone will steel the battery. |
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Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 5:05pm
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Whenever you remove a battery terminal you will get some small sparking. The propane detector is always "on". It can drain the battery if left off a charger for a month. A disconnect switch can prevent that. You are right to remove it when the camper is stored for longer periods. Just remove it using the nuts. If you want a quick connect coupler between the battery and terminals, you will need one rated for the discharge rate of the battery. Probably something like a trolling motor connector. Maybe this could work. 10 gage wires. http://www.amazon.com/CES-Gauge-Quick-Disconnect-Harness/dp/B0057ZQJ12/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1440018269&sr=8-12&keywords=battery+cable+disconnect ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: tucker3
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 7:21pm
| Thanks for answering all my questions. I'll be installing that disconnect and I'll check out the link for the quick connect idea. I appreciate your help. |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 5:33am
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This is the very reason I used Anderson Power Poles. Same kind of connector used on forklifts etc... No moving parts and you can pull the battery and reconnect without removing the feed connections. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-CONNECTOR-KITS-6AWG-50A-ANDERSON-BLACK-QUICK-DISCONNECT-ATV-QUAD-4X4-/280873794441?hash=item416561fb89 - 2 CONNECTOR KITS, #6AWG, 50A , ANDERSON, BLACK, QUICK DISCONNECT, ATV, QUAD, 4X4 Used this on the Solar Charging Wires.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Gauge-2-Pin-Quick-Disconnect-Wire-Harness-SAE-Connectors-/121251351255?hash=item1c3b24cad7&vxp=mtr - 10 Gauge 2 Pin Quick Disconnect Wire Harness - SAE Connectors Good luck Sir.... ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: tucker3
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 8:36am
Thank you, Podster. This is exactly what I need! Would you have any pics of your mod to help me with the setup? Or possibly a YouTube link? Thanks I plan to use the solar connection someday too. 
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 8:24pm
Not a whole lot of documentation on this, but this may help. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2M4imcnGBJoQnBiakRIWF9JVDA/view?usp=sharing - 1-6-DSC_0394.JPG This technique is similar... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph7h6rYZnVI - How to make up Anderson plug jump leads for a land rover Defender or any vehicle Good luck Sir. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: tucker3
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2015 at 10:43pm
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Thank you, Sir. I watched the video and it gave me the information and confidence I needed to tackle the mod. Thanks I'll post pics when I finish!
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 3:38pm
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OK, good luck! Also, a little dialectic grease (bulb grease) on the plastics of the connector sure make it easier to connect and pull apart. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: tucker3
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2015 at 3:26pm
Thanks! Once it cools down a little here I will get to work. Thanks for your help. 
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