Sharpsburg
Member
I have a 2017 mallard m27. Where would I find the battery disconnect? Or do I just detach the battery from the cables?
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Battery disconnect -- where do I find it?
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Chopperno1
Active Member
You will need to install one or disconnect the battery.
Oregon_Camper
Well-known member
Disconnecting the battery is a pain...just get a switch...they are inexpensive.
I bought this one as a second cutoff switch....only $17
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I bought this one as a second cutoff switch....only $17
Amazon Link
Most likely your Mallard did not come with a battery cutoff switch. As mentioned here you can install one easy enough.
If you choose to just disconnect the battery cable be sure to disconnect the - cable first. There will be no need to disconnect both cables.
Peace
Dave
If you choose to just disconnect the battery cable be sure to disconnect the - cable first. There will be no need to disconnect both cables.
Peace
Dave
Sharpsburg
Member
Thanks everyone. Ordered a cheap one with good reviews last night.
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CoveredWagon
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Sometimes cheap is better 😉
justafordguy
Well-known member
Don't forget you will need another battery cable to install the cutoff switch.
Sharpsburg
Member
DragonRail
Member
I installed one of those on my Mallard M325. works great and too less than 10 min start to finish.
CarterKraft
Well-known member
A point brought up to me when I added my switch was to always remember to have the switch on when towing as the brake-away circuit is powered from the RV battery in the event of disconnection.
That might be obvious to you maybe not so to others.
That might be obvious to you maybe not so to others.
Or, a good alternative would be to run a dedicated wire from the breakaway switch to the battery. That would be my preference.
Peace
Dave
Oregon_Camper
Well-known member
Follow the postie cable from your battery toward the trailer. It should connect to a breaker within a few feet. Off that breaker should be 2 lines. One to main power (apply cutoff switch to this line) the other line will be a cable to your brake controller. That cable should also be the one wired to your umbilical cord, which will also allow the battery to be charged, when connected to the truck (even with the cutoff in "off" position)
This way you can drive with power off to trailer.
Drrllblair
Member
Would u know if the 2018 had disconnect switch and if so where
