What is this switch in the dinette?

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Out in the trailer Ron . Here is a picture behind the switch . Pat:

Ah, you California people. Out in trailer and others doing fridge vent mods. While our 7 day forecast is covered by one 4 letter word. Rain, no trailer work for me.

Thanks for the photo. One difference between that switch and the type that I have is that my terminals are covered by a back plate. I tend to be on the cautious side with battery amperage. I don't like exposed terminals in a space that I use for other things. For things like the cigarette lighter, also with exposed terminals in a locker, I made a cover to prevent accidentally touching the terminals with metal objects. Arcs n' sparks my be exciting to see but not so much if it happens to you. Don't ask me how I know.

Ron

[escape artist]

Hi: Ron in BC... At least your 4 letter word doesn't begin with "S" no "W"!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

For things like the cigarette lighter, also with exposed terminals in a locker, I made a cover to prevent accidentally touching the terminals with metal objects.

Good point. Accidentally shorted the terminals on the 12V outlet that resides in the storage space below the refrigerator. Hit them with a pot I think. Now it has a cover.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Ah, you California people. Out in trailer and others doing fridge vent mods. While our 7 day forecast is covered by one 4 letter word. Rain, no trailer work for me.

Thanks for the photo. One difference between that switch and the type that I have is that my terminals are covered by a back plate. I tend to be on the cautious side with battery amperage. I don't like exposed terminals in a space that I use for other things. For things like the cigarette lighter, also with exposed terminals in a locker, I made a cover to prevent accidentally touching the terminals with metal objects. Arcs n' sparks my be exciting to see but not so much if it happens to you. Don't ask me how I know.

Ron

Your Welcome Ron . We tend to not put much in there because of the electrical stuff . But I may err of the side of caution and cover . On the other side , yup first mod I did was cover the 12 volt in storage under dinette . Really didn't like the looks of that . Got my ladder yesterday would you believe at Costco . Now going to do fan in bath . Would you believe daytime temps went from rain , 50's F to 90's F and sun . So going to get to the fan mod .
Pat

[Vermilye]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I took a magic marker and put + or - on the white switches at the door jamb

The problem for me is I changed the porch light & awning strip light to 3 way switches so I could turn them off or on from inside or out. That means on can be in either direction.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Vermilye

The problem for me is I changed the porch light & awning strip light to 3 way switches so I could turn them off or on from inside or out. That means on can be in either direction.

I bet you could tell by looking at the light whether it was off of one though.

[Jim Bennett]

I just had a look at my disconnect switch. Not all that beefy looking from behind, but has anyone had one fail? Pretty straight forward labelling too. It is so tight in the corner of would be almost impossible to accidentally hit it. The one in my 19 was more in the open.

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Pretty straight forward labeling too. It is so tight in the corner of would be almost impossible to accidentally hit it. The one in my 19 was more in the open.

Looks like the labeling has been vastly improved compared to the OP's photo.

Ron

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Looks like the labeling has been vastly improved compared to the OP's photo.

Ron

It definitely is. The funny thing is, that when I saw it my immediate response was that I would want to remove it. I know what it is for and when to use it, and I am also pretty good at knowing how to turn a switch on and off. Not keen on all that not so pretty labelling. It is not so terribly obvious though, tucked away in the corner like that.

As a thought, if anyone is into having the labelling, I wonder if a nice note to Escape might get some sent their way.

[KarenH]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

It definitely is. The funny thing is, that when I saw it my immediate response was that I would want to remove it.

My first thought upon seeing this, too. Just goes to show you that you can't please everyone all the time and that no good deed goes unappreciated.

[gbaglo]

You could cover it with "oak-look" wallpaper.

[Kountrykamper]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

It definitely is. The funny thing is, that when I saw it my immediate response was that I would want to remove it. I know what it is for and when to use it, and I am also pretty good at knowing how to turn a switch on and off. Not keen on all that not so pretty labelling. It is not so terribly obvious though, tucked away in the corner like that.

As a thought, if anyone is into having the labelling, I wonder if a nice note to Escape might get some sent their way.

Ours had the same labeling but I removed it.

[Ron in BC]

Man, I never knew so many folks had label aversion.

When I install switches I don't feel that I've finished the job until it's labeled.

Ron

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

When I install switches I don't feel that I've finished the job until it's labeled.

Ron

Maybe when I get to your age I will need more labels too, Ron.

Don't get me wrong, labels have there place. Like those on beer bottles.

[War Eagle]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

True that nothing inside the trailer should work, but it is important for owners to know that it does not kill everything 12V on the trailer. Brian B-P explained this best in a prior thread. Some things always have power if a battery is connected like the breakaway switch for brakes. ...

If we're counting outside stuff, then throw in the power jack, too. It also continues to operate when the storage switch in question is turned OFF.

[War Eagle]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

... ...

Finally met Tom and his wife at the Green Eggs & Ham rally outside Montgomery, AL, this past weekend (just over 100 rigs!). Great guy, nice couple, fun rally...

[richardr]

If camping for an extended period of time (let's say over 2 wks), where electricity is available, would disconnecting the battery reduce the wear on the battery?

I'm asking because; when I "store" my trailer in my driveway, I plug it into a 30amp supply and disconnect the battery. Then once a month I connect the battery for a day.

[cpaharley2008]

The converter in the trailer will not hurt the battery, I'm plugged in 24/7 when at home, just check the water levels once a year.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by richardr

If camping for an extended period of time (let's say over 2 wks), where electricity is available, would disconnecting the battery reduce the wear on the battery?

I'm asking because; when I "store" my trailer in my driveway, I plug it into a 30amp supply and disconnect the battery. Then once a month I connect the battery for a day.

There is no need to do this, Rick. The battery is just on a float charge which maintains it at peak performance when idling, not being used.

[Iowa Dave]

Like Jim's trailer, , our trailer is plugged in whenever it's home and in the building. I Check the battery water in the spring and fall and probably once in the summer. Dual sixes are always at the ready.
Dave