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Old 02-03-2021, 03:18 PM   #1
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Battery Isolation

Hi all. I have a 2017 17B. I have a solar panel on my tow vehicle that charges a battery bank in the bed of my truck. I would like to install a switch that would disconnect the trailer battery on my rear bumper, so that I can power the trailer from my battery bank. I currently have to remove the in line fuse on the trailer battery to do this. Any suggestions to place a switch to make this easier?
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Old 02-03-2021, 03:45 PM   #2
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Located in lieu of your current trailer battery disconnect, this item with one battery bank routed to "1" and the other routed to "2", would serve to allow selection of which battery bank you are using for the trailer and as a disconnect for one or both from the trailer?

https://www.bluesea.com/products/900...Battery_Switch

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Another option...this is the one I use. I like how flexible the wire entry points are but still being able to close off the sides. About $20 Canadian.

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Old 02-03-2021, 08:07 PM   #4
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Thanks for these suggestions. I will check them out. Thanks again for your help.
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