Batts

[scottshoe]

Is there a on/off switch located for the batteries???

 

[Brian B-P]

Yes, it is usually referred to as the "battery shut off" or "battery disconnect" switch, which is what to look for when searching for past discussions. It's a small toggle switch, not the big switch as is commonly used. Location details vary by model, and possibly by year and other equipment as well.

 

[Rossue2]

The silver toggle switch is located just below one of the dinette bench seats on the face of the bench.

 

[padlin]

I believe it is, or at least was, standard only with dual batteries.

 

[cpaharley2008]

I believe it is, or at least was, standard only with dual batteries.

Not true, both of my prior Escape trailers were single batteries and had the switch.

 

[padlin]

Not true, both of my prior Escape trailers were single batteries and had the switch.

I stand corrected.

 

[cpaharley2008]

okay, no harm, no foul, Bob.....

 

[dbailey]

The switch is not standard on all models, though. I don't have one on my 2013 19'.

 

[kstock11]

We paid extra on our "end of 2013" built 2014.

 

[Karen H.]

This is what you're looking for if you have one...

 

[Rossue2]

Many items tend to become standard- one of the latest being a stainless steel sink. Bike rack ready also became standard for 2016 I believe. My 2010 17B had it(batt switch) and don't remember it being an option. Too bad it isn't there though as it couldn't have been more than a $25-50 max item, but most probably didn't know to order it.

 

[Ron in BC]

The switch is not standard on all models, though. I don't have one on my 2013 19'.

Ditto

Ron

 

[rbryan4]

I think the battery cutoff switch became standard around mid 2014.


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[Jim Bennett]

My 2009 19 had one.

 

[rbryan4]

My 2009 19 had one.

Interesting. Did you "add" it Jim?


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[Jim Bennett]

Interesting. Did you "add" it Jim?


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Nope. I thought every trailer had one.

 

[cpaharley2008]

Same here, sometimes if you ask for something they will add it with "N/C".....

 

[rbryan4]

Nope. I thought every trailer had one.

Ah, ok. There must have been a changing practice over the years. Ours was standard, but of course that was 2015.


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[Rossue2]

Or maybe a Q.C. issue.

 

[Brian B-P]

I believe it is, or at least was, standard only with dual batteries.

Not true, both of my prior Escape trailers were single batteries and had the switch.

The switch is not standard on all models, though. I don't have one on my 2013 19'.

Good point...
before it (apparently) became standard, I think this switch was only included in trailers which had the battery (or batteries) mounted inside the body. With more accessible outside batteries (most or all 19', all 17', and perhaps the smaller models) there is less reason to have the switch - you can open the battery box and remove the negative cable for storage or for service work. The 21', 5.0, and 5.0TA have batteries mounted inside, so presumably all would have the switch, even before it became standard on other models.