Battery disconnect switches have been around for decades. The big box stores like Auto Zone, Murrays, Advanced Auto and a few others will carry the basic switch, with a green or black knob at the top. Hot Rods used them for thief protection as the knob would screw to disconnect the battery, in place... or unscrew the knob to restore the power. These power disconnect may not be consider accessible because they sit on the battery. Automotive vehicles with fuel injection vs carbs have constant battery draw, even with the power off to energize, electric door locks and remote auto start devices. With vehicle protection devices there is always "mili-amp" draw on the batteries. When new cars sit at a dealer, a fuse or circuit breaker is pulled to prevent energy draw. Mobility Dealers use a kit with a flip lever that attached to a front grill, license plate holder or drilled into the body (anywhere). Ask you local mobility dealer what they use..... Best Wishes In a message dated 10/27/2014 2:58:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Does anybody here have a battery disconnect switch attached to their van? Does anybody know exactly how this switch works? Is the switch installed anywhere inside the van or is it under the hood? I do not use my van much at all and my battery keeps dying constantly. I called the company that installed my left and this is what they recommended for me, a battery disconnect switch. Bobbie Smile Everyday
