Blue Sea Systems has released the Terminal Mount Battery Disconnect Switch, a solution for battery management on smaller travel trailers and fifth wheels. With 150-amp continuous rating, it can control the master power on smaller vehicles.
“We designed the new Battery Terminal Mount Switch with safety and convenience in mind for the RV family,” said Danny Ascencio-Hall, product manager. “This is the first battery terminal mount switch that is ignition protected so it is safe to use around propane lockers and under the hood. It will not spark like the old knife style switches and you aren’t touching an electrified piece of brass every time you turn off your RV.”
The compact design mounts directly to the battery terminal and can be contained within the battery box. Additionally, it has an IP-54 water resistant splash rating so it can be used on battery boxes positioned outside on the trailer tongue.
The battery mount switch is available in two versions: post-mount and stud-mount. The post-mount is built with a clamp design and mounts directly to the negative battery post. The stud-mount is built with a three-eighths-inch mounting hole for either positive or negative terminal stud mounting. The stud-mount includes two insulating boots. They both have a tin-plated brass bus for increased conductivity and corrosion resistance, according to the company. They are ignition protected and safe to install in gasoline engine compartments.
