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    Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 9:37am
I’m sure it’s just a flipped switch, but with just battery(2) power, the only thing that operates is the awning. I need shore power to operate everything else.   Is there some type of power cutoff switch on the vehicle.
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The vehicle in question is a 2020 195 RPod
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 11:07am
Your lights, pumps, fans, etc all work on 12v. The only thing you need shore power for is a/c, microwave, and possibly TV. If none of the 12v stuff is working on battery, then it's a fuse or wiring problem.
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I have the same question regarding the 12V cutoff switch. We just bought a used 2019 R-Pod 191 and I noticed the lights from the radio and USB port still on. I searched around for a main 12V cutoff switch to prevent the battery from draining and could not find one. Do R-Pods not come with a main power cutoff?
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Short answer: No. I installed one myself. See my mods for the old PB-Acid installation and the newest version for the new LiFePO4 battery installation.
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Thanks for the quick reply! I will be definitely be adding one as I have to store this on a dry lot for the time being and don't want battery draining dead.
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Posts: 1014 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Feb 2020 at 7:41am
Originally posted by Wirat

Thanks for the quick reply! I will be definitely be adding one as I have to store this on a dry lot for the time being and don't want battery draining dead.

Or just dis-connect it.. 
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If the battery is in a case, especially if the case is locked down, a cut-off switch is much more convenient. Disconnecting is cheaper, but less convenient. It is a matter of choice.
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Originally posted by Jimmy G

I’m sure it’s just a flipped switch, but with just battery(2) power, the only thing that operates is the awning. I need shore power to operate everything else.   Is there some type of power cutoff switch on the vehicle.

I'm sure you know this but , The radio, lights, heater, water pump, slide out, power jack, and brakes all work on battery power, as well as the awning.  I used to remove my battery when I stored it elsewhere. If I needed power for any reason, I would just plug into my tow vehicle. But now I keep home and plug into an outside 15 amp receptacle. I had dropped my 195 off for some service last October, and it sat on their lot for a month. I was very surprised to see the battery level was still fine. Maybe if you bring one of those mobile battery jumper units down every 4-5 weeks and give it a small charge it would be fine?
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Posts: 67 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Feb 2020 at 11:18am
Yeah I decided since I just got this camper and am not too familiar with it yet, I'm just going to install one of those basic dis-connect under the battery box cover (if it fits). I'm mostly concerned about the battery going dead while in storage. As time goes on and I learn more about the rig I will venture in to something more substantial maybe mounted inside by the door (like there should be). -W
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