[A/S] Battery drain not found but fixed

["mannyferro" <bonnuit@xxxxxxxxx>]

Since I got the unit in July , we have had an electric leak somewhere 
which drains the battery in just a few days.   I went through several 
extensive hunts for the leak.  I am appreciatived of the help from 
Jack Canavera and others providing ideas as to where to look.

We have been living with connecting and disconnecting the battery, 
which is a bit of a pain in the neck.  Particularly if it is raining 
when you need to do it.  (it may never rain in Southern California, 
but it ALWAYS rains in Southern Florida).

Recently I had the Excella at Walt's in Ocal and he too could not 
figure out where it came from.  The radio was one source, but 
apparently others too.  Finally he suggested that we install inside 
the Airstream, in the front between the couch and the front window, 
near the location of the battery, with an off/on switch.  This works 
very well.  All I have to do now is simply turn it to OFF when in 
storage and turn it back to ON when I go to maintain it or to pick it 
up.

When in OFF it totally disconnects the battery from the trailer 
wiring.  The only potential problem is that if you have shore power 
while the switch is OFF it will no charge the battery.  So I need to 
remember that.

Apparently newer Airstreams are equipped with a similar on off switch.

Just thought I share this solution with the group.

M Ferro
83 Excella 31
00 Mountaineer Hensley