Coachman 12v shut down issue

[otherclive]

The batttery is in a tray, but the leads on an external battery box are or should be long enough to connect the battery on the floor, so there is still a risk of hitting metal, hence why the advice is always negative first.

I have never had a battery with leads long enough to touch the floor. I have always had to use a plastic step to place the battery on before disconnecting.

 

[Hutch]

I have never had a battery with leads long enough to touch the floor. I have always had to use a plastic step to place the battery on before disconnecting.

Same for myself, but I have only had 3 caravans.

 

[otherclive]

Same for myself, but I have only had 3 caravans.

Had enough of a job getting the cables back in the box as they were without having them any longer.

 

[Sam Vimes]

Its good to be comfortable with what you know works for you.

For me and I suspect many others, the leads in the battery box aren't long enough to take the battery completely out without disconnecting both leads. If I need to disconnect the battery while its in the box, I could disconnect either lead without risk of shorting anything. From habit I always disconnect the positive.