[SOLVED] Parasitic draw of battery - how to find it?

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  • GregR
    GregR Member Posts: 12
    It was fairly easy to install a lighted rocker switch (similar to the one shown above) in the wiring for the "always on" exterior step.
    2022 T@B 400 BD, 2018 Toyota Tundra, Palisade, CO
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  • CanadianTabber
    CanadianTabber Member Posts: 148
    I actually put a master switch on the Jensen radio, primarily for the parasite draw but also for the display that was very bright when we bedded down....the ceiling light also draw a bit of current when they are off as well.
    Brent
    2021 Tab 320s Boondock-2016 Toyota Venza V6
    Toronto, Canada
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  • californication
    californication Member Posts: 46
    @CanadianTabber you can change settings on the Jensen radio to completely disable its glare. I did that after I got back my unit.The unit is reinstalled, I verified it's not depleting my battery anymore.
    Actually my tab has been sitting with battery switch "ON" for last month or so, which was impossible before.
    Maybe everyone else has the same issue with this "parasitic draw" from Jensen units?
    Tab 320s Boondock 2022 | Jeep JKU 2017
    Mods: MaxxAir 7500S | 2x 100Ah LiFePo4 | Victron Orion-TR DC/DC | Victron MPPT 75/15 | Ultimate Trailer Jack
    2024: 7,949 miles; 76 days; OR, CA, NV, UT
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  • Ghannan
    Ghannan Member Posts: 37
    My 2023 tab400 boondocks draws about 0.45A with battery switch on, Jensen on, CO/propane monitor on, WFCO powered, victron smart shunt installed, solar controller connected, but solar charging turned off.  Switch off battery, and it drops to about 0.10A.  so, almost 2.4Ahr per day with battery switch off and about 12A per day with battery on (but no fridge running).
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