Possible solution for aux lighting switch?
02-12-2018, 12:54 AM
#22
A lot of great ideas!!
Yes, there are a lot of options. It’s all what one prefers and we’re here to help.
The OEM super duty switches that jp360cj is talking about is a popular option and looks great too!!
Understood that cutting into our $1200-$1500 headliner certainly is not for the faint of heart.... but our headliners are a tight woven material that a fresh new blade works with no issues.
FYI: I do offer a “blank” plate if one ever decides to return to stock. (It bolts back over the hole and I can laser a nice logo to look natural).
Again, it’s all what one prefers & we all have our preferences.
I’ve heard of some wireless systems out there too, but not sure how well they work??? PIAA had a system when I managed an off road accessory shop and they had problems... but assume Time & Technologies have gotten better since then.... maybe someone on here who has experience and some info on the wireless systems can chime in?
-Brett
Yes, there are a lot of options. It’s all what one prefers and we’re here to help.
The OEM super duty switches that jp360cj is talking about is a popular option and looks great too!!
Understood that cutting into our $1200-$1500 headliner certainly is not for the faint of heart.... but our headliners are a tight woven material that a fresh new blade works with no issues.
FYI: I do offer a “blank” plate if one ever decides to return to stock. (It bolts back over the hole and I can laser a nice logo to look natural).
Again, it’s all what one prefers & we all have our preferences.
I’ve heard of some wireless systems out there too, but not sure how well they work??? PIAA had a system when I managed an off road accessory shop and they had problems... but assume Time & Technologies have gotten better since then.... maybe someone on here who has experience and some info on the wireless systems can chime in?
-Brett
The other option is to go with lower amperage and a light up pad so you can tell when the lights are on. They are lower amperage but you could use the wireless controller to power a relay off of each output.
https://www.speedtechlights.com/Swit...rol-switch-box
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KustomFX (02-12-2018)
02-12-2018, 06:32 AM
#23
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Thread Starter
Thanks for all the ideas guys.
02-12-2018, 06:36 AM
#24
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Thread Starter
Both Whalen and Feniex name good products. You check any of them out?
4200 Mini
http://www.feniex.com/4200-mini
PCC8R
http://www.whelen.com/auto/product?h...=66&prod_id=86
4200 Mini
http://www.feniex.com/4200-mini
PCC8R
http://www.whelen.com/auto/product?h...=66&prod_id=86
02-12-2018, 07:52 AM
#25
Senior Member
here's a pretty good write up:https://www.f150forum.com/f38/comple...atinum-288102/
Not sure if anyone in there used the driver side, but just search the forum for super duty upfitter. There are several threads about it. (I use google to search the forum by adding "site:www.f150forum.com" to search the whole forum, or "site:www.f150forum.com/f38" to search the 09-14 section)
02-12-2018, 09:03 AM
#26
Senior Member
This was my solution...
My Department uses Federal signal... but while searching for switch options I came across Feniex.
Very simple to install... mounting options are nearly limitless... the top 2 buttons have a built in wig-wag relay...
Currently, I’m controlling the 2 sets of Rigid cubes... but plan to add some more lighting..
$100 on line..
My Department uses Federal signal... but while searching for switch options I came across Feniex.
Very simple to install... mounting options are nearly limitless... the top 2 buttons have a built in wig-wag relay...
Currently, I’m controlling the 2 sets of Rigid cubes... but plan to add some more lighting..
$100 on line..
Last edited by HwyCycle; 02-12-2018 at 09:06 AM.
02-13-2018, 08:07 AM
#27
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Thread Starter
There are several threads about installing the OEM upfitters.
here's a pretty good write up:https://www.f150forum.com/f38/comple...atinum-288102/
Not sure if anyone in there used the driver side, but just search the forum for super duty upfitter. There are several threads about it. (I use google to search the forum by adding "site:www.f150forum.com" to search the whole forum, or "site:www.f150forum.com/f38" to search the 09-14 section)
here's a pretty good write up:https://www.f150forum.com/f38/comple...atinum-288102/
Not sure if anyone in there used the driver side, but just search the forum for super duty upfitter. There are several threads about it. (I use google to search the forum by adding "site:www.f150forum.com" to search the whole forum, or "site:www.f150forum.com/f38" to search the 09-14 section)
This was my solution...
My Department uses Federal signal... but while searching for switch options I came across Feniex.
Very simple to install... mounting options are nearly limitless... the top 2 buttons have a built in wig-wag relay...
Currently, I’m controlling the 2 sets of Rigid cubes... but plan to add some more lighting..
$100 on line..
My Department uses Federal signal... but while searching for switch options I came across Feniex.
Very simple to install... mounting options are nearly limitless... the top 2 buttons have a built in wig-wag relay...
Currently, I’m controlling the 2 sets of Rigid cubes... but plan to add some more lighting..
$100 on line..