Aux Switch Location Suggestions

tylerlewis_89 · Dec 4, 2017

ivey_usmc said:
Where did you get those switches from?

There just a normal light toggle switch that I got at the local parts store should be able to get them most places/online

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shadowhawk · Dec 4, 2017

I was wondering the same thing, so either bed lights, or aux lights for the back of the truck. The oem panel suggested might be ok if you don't have a 2-row panel already installed. I have 2 rows of switches already, but I have an open spot. I'd rather take the open spot and use an OEM switch if I could.

MarshRam · Dec 4, 2017

Im considering fitting this panel inside the tray below my head unit. It will provide easy/quick access to the switches. Obviously only needed if you plan on needing a few switches.

switch panel,12 volt on off switch

JB1 · Dec 4, 2017

MarshRam said:
Im considering fitting this panel inside the tray below my head unit. It will provide easy/quick access to the switches. Obviously only needed if you plan on needing a few switches.

switch panel,12 volt on off switch

that's nice

JB1 · Dec 4, 2017

tylerlewis_89 said:
Here's where I put a couple. Decent room and easy to get at

2011 Laramie crew,295/65R20 Toyo AT2s extreme,bully dog tuner, led light conversion inside and out, iron cross bumper,12,000lbs warnwinch 1/2" spectra line,levelled,red bumper halos with led fog lights,black grills with led pods behind

How do you remove that panel?

tylerlewis_89 · Dec 5, 2017

JB1 said:
How do you remove that panel?

You start by removing the panel below the steering wheel that has the hood pull on it there is 2 hex screws at the bottom then just a bit of pull force.
After that there is 3 hex screws at the top dash cluster that takes a bit of force as well and playing the the tilt steering a bit.
Then if I recall the other piece where I put the switches is just a snap in piece that pulls off.
You have to do a bit of aligning of where there switches will go to make sure everything recesses properly to snap back together. There is a hole behind to run wires. Kinda hard to explain but you will see what I mean when you have it apart. I had to do some filing to make thing fit properly and cuz I didn’t want the switch wires being all pushed tight and the prongs bent.

It’s pretty straight forward only couple of screws most of the dash is pop together. I used some plastic tools to pop dash part but but did resort to the steel ones after the other ones proved useless

Hope that helps Never bin good at writing or remembering haha

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muddy12 · Dec 5, 2017

Think there was a pic in the other thread, but here’s where I mounted the switch for my LED bar.

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Crazydrummer74 · Jan 8, 2018

https://secure.aev-conversions.com/shop/vehicle/ram/switch-pod-for-ram-trucks

stimpy433 · Jan 8, 2018

tylerlewis_89 said:
Here's where I put a couple. Decent room and easy to get at

I thought about putting my switch there but thought that was part of the whole dash and not a separate little piece by itself. I will have to check that out this weekend.

MarshRam · Jan 8, 2018

Crazydrummer74 said:
https://secure.aev-conversions.com/shop/vehicle/ram/switch-pod-for-ram-trucks

A couple weeks ago in another thread, one of the members said he purchased this one. Haven't seen any update on the install yet.

Crazydrummer74 · Jan 9, 2018

Let me know what is said if you hear anything, I am going to opt for the factory aux switches from a 2500.

stimpy433 · Jan 9, 2018

stimpy433 said:
I thought about putting my switch there but thought that was part of the whole dash and not a separate little piece by itself. I will have to check that out this weekend.

Well, on my 2014 that part of the dash trim isn't a separate piece, it's part of the whole dash. That sucks!!!

wangatang · Jan 9, 2018

I recently installed this AEV Conversions switch panel with switches from OTRATTW:

JRam5.7 · Jan 9, 2018

I'm hoping this setup will work for my front camera and lightbar, 2 latching led 16mm buttons under the shift dial....

MarshRam · Jan 9, 2018

wangatang said:
I recently installed this AEV Conversions switch panel with switches from OTRATTW:

Tell us more, a few of us have been eyeballing this switch pod. Pros/Cons? I believe you have to buy the switches separately from the pod, did you go with their recommended switches or another brand? What were your costs? Did you hook something up to each switch, etc.....really interested to hear about your overall experience.

Thanks!

JB1 · Jan 10, 2018

^^^looks right at home

wangatang · Jan 10, 2018

MarshRam said:
Tell us more, a few of us have been eyeballing this switch pod. Pros/Cons? I believe you have to buy the switches separately from the pod, did you go with their recommended switches or another brand? What were your costs? Did you hook something up to each switch, etc.....really interested to hear about your overall experience.

I bought the switches from OTRATTW. Check their site for pricing on the switches you'd want. I had 3 of them installed in the panel above the parking brake release, and 2 installed in the knee panel below the steering wheel. They're Contura V switches; AEV recommends Contura II and I can see why: the V switches are a bit wider and rub on the framework of the panel. It's a tight fit but all switches work fine, just a bit tight is all. The switch bodies for Contura 2/5 are the same, it's just the rocker that's different.

The switches trigger a relay panel I bought a couple years ago, one of the waterproof Bussman boxes. Here's a link on how to make one yourself if you're so inclined: http://www.bodenzord.com/archives/473. The switches are rated for 15a or so, but I don't want that much current coming inside the cab so I kept the wiring simpler and only used relay triggers.

As far as wiring, AEV recommends quick disconnects for the switch wiring and I 1000% agree with this. IF you don't put a quick disconnect up at the panel, you'll have to disconnect each switch to remove your dash bezel. I used some two 8-pin EPS computer cable extensions and spliced my switch wiring to that. Here's a cheap cable on Amazon as an example: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com...&qid=1515604467&sr=8-4&keywords=eps+extension

Can go crazy with other colors too if you wanted: https://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Alc...qid=1515604467&sr=8-16&keywords=eps+extension

All in all, the process was fairly simple. I just had to extend the wiring from my existing switch locations to the new panel. I spent a couple hours in the house making the new wiring harness, and spent about an hour in the cab running the new harness and making the connections. The physical panel install took all of 5-10 minutes. AEV's instructions are good, but I've also removed my dash bezel a few times doing the RA4 swap and such.

blackbetty14 · Jan 10, 2018

JRam5.7 said:
I'm hoping this setup will work for my front camera and lightbar, 2 latching led 16mm buttons under the shift dial....

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not gona happen. full of electronics behind that whole panel. it looks empty from the front side but its full of stuff on the back side.

MarshRam · Jan 10, 2018

wangatang said:
I bought the switches from OTRATTW. Check their site for pricing on the switches you'd want. I had 3 of them installed in the panel above the parking brake release, and 2 installed in the knee panel below the steering wheel. They're Contura V switches; AEV recommends Contura II and I can see why: the V switches are a bit wider and rub on the framework of the panel. It's a tight fit but all switches work fine, just a bit tight is all. The switch bodies for Contura 2/5 are the same, it's just the rocker that's different.

The switches trigger a relay panel I bought a couple years ago, one of the waterproof Bussman boxes. Here's a link on how to make one yourself if you're so inclined: http://www.bodenzord.com/archives/473. The switches are rated for 15a or so, but I don't want that much current coming inside the cab so I kept the wiring simpler and only used relay triggers.

As far as wiring, AEV recommends quick disconnects for the switch wiring and I 1000% agree with this. IF you don't put a quick disconnect up at the panel, you'll have to disconnect each switch to remove your dash bezel. I used some two 8-pin EPS computer cable extensions and spliced my switch wiring to that. Here's a cheap cable on Amazon as an example: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com...&qid=1515604467&sr=8-4&keywords=eps+extension

Can go crazy with other colors too if you wanted: https://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Alc...qid=1515604467&sr=8-16&keywords=eps+extension

All in all, the process was fairly simple. I just had to extend the wiring from my existing switch locations to the new panel. I spent a couple hours in the house making the new wiring harness, and spent about an hour in the cab running the new harness and making the connections. The physical panel install took all of 5-10 minutes. AEV's instructions are good, but I've also removed my dash bezel a few times doing the RA4 swap and such.

Excellent info. Thanks!

blackbetty14 · Jan 10, 2018

wangatang said:
I recently installed this AEV Conversions switch panel with switches from OTRATTW:

Did u photoshop the last image? Otherwise your last button on the right just dissapears lol.

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