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Jeep Owners - Switch Panel or Switch Pod Location, High, Low or A-Pillar Easiest???

flyfisher530

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

Just wondering what JKU owners and others have on thoughts regarding which location has been found easiest to install with routing wires, removing panels, etc. and long term use. I am sure they are other threads but I am new here and cannot seem to find them. If so - please direct me. Thanks!!
 

OVRLNDER

US East Region Member Rep, NY
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

I have the original Apollointech with the volt meter in the middle. It looks like they made a better one now. HERE. It was very easy to install, plus if you need help there are install videos on youtube.
 

USStrongman

Rank V

Influencer II

Apollotech switch version I put mine on the upper windshield frame. If I spent the big dollars and got the digital screen SPOD unit, it would go on the dash.
 

Pathfinder I

Have you considered a wireless system? No wires to route, full control of lighting in or out of vehicle. I have a 4 channel system going on 2 years and it's been 100% reliable. I find I use it outside the rig a lot for the rear lighting. Each channel has a relay and harness although the controller is rated at 20 amps per channel. Keeping below 1 amp should make it bullet proof.
 

flyfisher530

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

Have you considered a wireless system? No wires to route, full control of lighting in or out of vehicle. I have a 4 channel system going on 2 years and it's been 100% reliable. I find I use it outside the rig a lot for the rear lighting. Each channel has a relay and harness although the controller is rated at 20 amps per channel. Keeping below 1 amp should make it bullet proof.
I did not know that option even existed! Can you provide a link?

Mike
 

Pathfinder I

Mike
I can't post a Amazon link so search

AmeriLite Universal 4 Channel 12V Remote Control Module 20A PER Channel
at Amazon. Same unit I have. I mounted it next to the battery, I have a bank of relays for all my add ons. The terminals are some what exposed so I coated them with liquid electrical tape to water proof them. I was skeptical on how long this would live because of the low cost, but it's been perfect for over 2 years. Keep in mind how the antenna well run and I would use a relay for each channel to keep the amps down at the control unit.
 

472HemiGTX

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

AmeriLite Universal 4 Channel 12V Remote Control Module 20A PER Channel
at Amazon. Same unit I have. I mounted it next to the battery, I have a bank of relays for all my add ons. The terminals are some what exposed so I coated them with liquid electrical tape to water proof them. I was skeptical on how long this would live because of the low cost, but it's been perfect for over 2 years. Keep in mind how the antenna well run and I would use a relay for each channel to keep the amps down at the control unit.
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I have this setup on my Ram and we just got one for my son's Trooper. Works great. I built a panel for it and the master power switch for my winch next to the battery.
 

flyfisher530

Rank III
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

AmeriLite Universal 4 Channel 12V Remote Control Module 20A PER Channel
at Amazon. Same unit I have. I mounted it next to the battery, I have a bank of relays for all my add ons. The terminals are some what exposed so I coated them with liquid electrical tape to water proof them. I was skeptical on how long this would live because of the low cost, but it's been perfect for over 2 years. Keep in mind how the antenna well run and I would use a relay for each channel to keep the amps down at the control unit.
I have this setup on my Ram and we just got one for my son's Trooper. Works great. I built a panel for it and the master power switch for my winch next to the battery.
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I will definitely look into it , Thank you!
 
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