Camping/Reverse Lighting

**GEK064** · 10th October 2011, 09:49 PM

Thanks Chris....Bugger about the rear fog switch....I'm thinking about a aircraft type toggle placed above the review mirror, though another OEM would be best....what size fuse should I use( how do you work out what size fuse is required per application).....do they make a weather proof switch for the pole?

Olivier

**mattyg** · 10th October 2011, 10:08 PM

Yes you can get weather proof switches.
Check out www.discovery2.co.uk and find the part where he uses a switch carrier off a d1 that sits in the ashtray

**mattyg** · 10th October 2011, 10:13 PM

Here is a pic of mine. Just need to give it a coat of black paint when I get a chance.
I have a three position switch on the back of my pole - on, off, triggered by reverse.

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**Toppa** · 11th October 2011, 08:22 AM

Im using an IP65 rated switch from Jaycar on the pole

Jaycar Electronics - Search results ip switch

im using CAT. NO. SK0968

plenty of other ones available also

**GEK064** · 11th October 2011, 09:23 AM

Is this over the top or over complicated?....a remote...

1CH RF Waterproof Remote control&Receiver Moment Switch | eBay

**Toppa** · 11th October 2011, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by GEK064

Is this over the top or over complicated?....a remote...

1CH RF Waterproof Remote control&Receiver Moment Switch | eBay

Way over the top - also it a momentary switch, meaning you need to keep your finger on the remote in order for the light to stay on - one sore finger as a result!

if you found a latching one - it would work, but as for practicality, not sure.

**Fluids** · 11th October 2011, 11:23 AM

This one is the better choice as it's latching (ON/OFF). The one you listed is only momentary ...

RF Waterproof Remote control&1CH Receiver Toggle Switch | eBay

**GEK064** · 11th October 2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Flamin Strides

if you found a latching one - it would work, but as for practicality, not sure.

Would it not save having to install two switches and having to ensure that the internal switch was set on to have the external one working?...assuming you carried the remote with you.

**Toppa** · 11th October 2011, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by GEK064

Would it not save having to install two switches and having to ensure that the internal switch was set on to have the external one working?...assuming you carried the remote with you.

Personal choice really - id prefer to have hard wired switches, but the remote would be pretty cool and very easy to install.

**sschmez** · 11th October 2011, 05:29 PM

Here's a diagram I prepared earlier.

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