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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 08:03 AM
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For those of you that do not have the trailer brake controller, two Contura marine switches with the mounting boxes fit perfectly in that location. I just removed the storage bin that was there and then the switches just snapped right in. Simple to pop back out should you need to or want to change anything. There is a slight gap between the switches, but the angle of the dash, you really don't notice it. You actually don't really notice the switches at all, looks much better in person then the picture.


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http://www.carlingtech.com/rocker-sw...-series-ii-iii


https://www.amazon.com/Contura-Rocke...contura+switch


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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 01:05 PM
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That looks great, I 'm trying to find a spot that is not there for my switches. I have something in the trailer brake spot already.




Originally Posted by Scharft
Wanted them up where I could see them and a quick turn on/off when needed without the added bonus of possibly hitting them with my knees.

Light bar/cubes, amber running lights down the running boards and leds in the grille.



was there anything behind this spot, I'm looking to mount smaller switches but trying to find the best place
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4TruckLEDS.com
Yeah I post the finished install in another thread. I have to install 3 more on the driver's side soon for more lights. I also have new switches that show the description/picture of what they are





Do you sell that distribution block?
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by feifel
Do you sell that distribution block?
It looks like this one:
Blue Sea Systems 5025 ST Blade Fuse Block - 6 Circuits with Negative Bus and Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000THQ0CQ..._-jKPxbPK47NAT
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KG7BTU
It looks like this one:
Blue Sea Systems 5025 ST Blade Fuse Block - 6 Circuits with Negative Bus and Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000THQ0CQ..._-jKPxbPK47NAT
Perfect sir thank you
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by steinfire
That looks great, I 'm trying to find a spot that is not there for my switches. I have something in the trailer brake spot already.





was there anything behind this spot, I'm looking to mount smaller switches but trying to find the best place
There is two layers of plastic, but I used my roto tool to cut a opening just big enough for the switch not the switch housing. I then glue each swith housing together and on to the dash. But if need the switch itself will come out of the housings.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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Feniex 4200 mini controller guys. You're welcome.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JJM
Feniex 4200 mini controller guys. You're welcome.
Yes!!!
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JJM
Feniex 4200 mini controller guys. You're welcome.
How do you like the switch box? Thinking about getting it for all my lights and sirens
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cobymedic
For those of you that do not have the trailer brake controller, two Contura marine switches with the mounting boxes fit perfectly in that location. I just removed the storage bin that was there and then the switches just snapped right in. Simple to pop back out should you need to or want to change anything. There is a slight gap between the switches, but the angle of the dash, you really don't notice it. You actually don't really notice the switches at all, looks much better in person then the picture.


Wide range of switches
http://www.carlingtech.com/rocker-sw...-series-ii-iii


https://www.amazon.com/Contura-Rocke...contura+switch


WTF? You can get the trailer backup assist without the trailer break controller? That seems ridiculous...
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