My "upfitter" switches
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Cargo Master
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My "upfitter" switches
Last weekend, I added a few switches to my dash. Five to be exact. Four of the typical Carling switches, three to the left of my steering wheel, and one beside the 4x4 switch. I also added one round rocker switch, beerstalker style.
The three Carlings on the left are for:
- wiper shaker (haven't installed the shaker yet)
- backup camera on/off
- heated mirror on/off
Another Carling beside the 4x4 switch for low range 2wd.
and the round rocker is for a truck cap light to replace the original battery powered unit.
Here's the full details....
2004 F250 Auxiliary Switch Install
and here's a few pics....
The three Carlings on the left are for:
- wiper shaker (haven't installed the shaker yet)
- backup camera on/off
- heated mirror on/off
Another Carling beside the 4x4 switch for low range 2wd.
and the round rocker is for a truck cap light to replace the original battery powered unit.
Here's the full details....
2004 F250 Auxiliary Switch Install
and here's a few pics....
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That's one very nice clean install, and some great ideas to add to the truck. Rep points sent, thanks for sharing this one!!
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Thanks a bunch guys, for the comments and the reps! 
I wasn't sure if that location would work out for those switches or not, but luckily it does. I had read the threads where people had put a gauge there so I figured the switches might work too.
I haven't read this, but I assume that those installing a gauge there had to trim the gray part behind the dash like I did. Unless they used some pretty short gauges.
Haha... good question
A while back someone posted a thread about that system and I haven't read a lot of real feedback on it. Mostly stuff from their site. It seems like a decent idea so I thought I'd give em a try and report back.
Thanks to juneau76 for posting up the link.
I wasn't sure if that location would work out for those switches or not, but luckily it does. I had read the threads where people had put a gauge there so I figured the switches might work too.
I haven't read this, but I assume that those installing a gauge there had to trim the gray part behind the dash like I did. Unless they used some pretty short gauges.
Haha... good question
A while back someone posted a thread about that system and I haven't read a lot of real feedback on it. Mostly stuff from their site. It seems like a decent idea so I thought I'd give em a try and report back.
Thanks to juneau76 for posting up the link.
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Thanks again guys! 
nghtrgr -- check out this link. I don't know if it works as good as advertised, but I'll find out and report back....
Wiper Shaker Wiper De-icer
nghtrgr -- check out this link. I don't know if it works as good as advertised, but I'll find out and report back....
Wiper Shaker Wiper De-icer