Oracle trigger Aux Light alternative to OEM.

[AVI8]

Exploring all the options for adding Aux switches. I have read threads on install of factory OEM switches, harness, and fuse box. Oracle product seems like a viable alternative. Anyone persue this option? If so, pros and cons?

Thanks.

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[ORACLE Terry]

Exploring all the options for adding Aux switches. I have read threads on install of factory OEM switches, harness, and fuse box. Oracle product seems like a viable alternative. Anyone persue this option? If so, pros and cons?

Thanks.

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[Brian_B]

Gotta admit that's fairly snazzy.

Cons I can think of:

The batteries die when you need to flip a switch - I guess there is a phone app that works, but apps tend to get abandoned eventually, a physical switch won't.

If some random RF interference causes your switches to either not work, or work unintendedly -- that's pretty low chance, most of this RF stuff is usually in a pretty safe channel - garage doors don't often go flipping themselves up and down randomly, after all.

The install plate for the base unit goes over the engine bay fuse box - not sure how easy it is to get at the fuse box once it's installed. Admittedly, I have much the same thing in my rig, but it's mounted so that it has enough cable that it can be moved to the side to get to the fuses without unwiring anything or undoing any bolts - not sure how this is in that regard.

Price is probably on par with what I would expect for a unit with wireless capability from a name brand.

Not dissing the unit - I kinda like it, I have my home made switch setup much the same way - witches above the visor and using a plate over the fuse box - mine just isn't wireless. Just being up front about potential cons.

There are dozens of aux switch alternatives - most of them are probably one of two very common designs out of China and can be had for very inexpensive - but you have to trust that they won't burn your rig down. Name brand ones cost a fair bit more, but are more likely to have a warranty that's enforceable (or not need said warranty in the first place). And there's nothing magic about these things - they just package up switches and relays for you (which is very convenient), but you can roll your own if you are so inclined as well.

 

[AVI8]

Great points. Yes mounting on top of the fuse cover is not ideal. Battery dying in remote not a great concern, unit has switches directly on relay panel. Mounting inside control unit securely and esthetically a challenge.
thnaks for your insights.

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