ANY EXCUSE FOR AN UPGRADE!

Expanding Capacity, Correcting an Early Compromise

- WORDS AND PHOTOS BY DILLON HOUCK

Sometimes when you're in the middle of a build, you have no choice but to accept function over form on a less-than-critical component. Such was the case when installing a light controller in my rig last year—right before a major event. On an extremely tight timeline, and an even tighter remaining budget, I bought the cheapest 8-button control module I could stomach off Amazon. It got the job done, but it always bugged me. For the past 6 months, it seemed to be staring me in the face with every drive, mocking me with its cheap plastic housing and horrid Bluetooth control app.

Apparently, the Switch-Pro crew could hear its mockery too. At a recent overlanding event I attended, I was asked if I'd be interested in upgrading to Switch-Pro’s new 12-button, 17-circuit solid-state RCR-Force 12 control system. Before the question was even finished, I answered with a resounding, “Yes, please!”

1. The full Switch-Pros RCR-Force 12 system was laid out and all parts were accounted for. We were ready to begin the install.

2. To ensure nothing gets shorted, we tipped the driver seat back to access the battery ground.

3. With the battery ground disconnected, we were safe to proceed in the engine bay.

4. We removed all the engine bay dress panels to expose wiring and select our mounting position.

5. Removing the driver side headlight gave access to the previous system - the power module was wrapped in foam and stuffed inside the driver side fender well.

6. We removed the previous system, taking care to identify and label all light leads.

7. To get the comms cable connector through the firewall, we removed the plug per the instructions.