BigGuy82
Well-known member
If you have a late model Bighorn (and probably other models) that has LED interior lighting and you want to be able to dim them (especially the extremely annoying ultra-bright one that shines in your face over the bed), here is the switch to order:
https://www.atcomp.com/product/ah-sld1-5-hs001/
It fits in the single switch opening perfectly. You have to order this directly from the manufacturer, American Technology Components because they don't have a distributor who will sell it to you (although they'll refer you to an outfit in British Columbia who supposedly is a dealer but is not). The cost is $35 plus $.88 handling plus applicable freight. A very similar switch on Amazon that does not work (it's a low side switch and it requires widening the opening), prices out at $72.64. In short, this is a good price.
Make sure this switch will work in your coach. This is an HS (high side) switch and you must have compatible wiring. To test this, pull the existing switch - if there are two wires, you are likely OK. However, to insure it will work, run a wire to a dependable ground (I chose the coach frame and ran a long wire through the door into the bedroom). Pull the wires from the switch and check with a volt meter - one should read 12V and the other should be dead.
Just an FYI. Good luck.
https://www.atcomp.com/product/ah-sld1-5-hs001/
It fits in the single switch opening perfectly. You have to order this directly from the manufacturer, American Technology Components because they don't have a distributor who will sell it to you (although they'll refer you to an outfit in British Columbia who supposedly is a dealer but is not). The cost is $35 plus $.88 handling plus applicable freight. A very similar switch on Amazon that does not work (it's a low side switch and it requires widening the opening), prices out at $72.64. In short, this is a good price.
Make sure this switch will work in your coach. This is an HS (high side) switch and you must have compatible wiring. To test this, pull the existing switch - if there are two wires, you are likely OK. However, to insure it will work, run a wire to a dependable ground (I chose the coach frame and ran a long wire through the door into the bedroom). Pull the wires from the switch and check with a volt meter - one should read 12V and the other should be dead.
Just an FYI. Good luck.