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Relocated the factory USB to the glove box. Added in 8 -gang switch panel and two fast chargers where the blanks used to be.

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Well, as I have a custom, I didn't get the factory fog lights. The aftermarket lights I put on needed a switch. I also added some ditch lights to the hood. Plan on putting a stubby front bumper with 20 in light bar up front. Aux reverse lights on a custom bracket I'm working on. Bed inverter. I want to put a hidden compressor somewhere as well. So, I opted for the 8 switch panel for future upgrades.

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Is that switch panel from Temu? I’m considering getting one. Are you able to demonstrate the strobe features of that panel? If so, does it just have 1 flash pattern or are there a few to select from?

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28 minutes ago, Carver60 said:

Is that switch panel from Temu? I’m considering getting one. Are you able to demonstrate the strobe features of that panel? If so, does it just have 1 flash pattern or are there a few to select from?

 No, not from temu. Can't tell from the picture but the brand is Mic Tuning 8 Gang P1S RGB panel. Can be found here: 

 

https://a.co/d/82Ps3eb

 

It has the regular on/off function, momentary, and strobe. I will take a quick video for you when it gets dark out tonight.

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Yes, they are separate. I took power from the factory 12v outlet harness and used a splitter to feed the chargers. You could however have them switched from the panel. I just didn't feel like running additional wiring into the cab through the firewall to make it work. They do have their own dedicated on/off switch on the face of the charger.

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2 hours ago, BlackJack997 said:

 No, not from temu. Can't tell from the picture but the brand is Mic Tuning 8 Gang P1S RGB panel. Can be found here: 

 

https://a.co/d/82Ps3eb

 

It has the regular on/off function, momentary, and strobe. I will take a quick video for you when it gets dark out tonight.

That would be great! I’m curious if there are multiple strobe patterns, or just the one

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From what I have seen, just the one. They may have newer models that have variable strobe, idk. I saw there are Bluetooth remote versions with app capabilities so who knows....

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