How to 12V 3-Way Switches (to Control Camper Van Lights from two locations)
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Three way switches allow you to control a set of lights from two separate locations in your camper van. This video will show you how to wire them.
Fun fact... I used the term 'Two Way Switch' throughout this video instead of 'Three Way Switch', which is 'technically' incorrect. Three way switch is the 'correct' terminology to describe a pair of light switches that control a single group of lights. I've always incorrectly called them two-way-switches because they turn the lights on and off from two different locations and frankly... old habits die hard. They are technically called 'three way switches' because the toggles can be either:
-Both up
-Both down
-One up w/ one down
A 'Two-Way Switch' is just a standard, normal light switch because it has two positions; up or down... on and off... But nobody calls this type of switch a two way switch.
In fact... by that same logic... a 'one-way-switch' would be a broken switch stuck in the up OR down position?
All of that said... The term 'Three Way Switch' is Technically correct... but stupid. A switch that controls lights from two locations should be called a two way switch. Thanks for coming to my ted talk.
Parts shown in this video:
➤Puck Lights (We used 10 of them): https://amzn.to/3NpW1sE
➤(or some silver ones if you like): https://amzn.to/3lw2sOT
➤EXPLORIST.life Puck Light Wiring Kit: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-...
If you'd rather buy the parts from the kit from Amazon:
➤Red & Black Wire (we used 16 AWG): https://amzn.to/3lvFesn
➤2 Conductor Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/3wBZY8f
➤3 Conductor Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/39Li91W
➤Here is the switch we used: https://rockerswitchpros.com/product/...
➤Here is the switch face we used: https://rockerswitchpros.com/product/...
Not sure what wire size to use? Check out our 12V Branch Circuit Guidebook: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-...
➤Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store: shop.explorist.life
➤Shop Battle Born Batteries: http://battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=explorist_bb67
➤Binge the Transit Van Build: The Ultimate Camper Van Build Guide -...
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
➤DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical In...
➤DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwirin...
➤How to Perform a Power Audit: How Much Solar Power Do I Need for My...
➤Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: Basic Solar Parts Needed for a DIY Ca...
➤How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut...
➤How to Strip Wire: How to Strip Wire from 4/0 to 24 AWG
➤How to Crimp Wire: How To Crimp Wire Lugs & Ring Termina...
➤How to Make MC4 Connectors: How To Make MC4 Connectors (For Wirin...
➤How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: How to Wire Solar Panels in Series Pa...
➤How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: How to Crimp Ferrules (and Why You Ne...
➤How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wir...
Three way switches allow you to control a set of lights from two separate locations in your camper van. This video will show you how to wire them.
Fun fact... I used the term 'Two Way Switch' throughout this video instead of 'Three Way Switch', which is 'technically' incorrect. Three way switch is the 'correct' terminology to describe a pair of light switches that control a single group of lights. I've always incorrectly called them two-way-switches because they turn the lights on and off from two different locations and frankly... old habits die hard. They are technically called 'three way switches' because the toggles can be either:
-Both up
-Both down
-One up w/ one down
A 'Two-Way Switch' is just a standard, normal light switch because it has two positions; up or down... on and off... But nobody calls this type of switch a two way switch.
In fact... by that same logic... a 'one-way-switch' would be a broken switch stuck in the up OR down position?
All of that said... The term 'Three Way Switch' is Technically correct... but stupid. A switch that controls lights from two locations should be called a two way switch. Thanks for coming to my ted talk.
Parts shown in this video:
➤Puck Lights (We used 10 of them): https://amzn.to/3NpW1sE
➤(or some silver ones if you like): https://amzn.to/3lw2sOT
➤EXPLORIST.life Puck Light Wiring Kit: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-...
If you'd rather buy the parts from the kit from Amazon:
➤Red & Black Wire (we used 16 AWG): https://amzn.to/3lvFesn
➤2 Conductor Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/3wBZY8f
➤3 Conductor Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/39Li91W
➤Here is the switch we used: https://rockerswitchpros.com/product/...
➤Here is the switch face we used: https://rockerswitchpros.com/product/...
Not sure what wire size to use? Check out our 12V Branch Circuit Guidebook: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-...
➤Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store: shop.explorist.life
➤Shop Battle Born Batteries: http://battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=explorist_bb67
➤Binge the Transit Van Build: The Ultimate Camper Van Build Guide -...
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
➤DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical In...
➤DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwirin...
➤How to Perform a Power Audit: How Much Solar Power Do I Need for My...
➤Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: Basic Solar Parts Needed for a DIY Ca...
➤How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut...
➤How to Strip Wire: How to Strip Wire from 4/0 to 24 AWG
➤How to Crimp Wire: How To Crimp Wire Lugs & Ring Termina...
➤How to Make MC4 Connectors: How To Make MC4 Connectors (For Wirin...
➤How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: How to Wire Solar Panels in Series Pa...
➤How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: How to Crimp Ferrules (and Why You Ne...
➤How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wir...
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