Hey Minh, I used your video as research for my own Auxbeam Switch Panel install. I copied your mounting technique and location. I think it works out well. I gave you credit in the video mentioning I copied you. I'll put a link to your channel in the video description as well. We still need to film the mounting and wiring of the lights as a Part 2. We got a sponsorship from Auxbeam, but I think they would have been a company I would have purchased from anyway because their lights are affordable and they have a good reputation as far as I know. No way would I spend big money like you can spend with some companies like Baja Designs and drop $2k on one light bar. I just can't see spending that much money on one light and I'm surprised people who run them on their rigs don't get them ripped off. It's just a couple bolts and an electrical connection and that expensive light it gone. Anyways, thanks for the video!
Cool yes auxbeam is pretty good for me so far. For running wiring to the roof, check my solar video as I have used a few factory holes for that to keep things a bit more factory.
@15:00 the only way you'd have always on is to have a secondary battery and run the auxbeam through it. One the "crank" battery, once the key is off, it's ALL off. GREAT VID BROTHA!! Love that 3rd Gen! 383k on mine.
Thanks for the video. I remember in another video you mentioned doing a cheap headlight retrofit on your rig. Would love to see a little how-to/recommendation on how to do that without breaking the bank. Thanks.
I had someone do them for me but the parts are these here: amzn.to/3Ea8lZ2 amzn.to/3Ekzad4 amzn.to/3pgaOwR Add HID KIT and Headlight Housing Still love them (even though they have some flaws, cut off lines aren't straight with each other but I suspect that's an install thing).
@@PhoRunner that defenitly seems like a downer to bad it didn't have a on off for the pannel to turn the pannel off when your not in vehicle but it could recive 12v all the time
Hey you should do a comparison video between that Auxbeam 8 panel and the Rough Country 8 panel switch. I bought the RC but I haven't installed it yet, and it doesn't have that add a fuse thing. As per RC it has some kind of built in power thing which supposedly shuts the panel switch down after it detects the battery drops to a certain voltage or something. And as far as dimming it, the RC comes with a wiring harness (separate from the harness that controls the lights) which you connect to a dimmable circuit (can't remember the exact words off the top of my head, sorry). Kind of makes me second guess my purchase 🤔 I know each have their pro's and cons. Thanks in advance
You should be able to find a fuse that has constant power. Switch the fuse tap to that and, in theory, you should be able to continually power the fridge. I’m actual thinking on a way to use a two way switch to determine the fuse it’s connected to.
Clean install. I finally got my roof rack from UpTop Overland and installed it with the Baja S8 lightbar and rocklights connected using their quickwire harness. Now I am not sure what is a good way to get the wires into the car? They suggest either using the pre-existing hole from the original roof rack or through the trunk's weather stripping. Also, I assume I need to buy wires to connect the quickwire to the battery, if so what wires should I buy? I noticed the Auxbean didn't include it, do you know if Spod or SwitchPros do?
I need help figuring out how to plug to the switch board a 3wire light bar with a dual function (amber on edges, white on center, can be turned on individually,and also strobe mode) 🤔
Hey bro, with this new control box can I still use my old wiring harnesses that has the relay built into it ? Or I will have to buy a new wiring harnesses that has no relay ? Thanks.
Just find the 2 wires that go to the lights and cut it off and connect it to the box. That box of wires I showed in my video were those wires. No need to run new wires.
Sweet video! I got a similar one, but not the Auxbeam, so it's a knock off of a knock off, I suppose, but the most important thing is that it works. BTW, you can have it "constant on" but the whole system will be in that configuration, not just a couple of selections; you just have to wire the remote wire (the one you plugged into your ignition) directly into the battery; but then you would just have to monitor whether you left a switch on or not; which is easy because the "on" buttons illuminate when they are on. Or you can we that remote wire into a "master switch" that's connected to a constant power, that way, to ensure it gets accidentally turned on, you can just turn off that master switch. I'm really glad I got mine. Wired my roof rack lights separate from left to right; as well as reverse and rear amber marker lights; and I just wired my ditch lights together; still deciding on main front light bar
I was thinking about a switch to control this too but wanted to checked a few things like if the system draws any power when on. I thought about doing this but kept the video simple as my use case is probably rare
Great video but it would be great if u showed how you use the equipment provided. It would help us individuals that don't understand electrical work. I know it's a dumb request but it helps to learn from start to finish.
Does this have enough power to run a winch? You mentioned it not having a sticker for the winch but wouldn't you want to leave the winch connected directly to the battery?
@@PhoRunner That's what I figured. Just wanted to ask. When you mentioned that the auxbeam doesn't come with a winch sticker, it got me thinking. Now would it be possible to run an auxbeam AND a blue sea fuse block. Blue sea for things like headlights and the wolfbox mirror.
Hi, i got 5th gen 4R. When you tap into accessory what amp fuses did you use? and if i tap into Ignition 10A + 5A(came with the ada) under the hood is it ok? Should i increase fuse amp?
So I bought the 6 gang but I think they have updated the controller it’s more like the one you installed and it doesn’t fit in the recessed area that you showed in the video
Question: electrical isnt really my forte, so i wanted to ask: if i go with this system, i want to hook up a cooler temp, egt, and trans temp guage on an A-pillar triple pod. Would all 3 guages have their constant 12v and ground wires run through the auxbeam fusebox with the remaining wires for switched (ignition) and illumination conected to add-a-fuses in the fuse box by the driver side foot area? Or is there a better way in your opinion? The gauges only use 4amps in terms of fuses. Thanks man. Learned quite a bit from you!
I wouldnt hooked those up to the auxbeam since you’d likely want those on when the truck is in accessory/on. I would find a circuit (windshield wiper perhaps) to tap into to power those gauges. Another option is to run a standard relay from the battery and use the same add a fuse to turn on the relay. This way the gauges have dedicated circuit to the battery
@@PhoRunner So i thought i got it in regards to incorporating a relay, but im still confused af. To clarify: my 3 gauges will be daisy chained, 3 red constant 12v merged into one. 3 yellow switched (ignition) merged into one. 3 orange illumination merged into one. 3 black ground merged into one, which will be grounded on it own. Correct me if im wrong: car battery + to inline fuse to pin #30 on relay (is a 5amp inline fuse enough since the gauges are 4amps?). Red constant 12v red wires from gauges (daisy chained onto 1 female spade connector) goes on relay pim #87. daisy chained switched wires from gauges merged to 1 female spade connector goes on relay pin #86. Pin #85 on relay is a direct ground. Where does the remaining daisy chained orange illumination wire to? A tap a fuse into the factory fuse block? Super confusing. I know im asking lot here but i just can find an answer online about this. Thanks for any help you offer, man!
Orange wire usually goes to something like a head light circuit so the lights only come on when you turn on your headlights. The 4runner doesn’t really have a wire for this easily found. You can try the radio orange wire but I found it doesn’t work. I would use 10amp, you want to add 50%. I’ll need to look up a wiring diagram but seems right. Seems also like it doesn’t need. Relay, just red to battery and yellow to the add a fuse to turn it on
Hey I got a question, did you update your master cylinder for your break fluid when you did the tundra breaks? Also what is your opinion on that too? Thank you:))
I stopped noticing brake fade on 32s tire and these big ol tires stop just fine with the tundra brakes. Nice upgrade just make sure your wheels work with them!
I spent 2 hours installing this thing into my Jeep, along with a bunch of accessories etc and it worked great, for about 5mins! Then the switches stopped working and nothing would turn on or off! It’s a complete waste of time and money and now I have to pull the damn thing back out and start all over with something decent!
@@PhoRunner yes, I normally would but freight is a nightmare this time of year, it will probably take weeks to get to me. I think I’ll just pull this one apart and try and fix it 😂
@@TheMbn1972 I haven't had any trouble with mine and seems pretty good for the price. I know a lot of others run auxbeam too and they are pretty pleased with it.
@@PhoRunner I see Auxbeam have just released a new version that allows Bluetooth control from your phone. You should ask them to send you one for review!
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I run auxbeam lights on my oilfield rig. 3 years of hard abuse and they are all 6 still rocking.
Nice. I didn’t expect it to last in heavy use application lol
I’m going to need to start picking up some overtime if I keep watching this channel. Thanks for the review.
Lmao my baddd ;)
Hey Minh, I used your video as research for my own Auxbeam Switch Panel install. I copied your mounting technique and location. I think it works out well. I gave you credit in the video mentioning I copied you. I'll put a link to your channel in the video description as well. We still need to film the mounting and wiring of the lights as a Part 2. We got a sponsorship from Auxbeam, but I think they would have been a company I would have purchased from anyway because their lights are affordable and they have a good reputation as far as I know. No way would I spend big money like you can spend with some companies like Baja Designs and drop $2k on one light bar. I just can't see spending that much money on one light and I'm surprised people who run them on their rigs don't get them ripped off. It's just a couple bolts and an electrical connection and that expensive light it gone. Anyways, thanks for the video!
Cool yes auxbeam is pretty good for me so far.
For running wiring to the roof, check my solar video as I have used a few factory holes for that to keep things a bit more factory.
@@PhoRunner I'm going to take the path of least resistance and use a KC Wire Hider and run the wires up the edge of my windshield. Easy Peasy!
Ah yes super easy!
@15:00 the only way you'd have always on is to have a secondary battery and run the auxbeam through it. One the "crank" battery, once the key is off, it's ALL off.
GREAT VID BROTHA!! Love that 3rd Gen! 383k on mine.
383k is nice! Yeah I ran some custom wires to the rear for my fridge
You’re one of my favorite Toyota 4Runner channels pho sure.
Lol I see what you did there!
That is great that Auxbeam reached out to you, great job on the install. I like my 4runner 100% stock. But I enjoyed your video.
Stock isn’t a bad idea but these are old enough for me to tinker with and get some joy out of.
I like some of their products so I was definitely interested in the partnership :)
@@PhoRunner customized to your lifestyle and adventures. 👍👍
Excellent man.. always amazing to watch. Cheers from Guyana 🇬🇾 South America.
Thanks for tuning in and being a fan!!
Thanks for the video. I remember in another video you mentioned doing a cheap headlight retrofit on your rig. Would love to see a little how-to/recommendation on how to do that without breaking the bank. Thanks.
I had someone do them for me but the parts are these here:
amzn.to/3Ea8lZ2
amzn.to/3Ekzad4
amzn.to/3pgaOwR
Add HID KIT and Headlight Housing
Still love them (even though they have some flaws, cut off lines aren't straight with each other but I suspect that's an install thing).
@@PhoRunner Right on, Thanks for all the help man!
You could hook it up to constant 12v but the pannel would drain the battery I would assume
Yeah
@@PhoRunner that defenitly seems like a downer to bad it didn't have a on off for the pannel to turn the pannel off when your not in vehicle but it could recive 12v all the time
You can do exactly that with a 6-pin double pole double throw switch.
@@Shrek-is-Love very true
Great content as always!
Thanks!
Hey you should do a comparison video between that Auxbeam 8 panel and the Rough Country 8 panel switch. I bought the RC but I haven't installed it yet, and it doesn't have that add a fuse thing. As per RC it has some kind of built in power thing which supposedly shuts the panel switch down after it detects the battery drops to a certain voltage or something. And as far as dimming it, the RC comes with a wiring harness (separate from the harness that controls the lights) which you connect to a dimmable circuit (can't remember the exact words off the top of my head, sorry). Kind of makes me second guess my purchase 🤔 I know each have their pro's and cons. Thanks in advance
I just subscribed to your channel and loving every content on it.
Welcome!
Helll yeah !!! I was just looking into this
Nice!!
For this kind of simple electronics, China is more than capable to produce top notch product. They have come a long way.
Mines been solid!!
You should be able to find a fuse that has constant power. Switch the fuse tap to that and, in theory, you should be able to continually power the fridge. I’m actual thinking on a way to use a two way switch to determine the fuse it’s connected to.
I’ll have a look!
Clean install. I finally got my roof rack from UpTop Overland and installed it with the Baja S8 lightbar and rocklights connected using their quickwire harness. Now I am not sure what is a good way to get the wires into the car? They suggest either using the pre-existing hole from the original roof rack or through the trunk's weather stripping. Also, I assume I need to buy wires to connect the quickwire to the battery, if so what wires should I buy? I noticed the Auxbean didn't include it, do you know if Spod or SwitchPros do?
Just straight to the switchpod.
I put my wire through the existing hole for the roof rack mounts
You're awesome man. Thanks!
Anytime!
I need help figuring out how to plug to the switch board a 3wire light bar with a dual function (amber on edges, white on center, can be turned on individually,and also strobe mode) 🤔
Hey man cheers to another video! Have you looked into other systems to wire your fridge like the six shooter?
I have not but I will now
Okay sweet the guy who owns bxbuilt uses it
what size should i get for a 4th gen 4runner? appreciate the video super helpful
Whatever fits where you plan to mount it!
Hey bro, with this new control box can I still use my old wiring harnesses that has the relay built into it ? Or I will have to buy a new wiring harnesses that has no relay ? Thanks.
Just find the 2 wires that go to the lights and cut it off and connect it to the box. That box of wires I showed in my video were those wires. No need to run new wires.
@@PhoRunner awesome, thank you for you’re feedback.
What tools did you use to cut the abs plastic sitting on your fuse box? I’m planning to go that route also
Just a dremel cut off wheel
Sweet video! I got a similar one, but not the Auxbeam, so it's a knock off of a knock off, I suppose, but the most important thing is that it works. BTW, you can have it "constant on" but the whole system will be in that configuration, not just a couple of selections; you just have to wire the remote wire (the one you plugged into your ignition) directly into the battery; but then you would just have to monitor whether you left a switch on or not; which is easy because the "on" buttons illuminate when they are on. Or you can we that remote wire into a "master switch" that's connected to a constant power, that way, to ensure it gets accidentally turned on, you can just turn off that master switch. I'm really glad I got mine. Wired my roof rack lights separate from left to right; as well as reverse and rear amber marker lights; and I just wired my ditch lights together; still deciding on main front light bar
I was thinking about a switch to control this too but wanted to checked a few things like if the system draws any power when on. I thought about doing this but kept the video simple as my use case is probably rare
Great video but it would be great if u showed how you use the equipment provided. It would help us individuals that don't understand electrical work. I know it's a dumb request but it helps to learn from start to finish.
Does this have enough power to run a winch? You mentioned it not having a sticker for the winch but wouldn't you want to leave the winch connected directly to the battery?
Winch uses 12v for switching the on and off. But this can’t do what the winch requires so no it will not work
@@PhoRunner That's what I figured. Just wanted to ask. When you mentioned that the auxbeam doesn't come with a winch sticker, it got me thinking. Now would it be possible to run an auxbeam AND a blue sea fuse block. Blue sea for things like headlights and the wolfbox mirror.
Someone may have already said this. If you wired it to continuous power fuse instead of the aux would that let you wire your fridge?
Got the 6 gang. do I just cut the relays off that are built into the wiring harness that comes with the fog lights?
Just wire light direct to the box
Hi, i got 5th gen 4R. When you tap into accessory what amp fuses did you use? and if i tap into Ignition 10A + 5A(came with the ada) under the hood is it ok? Should i increase fuse amp?
I would use another circuit and no you would not increase the amp for the existing circuit
love your vids thanks for make the decision for me...lol 😁
Glad I could help
So I bought the 6 gang but I think they have updated the controller it’s more like the one you installed and it doesn’t fit in the recessed area that you showed in the video
Hmm. Is it just too big?
Question: electrical isnt really my forte, so i wanted to ask: if i go with this system, i want to hook up a cooler temp, egt, and trans temp guage on an A-pillar triple pod. Would all 3 guages have their constant 12v and ground wires run through the auxbeam fusebox with the remaining wires for switched (ignition) and illumination conected to add-a-fuses in the fuse box by the driver side foot area? Or is there a better way in your opinion? The gauges only use 4amps in terms of fuses. Thanks man. Learned quite a bit from you!
I wouldnt hooked those up to the auxbeam since you’d likely want those on when the truck is in accessory/on. I would find a circuit (windshield wiper perhaps) to tap into to power those gauges.
Another option is to run a standard relay from the battery and use the same add a fuse to turn on the relay. This way the gauges have dedicated circuit to the battery
@@PhoRunner i understand now. Thanks again man.
@@PhoRunner So i thought i got it in regards to incorporating a relay, but im still confused af. To clarify: my 3 gauges will be daisy chained, 3 red constant 12v merged into one. 3 yellow switched (ignition) merged into one. 3 orange illumination merged into one. 3 black ground merged into one, which will be grounded on it own. Correct me if im wrong: car battery + to inline fuse to pin #30 on relay (is a 5amp inline fuse enough since the gauges are 4amps?). Red constant 12v red wires from gauges (daisy chained onto 1 female spade connector) goes on relay pim #87. daisy chained switched wires from gauges merged to 1 female spade connector goes on relay pin #86. Pin #85 on relay is a direct ground. Where does the remaining daisy chained orange illumination wire to? A tap a fuse into the factory fuse block? Super confusing. I know im asking lot here but i just can find an answer online about this. Thanks for any help you offer, man!
Orange wire usually goes to something like a head light circuit so the lights only come on when you turn on your headlights. The 4runner doesn’t really have a wire for this easily found. You can try the radio orange wire but I found it doesn’t work.
I would use 10amp, you want to add 50%.
I’ll need to look up a wiring diagram but seems right. Seems also like it doesn’t need. Relay, just red to battery and yellow to the add a fuse to turn it on
@@PhoRunner thanks again! In terms of choosing a relay, what amperage do you recommend i go with? Is that also a "50% rule"? So a 10amp relay?
What light bar is that on the rear amber/white? Thanks!
Some random one on Amazon. I might have a link in my video description
@@PhoRunner no luck. Can you link it here? Thanks!
Hey I got a question, did you update your master cylinder for your break fluid when you did the tundra breaks? Also what is your opinion on that too? Thank you:))
Update/upgrade
I did not. Kept it stock
The brake upgrade is amazing to be honest!
@@PhoRunner thank you vary much. I can’t wait, I ordered mine from the link you gave in a walk around vid just waiting to put them on I can’t wait
I stopped noticing brake fade on 32s tire and these big ol tires stop just fine with the tundra brakes. Nice upgrade just make sure your wheels work with them!
Where did you get your rear roof light bar?
amazon but i can't seem to locate it anymore
I spent 2 hours installing this thing into my Jeep, along with a bunch of accessories etc and it worked great, for about 5mins! Then the switches stopped working and nothing would turn on or off! It’s a complete waste of time and money and now I have to pull the damn thing back out and start all over with something decent!
That’s lame! Mines still working awesome! Maybe try swapping it for a new controller/circuit? The wiring can remain at least.
@@PhoRunner yes, I've just contacted the seller, hopefully we can work something out.
@@officialWWM Just buy another one on amazon and return the old one. faster.
@@PhoRunner yes, I normally would but freight is a nightmare this time of year, it will probably take weeks to get to me. I think I’ll just pull this one apart and try and fix it 😂
So does this have relays built in?
Yes it does.
How's the auxbeam holding up? Any issues?
No issues! Working great
@@PhoRunner thank you for responding. I'm looking to get a switch panel and appreciate your review
@@TheMbn1972 I haven't had any trouble with mine and seems pretty good for the price. I know a lot of others run auxbeam too and they are pretty pleased with it.
@@PhoRunner thanks for the information. I just pulled the trigger and bought an auxbeam switch panel.
Thanks for the video. But what is a non-Chinese knock off part called. I would rather buy the high-quality one. Thanks
Fred
Spod or switch pro
Which do you prefer
And thanks for getting back to me
I have no experience with either lolz too rich for me hehe
Just attach the red wire direct to the battery instead of ignition, then you can attach your fridge etc.
Yes that’s what I did but it’s not cleannnn
@@PhoRunner why not? It doesn’t change the look at all and it’s much more practical.
@@officialWWM I had to add my "add a fuse" back to the line and also a larger type fuse. Just more inconvenience is all.
@@PhoRunner I see Auxbeam have just released a new version that allows Bluetooth control from your phone. You should ask them to send you one for review!
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Just wire the aux fuse to constant power will be on all the time Simple
The led and panel will stay on always though..