The Auxbeam panel has got to be the coolest upgrade ever if you are a 12v accessories nerd who loves to add lights and other 12V powered gear to your overlanding vehicle. I’m such a nerd that I installed two of them.

Auxbeam produces off road LED lights and accessories. Their range of switch panels caught my attention as I realized I was getting a lot of 12V gear for my car, and I was in need of some way to manage and control my various devices, lights etc. These switch panels are packed with features such as:

• 3 Modes setting. Each switch has 3 kinds of light status, different indicator status represents different working modes.
  • RED-Toggle, Constant light mode (Great for things like fog lights or driving.
  • BLUE-Momentary, Press & hold the button to turn on, then release the button to turn off, just like pressing the horn button.
  • GREEN-Pulsed, Flash mode. Press the switch once and the device will flash on/flash off, continuing until the switch is pressed again.
• RGB backlight color. Adjust backlight color and brightness to match your vehicle.
• Bluetooth APP control, Access to accessories no matter whether you are in the vehicle.
• Group setting, set up a group via APP to control 2 or more lights at the same time.
• Backlight brightness automatic dimmable. Automatic adjustment according to the brightness variation of the environment.
• Customize your own switch panel with 60 universal stickers. Use the provided switch labels to indicate what’s connected to that switch.
• Universal fitment. Widely use for Truck, Boat, Car, Bus, Off-road, Powersports, Marine, ATV, UTV, SUV, Side by Side, SxS, Heavy-duty machines, etc.
• Waterproof IP65, high sensitivity, stability and strong anti-interference ability
• Easy Installation. No complicated wiring, no need to cut a big hole in your vehicle. Plug & play wiring harness can connect the LED lights or accessories easily.
• With 2 types of mounting brackets, you can mount the panel in the best location for your vehicle, such as the dash panel, center console, overhead sunglasses holder, etc.

The installation basically consists of two steps. First you have to mount the circuit control box. I placed mine in the engine bay and ran all wires to be connected here.

I first connected a pair of rugged positive and negative main wires to the circuit control box.

I went on to install lights and other 12v accessories to each of the 8 connectors.

Once all of this was done, I put the lid on the circuit control box and started working on the switch panel placement.

This kit comes with brackets for mounting, however, I thought it would be a good idea to hide the switch panel away and decided I’d swap the space designed to store my sunglasses for the Auxbeam switch panel.

It turned out to fit pretty good, and the only thing remaining was to run the wires along the A-pillar and the roof lining from the circuit control box in the engine bay.

I was super happy with the result of this install, and both of my Auxbeam switch panels have been working flawlessly ever since. Needless to say, I highly recommend it!