2024 Rebel GT Aux Switch Question and Help

[stevieb92]

I don't know if this is the correct place for this question, but I am looking to add some auxiliary exterior lighting and don't really want to go with a SwitchPros or AuxBeam switch panel. I'd rather use OEM factory Aux switches, but my Rebel doesn't have any in the dash below the infotainment system. There's a blank there, but I'm not aware of any Aux switch that can be added into that? The truck has the towing package, which I believe added the trailer steering knob as shown in the first pic. I'll never use the trailer steering knob because I learned how to back trailers of all sorts from being raised on a dairy farm. I'd like to keep the brake controller, so if I can disable the trailer steering thing in the truck electronics and swap panels for the one with the Aux switches (Mopar 68578985AA in the second pic), I would be all for that swap. Has anyone made this swap or am I asking for trouble with the control modules in the truck?

 

[Redz72]

I briefly looked into this Upfitter add on but gave up pretty quickly because it seems like a huge hassle. My fuse box isn’t wired for upfitter switches and it’s not as simple as buying the upfitter module and plugging it in. SKTCustoms makes a nice factory looking insert for the @LASFIT aux controller or Auxbeam controller. That’s the route I am going to take eventually. Have a few other mods taking priority at the moment.

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[stevieb92]

I briefly looked into this Upfitter add on but gave up pretty quickly because it seems like a huge hassle. My fuse box isn’t wired for upfitter switches and it’s not as simple as buying the upfitter module and plugging it in. SKTCustoms makes a nice factory looking insert for the @LASFIT aux controller or Auxbeam controller. That’s the route I am going to take eventually. Have a few other mods taking priority at the moment.

2019+ Ram Trucks Center Console Switch Panel Mount + Cupholder

SKT Customs is proud to offer the most practical and ergonomic mounting solution for aftermarket switch panels in 5th Gen Ram trucks! Features: Our Center Console Switch Panel Mount is designed to fit various popular switch panels on the market, PLUS it comes equipped with a large 3 1/4"...

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Bummer. Thanks for the heads up. It would be nice of Ram if it was plug and play. That SKTCustoms insert looks nice, but my truck has the GT package and console shifter so I don't think that would work for me.

From their site description:

• Compatible with '19+ Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 Bighorn, Laramie, Rebel, and Power Wagon models equipped with the factory center console
• Will not work with Longhorn, Limited, GT, or TRX models because they use a different center console design

 

[Redz72]

Reach out to @SKT Customs here. They might be able to come up with a solution for you.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

There was a guy on YouTube, but also the company that made the harness doesn't anymore from what I know