Hello everyone! Been on and off the forums for a while now, but this is my first post.I have a 2018 Big Country 4011ERD and I am looking to add some simply smart functions to it starting with the lights. I was wondering if anyone knows of any WIFI switches that would be direct replacements for the standard light switches. If not, does anyone know of any WIFI switches that will work as replacements? I have about 6 light switches I will want to upgrade.Thanks for any and all help in advance!

I guess I need to ask the very first question and that is - will you have internet and a router with you wherever you go camping? If you do then great - I think any wifi switch would work provided its able to fit into the outlet. A lot of them are big and chunky and you might not have the room for them to fit in

austinjenna wrote:I guess I need to ask the very first question and that is - will you have internet and a router with you wherever you go camping? If you do then great - I think any wifi switch would work provided its able to fit into the outlet. A lot of them are big and chunky and you might not have the room for them to fit inI will have WIFI 24/7 as I am not moving the RV.The size is the issue. Standard switches will not work due to the size of them. 5 of the switches I want to replace are located on the same control/electronics panel on the bottom side of it with others (Water heater, etc) right above them.

If this is the standard 12 volt lighting used in most RV's, that adds a different level of complexity in finding a WiFi accessible switching system. Most of the WiFi remote switches on the market are for 120 volt use and are powered by 120 volts.

Dutch_12078 wrote:If this is the standard 12 volt lighting used in most RV's, that adds a different level of complexity in finding a WiFi accessible switching system. Most of the WiFi remote switches on the market are for 120 volt use and are powered by 120 volts.Yes it is 12v.

Have you considered using light controllers vs switches.There are LED controllers that go between the power source and the light fixture.Typically operate on 5-28v. The module would be powered by the 12v to the light fixture. So you can put it inline between the switch and the fixture. But you will need to use LED bulbs if you aren't already.Here's an example.Ignore thw power brick as the RV 12v system repalces it.LED controllers

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2112
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2022
jisaiah14 wrote:
https://www.rv-intelligence.com/product/pigtail-adapter/

Would these work by any chance?
I believe this is just a wiring adapter to the actual smart relay device
2112
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2022
jisaiah14 wrote:
I just found this one. Thinking of getting some of these since they are 2 channels and using them. Will they work with my 12v lighting?

https://a.co/d/5A5sOQM
That should work.

Do you know if a ground is available at the switch? You'll have to pull one if not.

Otherwise you'll be better off with the singles and and install them at the light fixtures
jisaiah14
Explorer
Aug 01, 2022
2112 wrote:
jisaiah14 wrote:
I just found this one. Thinking of getting some of these since they are 2 channels and using them. Will they work with my 12v lighting?

https://a.co/d/5A5sOQM
That should work.

Do you know if a ground is available at the switch? You'll have to pull one if not.

Otherwise you'll be better off with the singles and and install them at the light fixtures

One is not ran to the light switches, but there is a ground available that is ran into something else that I can tap into in the same location.
2112
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2022
That will work.

I keep harping on the ground because I wanted to install a dimmer on the bedroom light. There wasn't a ground available and pulling one would have been difficult.
jisaiah14
Explorer
Aug 01, 2022
2112 wrote:
That will work.

I keep harping on the ground because I wanted to install a dimmer on the bedroom light. There wasn't a ground available and pulling one would have been difficult.

So, is the ground wire just for dimming purposes?
2112
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2022
You will need the ground to connect to the black Input wire of the controller for it to work.
jisaiah14
Explorer
Aug 01, 2022
2112 wrote:
You will need the ground to connect to the black Input wire of the controller for it to work.

Ah, gotcha. My brother who is very knowledgeable with electrical work will be wiring it all up. I was just curious. Trying to learn as I go.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Aug 04, 2022
Oh I found another Wireless (key fob) light switch.. One of the two I had was kind of like this... This one has 4 circuits two are ON/OFF and two (on)/off (on) means momentary.. My plan was to use it as a remote slide out controller but alas.. I had issues (the momentary ones) The on/off would work for lights.

https://www.allelectronics.com/item/rm-09/12-vdc-remote-control/1.html

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