Dc electric switches

Cheap, cheap switches. Replace them. My 12v light switches have had the same problem after sitting for weeks. I could not find better quality replacements, or even cheap replacements, locally that would fit the fixtures. I looked on the original switches, found the manufacturer part number, googled it, found the exact same cheap replacment on line, and ordered replacements. They should work for a few years and I will do it again.

My 12v light rocker switch under the 5er front overhang did the same thing a few years ago. The switch was not made to be opened to access the contacts, so I sprayed WD40 thru openings on the switch. Has worked fine for several years now. If it starts acting up again, I will just hit it again with WD40. Might even work for the inside light switches.

Ahem, remember my post about sealed membrane switches and flip flop circuits? RV rocker switches are on a quality level from those found in Mattel products. If contractor house switches can be found at Home Depot for 79 cents and last 8 years, I figure RV rocker switches must cost what, three, maybe four cents? Too many RV parts are regarded as "Playtoys" by the industry. I ordered 11 flip flops. The membrane switches are sealed with 50 mm pigtails. But of course something like this is only for nerds. Good rocker switches like Cole-Hersee are difficult to fit because suitable bezels do not exist. Another tongue-in-cheek absurdity by an industry that doesn't take anything seriously except bottom line profit.

Cydog15 wrote:
Continue to work them? kidding I agree dielectric grease if you can get to the contact.

Dielectric grease is an INSULATOR.
It should NOT be put directly on contact surfaces of switches.
It is not intended for that.

just how long is the RV in non use?

try flipping the switches everytime you go check on the RV

Dielectric grease protects contacts from oxidation, or at least is supposed to.

Applying Di electric grease to already oxidized contacts , and one then has slippery oxidized contacts.

Deoxit d5, or dont bother, imo.

Continue to work them? kidding I agree dielectric grease if you can get to the contact.

electronic contact cleaner if you can get some of the spray inside on the contacts should clear the problem up..