What are you using AUX switches for?

[Shawn_1121]

having the stock aux switches was a game changer for the Bronco Community, made wiring up anything super simple. Looks like Toyota isnt putting this option in unless its the higher trims like TRD Pro / Trail Hunter. Yet in my area of Ma/NH I have yet to see anything besides those 2 trims have the aux switches optioned.

 

[mars001]

For those with non-hybrid, wish that it has 40A inside the cabin so that it can charge a power station quickly while driving (40A x 14V = 560W.)

 

[Hacksaw]

For those with non-hybrid, wish that it has 40A inside the cabin so that it can charge a power station quickly while driving (40A x 14V = 560W.)

Just FYI, you need some seriously thick wire for 12V@40A (see this chart showing gauge vs distance of the run: https://dcthermal.com/wire-guidecharts/ ) For example, from the table, 8 gauge to go up to 4.5 feet. Thicker if longer than that.

 

[mars001]

If Toyota provides 40A, I assume they put in the proper gauge. That's why I wish they put in 40A for in-cabin instead of 10A. I'm not sure if there is an easy way to run thick gauge wires from the engine compartment to inside the cabin?

 

[Rellims]

If Toyota provides 40A, I assume they put in the proper gauge. That's why I wish they put in 40A for in-cabin instead of 10A. I'm not sure if there is an easy way to run thick gauge wires from the engine compartment to inside the cabin?

Way easier than on the 3g Tacoma. The grommet through the firewall is easier to get to and much more flexible, at least on the non-hybrid version.

 

[TurnerXC]

There was a how to thread which seems to have disapeared on this.

I was just looking for that thread. I took delivery of my TRD Pro yesterday and want to get them wired up.

 

[Hacksaw]

If Toyota provides 40A, I assume they put in the proper gauge.

No offense intended but it sounds like you're not evaluating this right. The table I linked to above (wire gauge vs max current at 12V vs distance) is universal. Brand of car doesn't change it.

Toyota only provides the pigtail and we know they minimize cost on everything so the gauge they provide in the very short pigtail for the 40A circuit is at best the minimum for that short distance. When you wire from the pigtail to some accessory, it's up to the owner to figure the distance of the route and appropriate gauge for the max current capacity of the circuit (i.e. not the accessory). Toyota would deny all liability for any damage cause by an owner not choosing the appropriate wire gauge for an accessory. It's not difficult to choose the right gauge, and the consequences of not following it could be bad. Hope this helped.