During the height of the COVID pandemic, the recreational vehicle industry couldn’t produce enough supply to reach the unprecedented level of demand generated from customers looking to take their social distancing to the great outdoors. While sales numbers have decreased post-COVID — with higher interest rates also playing a part — there’s still a very strong market for travel trailers, and U.S. consumer spending on RVs remains above the pre-pandemic peak. It’s clear that while there’s been a market reset for RVs, the industry’s potential has never been stronger since the pool of customers has never been bigger. So what are the best RV switches in 2024?
Electromechanical switches play a massive role in the systems of RVs, travel trailers, coaches and vans. These switches could possibly activate interior lights or fans, operate the slide-out system, extend the awning, control the fresh water pump, adjust the level of the vehicle, start the generator or even serve as an emergency stop to instantly cut power from a generator or solar battery bank.
E-Stops, rocker, toggle, pushbutton, anti-vandal and rotary switches could all be utilized to perform these functions, so let’s take a look at the best RV switches for the 2024 market.
Best RV Switches 2024: Motorhomes, Trailers and Campers
#1. RB3 Series Illuminated Rocker Switch
FEATURES
- 13.8mm x 30.2mm Cutout
- IP67 Dust and Moisture Protection (not available for all ratings)
- Electrical Ratings – A: 16(8)A, 125/250VAC, T55, IP67 B: 20(8)A, 125/250VAC, T55, IP67 C: 25(8)A, 125/250VAC, T55, IP67 D: 16A, 6-48VDC, T55, IP67 E: 20A, 6-36VDC, T55, IP67 1: 16(8)A, 125/250VAC, T125/55 2: 20(8)A, 125/250VAC, T125/55 4: 16A, 6-48VDC, 40T125/55 5: 20A, 6-36VDC, 40T125/55
- Multiple Illumination, Marking, Terminal and Actuator Options
- 1 Pole Maintained and Momentary Functions
*Check out the other products from our RB line of rockers: RB1 Series, RB2 Series, RB5 Series
#2. PV1 Series Long Life, Water Resistant Anti-Vandal Switch
FEATURES
- IP65 Dust and Moisture Protection
- 19mm Diameter Panel Cutout (8mm Max. Depth)
- Electrical Rating: 2A, 36VDC
- Solder or Screw Terminal Options; Wire Leads Available
- 1 Pole, Off-(On) Functionality
*Check out the other products from our PV line of anti-vandals: PV0 Series, PV2 Series, PV3 Series, PV4 Series, PV5 Series, PV6 Series, PV7 Series, PV8 Series, PV9 Series, PV10 Series
#3. ST3 Series High Current, Power Toggle Switch
FEATURES
- Electrical Rating: 24A, 125VAC, 2HP with cURus certification
- 3 Poles, 1 or 2 Throws; Maintained (Latching) and Momentary Functions
- 12mm Diameter Panel Cutout
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
- Tab, Screw, Solder or Wire Lead Terminal Options
*Check out the other products from our ST line of power toggle switches: ST1 Series, ST2 Series, ST4 Series, ST5 Series
#4. KC Series Rotary Switch
FEATURES
- Electrical Rating: 350mA, 125VAC
- Up to 12 Positions
- Single-Pole, Double-Pole, Three-Pole and Four-Pole Models
- Many Different Actuator Lengths Available
- PCB Pin or Solder Lug Termination
#5. E100 Series Emergency Stop Pushbutton Switch
FEATURES
- Easy Operation
- High Actuation Force to Limit User Error
- Multiple Illumination Options or Non-Illuminated
- Pushlock Turn Design to Reset
- 16mm Cutout Size
- IP65 Rated
*Check out the E200 Series Emergency Stop Pushbutton