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Switches and Wiring
The more you upgrade, the more organized and efficient your controls need to be. It may seem like no big deal at first when you’re adding one thing at a time to your ATV to simply buy a cheap switch really quickly, but once you start stacking mods, you’re going to wish you had our high-quality ATV switches and wiring from the get-go. Skip the messy harnesses and blown fuses, because our leading-quality switches, wiring, panels, and more at Everything ATV will make it easier than ever to run everything you want to run without the hassle.
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Buyer's Guide for ATV Switches and Wiring: Helping You Shop!
Why Proper ATV Switching and Wiring Matters
The electrical system on an ATV is only designed to manage stock-level loading. Point being, every accessory you throw into the mix is going to draw additional current from that system and eventually cause some strain. If you don’t have the right switches and circuit protection going on, then you’re just going to get problem after problem as you add more tech into the mix. The best practice when it comes to setting up your electrical system is just that: make sure to actually set it up for success before you begin tacking on bells and whistles.
Rocker ATV Switches vs. Digital Switch Boxes: What's the Difference?
A rocker switch is an actual toggle designed to be quickly and easily flipped on and off. Each switch hooks up to a dedicated circuit, giving you fast and super consistent control that you can trust when you go turn your accessories on or off. Some more modern switch boxes use interfaces to manage multiple circuits, which you can control with an app on your phone or a native controller. They may not be as low maintenance, but they’re really flexible and customizable. If you’ve got a decent handful of accessories already set up, a rocker switch may be your best bet. Those with much more robust setups may want to go with a digital switch box.
Wiring Best Practices for ATV Accessories
Clean wiring makes a machine that works reliably and is easy to work on. A few principles make a big difference. Make sure to always use wire that is rated for the draw of the accessory that it goes with. Make sure you route wiring away from things that heat up to the best of your ability. Use proper waterproof connectors at every junction point, since ATV wiring gets exposed to moisture and mud constantly. Label every circuit so future you knows what every wire does. Fuse every circuit close to the power source. These habits take a bit more time upfront and save significant time and frustration later.
Top 3 Selling ATV Switch and Wiring Brands
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SuperATV produces quality rocker switches rated for ATV electrical systems with weather-resistant construction and proper current ratings for powering accessories reliably in real trail conditions.
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Garmin makes the PowerSwitch digital switch box, a sophisticated multi-circuit management solution for ATV builds with multiple accessories that need centralized, programmable control.
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XTC Power Products builds purpose-made powersports rocker switches including strobe light controllers with the quality and weather resistance that ATV electrical work demands.
Top 5 Selling ATV Switches and Wiring Products
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The Strobe Lights Rocker Switch by XTC Power Products is a purpose-built rocker switch for controlling strobe light systems on ATVs, with weather-resistant construction and proper current handling for powersports strobe applications.
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The PowerSwitch Digital Switch Box by Garmin manages up to twelve accessory circuits through a smartphone or compatible Garmin device, with programmable circuit labels and individual fusing that keeps complex accessory builds organized and reliable.
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These twelve-volt twenty-amp Rocker Switches by SuperATV are properly rated rocker switches for common ATV accessory circuits. Clean, weather-resistant, and built to handle the current draw of standard ATV accessories without overheating or failing.
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The Cabled Remote Switch by MotoAlliance gives you the ability to operate remotely when you have accessories that need to be in use when the machine is off.
ATV Switches and Wiring FAQ
How do I tell what amp rating I need?
Double check how much draw your accessory has. A twenty-amp switch handles the vast majority of standard ATV accessories including most light bars, fans, and small electrical devices. Higher draw accessories like winches require properly rated dedicated switches or contactors.
Are aftermarket ATV switches a pain to wire?
They’re not too bad at all, especially if you have a bit of electrical know-how.
Can one switch run multiple accessories?
It technically can, but that’s advised against in most cases because you’re linking multiple pieces of equipment to one potential failure point.