Replacement Switch on Control Panel

**USA in a Chevrolet** · 09-20-2021, 09:36 AM

My 2021 Solitude 345GKR has a broken lighted toggle switch for the awning light. Where can I order a new one? Thanks

**Second Chance** · 09-20-2021, 09:52 AM

What is the configuration - SPST? Searching on-line, I get a lot of hits (even on Amazon), but we need to know how many connector tabs there are on the back of the switch. This switch is a possible replacement:

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...BoCzMIQAvD_BwE

If your unit is still in warranty, GD will send you a replacement.

Rob

**traveldawg** · 09-22-2021, 08:16 PM

Scrub through Mouser.com for lighted 12v switches.

Use "12v switch indicator light" as an initial search on Google.

Remove the switch (label the wires and take a few photos first) then look for numbers on the switch and search for those numbers.

I've ordered from numerous places for switches. Just don't recall now but I know I've used Mouser; probably Didi-Key.com too.

**USA in a Chevrolet** · 09-23-2021, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by traveldawg

Scrub through Mouser.com for lighted 12v switches.

Use "12v switch indicator light" as an initial search on Google.

Remove the switch (label the wires and take a few photos first) then look for numbers on the switch and search for those numbers.

I've ordered from numerous places for switches. Just don't recall now but I know I've used Mouser; probably Didi-Key.com too.

Thanks to you & Second Chance. I’m going to contact Customer Service at Grand Design also. A few days ago when we arrived at campground in Colorado the pieces of the switch were lying inside the door of the control center. It’s a SPST since it only turns on the awning lights.

**robevans80** · 12-16-2021, 08:22 PM

I’ve had two of these lighted rocker switches disintegrate on me on the first leg of a 10-day camping trip. How was it to replace? Do you have to remove the whole panel? Or will the switch simply pop out? The two that are broken are my electric water heater and the gas hot water heater. I wonder if I can just rob the switch for something less necessary…. Like the black tank heater?

**USA in a Chevrolet** · 12-17-2021, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by robevans80

I’ve had two of these lighted rocker switches disintegrate on me on the first leg of a 10-day camping trip. How was it to replace? Do you have to remove the whole panel? Or will the switch simply pop out? The two that are broken are my electric water heater and the gas hot water heater. I wonder if I can just rob the switch for something less necessary…. Like the black tank heater?

Grand Design Customer Service provided me replacements. In order to replace switches remove the screws holding the panel to the wall. The switches have 3 wires so I suggest you take a picture of the back of the switch. It is helpful to have a helper hold the panel so you can change out the switch. You have to squeeze the two tabs on the back of the switch to remove it. It’s actually easy to do.

**deeuubee** · 12-18-2021, 08:10 AM

If you're in a hurry, go to any big box auto parts or marine parts store.
They have red, blue, yellow, green.
I've replaced many of them on the boat over the years.
Mine were lighted three contact switches.
I'd bring the old one with you. Could be a standard or mini size.