12V Gas Strut On/Off Switch for Automatic Lighting/door alarm 8MM

$20 AUD, incl. GST$25.50
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Let The Light Shine

It can be hard to find what you're looking for in your truck bed without any light to see, especially at night. Thankfully, there's a simple solution to help illuminate that dark truck bed so you can find what you need with ease — our 8mm Gas Strut Switch.

This 12V gas strut switch is a device designed to automatically switch the lights in your canopy on and off as you open or close the door. alternatively, these are an excellent way to trigger your vehicles door open alarm. The strut-mounted switch attaches to the gas struts of your canopy and features a 1090mm long two-wire design, making installation quick and simple with minimal effort.

Features

  • Automatic on/off activation — turns your dome light on when the door opens and off when it closes for a hands-free system.
  • Easy 2-wire installation — a straightforward two-wire setup means no complicated wiring projects; just connect the two wires and you're done.
  • 1090mm pre-wired cable — plenty of length to reach your dome light setup.
  • 12V DC powered — runs on 12V power.
  • Universal fit — works with any type of canopy or door fit with 8mm struts
  • Low-profile design — compact and durable, mounts directly to your gas strut.

Specifications

  • Strut size: 8mm
  • Voltage: 12V DC
  • Wire length: 1090mm
  • Wiring: Two-wire design
  • Mounting: Prop/gas strut mounted
easy install
12 month warranty
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MountingGas strut
Electrical rating12v - 3 amp
Life expectancyMore than 60,000 cycles
Weight.04kg

What's in the box

  • 1 Strut mount switch
  • 2 x Phillip's head bolts

Suits these builds

  • Universal fit
  • Rits all 8mm shaft 18mm body gas struts
  • Great for automating lighting
  • Great for triggering door open alarms

Good to know

Most canopy door switches require drilling into the body or door to mount — which can void your canopy warranty or create leak points down the track. The gas strut switch clips directly onto your existing strut. No drilling, no tapping, no cutting.

How to fit it

  • Attach strut brackets using provided fasteners
  • Set switch height
  • Wire to desired position

What you'll need

  • Phillips head screw driver

Basic auto electrical knowledge

Dispatch & freight

  • Dispatched in 2–3 business days
  • Free pickup from the Moe workshop

Returns

don't get caught in the dark

Strut Switches

Automate your canopy lights every time the door opens. Clips on in seconds — no drilling, no holes. no leaks. no voided warranty.

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Did you know

We build the trays and canopies too.

We design and manufacture aluminium 4x4 trays and canopies in-house at our Gippsland workshop — fully welded, powder coated and backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Or call us on 0456 463 366

12V Gas Strut On/Off Switch for Automatic Lighting/door alarm 8MM
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