Operating a 12volt switch from 3 different locations

[hard_nox]

Ok guys I have a friend that is trying to install some 12 volt fluorescent lights in his custom work truck. He needs to be able to operate the lights from at least three different locations if needed. Front door, side door, and back door. I can figure out how to wire the light using two DPST switches easy enough, but I am lost :trippy: at the third location. Do I need to use a three pole switch? My buddy is wanting to work on this project next weekend so if anyone can help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[hard_nox]

What no responses? Maybe it is not possib....nah it has to be possible.

[MrSkippyJ]

he just wants to have a switch at every spot? or does he want to be able to turn the lights on from one door and off from another?

[white4d96]

If I read right only thing I can think of is some sort of remote control setup.

[Robert8252]

Yeah. You could easily turn it on from 3 different spots but no way I can think of to turn it off from a switch it wasn't turned on by. Buy a remote control for it

[Spitfire2k6]

hey mate, is this any good for you?

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/three_way_lighting.htm

[hard_nox]

The remote idea may be an option.....I will see what I can figure out. Yeah my buddy needs to be able to turn the light off from the main cab, large rear door and side door. I was thinking surely that someone had done something similar. Thanks for the help guys back to the drawing board.

If he was to purchase a decent alarm, one of the channels could be used in conjunction with the light and then using his remote to turn the light on and off.

[hard_nox]

hey mate, is this any good for you?

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/three_way_lighting.htm

[hard_nox]

hey mate, is this any good for you?

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/three_way_lighting.htm

Nah this is more like you would wire for your home. But I appreciate the help.