Reddit reviews 12 Volt DC Dimmer for LED, Halogen, Incandescent - RV, Auto, Truck, Marine, and Strip Lighting - Long Shaft - Black
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12 Volt DC Dimmer. Dims up to 60 watts (4.2 amps) of incandescent, halogen, or LED lighting reducing heat and power drain on batteriesFor new custom installations or to replace an existing on/off switch in an RV lamp fixture to create low-light ambiancePerfect for RVs, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, or anywhere 12 volt DC power is present. Fits in small spaces where other dimmers can'tPackage includes: dimmer assembly, 3 wire nuts, optional diode for fan speed control, and quick start instructions. Available in 2 shaft lengths. This item is the long shaft modelEngineered and manufactured in the USA
There are several lights out there that can be dimmed. Baja Designs (12m,30s) lights can be dimmed to 50%, and MTN LITEbar has several modes as well.
You could also probably use one of these or similar, but they might, or might not work.
I shopped endlessly for one before I gave up and decided to make my own.
Get a small piece of sheet metal and find some switches that you like, then make your own! There were some small sheets of brass and such at my local ACE Hardware, probably also at home depot, and I bought some brass from Amazon and eBay for my project as well.
I drilled some holes in my brass plate for some toggle switches that i really like, added a couple of LED indicators on things that I don't want to forget (propane valve open, wifi system running), and some LED dimmer knobs for my lights. It takes extra time to cut and drill your metal plate, then grind off the sharp edges with a dremel, but you'll get result that you like.
(tip: if you are trying to drill into sheet metal, clamp it to a wood block first or your holes will warp - the bit frequently catches the edge as it goes through at the very end. Some of mine turned out a little rough as I was figuring things out)