Aftermarket sound-system?

[tsmith60]

Long story short, is it unwise to install an amplifier or two?

I wonder how that works and interacts with ev’s

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[AutonomousHybridF150]

I don’t know how you would go about doing that because the 12 volt system is only connected to the battery and the generator/starter.

From what I understand, on the powerboost, they converted the entire truck’s electrical system to 24 volts which runs entirely off the EV battery and inverter.

I guess it would be a lot easier to add a 110 volt amp to a powerboost than attempting an automotive 12 volt amplifier. I guess some automotive amps might accept up to 24 volts, but I’ve been out of that scene for some time now, so I’m not sure.

 

[RLXXI]

I don’t know how you would go about doing that because the 12 volt system is only connected to the battery and the generator/starter.

From what I understand, on the powerboost, they converted the entire truck’s electrical system to 24 volts which runs entirely off the EV battery and inverter.

I guess it would be a lot easier to add a 110 volt amp to a powerboost than attempting an automotive 12 volt amplifier. I guess some automotive amps might accept up to 24 volts, but I’ve been out of that scene for some time now, so I’m not sure.

This is the all electric Lightning section, not the hybrid.

 

[RLXXI]

Long story short, is it unwise to install an amplifier or two?

I wonder how that works and interacts with ev’s

Considering it has a regular 12v battery in the frunk. I would imagine any standard automotive amp would work.

 

[vandy1981]

Considering it has a regular 12v battery in the frunk. I would imagine any standard automotive amp would work.

There is a 12v 35ah battery in the prototype that's been touring the country.

 

[RLXXI]

There is a 12v 35ah battery in the prototype that's been touring the country.

Yeah I've seen it, didn't know what it's ah rating was but I knew it was regular 12v. There's a video here in the forum somewhere that shows it up close.

 

[astricklin]

Also I'm sure by the time the lightning is out people will have determined what works with the big table 15 " infotainment system due to it being in the Mach-e.
The lower trim Lightning with the 12" infotainment system should be compatible with anything in the current truck as far as add on amps/subwoofers or replacement speakers. I would probably stick with the factory head unit because there are so many software features around the charging/pro power/navigation and so on that you wouldn't want to lose.

 

[astricklin]

I don’t know how you would go about doing that because the 12 volt system is only connected to the battery and the generator/starter.

From what I understand, on the powerboost, they converted the entire truck’s electrical system to 24 volts which runs entirely off the EV battery and inverter.

I guess it would be a lot easier to add a 110 volt amp to a powerboost than attempting an automotive 12 volt amplifier. I guess some automotive amps might accept up to 24 volts, but I’ve been out of that scene for some time now, so I’m not sure.

I could be wrong but all of the interior (dash/lights/windows/seats) plus the exterior (headlights/taillights) are still all 12 volt or they would have had to upgrad these parts on the entire f-150 family. They are using the same parts across the board. They are also going to be using all these same parts on the lightning as this is how they controlled costs and are able to have the price they are.

 

[RLXXI]

I could be wrong but all of the interior (dash/lights/windows/seats) plus the exterior (headlights/taillights) are still all 12 volt or they would have had to upgrad these parts on the entire f-150 family. They are using the same parts across the board. They are also going to be using all these same parts on the lightning as this is how they controlled costs and are able to have the price they are.

Not to mention compatibility with trailer lighting. I don't think I've ever heard of any type or make of trailer, boat, utility or otherwise with 24v lights.

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