Whelen Freedom on a Firetruck question

[THEFLASH]

Is there anything special needed to be done for this type of install? If I recall correctly, some firetrucks have 2 batteries making them 24 volts. The freedom requires only 12. Just wanted to ask the pros before I go frying a light bar. Thanks!

 

[RDT Car 25]

Fire Apparatus run with 2 batteries in parallel, so they are still 12 volt systems, but this increases the available amperage. Unless this is a old Military truck, it is probably 12 volt. So the Freedom should be fine since the truck is running at 12 volts.

 

[kinnelonfire75]

Fire Apparatus run with 2 batteries in parallel, so they are still 12 volt systems, but this increases the available amperage. Unless this is a old Military truck, it is probably 12 volt. So the Freedom should be fine since the truck is running at 12 volts.

Unless your like us, we run 4 in parallel on our tanker. :lol:

 

[Zach C.]

Unless your like us, we run 4 in parallel on our tanker. :lol:

All of our tankers, engines and brush trucks run 4 also . :mrgreen:


Zach

 

[THEFLASH]

Okay, thats what I needed to know! Thanks

 

[kinnelonfire75]

All of our tankers, engines and brush trucks run 4 also . :mrgreen:


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I guess we aren't as special as i thought we were.

 

[sephora99]

Simple solution. Take a DC volt-meter to a power connection on the truck. I am sure you will find 12V, but better to be safe.