24 volt!

[mikey14sr]

I desperately need a new head unit for my truck, mp3 compatible is a must as then I can use the discs I've burned for the car> Would I be able to buy a normal 12v unit and have the power supply converted for 24v?

[flowlikewater]

you would need a power converter. or some form of transformer (not like optimus prime) to change it to 12v. youll also need to reconvert it back to 24v for the earth, i believe. so could be more complicated than initially expected. sorry.

[Nick]

earth is earth

transformer will be a fine

people run 230v playstations in cars

[Dave]

simple way is to buy a voltage dropper
can be picked up at any good truckstop/mail order cat.
then just plug and play!
this is what our trucks do so should have no probs

[Nick]

dave i like your paintwork...

how much extra does it cost to have a pearl put in like yours ? i'm guessing it's fairly expensive ?

[mikey14sr]

allready got a dropper, but have been told they're no good for continuous use. And the fact its only 6amp rated causes problems as most headunits draw up to 15amps nowadays.

[General Baxter]

well seeing as a HGV runs of 2x12v batts 95% i have worked one, just hard wire it to on of the batts. but i would run the earth and positive to the battery plugs,

[General Baxter]

well seeing as a HGV runs of 2x12v batts 95% i have worked one, just hard wire it to on of the batts. but i would run the earth and positive to the battery plugs,

[Dave]

allready got a dropper, but have been told they're no good for continuous use. And the fact its only 6amp rated causes problems as most headunits draw up to 15amps nowadays.

will find out which ones we use at work an let you know mate may see if we've got a spare one kicking about aswell