2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
| Factory code | FLRT |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| Factory radio | Boom! Box 4.3 |
| Factory CarPlay / Android Auto | None from factory — add via an aftermarket radio or a GTS swap |
| Factory USB | USB-A (media / charge only) |
The 2018 Freewheeler keeps Harley's fixed-fairing trike format - three wheels, deep dash, big trunk - running the same non-touch Boom! Box 4.3 factory radio, with no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto built in. HogPlay's wireless upgrade brings both to this trike's dash, whether through a new aftermarket head unit or a GTS-based swap.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler ran the factory Boom! Box 4.3 — no factory CarPlay or Android Auto. Two ways to add it: swap to a 2019–2023 Boom! Box GTS and add a HogPlay GTS Bypass for wireless CarPlay, or fit an aftermarket CarPlay radio (SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio, Aquatic AV). Either way a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet adds Android Auto — a Media Box also unlocks Netflix, YouTube and streaming, and a Piglet adds Mirror Link and AirPlay. No headset bypass required.
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
✓ Universal fitHogPlay Motorcycle Media Box Power Boost Cable - USB-C✓ Universal fitHogPlay Motorcycle Media Box Power Boost Cable - USB-A
✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
The 2018 Freewheeler is Harley's fixed-fairing, two-wheels-back trike at its most refined - full dash, full trunk, and a riding position built for long two-up days. Under that dash sits the Boom! Box 4.3, a solid AM/FM/weather-band radio for its time that never included Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Owners chasing wireless CarPlay on a 2018 Freewheeler usually pick one of two paths. Aftermarket head units from Rockford Fosgate and Boss fit the Freewheeler's dash directly and most ship with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto already onboard - no headset bypass needed, since that step is only relevant to riders keeping the factory radio. The other route is swapping the Boom! Box 4.3 for a 2019-2023 GTS unit and adding a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor to unlock the GTS's own CarPlay and USB port, then closing the Android Auto gap with a HogPlay Media Box, which also streams Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts from an SD card or USB drive. A USB Piglet covers Android Auto plus AirPlay and Mirror Link mirroring for riders who want something smaller, and a bar-mounted Media Screen is worth a look for anyone who'd rather add a second display than swap the head unit at all.
2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler came with the Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 4.3, which sounded good in its day but has no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay adds both: a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto built in, or an aftermarket CarPlay radio paired with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for Android Auto and apps.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler: fit a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen, which has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in; or add an aftermarket CarPlay radio and pair it with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for Android Auto and streaming apps.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler?
On an aftermarket radio, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, maps and music, and a Piglet adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in a smaller package; or a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen does it all in one unit, no radio swap needed.
Is the HogPlay install on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler is true plug-and-play — a simple electrical connection with no cutting, splicing or flashing, and it's fully reversible. Setup is easy; exactly how you reach the connector varies by bike (USB adaptors plug straight in, while some radio-mounted bypasses need brief fairing or radio access).
Do I need a bypass to add Android Auto to the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 4.3 has no Apple CarPlay to unlock. Add Android Auto with a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen (wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in), or an aftermarket CarPlay radio paired with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler the fits are a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen (all-in-one), or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet added to an aftermarket CarPlay radio. Confirm the exact set for your bike with What Fits.
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler, the HogPlay Media Box is the full media center (Android Auto, CarPlay, Netflix, YouTube, maps) for an aftermarket radio, while the Piglet is a pocket-size USB adaptor for wireless Android Auto and CarPlay. For one box with no radio swap, the bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen has both built in.
Is Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler wireless?
Yes — whether through a HogPlay Media Screen or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet on an aftermarket radio, Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler is fully wireless.
HogPlay Media Boxes work on Diamond Audio, Boss Audio, Rockford Fosgate, SoundStream and Aquatic AV aftermarket radios to unlock apps, streaming and more — it's not just for factory screens. Running an aftermarket head unit? See the matching aftermarket radio pages.
Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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