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 adds 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 USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB C)✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB A)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C - Universal for Motorcycles
✓ Universal fit7” CarPlay HogPlay Media Screen
✓ Universal fit7” DVR CarPlay HogPlay Media Screen w/ DVR Drive CameraAbout 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.
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 for Harley-Davidson & Indian motorcycles option, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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