BOARDMAN, OH (03.21.24) – The Electric Tricycle project came about when a consumer entered Rob Lancey’s Audio Extreme store asking about the possibilities of creating a loaded electric tricycle that he could drive around the town as his AddMotor mode of transport.
“The customer was on the older side and not 100% mobile. He peddled his electric tricycle up to the store, walked in and asked some detailed questions about an audio system that would really rock with lighting plus a security system and backup camera. Bluetooth connectivity would be his audio source. We talked about price and he indicated that wasn’t a problem. Then he pretty much said thank you and left” Lancey stated.
Around the first of December the customer returned and said he was ready to get the system installed. AddMotor Electric Tricycles features upgraded 750W rear-mounted motor, speed differentrial and parking brakes. AddMotor electric tricycles are priced at a little over $3000.
“In case the customer returned I had searched around about gear for an electric tricycle after the he left. I was excited to see him peddle up to the store again” Lancey offered.
Continuing “He came in and said “Let’s do it” and handed me an envelop filled with cash. A friend picked him up and we got started designing the system and getting the gear headed our way. We are a Rockford Fosgate dealer and they offer a wide variety of products that would fit the bill.The whole project took about 60 days as we got the gear and worked the installation around our available time in the bay.”
The system consisted of Rockford Fosgate amps, multiple mids, tower cans and 2 subs and Bluetooth controller. I-Beam reverse cam, Heise Lighting and Saddle Tramp Lithium Battery plus a Compustar / Drone Alarm highlights the gear installed.
A special addition to the system was a custom lighted license plate that was made utilizing techniques Lancey learned at a Mobile Solutions training class,
All mounts were completed in cardboard to check on fit. The sizing was then transferred for 3D printed mounts. Running the wiring was also a challenge as a lot of the trike frame in small piping. In all, the total system topped $8K with products, design and installation time.
“Our Trike customer has been by the store asking about more upgrades. Each time he tells us about how many honk and wave as they see and hear him coming….he is one happy customer” Lancey concluded.
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