Linkswell’s Largest Tesla-Style Radio to Date

Linkswell will introduce at the SEMA Show in November a Tesla-style radio with an 18.5-inch screen.

The vehicle specific radio works with the 2021 Ford F150 and includes the climate controls on the radio. Called the XL-FDPU18-5RR-6H, it is expected to ship in the first quarter 2025 at a tentative price of $1,995.

It is joined by a 15.6-inch radio for 2019 to 2023 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks also due in Q1 next year (model XL-GMNP15-6RR-6H).  Both offer fast boot up times. They are Android-based radios with third-party access to wireless CarPlay and Android Auto via an app. They have SIM card slots so users no longer need to link their phones to the radio in order to access Google Search, Google Maps, Waze and other apps. See a list of full features below.

Linkswell will also introduce a new RV switching system. Many RVs and and converted vans are rentals whose users find they are unsure how to operate some of the appliances.  The new RV switcher has a 10-inch display screen that shows tank levels, and offers controls for lights, awnings, TVs, etc.  The system also works with an app that also controls the RV features.  It is expected to ship in the first quarter next year at a tentative price of $995.

Typical Features of  T-Style XL Radios:

Google Play Store App Downloads

Multi-Function on screen X KNOB

• Volume, Fan Speed, Temp, etc.

**USING WIFI** run Google Maps, WAZE or other Data based navigations

AM/FM Radio w/RDS (12 FM presets, 6 AM presets, plus My Favorite Stations )

3 USB inputs (1 factory input, 1 auxiliary)

BT 5.0 DR/EDR/BLE

• Bluetooth may work with certain Bluetooth controlled devices

USB Music and Video player w/HD Video and Video in motion options

HDMI Output

HDMI Input

• REQUIRES PART NUMBER LW-TSHMDI-IN

4X50 Watt built-in amplifier w/DSP & EQ

4 Volt RCA Preouts (Front, Rear, Sub)

SPDIF Output

• Optical

EQ

• 16 Band
• Low Pass/High Pass Filter
• Subwoofer
  • Filter
  • Gain Control

PhoneLink System (Apple & Android compatible)

• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Wired / Wireless Android Auto
• AirPlay

On Screen/touch screen climate controls – if equipped A/C, Dual Zone Climate, Seat heaters/coolers, defroster, etc.

• X-KNOB

3 Camera inputs (Front, rear, side)

• Retains Factory reverse Camera
• Reatins factory 360 camera
  • If factory 360 is controlled by the factory touch screen part number FDPU360ADPT is required to retain all functions 
• Optional Multi-Cam adapter (FDPUMCADPT) available to add 6 Camera inputs with onscreen access and CanBus triggers

Display factory parking sensors (if equipped)

WIFI for web browser, and streaming apps

• 2.4 GHz
• 5G