My truck is 12 volts and has been ever since I got it, back in 1983. The question was for another project I am helping with.
OK then, tell the friend what Fibonachu and I said...12V conversion. So many advantages.
1. No big huge cables required
2. You can buy a 12V battery anywhere.
3. Faster starting, especially in cold weather.
4. You can add accessories, winch, electric wipers, radios, bluetooth, bags, etc......
5. You can by bulbs anywhere
6. You can't get a jump start from someone without burning out bulbs and gauges or unknown electrical damage.
7. Automotive is built around 12V systems. A standardized GM USA system since 54/55
8. Testing is built around 12V
9. Aftermarket is built around 12V
10. You can buy a 12V alternator anywhere and cheap. You can't buy a generator or Voltage regulator anywhere and cheap.
11. No Gen. polarizing or sticky VR contacts
12. Brighter headlights and tail lights, no need for relays
13. You can charge your cell phone
14. 6V takes twice the current/amps to get the same watts. If you have 50W hi beam headlights, they will draw twice as much current as on a 12V system. I.E. 100W (both headlights) is 100W/6V=16.7 Amps vs 100W/12V= 8.33 Amps. You can run out of amps on 6V. (dim lights, etc). Then you start band-aiding with relays, voltage regulator tricks or living with it.
15. May take a special harness to rewire 6V. Many 12V harness options for $200 (kits include new switches)
16. It's so easy and fairly inexpensive.
