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My compressor, air tank and train horn install
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My wife would join. She's happy that I finally ordered one. Even happier that I spent good money and got all of the safety gear that comes standard with the lariat. But I suspect when it's actually delivered 6 to 18 months from now, she'll be disappointed that I too will find more things to keep adding to it...
Who's going to start the Facebook Group?
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Question for the original Poster:
Will it be Long, Long, Short, Long every time you go through an intersection?
I had a friend that was nuts over those things. Got some plans and made a bad arse set out of PVC, turned out some parts on a lathe.I have spent some time custom fitting this 4 gallon pancake tank to fit under my spare tire with out ruining the ground clearance for when I go off road. Main purpose is a self filling system for the train horns that are mounted above the rear differential with a quick connect on the tank to use for a flat or to air back my spare set of off road rims/tires I have. Tank has a pressure switch with a over pressure blow off. 200psi tank with a 150psi compressor that also have thermal protection from this brutal Florida heat. Power source wired to the trailer power supply with a cut off switch in case I need to tow some thing off the same power. No messy wire all the way up to the battery. Need to put the spare tire back up but it sits right off half the tank
I need a video with the horn!!I have spent some time custom fitting this 4 gallon pancake tank to fit under my spare tire with out ruining the ground clearance for when I go off road. Main purpose is a self filling system for the train horns that are mounted above the rear differential with a quick connect on the tank to use for a flat or to air back my spare set of off road rims/tires I have. Tank has a pressure switch with a over pressure blow off. 200psi tank with a 150psi compressor that also have thermal protection from this brutal Florida heat. Power source wired to the trailer power supply with a cut off switch in case I need to tow some thing off the same power. No messy wire all the way up to the battery. Need to put the spare tire back up but it sits right off half the tank
Nothing says get off my lawn quite like train horns. Or maybe quit driving like a douche. Love it !!!I have spent some time custom fitting this 4 gallon pancake tank to fit under my spare tire with out ruining the ground clearance for when I go off road. Main purpose is a self filling system for the train horns that are mounted above the rear differential with a quick connect on the tank to use for a flat or to air back my spare set of off road rims/tires I have. Tank has a pressure switch with a over pressure blow off. 200psi tank with a 150psi compressor that also have thermal protection from this brutal Florida heat. Power source wired to the trailer power supply with a cut off switch in case I need to tow some thing off the same power. No messy wire all the way up to the battery. Need to put the spare tire back up but it sits right off half the tank
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I used to ride a motorcycle as my one-and-only vehicle. I am not a fan of the "loud pipes save lives" approach. Instead, I always tried to keep my bikes at stock (or lower) volumes. When you ride a LOT of cross-country, those loud pipes become super-annoying - to the point of causing massive headaches.
But I do understand the sentiment of those "loud pipes" guys - there are some drivers to whom motorcycles are simply invisible. They do stupid things like pulling out directly in front of you, changing lanes on top of you, etc. And it's an "every day, every ride" phenomenon.
So I added a pair of air horns, and a tiny "no-tank" air compressor that worked VERY effectively. Mine sounded more like an 18-wheeler than a train, but they DEFINITELY did the job. Someone starts crowding into the lane? Tap the air horn and watch them whip back into their lane! Someone inching forward at that cross-street ahead? A tap on the horn and they were standing on the brake! Seriously, that horn probably saved my life saved more than a few times!
And to the guy with the "nervous reaction" (the one who "inadvertently" threw his coffee at the sound of the horn, perhaps hitting the vehicle), I'd a lot rather be wearing your coffee, than have your car wearing a motorcycle hood ornament! (And yes, I realize you were kidding, and so am I - up to a point...)
But I do understand the sentiment of those "loud pipes" guys - there are some drivers to whom motorcycles are simply invisible. They do stupid things like pulling out directly in front of you, changing lanes on top of you, etc. And it's an "every day, every ride" phenomenon.
So I added a pair of air horns, and a tiny "no-tank" air compressor that worked VERY effectively. Mine sounded more like an 18-wheeler than a train, but they DEFINITELY did the job. Someone starts crowding into the lane? Tap the air horn and watch them whip back into their lane! Someone inching forward at that cross-street ahead? A tap on the horn and they were standing on the brake! Seriously, that horn probably saved my life saved more than a few times!
And to the guy with the "nervous reaction" (the one who "inadvertently" threw his coffee at the sound of the horn, perhaps hitting the vehicle), I'd a lot rather be wearing your coffee, than have your car wearing a motorcycle hood ornament! (And yes, I realize you were kidding, and so am I - up to a point...)
Love it, I was just thinking about adding some air horns. I’ve had to use my horn more and more lately…
Great post! This is why the MTC is such a fantastic resource. While I love the idea of having air horns, I was more interested in putting them in my 32' motorhome, but until I read your post, I was limiting myself on where to install them. The horns and hardware don't have to be in the engine bay!
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I also live in the Tampa area. I work on the base but live all the way up in New Port Richey. It's an 80 mile a day commute. Since Monday, I have nearly been sideswiped twice on my commute by idiots. Its not like they can't see me in my Cyber Orange Mav.
I'm seriously considering installing an air horn system. Or an electronic air horn like police/emergency vehicles have. Something to sonically shame said idiots.
Very nice install! I like the placement of the tank.
I'm seriously considering installing an air horn system. Or an electronic air horn like police/emergency vehicles have. Something to sonically shame said idiots.
Very nice install! I like the placement of the tank.
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Location was my biggest struggle. Didnt want the tank in the already small bed taking up space, and the horns are exactly small with very limited room in the engine bay. Over the diff was the perfect fitment with out it being a direct blast to a front facing vehicle. Ideally I think cylinder tanks in the quarter panels may have been a better option but i already had this tank from a previous vehicle. All Im saying is of you do it i deffinitly want to see pictures.
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If you live in the Tampa area you know the struggle. Note to others reading this. Allot of Tampa, Fl drivers are stupid. A train horn is rarely used as its mostly just for my off roading best rest assured if I used it, you deserved it. Hope to see more people join in on the horn blasting.
Agreed, very little space in the engine bay and the horns themselves require a elongated space.
Since I'm more interested in installing the horns in my motorhome, I'm not sure how much benefit photos would do for MTC members. Who knows? if I'm happy with the RV install, perhaps I'll get a second unit for the Maverick.
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And it sounds like . . .?
Video please
Video please
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Updated the orginal post. Check out the video. Although I will say the video really doesn't do it justice. I had to go to the park avoid pissing off all of my neighbors.
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