General Technical & Electrical General technical and electrical discussion for the Ford Ranger that does not fit in any other sub-forum.

Getting a train horn kit...

  #1  
Old 12-25-2012
GreaseMonkey01's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Getting a train horn kit...

Okay, I will be getting a train horn kit soon and one thing I'd like to do is have a remote control to use the horns from outside the truck.

Problem #1 Most 12 volt remotes have two buttons, on and off. I would like to have a remote that acts like the steering wheel on the truck- sounds as long as the circuit is closed. How do I go about making the circuit open as soon as I release the button?

Problem #2 If the remote idea is feasible, how to I make it where there is two separate circuits controlling the horns, (ex. circuit 1 is the steering wheel horn control. circuit 2 is the remote). Two separate solenoids, one for each circuit???

Problem #3 I have a toolbox, should I contain the tank(s) and the compressor(s) in the box? I know the compressors() need to be away from the weather. but what about the tank(s)?

Anyone know anything helpful? Anyone else have train horns?
 
  #2  
Old 12-25-2012
sheltonfilms's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 645
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Are you to be removing your original horn? Is the train horns replacing your original?

I have never seen a remote system that does a momentary style switch (what your talking about) just 1 push on 1 push off.

Once you get your kit post some pics or send me a PM. I can help out with all of what you are asking.
 
  #3  
Old 12-25-2012
GreaseMonkey01's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yeah, I figured as much in regards to the remote. I'd like this to be an "add-on" system. I know there is a 'how to' on the install with a two way switch to keep the stock horn. I'm good with the wiring and plumbing part, I just wanted to know how I would have went around the remote in the equation. I will post pics up once I have everything. Thanks!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Police Interceptor
OLD - Interior, Exterior, Electrical, & Misc.
0
08-03-2010 09:02 PM
korey89
OLD - Interior, Exterior, Electrical, & Misc.
10
06-16-2010 07:01 PM
04blackedge
OLD - Interior, Exterior, Electrical, & Misc.
30
07-19-2009 06:18 PM
vansnxtweek
Exterior Semi-Tech
54
05-15-2008 08:06 PM
HighRollerII
New Ideas
14
08-12-2005 11:28 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Getting a train horn kit...



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:48 AM.