Train horn, where to mount?
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Train horn, where to mount?
I've had these horns for about 7 months now and never got around to putting them on. I'm road tripping in November and I'd like to have a persuasive horn when I get caught behind slow traffic. I'm looking for ideas of where to mount, where underneath or anything. As you can see, these are pretty big, the bells are as wide as my tailgate and I can't find a space big enough to fit them.
All vids are 45psi (and it's STILL loud) I'm thinking about 70 psi is what I'll keep it at.
All vids are 45psi (and it's STILL loud) I'm thinking about 70 psi is what I'll keep it at.
Last edited by Oh5Edge; 10-08-2007 at 01:01 PM.
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In most cases, I've seen these mounted on the top of the the cab of the train engine. Mounting them on your truck is fine, using it off-road is fine (if annoying), and using it on the highways and byways of the State of Florida will get you a big, fat fine (and probable removal before you'd be allowed to drive the vehicle again).
[shrug] your mileage may vary.
[shrug] your mileage may vary.
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Alright, this is the only thing I found that might be a problem:
(2) No horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.
(4) No vehicle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any siren, whistle, or bell, except as otherwise permitted in this section.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/...316/Sec271.HTM
Now, unreasonably loud or harsh is EXTREMELY broad. The horn's rated at 152 db's at 140 psi. The only other thing is the whistle part, just because it's air powered is it a whistle? What about truckers with their air horns?
(2) No horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.
(4) No vehicle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any siren, whistle, or bell, except as otherwise permitted in this section.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/...316/Sec271.HTM
Now, unreasonably loud or harsh is EXTREMELY broad. The horn's rated at 152 db's at 140 psi. The only other thing is the whistle part, just because it's air powered is it a whistle? What about truckers with their air horns?
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its against the law get over it..ive got way bigger ones..just be smart where you honk..
i have only 2 tickets for mine but that was being stupid downtown charleston..
id mount where jones said spare tire carrier..it will be plenty..ive also seen people make a bracket in front of the bumper and mount em underneath where all you see are the openings..but best bet is spare carrier
like so..
i have only 2 tickets for mine but that was being stupid downtown charleston..
id mount where jones said spare tire carrier..it will be plenty..ive also seen people make a bracket in front of the bumper and mount em underneath where all you see are the openings..but best bet is spare carrier
like so..
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Originally Posted by Oh5Edge
Nah, I took the donut out. I would put them there but I'm afraid of how much the sound will get muffled working it's way to anyone infront of me. But that's the only place I could find. What about in the bed?
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Well the way 5-0 are around here I dont think puttin them in the open is such a good idea..plus I def. want them hidden so it suprises the heck out of everyone I know somehow you can mount the horns themselves underneath but can you mount the compressor underneath too? I use my bed a lot for my dirt bike Im just tryin to think of away around this
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the f250's in my area mount everything underneath. however, rangers are limited with space underneath. i research for a long time, and finally gave up, using my bed to mount tank/compressor with horns underneath.
as for horns, i would avoid using the roof. rangers too small and horns will HOPEFULLY be too big.
my horn (facing forward)
and RyanRebel125's horn (facing backwards)
as for horns, i would avoid using the roof. rangers too small and horns will HOPEFULLY be too big.
my horn (facing forward)
and RyanRebel125's horn (facing backwards)
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Now I could work around that^^^ I think I could still easily get my dirt bike in with just that. Can you take some close up pictures of everything. Like I said I know nothing about this so I need all the info I can get. Also, is it bad if the stuff in the bed gets wet? And, the sound Im lookin for is the deeper sound, Im not a big fan of the hi pitched sound, is that possible with one of the ebay kits?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
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i'll go shoot pics now, but leaving for work in 20 minutes. so i'll post 'em tonight when i get home. i got a COMPLETE kit from http://www.siege-engineering.com/ i actually got it off e-bay for 200 less. i've got the KONG2 w/ a 5GAL tank. LOVE IT!
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