Train horn install

[1994xlt]

Just got some cheap Amazon train horns compressor and all, I mounted the compressor in the bed but how would you guys of mounted the horns? Underneath the truck? Right next to the compressor? Just thought it would be something fun to have lol

 

[pjtoledo]

sideways, right at a neighbors window

 

[1994xlt]

sideways, right at a neighbors window

 

[Curious Hound]

Just got some cheap Amazon train horns compressor and all, I mounted the compressor in the bed but how would you guys of mounted the horns? Underneath the truck? Right next to the compressor? Just thought it would be something fun to have lol

That will vary depending on the exact design of the horns you got - # of trumpets and dimensions.

I have one to go in my truck. It's a single trumpet about 15" long. If I don't have room to put it un the engine bay, pointed forward, I will probably mount it sideways between the grill and radiator. My last choice would be on the roof, next to my solar panels.

My thoughts are;

1. I want it angled slightly downward so that rain water will drain out easily.

2. My truck is 4x4. So I want it high enough to prevent water incursion during deep water crossings.

3. I want it pointed forward, if possible with little or no obstructions. So the sound isn't reflected back into the truck. I want it as loud as possible.

 

[SenorNoob]

Just an old Harbor Freight set, but:

Compressor is right where the charcoal canister used to be.

 

[1994xlt]

That will vary depending on the exact design of the horns you got - # of trumpets and dimensions.

I have one to go in my truck. It's a single trumpet about 15" long. If I don't have room to put it un the engine bay, pointed forward, I will probably mount it sideways between the grill and radiator. My last choice would be on the roof, next to my solar panels.

My thoughts are;

1. I want it angled slightly downward so that rain water will drain out easily.

2. My truck is 4x4. So I want it high enough to prevent water incursion during deep water crossings.

3. I want it pointed forward, if possible with little or no obstructions. So the sound isn't reflected back into the truck. I want it as loud as possible.

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Ah okay thank you

 

[1994xlt]

Just an old Harbor Freight set, but:

Compressor is right where the charcoal canister used to be.

That is smart

 

[MISWFL]

What's the attraction to this? It's endemic in SWFL with the brodozers and squat trucks.

I can understand other ones like the vintage Ooga horn, semi truck, ambulance/fire, police, Road Runner, etc. I just don't get the train one. Back in the late 1980s a buddy bought multiple sound horn from JC Whitney and mounted it on his Toyota truck. It was fun, but most of the sounds were kinda lame.

 

[Curious Hound]

What's the attraction to this?

Having a horn that can reach out and touch someone. One that says "PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE AND PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR DRIVING RESPONSIBILITIES!!!"

Maybe you drive in a Utopian paradise where everyone drives great and there are no accidents. If you do, congratulations. But I have some idiots to wake up.

 

[SenorNoob]

Around here sound doesn't seem get there attention either though. Unless it's the sound of a head on collision at 55mph...