Didnt know where else to put this, figured you garage people could help out.

I'm looking for something to set up during tailgating to prevent me from running the truck stereo the whole time. Thought about some kind of a small portable (preferably rechargeable) generator/speaker setup, but I'm not aiming to spend more than 150-200 bucks.

Any suggestions/recommendations?

8/19/2009 5:32:05 PM

get a harbor freight generator and an extension cord
keep both and an old shelf system in your bed
...
profit

8/19/2009 7:34:01 PM

you could go that way

or just get a good battery in your truck, install a small amp and two 6x9's. I've got enough speaker to place the speakers on top of the truck. it's what I do every game and i've never had an issue.

8/19/2009 9:58:34 PM

Please keep the rap to a minimum k, thanks

8/19/2009 11:14:32 PM

they make this thing called a boombox.

it runs on batteries.

8/19/2009 11:52:32 PM

8/20/2009 12:06:53 AM

haha, only those of us with small kids know who that guy is.

8/20/2009 7:36:36 AM

^haha, hell yeah. that, and, "what's gonna work? teamwork!"

8/20/2009 1:43:30 PM

C'mon guys, this is sewwwwious.

8/20/2009 3:30:19 PM

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Quote :

"Four fifteen's - didn't see no wires, Then I heard (boom) from the amplifiers. Four fifteen-inch subwoofers, all of which were customized to not visibly show any wires of any sorts. Immediately after this, a proclaimed “boom” could be heard from the amplifiers for my stereo system also located in my trunk. "

hey guize

[Edited on August 20, 2009 at 5:24 PM. Reason : paging MaximaDrvr]

8/20/2009 5:22:02 PM

easiest way: boombox

middle: gas generator and stereo system of any sort

harder: two batteries with an isolator. The second battery would be connected to a power inverter to power a stereo unit, or your car stereo. The music would stop when the battery died, and then the battery would be charged as you drove.

hardest:
Convert exercise bike to generator and make sure you have plenty of friends to keep pedaling.

[Edited on August 20, 2009 at 6:25 PM. Reason : btw: anything decent will cost more than $200]

8/20/2009 6:24:58 PM

Buy a Deep Cycle Marine Battery for <$100. Swap out your truck battery, or just run it separate.

We run several headlights in the water all night long when we go fishing, then have plenty left to crank the motor.

8/20/2009 6:49:52 PM

mount a couple of boat speakers in the back of the truck. they are waterproof so you can leave them there and not have to worry about them getting wet

8/20/2009 7:25:59 PM

i would go the second battery w/ isolator route personally.

8/20/2009 7:40:28 PM

^ but is that all possible without killing my wallet?

8/20/2009 9:10:43 PM

Seriously dude, just replace your truck battery with a marine one from walmart. The only difference I'm aware of is that they're heavier.

Then crank your stock stereo.

8/20/2009 9:24:00 PM

a group 31 battery and 20 ft of 0awg wire should run you <175$ . if you're running a stock stereo you should able to tailgate for days w. that setup. you can get the isolator later since those aren't cheap.

8/20/2009 10:05:59 PM

computer speakers ftw

10/15/2009 9:40:43 AM

Bud Light seems to have a nice speaker setup you can buy...its tailgate approved too.

11/9/2009 9:03:23 AM

there are some guys driving around crabtree in a white van with a nice setup for cheap

11/9/2009 4:05:15 PM