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Let's talk tailgating
Posted on 9/2/14 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 9/2/14 at 8:44 pm
We used to have a huge tailgate until about 5 years ago when everyone reached that age of having kids. Now the kids are getting a lil older and we're bringing it back.
Just wondering what everyone was using for their various tailgates. And if there's some new cool gadgets I can add. TV? Music? Generator? Etc
GENERATOR: Just bought a honda eu2000 generator. How much will this actually run? Need it to run TV, box, stereo, fans, maybe a crockpot or 2(those bastards suck up some juice)
TV: 42 with directv dish
MUSIC: Still gonna be using our old arse setup. Wondering what y'all thoughts are on sound systems like those all in one loud speakers?
What about keeping cool? Any ingenious ideas out there?
Just looking to compare notes/experiences
Just wondering what everyone was using for their various tailgates. And if there's some new cool gadgets I can add. TV? Music? Generator? Etc
GENERATOR: Just bought a honda eu2000 generator. How much will this actually run? Need it to run TV, box, stereo, fans, maybe a crockpot or 2(those bastards suck up some juice)
TV: 42 with directv dish
MUSIC: Still gonna be using our old arse setup. Wondering what y'all thoughts are on sound systems like those all in one loud speakers?
What about keeping cool? Any ingenious ideas out there?
Just looking to compare notes/experiences
This post was edited on 9/2/14 at 8:48 pm
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Posted on 9/2/14 at 8:49 pm to Schmelly
Where is your spot.... roughly
Posted on 9/2/14 at 9:38 pm to Schmelly
quote:Should be just fine. I've run multiple fans with misters, a TV, small fridge, and satellite off of it at once.
GENERATOR: Just bought a honda eu2000 generator. How much will this actually run? Need it to run TV, box, stereo, fans, maybe a crockpot or 2(those bastards suck up some juice)
IF the wifi improves (or in a good location near buildings) you can use tablets in lieu of satellite. I'd recommend a Roku (or similar). Can get watch ESPN and it's cheaper than a tablet, smaller too so chances of getting stolen are less. Can get various music channels also, including live radio with iHeart radio (for free) for music.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 9:42 pm to Schmelly
I also have the Honda eu2000. I run....
32 inch led HDTV
DISH Network box
Two of these fans LINK
ION Tailgater speaker
LED lights
Unless you're looking for a huge DJ setup and/or don't like your tailgating neighbors, I really recommend the tailgater speaker. I like the people who tailgate near us, so the single speaker puts out more than enough sound for my little group. I also hook it up to the TV for great sound when people staying behind watch the game. Our group is older and more family orientated, so were not trying to throw a dance party.
Also the fans we use are awesome. You'd be surprised at how much wind those things put out.
32 inch led HDTV
DISH Network box
Two of these fans LINK
ION Tailgater speaker
LED lights
Unless you're looking for a huge DJ setup and/or don't like your tailgating neighbors, I really recommend the tailgater speaker. I like the people who tailgate near us, so the single speaker puts out more than enough sound for my little group. I also hook it up to the TV for great sound when people staying behind watch the game. Our group is older and more family orientated, so were not trying to throw a dance party.
Also the fans we use are awesome. You'd be surprised at how much wind those things put out.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:25 pm to Schmelly
my tailgate kinda got out of hand and I found myself working entirely too hard all week and on gameday, so I downsized it over the past couple of years...
I now just have a tent and a camping table that I set up...along with the space on the tailgate of my truck, I have plenty of room to do everything that is necessary...
for power, I use a deep cycle battery and inverter to run a 26" tv...it has never run down over the course of a day...
for cooking, I either use a charcoal weber grill or a butane tank/burner depending on the time of year and food that we want to cook...
I now just have a tent and a camping table that I set up...along with the space on the tailgate of my truck, I have plenty of room to do everything that is necessary...
for power, I use a deep cycle battery and inverter to run a 26" tv...it has never run down over the course of a day...
for cooking, I either use a charcoal weber grill or a butane tank/burner depending on the time of year and food that we want to cook...
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:39 am to Schmelly
quote:count your watts. Also, anything that generates heat(rice cooker, crockpot, ect.) will use a ton of watts. If you cut down on the electric heat generating items, you should be able to run everything you want.
GENERATOR: Just bought a honda eu2000 generator. How much will this actually run? Need it to run TV, box, stereo, fans, maybe a crockpot or 2(those bastards suck up some juice)
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:49 am to Schmelly
Not trying to hijack but, I have a question about TV setup.
I have my antenna that works fine but doesn't get a lot of channels. Gets the main ones we need but Id like some variety.
I also have the Dish anywhere app that I can run to the tv. I have a note 3 with the HDMI adapter.
My question is does anyone know if the signal out there is reliable enough to use the app instead of the antenna?
I have my antenna that works fine but doesn't get a lot of channels. Gets the main ones we need but Id like some variety.
I also have the Dish anywhere app that I can run to the tv. I have a note 3 with the HDMI adapter.
My question is does anyone know if the signal out there is reliable enough to use the app instead of the antenna?
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 8:51 am
Posted on 9/3/14 at 9:08 am to Schmelly
We use a laptop running mediamonkey for music and dish network tailgater for tv. Run both into a dj mixer so we can have both music and sound of the games. Have a mic, but don't use it often.
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