Train horn
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From: San Diego, CA
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From: philly
For a true train horn you need a compressor (at least 130 psi, preferably 150 psi) and an air tank.
They're lo-o-o-ong, not easy to mount in a Jeep.
There are other very loud options you may want to consider.
A Stebel 'Nautilus Compact Truck Air Horn', 300 Hz, would make people jump out of their skins, if needed... you may take my word for it...
Now... add another Stebel, the 'Wolo', together with the Nautilus... you don't want someone do this to you...
You can hear a few --
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BTW. the lower the sound, the more it penetrates though closed windows of another vehicle and background music or noise, and the farther distance it keeps its volume.
This, TM80/2 BLACK, though electric, is very loud:
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The WOLO Model 619, BIG BAD MAX air horn is a beast.
So is the - Howard's Horns Home Page, motorcycle air horns, battery cables
A fun one, compact and easy to install, but real loud train whistle (needs a compressor) -
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There're sound samples on most websites.
If you combine a single low sound (~300 Hz) with a loud twin-tone, they'll definitely hear ya... so no need for the complications or price involved with a train horn.
JK Newbie
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From: Philadelphia,Pa
you could use the air system for airing up tires and running air tools.depending on the size of air tank you get.
coming from the 18wheeler world.train horns are just plain a pain in the a$$ and stupid. IMHO
coming from the 18wheeler world.train horns are just plain a pain in the a$$ and stupid. IMHO
JK Junkie
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From: Israel
Air horn compressors have the pressure, but not enough air flow. It would take such a compressor a very long time to inflate a tire.
On the other hand, a compressor for the tires can also be connected to a horn.
Notice that some tire compressors are rated at 100 psi, which may not be enough for a horn that works on 130/150 psi. The tire compressor should be rated for at least the psi that the horn needs.
Some of the horns that come with a compact integral compressor are VERY loud, even more so if two of them are combined. They are easier to install and cost less.
The best effect would be achieved by combining a single low tone (300 Hz) with a higher pitch dual tone.
JK Newbie
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From: Roanoke, va
Do you have any pictures installed, I would like to see how well protected the horns and compressor are. With the horns mounted in the middle of the jeep, does it project well forward? How loud is the compressor when filling the tank? Thanks