somewhereinusa Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 With over 2 million miles in a HDT I can honestly say that I could probably count on my fingers the times I used the horn for anything but testing to see if it worked. That being said the air horn on my Volvo sounded like a kids toy. I always wanted a "train horn" but just couldn't justify the cost. I also couldn't figure out where to mount it for best effect. Anything that large in the air stream would have too large of an effect on fuel mileage. Anything mounted inside the body fairings seemed like it would be louder to me than to anyone else. Now that I'm retired I would love to put one on the bus but hesitate to because of the same reasons. My bus build http:/somewhereinusa.x10.mx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 X2 to Big5er and runaway parents. I use the air horn when someone causes me to take defensive action because a law being broken. Last week the traffic in Missouri was heavy on my route north because of I-44 closures due to Flooding. That may have caused some to be impatience and reckless. One case a fellow driving a Class A with car in Tow run a stop sign and pulled in front of me causing excessive braking. Another case and a real problem in Missouri, there are passing lanes build every so often on two lane roads and most clearly several times when the road returns to two lane. When I see someone passing everyone doing about 15 mph over the speed limit and causes me to pull to the right as the road narrows is cause for concern. Last year that happened and the horn did slow the person down as we followed the couple many miles down the road. Clay Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Having the ability to get the attention of a distracted driver, and preventing an accident, overrides my fear of a lawsuit after the wreck, caused by said driver. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewilso Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 My lawyer costs more than your lawyer ! Dave W. KE5GOH Stuck in the 70's --- In E. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemstone Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I almost never use my horn simply because I don't think of it when taking evasive action due to bad drivers. I tend to yell horrible things at them, but in a closed cab with the diesel running at speed I'm sure that to others it looks like I'm singing. The "loud" Volvo horn sounds like a loud car horn and certainly does not have the menacing bass tones. Mostly a wimpy treble. My former Freightliner had a set of horns that did have a train like sound. I don't recall ever using the air horn in traffic, though I've used it to get through a herd of cattle. The cow that jumped over the moon had someone hit their air horns behind her. John McLaughlin 2010 Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, singled and decked 2014 Lifestyle 38' Fifth Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 One time that the Big Horns are always used no matter the circumstance is when the Kid in the yard gives the arm pump.... Gotta let them rip.... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: One time that the Big Horns are always used no matter the circumstance is when the Kid in the yard gives the arm pump.... Gotta let them rip.... So this was your "fault"? MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 LOL... I will admit that the combination of flames and horn might have caused a kid to ride into a tree.....or maybe a ditch....... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 edited - wandering off topic... "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 11 hours ago, Big5er said: So this was your "fault"? "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 I have been lurking for a long time, dreaming of an HDT, but I must break the silence on this one. IMHO train horns are cool and there shouldn't be laws against them. Use them as you see fit with only a single exception. If you are a young punk in an F-350 or other LDT with a set who lets them rip while driving beside my wife and I ON a five track crossing and scares her silly while she is behind the wheel, you will get the dog @#$% knocked out of you when we pull in the parking lot at the pizza place behind you and you refuse to apologize for you stupidity and use ugly words to describe Mrs. Scrub. Oh, and your friends will laugh when the "old guy" knocks you on your behind for using an insulting term for his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 You'd give him a chance to apologize? Not happening! "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Scrub said: I have been lurking for a long time, dreaming of an HDT, but I must break the silence on this one. IMHO train horns are cool and there shouldn't be laws against them. Use them as you see fit with only a single exception. If you are a young punk in an F-350 or other LDT with a set who lets them rip while driving beside my wife and I ON a five track crossing and scares her silly while she is behind the wheel, you will get the dog @#$% knocked out of you when we pull in the parking lot at the pizza place behind you and you refuse to apologize for you stupidity and use ugly words to describe Mrs. Scrub. Oh, and your friends will laugh when the "old guy" knocks you on your behind for using an insulting term for his wife. That sounds like a confession....lol. One for the Forensic Files folks.... John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 10 hours ago, Scrub said: I have been lurking for a long time, dreaming of an HDT, but I must break the silence on this one. IMHO train horns are cool and there shouldn't be laws against them. Use them as you see fit with only a single exception. If you are a young punk in an F-350 or other LDT with a set who lets them rip while driving beside my wife and I ON a five track crossing and scares her silly while she is behind the wheel, you will get the dog @#$% knocked out of you when we pull in the parking lot at the pizza place behind you and you refuse to apologize for you stupidity and use ugly words to describe Mrs. Scrub. Oh, and your friends will laugh when the "old guy" knocks you on your behind for using an insulting term for his wife. Somebody that miss use these horns should have the crap kicked out of them. Like I said before I use them for defense only .Put my family in danger prepare for a wake up call . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 21 hours ago, runaway parents said: Somebody that miss use these horns should have the crap kicked out of them. Like I said before I use them for defense only .Put my family in danger prepare for a wake up call . Thanks for threatening other forum members but again, the only one that would be putting your family in danger is the piss poor driver of the vehicle they are traveling in. I use my siren and lights and "shock" people all day long that do not crash. I stop cars (along with the occasional big rig) all the time. I "suddenly" throw on the lights and the siren. None of them have yet to crash, in 31 years. Did it to a guy today at 92 mph. He had no clue that big F-250 was a police car. Shocked the pooh outta him. He never saw me coming, but he didn't crash. If the shock of a loud horn causes someone to crash, then maybe they should have learned to drive. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 deleted - not a train horn story "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Ok lets make sure every body know if it is a defensive maneuver I believe it is justified but thinking it is cool to deliberately scaring Ms Scrub at a rail road crossing definitely not cool. So the best thing to do instead of following him to his next stop and beating the crap out of him would be call Big 5r up and let him give him a ticket for disturbing the piece. I would like to tell you a little about myself I am a journeyman carpenter I have a little over 2 years til I can retire I am what young kids call an old geezer live on I b prophen Tylenol cortisone shots in left knee to keep going. I don't think I am much of a threat to any one. No I am not full of road rage . And definitely not young punk running around trying to impress Mr Scrub with how loud I can blow my horn. to old and don't have the energy. Big5 if your in around Wenatchee Wash some time I would like to buy you a cup of coffee. to all you guys that are with me on this thanks agian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampClownPete Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 On 5/7/2017 at 4:36 PM, Big5er said: I'm with Ron on this one. Exactly how can MY horn cause YOU to have an accident? If YOU are driving, YOU should be aware and in control of your vehicle. The 18 wheeler next to you having a blow out is loud and sudden but as long as the tire or vehicle doesn't come into your lane, it can not "cause" you to have an accident unless YOU fail to control your own vehicle. The baby in the back seat suddenly filling the floorboard with vomit, can not "cause" you to have an accident. Any outside factor, that does not physically interfere with you, your vehicle or it's path, can not "cause" YOU to have an accident. Things happen all around us as we drive. We need to be prepared for "stuff" to happen and control our vehicles accordingly. Sorry, but if a loud horn goes off and you have an accident, YOU are the cause of that accident. There is no "it scared me" defense when YOU cause an accident. Hell Just Froze Over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveoreno Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I am more worried about all the Lawyers that run ads on daytime TV trolling for "Big Rig" accidents. BTW Sold the truck in my avatar a while back and got a big class A , wifey and I think we made a mistake. The RV does have a loud horn which I am sure have kept me from a accident. BTW it only has 1 horn. Back to lurking.... 1999 Freightliner FL 60 Crew Cab SOLD 300 HP Cat, Allison 6 speed 2010 3912 Raptor Toyhauler SOLD Dirt bikes and Quads Coming soon 2005 Country Coach DaVinci Inspire Sold 2018 Rockwood Signature Ultralite 8328 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 7 hours ago, Steveoreno said: I am more worried about all the Lawyers that run ads on daytime TV trolling for "Big Rig" accidents. BTW Sold the truck in my avatar a while back and got a big class A , wifey and I think we made a mistake. The RV does have a loud horn which I am sure have kept me from a accident. BTW it only has 1 horn. Back to lurking.... While it is true that anyone can sue any-one for any-thing, the big rig ambulance chasers are more geared to sue a major trucking company that is self insured, with an in house risk management department. That being said, as discussed in another thread, it is a good plan to make sure that you carry enough liability insurance on your HDT to cover yourself in the event of a mess up. Blowing a horn at someone would probably not be one of those mess ups though. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 7:23 PM, Big5er said: Thanks for threatening other forum members but again, the only one that would be putting your family in danger is the piss poor driver of the vehicle they are traveling in. I use my siren and lights and "shock" people all day long that do not crash. I stop cars (along with the occasional big rig) all the time. I "suddenly" throw on the lights and the siren. None of them have yet to crash, in 31 years. Did it to a guy today at 92 mph. He had no clue that big F-250 was a police car. Shocked the pooh outta him. He never saw me coming, but he didn't crash. If the shock of a loud horn causes someone to crash, then maybe they should have learned to drive. I agree that the driver is responsible for their own safety in all situations, I just think the utter lack of common sense displayed by intentionally blowing a train horn at someone you don't know while on a crossing is frankly hard for me to comprehend. And to be clear, I put him on his tail because of how he spoke to my wife, not over the horn. I just gave him some good advice about the horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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