runaway parents Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Well karma finally caught up with me . A while back I started a debate over using a train horn . Which opened up a can of worms . That I would rather not reopen again. But the haters of the idea should get a chuckle out of this. So I was out enjoying a fine morning sand blasting my new truck bed getting it ready for paint. Wait a minute did I say enjoying sand blasting. Any way I have the bed tented to contain the dust and over spray when painting . While I was in the tent a truck pulled up in the end of the drive way. Which was about 10 feet from where I was working and laid on his air horn. Made me jump about cracked my head on the bottom of my bed. Could not get out of the tent fast enough to find out who it was. Dw said it was a tow truck looking for somebody that was locked out of there car . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I have train horns on my Pete. As a matter of fact that is only horn on that truck. My HDT will have train horns on it when I get around to putting them on. Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I also will be adding them to the new to me Freightshaker, might add two sets one on each side of the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Love train horns! 😎 have had them for years. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 2 hours ago, billr said: Love train horns! 😎 have had them for years. Me too but we are just asking for a fight. Pretty soon the "if you scare me and I crash I will sue you" crowd will chime in LOL 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...
runaway parents Posted April 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 What would that be called in the legal world a drive buy scaring. Thought it was funny. Our truck seems to attract trucks on our little side street. normally don't see semis here . Seen a couple pulling 45ft trailers trying to make it down the street. They definitely took a wrong turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayc103 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I have a set of UP horns from Air Horns of Texas. I have had fun using them to wake other drivers and let them know I am unhappy with what they have done. I highly recommend this company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I wonder if Scrap would have the switch and solenoid valve schematic for KW's that use an electric switch to toggle between city horn and air horns? Might make a simple way to actuate train horns ... "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Just pass out coloring books and fidget spinners whenever you use it and you will be fine. 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...
Av8r3400 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 If you scare me with them I will hunt you down... ...and ask where you got them and how you mounted them! Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom'sRedwood38GK Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 This subject cracks me up..... You know how many times I am cruising along the Hwy 287 Ft Worth to Amarillo TX 60 MPH on the train and hear these Train Horns from 150 yards away? I would like to have some quieter ones someday I do not need a full 152 decibels. After listening to the damned horn 30,000+ times a year for 39 yrs kind of tired of it......LOL Whatever you do don't get caught with the real thing many are stolen and it is a federal crime. Life is great when you can scratch that hitch itch......... 1999, Volvo VNL 610, D12/10 spd Eaton, Manual, 370 gears Aka The Beast 2014 Crossroads Redwood 38GK Used to be called the Beast Tamer when I had to tow with my old 1 ton Dodge but not anymore!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I want air horns too for my Volvo but right now I have so many other things to do to it, fun stuff like, Horns, new lights, chrome, 15 foot long beds, new tires, brakes, OH $h!t maybe I should do the brakes now LOL!!!! Later, Vegas Teacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Yokum Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 On 4/15/2018 at 10:20 AM, Big5er said: Me too but we are just asking for a fight. Pretty soon the "if you scare me and I crash I will sue you" crowd will chime in LOL The kids with lifted pickups are into train horns - and unfortunately don't always use them with "discretion". (As in - - residential areas to let their buddies know "Hey, I'm here, dude!") Some cities & counties frown on them - and will cite for excessive noise (kinda like the "use of Jake Brakes" prohibited areas seen in parts of NV.. The "scare factor" (causing an accident) is a real possibility - in areas where they are not normally heard......the public is used to air horns & sirens (fire apparatus), ..... so much so they routinely ignore them. BTW - I like improved "honking ability" on almost anything with wheels. Decibel research might be a good idea, however. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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