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08-23-2006, 08:22 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Oak Forest
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #6021
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air horns
Anyone have air horns on their p/u vehicles. They're on the big rigs. Pros, cons, advantages etc.. Thanks, John
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08-23-2006, 08:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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One nice thing is when someone pulls infront of you and you lay on that airhorn... 
I do not have them on my truck although I have had a few times when I sure wish I did.
2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL
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08-23-2006, 10:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Conover
Posts: 995
M.O.C. #1832
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Oz has them see his post under additions for Hadley Air Horns he even did post of them. Ozz has done everything to his pull up his profile and see his additions. Don't even think about hiring him for your add ons I have the first appointment when he becomes traveling RV Handyman. Ha Ha just kinda around but pull Oz up he has done lot of add ons.
Broome101
2005 F350 PSD,SRW,CC,LB, King Ranch, 4x4
2005 3685FL
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08-23-2006, 10:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Zteg,
Here is a copy of my post on them, I love the horns, they have saved my 'Bacon' a few times.
Any question, please do not hesitate to ask.
Welcome to the Forum!
Ozz
I mounted them up under the truck, I have the air tank, Viair 450C compressor and an air line running to the rear of the truck, I will install a larger air tank, may not need it, but the Viair is a Hoss, 100% duty cycle. I installed a small Ball valve to isolate the rear air line from the air horn.
Installed them after the first trip through Texas, NOW people see me, (or hear me) when merging into my lane. My button is a foot actuated one, so I can keep my hands on the wheel.
I even mounted Sue another button for her to use if she wants to get someones attention. I think they are around 130 DB.
The last picture shows the air chuck at the back of the truck, that cable hanging down is my rear camera connection for the Monte. I have weather caps I keep on the chuck and the cable connector.
Ozz
http://i7.tinypic.com/24zm74o.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/24zvi3t.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/24zvl83.jpg
http://i8.tinypic.com/24zvsbd.jpg
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup Camera, Awning lock
  
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08-23-2006, 02:50 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Oak Forest
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #6021
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Ozz,
Thanks for the reply, welcome and info. I have an 06 250. I will work on the older 50's 60's but hesitate doing an intstall on the new stuff. Think I would be more comfortable having it done. Is the brand you have the only available. Where else would horn be mounted beside underneath. No external mount????? Any recommendations. Seem to recollect campingNo world with product available or I have a source for Truck parts only. Not sure of cost.
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08-23-2006, 04:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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I understand, the reason I mounted it under the truck, is that I didn't like other options. The Hadley horn set just bolted directly to the frame, no holes drilled at all. I made a small adapter to swivel the horn set down.
I got it at J.C. Whitney, I think C.W. has them as well.
Ozz
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup Camera, Awning lock
  
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08-24-2006, 10:17 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Harrington
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #6113
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My boss has a set of Hadleys mounted under his F350 dually. Pretty much the same as Ozz's setup. I would like to add a set to my truck also but I want to get a set of Grover StutterTones. They are the horns used on firetrucks. I will probably mount them under my truck and add a larger tank for on board air.
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08-24-2006, 10:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Rescue 1,
Cool, let us know all the details!
Ozz
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock
  
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GMC CC/SB Duramax, 2001 Montana 3670RL, 16K SuperGlide
Linear Mode
