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how to set up a tv at a tailgate?
July 25th, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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how to set up a tv at a tailgate?
July 25th, 2011 at 6:31 PM | 
Along these lines...does
Along these lines...does
July 25th, 2011 at 6:41 PM |
Depending on your vehicle
Depending on your vehicle
Depending on your vehicle I have always found bringing a small generator along is the best option. They are reliable, and are easier to set up than anything else I have looked into. Usually you can find a "cheaper" on on sale if you do it before tailgate season, and can fit in the back of a SUV or Pickup.
July 25th, 2011 at 7:12 PM |
We use a 2000 watt generator
We use a 2000 watt generator
We use a 2000 watt generator and that works very well for our TV, stereo, crock pot, charging cell phones, etc. Pretty much handles everything.
Are you going HD dish or just regular? The HD dish is a bit harder to align - you need to find 3 angles to get it perfectly, tilt, elevation and azimuth. I found a great $200 stand that works perfectly for my direct TV HD dish. I get it set up in minutes at every tailgate (as I live in Chicago and go to all games) so I am always re-setting all three. I would check out this website and order this stand: http://delsand.com/. If you are going from game to game (or even a different parking spot each game), you will want to eliminate the head aches.
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July 25th, 2011 at 10:56 PM |
Generator
Generator
Where do you put it? Isnt it loud?
July 25th, 2011 at 7:13 PM |
Generator + dish :)
Generator + dish :)
Generator + dish :)
July 25th, 2011 at 7:47 PM |
Here is what we did for the
Here is what we did for the
Here is what we did for the past 3 seasons:
2 Marine batteries linked together with an inverter hooked up. This powered a 26" tv & the satellite box/dish for around 12 hours. We didn't allow anything else to be plugged into the inverter. It was a great set up and then we charged them after each use.
This year we are going to a generator due to people wanting to plug in music and other cooking devices. But the 2 marine batteries worked great and was quiet. If you go this route and you want to use a larger TV maybe linking up 3 batteries might last longer. Our buddy that figured all this out is an engineer and he did the math on everything to know what we could use for how long.
Good Luck!
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July 25th, 2011 at 9:05 PM |
If you're going with a generator
If you're going with a generator
Get some thick foamboard insulation and build a "box" for it, with proper vent holes and so on. Will cut WAY down on the noise.
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July 25th, 2011 at 9:30 PM |
Yes.
Yes.
Some big ass batteries and an inverter should be all you'll need. Or, as others have said, a generator.
GBOD
July 25th, 2011 at 9:35 PM |
And
And
the advantage of using the batteries is that you potentially recharge them with the alternator in your car. You'd have to know what you're doing though.
GBOD
July 25th, 2011 at 11:15 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
Anyone have a good technique for dish pointing? I have a heck of a time trying to get it zeroed in when I parked at AAGOC last year. I only was successful one time (little bro game). I've tried using the dish pointer app as well as the compass to no avail.
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July 25th, 2011 at 11:18 PM |
Check out this
Check out this
Check out this site: http://delsand.com/ I got their stand last year and it now takes me about 10 mins to set up my HD dish. It is awesome!
Along these lines...does anyone know how to hook up a second battery and easily run your car's stereo system off it during tailgating?