Vixen Horns Train Horn for Truck/Car. 4 Air Horn Black Trumpets (XLong). Super Loud dB. Fits 12v Vehicles Like Semi/Pickup/Jeep/RV/SUV VXH4124XLB
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I'm not sure, but they're still working and going strong after all these years.
Metal.
The shortest is approximately 6 inches long, while the longest is approximately 10 inches long. They can, however, be rearranged in any way you want.
That's where I had mine mounted, underneath the truck. I did put them on an angle, pointing downwards, so that any water that got into the horns would drain.
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On the internet, you will not find a better deal! For only $70, you can get a set of deafeningly loud horns. It's impossible to beat. These were installed on my Peterbilt, so I already had a working air system. TO GET THE BEST RESULTS, USE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION Remove the electric solenoid that comes with them and throw it away. Those things have a tendency to seize up and become stuck wide open, which is something you don't want. I installed a mechanical hand lever actuated valve beside my driver's seat so that I can control how quickly the air line opens and closes and avoid an accidental discharge or a seized-up valve. They also come with a 1/4" air fitting, but for maximum air flow, switch to a 1/2" line. (A photo of a 1/4"-diameter-diameter-diameter 3/8”- I've set up a 1/2" adapter with a 90° push lock fitting to make it easy to remove if necessary. ) If possible, keep your trumpets low to the ground to allow the sound to reverberate off the ground and disperse around you without causing a hazard on the road. Because my semi sits higher than most vehicles, my horns are nearly level with the windows of a typical car. (WARNING: Don't be a Richard by breaking local noise ordinances. ).
I didn't want to irritate my neighbors, so after installing it in my truck, I drove a half mile away as the crow flies to irritate people I don't live next to. Do not believe what you see in the video; my girlfriend was standing outside my house recording me using the air horns with the camera. I was a half mile away this time, and my air system was set to 120 psi. I hope this information is useful in deciding whether or not to purchase these**
The noise level and tone of these horns were exactly what I expected. I followed another reviewer's advice and immediately ran all 1/2-inch tubing, fittings, and replaced the electric solenoid after receiving them. I'm not sure how they sounded with the tiny airline and fittings that came with it, but I can tell you that with 1/2 inch plumbing running to it, it's LOUD! It has the sound of a train approaching. I know because I hear one near my house at least twice a day. My neighbors are probably ecstatic that I'm practicing with the horns in my garage. I don't use my truck's horn very often, but when I do, the person who is driving will know exactly how pleased I am with their performance! I'm looking forward to the first idiot in front of me doing something stupid.
I was tempted to write a review the day these babies were installed on the truck, but I restrained myself so that I could learn more about their durability. I've had these puppies on my truck for about four months now, and I adore them. Because I already had an onboard air system and oversized wheels and tires, I was able to simply mount them in place of the spare tire. The longest part of the installation was deciding how I wanted to activate them [no joke], and once I did, bing bang boom, the job was completed. Now, as for the decibel level, it's a real pain. The first time I heard them was by accident during the wiring process, and I went deaf for about 5 minutes afterward, not to mention having a mini heart attack. The tone is slightly higher than that of a "true" train horn, but it's close, very close. Unless you're extremely familiar with train horns or are regularly exposed to actual trains honking their horns, you're unlikely to notice. The only thing I can say that isn't entirely positive is that they appear to be a little inconsistent at times. What I mean is that every now and then they sound a little higher pitched or a little quieter than usual. It's uncommon in general, but after you've had them for a while [especially if they're used frequently], you'll notice they sound slightly different every now and then. I'm not sure if the problem is with the solenoid or with the diaphram. Because it's so inconsistent and uncommon, I'm guessing it's a solenoid problem, where the solenoid sticks for a second every now and then. The term "wet air" comes to mind as well. Given that I don't have a water separator or dryer onboard, I'm wondering if water buildup against the solenoid is the source of this problem. In any case, I would give this horn setup a ten out of ten rating. It is, without a doubt, an excellent value for the money.
REVISION. As loud as they are, the solenoid is leaking; this is the only part about which you should not be concerned because it was assembled by the manufacturer. It leaks, and my compressor will wear out as a result of their failure to check their work. In fact, I'd seek out something new. Fixing someone else's slacker work ethic is going to take a long time.
Several of my friends' trucks are equipped with train horns. One thing I did differently on mine was to relocate the solenoid to the second position. I used a 5-gallon air tank and various 1/2-inch fittings. These XL horns are the loudest horns I've ever heard, and when I pressed the button, they actually hurt my ears. So, if you want a loud horn but don't want to spend $500, this is the way to go.
ish. The bad news is that it only comes with ONE fitting for connecting the line to the horns, not an air tank, so you'll need a 1/4 compression fitting. br>The great-grandmother-grandfather-grandfather-grandfather-grandfather-grand For $60, I purchased a set of four black horns. ish. I've got them set up on my two computers. They're set at 150psi in a 5 gallon viair tank, and holy cannoli, they're loud. Obviously, it is not a particularly loud train, but it will undoubtedly startle you if you are unprepared. br>I would buy these again and would recommend them to others.
All my neighbors now despise me haha, it's very nice and loud, and the aluminum horns are very sturdy; the only thing to remember is that it has a built-in 12v solenoid, not a pump; this is designed for systems with either pre-installed air tanks or systems that plan to install an air tank; however, it's very loud and attracts a lot, and I mean A LOT, of attention.
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