Tailgating in my Disco - Land Rovers Only

2Discos95-00 · 09-30-2008, 12:13 PM

My buddies and I are thinking of tailgating at a couple of Redskins games this year, Im willing to submit my Disco and my 42 Plasma in the back (seats folded down) thru the torture, but what do i need to to have a nice system setup.

Im not Putting a dish up, just rabbit ears for broadcast (we can until next year)

I already have a yellow top, and an outlet set up.
I would appreciatte anything and everything you guys can recommend.
The car would have to be running the whole time right?

rmuller · 09-30-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Discos95-00

I would appreciatte anything and everything you guys can recommend.

I recommend beer, and lots of it.

Lake_Bueller · 09-30-2008, 01:04 PM

I'd recommend a power invertor. I'm not sure if the car needs to be running the whole time but I'd start it periodically and let it run to recharge the battery.

Maybe look into a dual battery set-up for future. Or maybe a portable gas generator?

My wife tailgates at the Packers games with my DII. But once I get the DI back on the road, it will get the "tailgate makeover". To include dual battery, power invertors, removable rear storage units, quick release outdoor speakers on roofrack, etc, etc, etc.

2Discos95-00 · 09-30-2008, 02:56 PM

I much rather do a generator instead of dual batts. What do u think of this... Amazon.com: Port Gas Generator: Sports & Outdoors

and beers are not a problem.....

brooksa · 09-30-2008, 05:42 PM

I use a Honda Eu1000 generator and take my sat, gen runs for about 8 hours on half power. Used it all day last Saturday at the UGA/Bama game. Bad game but good times. Oh and yes lots of beer, thats the key!

DannyBalls · 09-30-2008, 05:57 PM

I concur that a generator is the way to go. The rub with a Plasma and an inexpensive generator is the quality of the 120v coming from the generator. You may need some type of an AC filter and surge protector between the TV and generator. Oh yeah, you will need lots of beer.

Lake_Bueller · 10-01-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyBalls

The rub with a Plasma and an inexpensive generator is the quality of the 120v coming from the generator. You may need some type of an AC filter and surge protector between the TV and generator. Oh yeah, you will need lots of beer.

+1

I work with a lot of audio and video guys. They always have concerns with potential power spikes from a gennie. But then again, we're usually running big Kohler diesel generators also

brooksa · 10-01-2008, 05:17 PM

The Honda EU series gens are clean power, you can plug lap tops and plasmas without a problem.

DannyBalls · 10-19-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by brooksa

The Honda EU series gens are clean power, you can plug lap tops and plasmas without a problem.

Concurred. Portable inverters are another avenue. Higher cost; however, they are not always running at 3600 RPM to generate the 60 hz required for the stator.

mainerova · 10-20-2008, 08:07 AM

pee bucket provides a lot of comfort!!!

mudmonkey · 10-20-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by brooksa

The Honda EU series gens are clean power, you can plug lap tops and plasmas without a problem.

Kipor makes a cheap one with an inverter...runs quiet and with the smart throttle- one tank runs my event trailer for a couple of days

09-30-2008, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
2Discos95-00 Owner Since 98 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 77 Gallery: 0	Tailgating in my Disco My buddies and I are thinking of tailgating at a couple of Redskins games this year, Im willing to submit my Disco and my 42 Plasma in the back (seats folded down) thru the torture, but what do i need to to have a nice system setup. Im not Putting a dish up, just rabbit ears for broadcast (we can until next year) I already have a yellow top, and an outlet set up. I would appreciatte anything and everything you guys can recommend. The car would have to be running the whole time right? __________________ If you don't lack sleep...you don't matter.

09-30-2008, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lake_Bueller Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 51 Gallery: 0	I'd recommend a power invertor. I'm not sure if the car needs to be running the whole time but I'd start it periodically and let it run to recharge the battery. Maybe look into a dual battery set-up for future. Or maybe a portable gas generator? My wife tailgates at the Packers games with my DII. But once I get the DI back on the road, it will get the "tailgate makeover". To include dual battery, power invertors, removable rear storage units, quick release outdoor speakers on roofrack, etc, etc, etc. __________________ The influence of fine scenery, the presence of mountains, appeases our irritations and elevates our friendships. -Emerson

09-30-2008, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
2Discos95-00 Owner Since 98 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 77 Gallery: 0	I much rather do a generator instead of dual batts. What do u think of this... Amazon.com: Port Gas Generator: Sports & Outdoors and beers are not a problem..... __________________ If you don't lack sleep...you don't matter.

09-30-2008, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
brooksa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 125 Gallery: 0	I use a Honda Eu1000 generator and take my sat, gen runs for about 8 hours on half power. Used it all day last Saturday at the UGA/Bama game. Bad game but good times. Oh and yes lots of beer, thats the key! __________________ 2004 DII SE7

10-01-2008, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
brooksa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 125 Gallery: 0	The Honda EU series gens are clean power, you can plug lap tops and plasmas without a problem. __________________ 2004 DII SE7

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09-30-2008, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
DannyBalls Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 10 Gallery: 0	I concur that a generator is the way to go. The rub with a Plasma and an inexpensive generator is the quality of the 120v coming from the generator. You may need some type of an AC filter and surge protector between the TV and generator. Oh yeah, you will need lots of beer.

10-20-2008, 08:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
mainerova Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	pee bucket provides a lot of comfort!!!

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