Duck-call horn, or what?

[Pixelbum1]

To all...

Have read an old thread, since expired, re that embarassing horn that FR put in the Solera's, esp. the 2011. I'm too embarassed to use it and would rather lean out the window & scream in case I needed to in an emergency rather than risk being followed by a squad of geese afterwards. Of course, I am going to replace it with something apropos to the size of the unit (come on MB! Really?) and where it will be driven (Interstates...) so that I can be heard. I really don't use my horn a lot but when I've had too the horns on my other vehicles have relieved many a pucker-factor!!

I have read that one could go into limp mode if using a horn set-up that draws more than 15 amps as the computer would not like that? Anyway, don't want that so does anybody have any recommendations for a decent duo-tone
horn set-up that is easy to hook into using the original duck-call wires? I haven't checked out the draw of locally available air horn\compressor combo's but think they might pull too much amperage-wise? Don't want to spend a fortune here but does anyone after-market electric horns that sound decent as on the Jap cars and that would be able to use the 15 amp. fuse w\o popping it? I assume the Solera is neg gnd too?

ANYTHING's gotta sound better than what they stuck in there! ALSO, is it on the passenger side behind the headlight or grill area and what kind of hassle to get to it? Help here would also be appreciated. Thank you...PB(embarrassed...)

[TURBS]

I'd do this.
https://youtu.be/PiTvyMS867I

[bclemens]

Originally Posted by Pixelbum1

To all...

Have read an old thread, since expired, re that embarassing horn that FR put in the Solera's, esp. the 2011. you...PB(embarrassed...)
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Whoa, whoa, whoa. That horn has nothing to do with us. That is a Mercedes thing that we have zero control over.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by bclemens

Whoa, whoa, whoa. That horn has nothing to do with us. That is a Mercedes thing that we have zero control over.

Meep meep road runner style!

[ependydad]

I always laughed- my dad's Tundra had the same horn as my Corolla. Meep, meep.

[vasnipe]

Try the Wolo Bad Boy air horn.
Self-contained unit, relatively small and easy to install.
I installed one in my Honda Helix that had the meep meep horn too.
Even tucked in behind the radiator and inside the front cowl when I hit this one it sure gets driver's attention.
The sound file on the web site does not do the horn justice.

http://wolo-mfg.com/horns/motorcycle...9-bad-boy.html

A quick search and it shows up at numerous auto parts stores.

Hope this helps some.
Chris in Virginia

[CaptDan]

More info on the "Horn Here:" http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...orn-51763.html

[hkreck]

Problem today, if you sound your horn at someone they may start shooting at you. So you might be better off with a horn that they can't hear?

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by hkreck

Problem today, if you sound your horn at someone they may start shooting at you.

[BadBob]

Hey I like the horn. I sound it on long drives just to get a good laugh.
BadBob

[hkreck]

On those long trips we all need a good laugh. :-}

[Ecopco]

Originally Posted by TURBS

I'd do this.
https://youtu.be/PiTvyMS867I

That was hilarious. Looks like 4 machine guns too.


2015 Solera 24R

[halbright]

If you use that train horn, at least they'd have to change their shorts before they could start shooting. ;-)

[Stormrider151]

I hooked the Wolo Bad boy up along with my regular horns. Sounds like a big truck. I also put back up alarms front and back on my truck for when I work at the race track. The front is on a switch. It helps move through crowds and also is great for the guy that takes a nap at a red light.

[Pixelbum1]

Originally Posted by bclemens

Whoa, whoa, whoa. That horn has nothing to do with us. That is a Mercedes thing that we have zero control over.

Oops, oops, oops! I did not mean FR...my bad! Do note that I did mention MB half-way through my tirade as I realized that the duck-call horn is part of the MB chassis...so give me at least 1/2 credit Mr C as it had to be Freudian at that point? If I knew how to go back and edit my post I would change the first FR to MB!

Please accept my apology on this one. However I'm sure that you will mention to them[MB}, for us, this problem if you ever have a chance, ja? Ya gotta admit that horn downright s-u-c-k-s(!) for the size of the vehicle, ja ja?

-PB

[bclemens]

No worries. I saw you mentioned the MB half way down. Just making sure it's noticed.

[Pixelbum1]

Originally Posted by Ecopco

That was hilarious. Looks like 4 machine guns too.


2015 Solera 24R

I'm laughing so hard I can barely reach the keyboard from the floor to type!!
Holy cr#p!!! THAT works!! I gotta get me one of dose!!!

Somehow I just know he runs that one a little more than a 15 amp fuse!

What a country!! Thanks "TURBS", this made my DAY!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by Pixelbum1

I'm laughing so hard I can barely reach the keyboard from the floor to type!!
Holy cr#p!!! THAT works!! I gotta get me one of dose!!!

Somehow I just know he runs that one a little more than a 15 amp fuse!

What a country!! Thanks "TURBS", this made my DAY!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you wire in a relay, then you won't have problems. Check out 12 volt.com for free wiring drawings..can even print them.

[Pixelbum1]

Originally Posted by vasnipe

Try the Wolo Bad Boy air horn.
Self-contained unit, relatively small and easy to install.
I installed one in my Honda Helix that had the meep meep horn too.
Even tucked in behind the radiator and inside the front cowl when I hit this one it sure gets driver's attention.
The sound file on the web site does not do the horn justice.

Model 419 Bad Boyâ„¢ 12-Volt 123.5 Decibels 530 / 680 Hz - Motorcycle Horns - Horns

A quick search and it shows up at numerous auto parts stores.

Hope this helps some.
Chris in Virginia

I LIKE AND THNX for THAT!. Checked it out on eBay and can be had for around $35-$40 at this date. Also avail. is a wireless button which can
fire it for around $30 which let's me still use the original duck-call horn
whenever I want to embarrass myself, or others? I know that I can hook her
up with a relay, if need be, but with my luck I'd immediately somehow blow out all 6 tires on the highway or somehow launch the Fantastic fan high into the air like a drone(if installed that way...) and unwittingly have the FBI tailing me for the rest of the trip ending with a stern tongue lashing by Barry(using a teleprompter, of course)? Just sayin'...that's MY luck, that's all! The easier, the better for me, at this stage ;]

My best to you and all! Thnx for all the great advice. FR community to the rescue with a few belly laughs in-between (including TURBS link to those custom installed, monstrous train horns with teeth...YIPES!)!!!

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by Pixelbum1

I LIKE AND THNX for THAT!. Checked it out on eBay and can be had for around $35-$40 at this date. Also avail. is a wireless button which can
fire it for around $30 which let's me still use the original duck-call horn
whenever I want to embarrass myself, or others? I know that I can hook her
up with a relay, if need be, but with my luck I'd immediately somehow blow out all 6 tires on the highway or somehow launch the Fantastic fan high into the air like a drone(if installed that way...) and unwittingly have the FBI tailing me for the rest of the trip ending with a stern tongue lashing by Barry(using a teleprompter, of course)? Just sayin'...that's MY luck, that's all! The easier, the better for me, at this stage ;]

My best to you and all! Thnx for all the great advice. FR community to the rescue with a few belly laughs in-between (including TURBS link to those custom installed, monstrous train horns with teeth...YIPES!)!!!

Mount it on a drone?