Speakers?

[85lolo]

Has anyone added speakers to the outside of their camper? I was thinking that it would be nice to have some sound outside for sitting by the fire It's a 2007 rockwood 8315ss

[Kuba]

Most, if not all trailers these days come with speakers already built in. Inside and outside.

[85lolo]

It has inside speakers everywhere I thought about adding some outside

[jgahlhoff]

If you have Bluetooth on your system then you can get wireless speakers saves the fishing of wires. But it is not to bad to hardware either. Good luck

[Kuba]

Do you travel with your trailer? Or is it in a park?

[Phil57]

The blue tooth speakers have come a long way.

[Radio]

A wireless system something like this?

Amazon.com: Mutant MIG-WS2-S Media Block Deluxe Weather-Resistant Wireless Outdoor Stereo Speaker System: Electronics

There are also weather proof speakers. Rather than mount them on the RV, I would run wiring to jacks and just plug the speakers in when I wanted them. The jacks could be out of the weather inside a cargo door.

Come to think of it you could mount the speakers inside a cargo door and just leave the door open when you wanted tunes.

[Kuba]

I dont think you would EVER get the sound quality from bluetooth as from regular speakers. Thats why i asked if youbtravel with it or not. I would just run wires and terminals and hookup as needed. I would look for wired outdoor speakers.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by 85lolo

Has anyone added speakers to the outside of their camper? I was thinking that it would be nice to have some sound outside for sitting by the fire

[Jimmerinwi]

Originally Posted by Kuba

I dont think you would EVER get the sound quality from bluetooth as from regular speakers. Thats why i asked if youbtravel with it or not. I would just run wires and terminals and hookup as needed. I would look for wired outdoor speakers.

As mentioned, Bluetooth speakers have come a long way. Bose makes wireless Bluetooth speakers that have incredible sound. Even lesser priced ones sound good. Using an iPhone with a wired connection to me anyway sounds like crap.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by bikendan

I assume that's some kind of angry face - don't automatically assume speakers = inconsiderate behavior.

Lots of us have tunes outside and you wouldn't know it. Or if you do- I have come over and talked to you first. I've been asked to "turn it up" without sarcasm before.

[Kuba]

I have regular FR speakers outside, but am considering replacing these with high end marine ones

[85lolo]

I like the cargo door idea. Or I could just bring a radio lol. Thanks for the replies guys

[wfmdfm]

Relaced the factory ones with these. The sound is great. Notice they are aimed down. seems to keep the sound in my area.

[Jimmerinwi]

Originally Posted by wfmdfm

Relaced the factory ones with these. The sound is great. Notice they are aimed down. seems to keep the sound in my area.

Do you remove the while traveling? What did you do with the holes from the stock outside speakers?

[wfmdfm]

No we don't remove the speakers. They only extend 1 1/2 inches out beyond the awning. For the 3 seasons they have been there there has been no issues and I don't see where there will be. The holes where the old outside speakers were I covered. If you look at the picture you will see a white plastic board. I when to Bed and Bath and picked up a cutting board. Cut it in half, sanded the edges and bolted it on the side. I used plenty of caulk and stainless bolts. The bolts extend inside and end up in a set of cabinets where there are nylon nuts and big flat washers. If you need more detail let me know and I can send some more pictures.
Wally

[Lynkage]

Originally Posted by Kuba

I have regular FR speakers outside, but am considering replacing these with high end marine ones

Just get your favorite sounding speaker that is a poly cone and all will be golden!

[camaraderie]

Originally Posted by Lynkage

Just get your favorite sounding speaker that is a poly cone and all will be golden!

Not quite...you need a poly or other synthetic cone + a butyl rubber surround + a plastic grill.
Polk db651's would be a good example of a good sounding auto speaker that can also be used outside or in marine situations.
Polk Audio db651 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers — for 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings at Crutchfield.com

[bitNine]

Originally Posted by Kuba

I dont think you would EVER get the sound quality from bluetooth as from regular speakers. Thats why i asked if youbtravel with it or not. I would just run wires and terminals and hookup as needed. I would look for wired outdoor speakers.

Most people would never be able to tell that an audio stream is Bluetooth A2DP, unless the device started losing connection. A2DP typically provides audio anywhere from 200kbps to 328kbps, depending on quality, which is dependent upon the version of bluetooth being used by both devices, as well as bluetooth signal. Your typical mp3 file is encoded at 192kbps, and higher quality versions are 320kbps.

Don't knock bluetooth audio until you've tried it.

[Kuba]

Interesting wasn't aware of that, but you would still need a power source for these bluetooth speakers