Outside Speakers

[OurNewEra]

Whomever thought of the idea to put speakers on the outside of CAMPING RVs should be . . .

Or maybe I'm just getting old?! Nah, just more courteous than some others. Happy 4th everyone!

 

[WhittleBurner]

I agree, many play those poor sounding speakers much louder than they think they are. Or you get the ones that have no clue they're on and serenading the camping neighborhood.

Or you get they guy who refuses to put on his darn hearing aids and blasts it so everyone can hear. lol

Luckily most people don't like the sound quality and don't use them.

Hope you all are having a fun time this weekend.

 

[RobWNY]

One time we were camping next to a couple in their 70's at a State Park that didn't realize their outside speakers were left on at full blast. They decided to watch an R rated movie and the entire loop of campers were serenaded to the "F Bomb" numerous times. I laughed hysterically and then went over and let them know because there were a lot of little kids still outside playing. it was the highlight of our stay there!

 

[billfisher]

It seems to me that this idea has the right to life, if you listen to nice music and not very loud so as not to annoy others

 

[OurNewEra]

It seems to me that this idea has the right to life, if you listen to nice music and not very loud so as not to annoy others

It definitely has a right to life if as you say folks are not infringing on the rights of others to enjoy the outdoors without muffled music or booming bass.

I believe where most of the problem lies is that the speakers and all the other audio equipment is of such poor quality that by default they are annoying. If the speakers were better located, down low, and of better quality so they didn't have to be cranked up to push out whatever muffled sound they can make it would make the situation better. Speakers have to 'fill the space' in order to sound good. Even the inside speakers cannot fill the space inside the RV.

I used to be in the software industry and when we wanted to sell a product we would show upper management, the decision makers, our WOW features. The features that looked REALLY COOL but really did nothing for the people that were actually doing the work. The features looked great but really served no useful purpose. I would put OEM RV speakers in this same category. They look REALLY COOL but really serve no useful purpose. Now if you want to swap out everything with better quality equipment then you have something. So really, all the RV manufacturer is giving you that is worth anything is running the wires to where you can install better speakers.

 

[Dakota]

It seems to me that this idea has the right to life, if you listen to nice music and not very loud so as not to annoy others

Unfortunately, what some people consider nice music and what others think of nice is two different things. I’m not a fan of rap music. In fact, I find it annoying and obnoxious, yet some people love it.

 

[billfisher]

I totally agree with OurNewEra and Dakota, these are very pertinent comments!

 

[Scott'n'Wendy]

I’m not a fan of rap music. In fact, I find it annoying and obnoxious, yet some people love it.

I'm not a rap fan either.
But,
As long as it's not rap or country, I don't mind how loud the music goes. Until about 10 or 11pm. Then please turn it down.

I don't turn mine up though, I don't care to test other peoples tolerance levels.

 

[billfisher]

I don't turn mine up though, I don't care to test other peoples tolerance levels.

Good phrase, I do not want to ruin my vacation because of such a little thing!

 

[FT4NOW]

We have found the best option to have music where we are sitting at a reasonable volume is to use a portable blue tooth speaker.

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[Grandesigner]

Well...when folks have their generators running and I don't want to hear that racket, I will play my music inside and/or outside.

 

[MJMCCAND]

Why do some people think that others want to hear their music? I go camping to enjoy the sounds of nature, not to be subjected to any kind of music, even if it's music that I might otherwise enjoy. If one MUST have music at their campsite, take a whort walk to the neighbors' sites to ensure the music cannot be heard...I mean cannot be heard at all! The use of small personal bluetooth speakers is a good one, what's even better is to use headphones or earbuds!

I guess it comes down to consideration of others, whether it's playing music or talking too loudly or a yapping dog or an unmufflered generator...think about those around you. I'm preaching to myself as well.

 

[JKellerJr]

One time we were camping next to a couple in their 70's at a State Park that didn't realize their outside speakers were left on at full blast. They decided to watch an R rated movie and the entire loop of campers were serenaded to the "F Bomb" numerous times. I laughed hysterically and then went over and let them know because there were a lot of little kids still outside playing. it was the highlight of our stay there!

Been there, done that. Its embarrassing! We really only use ours at the racetrack. Noise isn't much of an issue there.

 

[Dadeo6472]

The speakers, both inside and outside, are junk for music and movies. Mostly I use mine at very low levels, playing background music at low, low levels. Otherwise, they are designed to play sports off the TV or radio.

 

[Grandesigner]

Yes they are junk, as are most RV speakers. I always replace mine with good coax car speakers. This time it's with 8" marine speakers inside and the sound is night and day.

 

[Dadeo6472]

How do you replace them without damaging the inside ceiling and outside fiberglass? I've been wanting to change these 4 POS speakers out since the first day I heard them!

 

[trailrydr]

Well, lets not stop there.... There is also outside TV's, portable radios, (as stated) generators, unsupervised kids, campground speeders, loud truck mufflers, ATVs, motorcycles, etc.. All can contribute to the camping experience. Heck even at our permeant residence in our home town, they have a no fireworks ordinance for all days except july 4th. Do you think that keeps them from firing them off anyways after a Chiefs win or other popular event or holidays.....NO.

So, my wife and I have come to the conclusion that people are people, and no matter how much you may personally not enjoy their "occasional" actions while camping or even in your own residence, just to ignore it and go on. We have found that most don't intentionally try to disturb others around them, but after a few "drinks" and or a popular event some want to celebrate and let their hair down. As long as they don't make it personal, we tend to be the forgivers and let them enjoy their outings.

 

[Dadeo6472]

Well, lets not stop there.... There is also outside TV's, portable radios, (as stated) generators, unsupervised kids, campground speeders, load truck mufflers, ATVs, motorcycles, etc.. All can contribute to the camping experience.

HEY, you forgot about the ever present annoying BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP of construction equipment starting up at 7am at an expanding campground.....

 

[Grandesigner]

How do you replace them without damaging the inside ceiling and outside fiberglass? I've been wanting to change these 4 POS speakers out since the first day I heard them!

Very good questions grasshopper, lol

On the inside you 2 options
1 enlarge the existing holes
2 use a box and screw that to the ceiling
#1 looks better and that's what wifey chose. I would have done the 2nd.
For #1 , measure the mounting depth available as spacer rings might be needed. Also verify that the ceiling board is continuous so that the jigsaw works as expected.

On the outside, I found some 6.5" marine enclosures that worked perfectly. Here are some pix.

 

[trailrydr]

Very good questions grasshopper, lol

On the inside you 2 options
1 enlarge the existing holes
2 use a box and screw that to the ceiling
#1 looks better and that's what wifey chose. I would have done the 2nd.
For #1 , measure the mounting depth available as spacer rings might be needed. Also verify that the ceiling board is continuous so that the jigsaw works as expected.

On the outside, I found some 6.5" marine enclosures that worked perfectly. Here are some pix.

What.... no blue light? Just kidding.... always thought that was a little much on the factory speakers.