182G Exterior Speakers
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Topic: 182G Exterior Speakers
Posted By: Bcmckean
Subject: 182G Exterior Speakers
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 7:10pm
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I have a 2016 182G and would like to add some exterior speakers to the side of my pod so I can enjoy the music when hanging out in the r-dome. My Jensen stereo have the "c" speakers so it would be easy enough to hooking it to them for sound. I am not sure about mounting the speakers to the outside though. I am considering going with speakers like these: http://www.jensenrvdirect.com/jensen-6-5-coaxial-waterproof-speaker-801.html and something like this: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_068RPOD9/RetroSound-RPOD9.html?tp=61890 since the speakers are like 2.5" deep and I know the pod wall isn't that deep. Using the speaker pods would also eliminate the need to cut a big hole in the side of the trailer for the speakers. I know I will still have a small hole for the wires and a few for the mounting screws. Second questions is where to mount them either up high near the light on either side of the door or down low on either side of the door. Any advice or suggestions For anyone with experience doing this would be great.
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 7:25pm
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Have you given any thought to WiFi connected speakers? No wires to run, no holes to drill. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Beachguysc
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 9:50pm
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I have a 182g and wanted to hook up the C speakers. So I bought a cheap stereo box with two 6.5" speakers and ran twenty feet of 14 gauge wire under the door to the storage under the dinette. Now it has a dual use. When we are inside, it helps to add bass and sound for the tv speakers, especially when the AC is on. When outside. I just open the front storage door and have sound outside. Or with the extra wire, I pull it out and set it on the fender. ------------- Tim and Melina 2016 182G 2015 GMC Canyon crew cab 4x4 SLT = main Tv 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid-TV |
Posted By: NutPod
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2016 at 11:22pm
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I'm guessing the outside speakers must be something new for 2017 as mine has them. Here is where they mounted them from the factory. uploads/5801/20160909_170552.jpg - uploads/5801/20160909_170552.jpg ------------- |
Posted By: Bcmckean
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2016 at 7:18pm
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What model is that? I think some models had them in prior years too, but not my 2016 182G. It does have speakers in the rear garage though. Wonder where I could get those speaker pods that you have, what size are they?
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Posted By: NutPod
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2016 at 7:45pm
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Hi bcmckean The model I have is a 2017 180. Not sure on the size of the speaker pods but I'm thinking 6" maybe ?. I suppose you could check with the parts dept at the R-Pod dealer. ------------- |
Posted By: 4runninpod
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2016 at 11:56am
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I am wanting to upgrade my exterior on my 15 179 and came across these. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_068RPOD6/RetroSound-RPOD6.html
Not sure if they would work or not. I think the new models rpods have different exterior speakers then what I have, the enclosures look bigger from what I have seen. |