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Old 10-10-2024, 05:28 PM   #1
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Bigfoot outdoor speaker replacement

I replaced the original outdoor speakers on our 2007 Bigfoot 25RQ. While recaulking I noticed that the center cone came unglued on both speakers and was just sitting there at the bottom of the speaker, trapped between the speaker cone and the grill, rattling and vibrating. I cut away the grill so that you can see the center cone that came loose. Some reviews of this speaker on Amazon mentioned having this same problem. Also, you can see that the adhesive between the cone and surround has failed. The speaker was no longer waterproof. The original speakers are Magnadyne, which are still sold new, but they look pretty inexpensive. Instead, I replaced them with Pyle brand marine speakers that only cost a bit more. You don’t have many options because the maximum depth is only 1 5/8 inches and the cutout diameter is just 1/16th shy of 5 inches. There was a Jenson speaker that would have worked and it matched the hole pattern, but it looked cheap. The hole pattern on the Pyle didn’t match so I had to drill three new holes. I also added some of the aluminum/bubble wrap insulation behind the new speakers.

Anyhow, these speakers were rarely used and failed due to age. My main concern was that they were no longer waterproof. If your trailer is a bit older you might want to take a close look at your speakers.

Derek
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Old 10-11-2024, 02:47 PM   #2
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Just curious as to why anyone would install outdoor speakers on a travel trailer? I wouldn't want to have someone parked near me with outside speakers anywhere nearby. Inside it's fine, outside it's annoying to anyone within earshot. Just my opinion. I can't think of anything more annoying to other campers, other than rude and obnoxious kids running through other people's campsites.
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Old 10-11-2024, 03:22 PM   #3
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Well, we purchased our Bigfoot used 12 years ago so we didn't have a choice. I do see quite a few new ones with outdoor speakers so I thought it might useful for folks to know that the speakers can be compromised and no longer be waterproof.

We rarely use our outdoor speakers, but where we live I can picture a large group of family and friends with multiple campers at a group site or on private land playing tunes at their party. We all camp differently. Some people can't imagine cooking inside, while we do it all the time. Others have never used their showers, but we wouldn't be without it. Some always camp with hookups while others only boondock, etc. One thing we can all agree on, though, is we don't want our trailers to leak...

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Old 10-12-2024, 08:51 AM   #4
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Completely agree, outdoor speakers and TV’s is madness. People should tailgate if that’s what they’re looking for.
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Old 10-14-2024, 06:08 AM   #5
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Some people can't imagine cooking inside, while we do it all the time. Others have never used their showers, but we wouldn't be without it. Some always camp with hookups while others only boondock, etc. One thing we can all agree on, though, is we don't want our trailers to leak... Derek
Despite having the entire galley and shower upgraded from the crummy appliances that each area came with, we don't cook inside, and the entire bathroom has been replaced and upgraded as well. Just sayin.
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