Listening to music

[jclark]

I know many campgrounds have noise restrictions at night, but are there any unwritten rules about listening to music in your camper at a campground, aside from the obvious of not playing it too loud?

I'm not even sure I would want to listen to music when camping because it may feel too much like being at home and not camping!

Does anyone else listen to music in their camper?

[abbear]

I usually bring my xm and sometimes listen particularly if there is a show or a game I regularly listen to - but I keep it as quiet as low conversation.

[vjm1639]

We take our XM radio also and usually some CDs but, if we play them, we make sure you can't hear them past our camp site.

[fritz_monroe]

We don't listen to music at this time.  But I will be installing a stereo in the pup so we can without bringing a radio.  Our 2 y.o. DD is used to going asleep listening to music, so that would help us out.

[Hargus]

We don't listen to music at this time.  But I will be installing a stereo in the pup so we can without bringing a radio.  Our 2 y.o. DD is used to going asleep listening to music, so that would help us out.

Fritz,
       I'm also getting ready to install a stereo in my pu. We mostly like it for baseball, some country, news and the weather. I had made an earlier post about installing a stereo. I was looking for ideas about the installation. I'm thinking about cutting into one of my cabinets just inside the door. One of the reasons I decided to install in the pu was when I purchased my pu it came with an rv booster antenna so I figured I'd put it to good use if I could. I'm still undecided about speakers though, since most likely I'd be listening outside. I don't want to cut into the pu so I figure I'm just going to place small speakers pointed in the direction where we are in the site. I'm not interested in bothering my neighbor in the next site or starting a "hip hop party" in mine. My thought is if the pu can do it, it's one less thing I have to carry or store. Plus it's another way of customizing my pu.
Mike

[Buzz]

We take a Panasonic 140W with remote speakers. It is a 5 CD changer, small and somewhat compact that is capable of blasting your brains out but we never play it too load...at least I don't think so.

We could't find a all in one boom box that had a 5 CD changer.

I have a collection of Blues and Doo Wop I have put on CD's
I dont think that kind of music is as offencive as some of the Rap and monotone stuff that is being recorded today and hopfully our neighbors at the camp ground wont think so either, And we're usually in bed by 10.

[hoppy]

I like to listen to the Braves games at night with the radio volume set really low under my awning while watching and enjoying my campfire. I walk around my campsite and see if it is noticable enough for others to hear to check the volume level. Generally once I walk about 30-40 feet from the radio, I can't hear it any more.

  One thing in our favor, the campsites are seperated by at least 200 feet, and have shrubs and bushes between them to deaden the sound.

   So far I haven't had any complaints from our neighbors.

 Just be respectful of their right not to hear your radio, and you shouldn't have any problems.

[TexasCamper]

I use this boom-box for baseball (all MLBL) and music http://www.xm-radio-satellite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=247

[wavery]

When we were at San Simeon SP last weekend, there was a guy in a Class-A motor-home with speakers on the outside of his coach. He had that thing cranked up so loud that everyone in the CG could hear it. However, it was not extremely loud, just loud enough to be heard by the whole area of the CG. It was like 3:PM and it didn't bother me that much so I didn't say anything.

We were in a site that had a large common park in the center and campsites all-around the park area. I was sitting outside reading and without exception, everyone camped around that park was griping about the loud music. I sat there for about an hour and the griping from all the other campsites was getting on my nerves, worse than the music. Some people were even shouting comments across the campgrounds. Of course, the guy couldn't hear the comments because the music was too loud.

I finally had it. I got up and walked over to the guy playing the music and politely asked him if he could turn it down a little. I told him that everyone was complaining and some were yelling obnoxious comments across the campgrounds. He was quite embarrassed (Duh!!). He apologized and turned it off. I never heard it again all weekend.

I think that some people are just oblivious to the fact that they are not alone and just....maybe....not everyone wants to listen to their music, just because they do.

My point is, just because no one says anything, directly to you, does not necessarily mean that you are not bothering others. I guarantee you.....if it can be heard outside of your spot, it is bothering someone......if not everyone around you. Most people are just to timid to confront people face to face about stuff like that.

[beacher]

When we were at San Simeon SP last weekend, there was a guy in a Class-A motor-home with speakers on the outside of his coach......

My favorite was a guy in 5er at the Supercross tailgate party in Ahaheim.  Apparently those outside speakers are selectable.  You can be using the entertainment system inside and turn the outside speakers on or off.  Well, this guy was showing off his large flat panel television to a girl he had just met, and an adult movie in the DVD player!  :yikes:

The guy was "busy" with his new friend inside the RV.  He wasn't aware that the outside speakers were blaring his entertainment for all to hear.  

[massatari]

Had to chime in here.  We don't camp without a radio,  I don't think that we have ever blared music but I am concerned now that we are popping up that the sites will be closer together.  one of the things that we liked from the tenting days is that the sites were usually secluded.. Basically I'm trying to find sites that will let us do whatever, and be secluded enough where I'm not bothering people with Sox games or hippie music, but if I didn't have that,, then I would be uncomfortable.  I don't think I'll be using too many of the hookup sites I guess.. This is our first year with the popup,  So I'm interested in seeing what goes on on the popup side.  I know it's a family oriented hobby, but there are people like us that just chill out and have a good time without trying to bother people.. haven't had anything said to us but always worried about where we are heading.

Also, Sirius boombox is great, but have to bring a radio until they can work out something with MLB..

[PITPOP27]

We bring our MP3 and some portable speakers, which aren't even loud enough to disturb others, how sad... but enough for us to enjoy, it holds over 550 songs, and sadly, I'm almost maxed out.

[jclark]

We bring our MP3 and some portable speakers, which aren't even loud enough to disturb others, how sad... but enough for us to enjoy, it holds over 550 songs, and sadly, I'm almost maxed out.

That's what I was planning to do if I decide I want to listen to music - buy a docking station for my iPod, which is also maxed out at 1000 songs!

[madkatz1]

I know many campgrounds have noise restrictions at night, but are there any unwritten rules about listening to music in your camper at a campground, aside from the obvious of not playing it too loud?

I'm not even sure I would want to listen to music when camping because it may feel too much like being at home and not camping!

Does anyone else listen to music in their camper?

Music is good wherever you are. I think it would enhance a good camping experience. The outdoor critters may even like listening to Acoustic Alchemy...smooth jazz, low volume. Besides, you can always turn it off. I'd rather have it and not need it rather than not having it and wanting it. Here's my music set-up:
I bought an iPod nano (4 gb) and downloaded about 1000 mp3 songs on it. I then bought a compact, hard-cover case, folding speaker system from Circuit City that not only stores your iPod, but charges it while you are listening to music. It had great reviews so I bought it online immediately... & picked it up the same day.
I recently took it on a ski trip and we were jamming big time... everyone wanted to know where I got it, how much, etc. It is great, looks great  and sounds awesome. I haven't used it yet on a camping outing, but plan on bringing it along soon. I'll keep the volume down low...it has a pretty good output for such a small design.
You can use AC/DC power (plug it into your camper's outlet) or you can use the internal battery (I haven't used that yet).    
For the iPod 4gb nano and the travel speakers, out the door price = $394... I know a bit pricey, but what you get is very good quality in a compact, hard-bodied space.
If you sign up for Circuit City's credit card (and pay for it using their credit card) you have 3 months free interest. Watch out for the ending promo date...if your 1 second late all the interest gets tacked on!
Here is a link for the speaker system.... good luck & Happy Camping w/tunes!!!

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sonic-Impact-iFusion-iPod-Dock-and-Travel-Speakers-5085-/sem/rpsm/oid/133369/catOid/-15421/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

[jclark]

Music is good wherever you are. I think it would enhance a good camping experience. The outdoor critters may even like listening to Acoustic Alchemy...smooth jazz, low volume. Besides, you can always turn it off. I'd rather have it and not need it rather than not having it and wanting it. Here's my music set-up:
I bought an iPod nano (4 gb) and downloaded about 1000 mp3 songs on it. I then bought a compact, hard-cover case, folding speaker system from Circuit City that not only stores your iPod, but charges it while you are listening to music. It had great reviews so I bought it online immediately... & picked it up the same day.
I recently took it on a ski trip and we were jamming big time... everyone wanted to know where I got it, how much, etc. It is great, looks great  and sounds awesome. I haven't used it yet on a camping outing, but plan on bringing it along soon. I'll keep the volume down low...it has a pretty good output for such a small design.
You can use AC/DC power (plug it into your camper's outlet) or you can use the internal battery (I haven't used that yet).    
For the iPod 4gb nano and the travel speakers, out the door price = $394... I know a bit pricey, but what you get is very good quality in a compact, hard-bodied space.
If you sign up for Circuit City's credit card (and pay for it using their credit card) you have 3 months free interest. Watch out for the ending promo date...if your 1 second late all the interest gets tacked on!
Here is a link for the speaker system.... good luck & Happy Camping w/tunes!!!

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sonic-Impact-iFusion-iPod-Dock-and-Travel-Speakers-5085-/sem/rpsm/oid/133369/catOid/-15421/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

This may be just what I've been looking for. Thanks!