Tailgate Lot

Party Box Brings New Innovation to Tailgating

tailgatelot — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:28:58 +0000

Imagi-Motive’s newest addition to the tailgating world allows consumers to have the ultimate tailgating experience in a portable, self-contained unit. The Party Box has the adaptability to allow consumers to bring “high media” to their tailgate without the need for a truck or any other vehicle. It was designed to fit in the back of an SUV, but is also able to sit on top of a table for those that don’t tailgate out of a vehicle. It has everything you need to throw a great party including flat screen TV, satellite system, surround sound system with DVD player and more. All of this is contained in a small, easy to operate box that sits inside the rear of your SUV or truck.

Installation and operation are quick and easy. The Party Box is light enough to be lifted into the rear of a truck or SUV by two people. Once at the venue, open the back of the vehicle, take out the generator and mobile satellite system, unfold the front of the box and attach the legs. Next, unfold the back of the box to reveal the five speaker sound system and inside components. Last, pull up the TV, connect the Party Box and the satellite system to the generator and the tailgate is underway.

The size of the Party Box is determined by the sizes of both the TV and the vehicle indicated. The surround sound system can include a dock for an mp3 player and either a DVD or Blu-Ray player. This system was designed to contain all of the top end amenities of the high-end tailgating vehicles and have counter space that provides room to prepare food or set drinks on. The satellite box connects to a mobile satellite system that can be placed anywhere and a quiet generator that sits outside the vehicle powers the whole unit.

For more information, you can check Imagi-Motive’s website.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Vancouver

tailgatelot — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:48:17 +0000

So we didn’t take home the gold in hockey…oh well. Good thing we have that record-setting medal count to hang our hats on. To add to that, we know we have something to look forward to in four years with that bad ass “Night Train” rollin' through.

Koozie Pocket Shirt = Efficiency

tailgatelot — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:00:50 +0000

Here's a great product with an annoying commercial. This is great when you need a third hand to hold that beer while grilling.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Bud Light

tailgatelot — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:20:00 +0000

Nothing says, "Have a Happy President's Day" like a cold Bud Light...or hot Bud Light girls. We'll take either...or both!

Portable Party Fridge Ups the Tailgate Ante

tailgatelot — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:41:44 +0000

In most cases, a Styrofoam cooler and a bag of ice usually does the trick while tailgating. However, if you have been down in the South during those late August days, you know what that humidity can do to your beautiful set-up cooler. However, if you are serious enough to not sleep the night before a game just to be able to get your favorite spot, you should be toting around the Portable Party Fridge. For starters, the fridge comes nicely decorated with your favorite team’s logo in a beautiful vinyl wrap, and best of all, it plugs into your standard 12V vehicle outlet. The fridge sports 15 quarts of cooling space, holding up to twenty-four 12-ounce cans. Say no to melting ice and soggy meat. There is just one thing…this bad boy carries a price tag well into the $200’s at most vendors, but you’re a serious tailgater, aren’t you? This should be merely a speed bump for you to overcome.

Super Bowl Weekend in Miami

tailgatelot — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:01:07 +0000

If you aren't lucky enough to be in Miami for the Super Bowl, here is what you are missing. If you are lucky enough to be down in Miami for the Super Bowl, here is what you are still missing.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Pro Bowl

tailgatelot — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:21:46 +0000

With the players using about as much intensity as a flag football exhibition, this was the best action on the field last night.

Phoenix Contact's Tailgating El Camino Proves "Party's in the Back"

tailgatelot — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:35:29 +0000

Phoenix Contact takes promoting their business pretty seriously. In fact, they have fully restored and customized a 1970 El Camino, which displays a wide range of industrial components and connectors for IP67 applications. And if you don’t know what IP67 means, and we didn’t know either, you can check it out here. But far from being just another industrial product demonstration, the EL Camino also sports 18-inch rims, GPS navigation, twin DVDs, DirecTV, XM satellite radio, a 32-inch HDTV, Wii gaming system, and a 48,000-BTU grill.

They took this tailgater’s dream tailgating to selected Big10, SEC, ACC, Mountain West and NFL games this fall, and you can catch some of the photos on their Facebook page. Check out below how this beauty opens up!

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Super Edition

tailgatelot — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:34:26 +0000

Super Sunday is set, and it is going to be an offense-heavy event. We can't wait!

FlameDisk® Provides a Quick and Eco-friendly Grilling Experience

tailgatelot — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:05:38 +0000

Tailgaters are always looking for ways to increase efficiency out on the lots. After all, you only have so much time to enjoy your brouhaha and friends, so every second counts. Perhaps, the most time-consuming activity during tailgating is getting your grill going, and that’s why we absolutely love the instantly heating, no mess FlameDisk®.

There are many things to love about the FlameDisk® besides its ease of transport and disposal. The FlameDisk® is much more eco-friendly than charcoal and lighter fluid because it features renewable ethanol. Ethanol is an extremely clean burning source and generates 90% fewer pollutants than charcoal. And in case you were wondering, the FlameDisk®'s aluminum casing is also recyclable. Another great feature is its versatility as it will fit into any conventional grill so you don’t have to make a large upfront investment.

The first FlameDisk® was manufactured by Sologear, which was started in 2005 by Chad Sorenson, Tom Bush, Mark Schweiger and Dave Franchino. It was born in Chad's garage, and went through over 500 designs before landing on the final design that mimics the same heat output as charcoal, but allows you to start grilling immediately and easily. The popularity of this item has grown to such an extent that they’ve built a new factory in Wisconsin to produce the high demand of this product.

To find out more about FlameDisk®, check out http://www.flamedisk.com/

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: New York

tailgatelot — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:42:06 +0000

Dismissed as unworthy wild-card interlopers, Jets stun Chargers, 17-14! That's good enough to earn them a place among the NFL's final four and an AFC title rematch with Colts.

The Beer Belt Keeps You "Hydrated" On the Move During Long Pre-Games

tailgatelot — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:29:01 +0000

For those of you that remember back to early last year, we introduced you to two tailgate-friendly “belt” products called The Booze Belt and The Grillslinger Sport. Now, we want to introduce you to another “belt” product called The Beer Belt™. This product is great way to turn yourself into your own portable keg by ensuring you have your next beer at arms length without heading back to base camp. This allows to roam the tailgating lots without fear of running dry.

The Beer Belt™ holds six, 12-ounce cans or bottles of beer around your waist. Each belt is constructed with waterproof ballistic nylon, and an oversized buckle and waist strap makes the belt extremely durable and easy to use. A zipper pocket on the back is perfect for carrying items such as money, IDs and credit/debit cards. On the front, a small Velcro pocket holds a cell phone, pack of cigarettes, playing cards or any other tailgating paraphernalia. The Beer Belt™ is the perfect companion for a long day out on the lots.

The belt comes in many different colors, and you can check out more information at http://www.thebeerbelt.com/

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Alabama

tailgatelot — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:08:55 +0000

Alabama is king of the college football world!

New Tailgating Game Alert: Keg Bowling

tailgatelot — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:13 +0000

Keg Bowling may take a while to catch on, but once it does, watch out! Thanks to Steve from Cleveland for sending this one in to us.

UPDATE: Keg bowling for the whole family! Thanks to Mark for sending this one.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Boise State

tailgatelot — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:14:29 +0000

These Boise State Cheerleaders aren't only happen because TailgateLot.com is back after a week long break. They're excited to watch their Broncos make an attempt at going undefeated tonight in the Fiesta Bowl against TCU.

Introducing Appalachian State Football's Short Bus

tailgatelot — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:14:56 +0000

During a Bristol NASCAR race in the fall of 2008, Rich Brown, an Appalachian State Alum and avid fan, were tailgating when they noticed all the modified tailgating school buses around them. They saw the potential of having hundreds of fans tailgating around a properly modified vehicle. Rich and his three buddies, who were psychology professors at Appalachian State, came up with the idea of equipping a short school bus into App State’s most fierce tailgating machine. After finding a bus on eBay, which was originally an ice cream short bus (great find!), Rich and his friends began work to modify the bus.

The debut of the short bus came at last year’s Richmond game that included over 80 guests visits in what they call their “unorganized party.” The Appalachian State Short Bus features, music, TV, service bar, grill, second deck, removable benches, and a mounted keg tap. This year, they are getting ready to modify the bus with a new Tiki Hut that will be installed on the second deck. They are currently scheduled to finish this project by the end of the summer.

This bus currently frequents the Appalachian State football games and some NASCAR races, and is hoping to reach more events in the future.

Cincinnati Bengals BatMan Cruising Before a Monday Night Game

tailgatelot — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:13:40 +0000

A couple of things come to mind watching this: A) What was the base vehicle used for this project? B) This guy has to be freezing his "Bengals" off in that outfit in those mid-December games.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Washington DC

tailgatelot — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:48:01 +0000

You most likely won't see the Washington Redskin Cheerleaders looking like this tonight. Not with the low being in the mid to high 20's!

Z-Bench is Great for More than Tailgating

tailgatelot — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:02:14 +0000

The Z-Bench is a lightweight yet sturdy aluminum bench that attaches to a truck tailgate, and serves as a seat for up to three adults. The Z-Bench is pretty sturdy, and can handle over 1000. It is not only a bench but has other functions including a tailgate step, a picnic/task table, and can also work as a cargo holder. Check out the video for more information.

Timbuk2's Dolores Chiller - The Perfect Bag for Tailgate Nomads

tailgatelot — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:28:31 +0000

We consider there to be two types of tailgaters on the lots during game days. There are campers, and then there are nomads. Campers are tailgaters who bring all necessary items for a proper tailgate, and set up camp with their grill, tent, music, games, and any other items to ensure the proper tailgating environment. Nomads are wanderers, and their only true home is in their heart and in the beer they carry from campsite to campsite. Nomads, this product was designed with you in mind. Timbuk2's Dolores Chiller assists in the transport of approximately a case of beer through warm parking lots while keep your “goodies” at drinkable temperatures. Its waterproof TPU liner and total insulation keep the cold and the drips inside so you can stay outside. This cooler messenger bag is even equipped with an on-board bottle opener!

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Arizona 2

tailgatelot — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:53:01 +0000

If you think our "Monday Morning Wake Up Call" is visiting Arizona way too much, we aren't. Things are just that good out there.

UPDATED: Tennessee Titans: Tailgating "First Class"

tailgatelot — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:40:52 +0000

If owning and operating a tailgating vehicle is the equivalent of running a company, then The First Class Tailgaters, a tailgating group backing the Tennessee Titans, are the equivalent of a conglomerate. They aren’t just equipped with a simple tailgating van. They operate a tailgating van, trailer, mobile bar, rolling gadgets, and a container kitchen. Yes, they converted an old ocean-shipping container into a complete commercial kitchen.

Tailgate Trailer

Let’s start things off where they started things off. A friend gave Wayne Vandevort, one of the founders of First Class Tailgaters, a grill that was made from a fuel tank of a semi truck. His idea was to get a trailer with tandem axles that were at least 16 feet in length, and mount that monster grill for their tailgates. Once he was able to locate a trailer suitable for such a task, he took it to TenMet Trailer Repair, where they painted the trailer blue. In addition to painting, they installed white aluminum panels on the outside, and a translucent roof.

Once the trailer was back home, they ran all of the electrical wiring and pre-wired the six speakers for the stereo. They then installed stainless steel walls in the front area of the trailer, and white plastic panels on the rest of the walls. To secure the trailer while unattended, they designed the top to collapse and set on top of the walls, leaving no room for entry.
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Monster Tailgating: The 39-Foot "Big Mix"

tailgatelot — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:04:23 +0000

If you aren’t into putting up around 40 grand, and spending your summer working on your own tailgate machine, you can always rent one. This 2004 39ft CAT diesel RV, which has been appropriately named “Big Mix,” has been reconfigured into a tailgating stronghold. Big Mix has features such as a large rooftop deck, heavy-duty lift gate, and billboard-sized sides for team or corporate logos. The garage has been outfitted with a seating area with two additional flat screen TV’s, which brings its total up to three. Other features include exterior hook-ups, on-board air compressor, and a 7.5KW quiet generator. If you are interested in renting out this bad boy, you can check them out at http://www.bigmixevents.com/. They currently serve Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: BCS Edition

tailgatelot — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:31:49 +0000

Alabama’s dominate performance over Florida on Saturday sent them into a Battle Royale with Texas on January 7th. This will be a helluva battle on the field as well as off of it, as it pits together two tailgating powerhouses!

Back by Popular Demand: Failed Keg Stands

tailgatelot — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:08:18 +0000

Here we go:

This is just a disaster from start to finish.

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