Guide to Buying & Building a Tailgate Rig

Although the thought of buying and building a tailgate vehicle may seem absurd to some (Although, I'm not sure who!), it can seem like a worthwhile expense in the quest for the world's greatest tailgate party. However, shopping for a vehicle that will strictly be used to tailgate before games is a bit different from buying your standard Honda Civic. Below are a couple points to consider when shopping and planning for the mega-beast of tailgating:

1. Plan out everything you want in a Tailgating Machine First.

Some people want a big outdoor deck while others want the most indoor space as possible. Some groups like roof racks while others are not so fond. Some groups want to sleep in the vehicle on roadtrips while others prefer not to take it on road trips at all. All of these minor decisions need to be discussed before making the leap of actually buying a vehicle. Make sure that the vehicle your buying to modify can accommodate for all of your group's tailgating needs.

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Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Indiana

There is something about this image that just pulls out a tiny tear, and I think I know what it is. Only 30 more days until college football (and college football tailgating) makes its grand return!

The Search is on for the Country's Best College Football Tailgaters

In one-month fanatical tailgate fans will return to their college football team's stomping grounds to celebrate team spirit with their crazy attire, decorated vehicles and tasty food. It's tailgate season again. Many of these fans consider themselves "Professional Tailgaters." Now there is a national competition to determine the best of the best.

National Brands Cajun Injector® and The Original® Louisiana Hot Sauce are searching the country for the best tailgaters. The winners will receive national corporate sponsorship and be deemed the best of the best - official "Pro Tailgaters." Hopeful tailgater pros can submit a YouTube video showcasing their dedication and passion for college football tailgating. Cajun Injector® and The Original® Louisiana Hot Sauce will choose three tailgate teams with the most enthusiastic viral videos from different colleges across the U.S.

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Tailgating Barbecue Pits and Smokers

Gator Pit of Texas began with the idea of a tailgating grill/smoker over 10 years ago, and the rest was history. They created one of the most functional and unique Barbecue pits on the market that allows most pickup truck tailgates, SUV rear doors, and van doors to open without having to remove these amazing tailgating smokers or grills.

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Tailgate Slideout Cargo Carrier Review

This amazing tailgate cargo carrier actually slides with its twin tube telescoping design, so you can get easy access to the back of your SUV. The gray case is designed with a clamshell style-opening lid, which includes the locks to secure all your tailgating gear inside the carrier. It also has a hard point channel cross bar to provide weight distribution, and an adjustable attachment point for the cargo carrier itself. This carrier does include 2 rattle reducing silent hitch pins with one being for the hitch itself and the other for the telescoping piece. The system also comes with an LED lighting system, which includes a stop, turn, tail, and license plate lights.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Arizona

This reader-submitted "wake-up" is a little grainy, but still in the all-good category. Arizona knows how to bring the heat to its tailgates.

OSU Ultimate Buckeye Tailgate Bus

This 18-seat OSU Buckeye custom tailgater began originally as a 35-foot school bus, and is equipped with some of best features any tailgate fan would enjoy.

The inside of the bus is equipped with amenities such as a 12-volt cooler, microwave, DVD player, and CD player. Leather scarlet and gray recliners and sofas line the sides of the bus providing plenty of “hang-out” room during tailgating. A full restroom guarantees no one will need to step outside during those cold Columbus night tailgate sessions.

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Drive Thru Beer Run with Speedy Cooler

Here is a great way to tackle rough terrain when tailgating miles from the stadium for those big games. Plus, it doesn't hurt to show off during the tailgate party with a few doughnuts. This got me thinking about what it would take to modify a Cruzin' Cooler into a mini-monster truck.

The Ultimate Tailgate Cooler

Although this may look like your “standard-issued” tailgating cooler, its dense 2” insulation lid and case will prove otherwise. The Coleman 50 Quart Ultimate Extreme Cooler is capable of keeping ice in your cooler for up to 6 days with temperatures reaching 90°F! We took this cooler out for a test run on some of the hottest days Florida has to offer, and it performed as advertised and then some.

Its durable carrying handles are recessed for storage, and the foldaway tow handle offers comfort and one-hand operation. And if you want to talk about storage, this tailgate cooler is capable of storing up to 72 cans with ice. In addition to this, the lid is designed to accommodate 24” elastic cords for additional dry storage. This Coleman cooler also offers extra deep beverage holders to insure drinks stay in place even while tilting the lid to pull out a few more cold ones.

We give the Coleman 50 Quart Ultimate Extreme Cooler two enthusiastic thumbs up!

Monday Morning Wake Up Call: Clemson

This week, we'll take it over to the ACC with Clemson, and their cheerleader double feature.