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Best Tailgate TV Mounts

Jan 11, 2020

Best Tailgate TV Mounts

When we first began tailgating with a TV, we realized that the mounting options were plentiful. With so many options out there the key to finding the best tailgate TV mount depends entirely on your setup. Budgets, surfaces, and the the size of your area all play a huge role in determining your best mount options. Below we have discussed the best tailgate TV mounts and what you may need to look for to find the best options for your tailgate party setup.

Tailgate TV Tripod Stand Mount

A great budget friendly option for flat tailgating surfaces such as concrete or asphalt is a tripod style, portable TV mount. These are often the most inexpensive tailgate TV mount options. Some things to keep in mind, you may need a larger tailgate space in order to use this option. These stands will use some real estate at your tailgate party and you especially want to keep them in position to stay out of foot traffic to make sure an unfortunate accident will not occur.

Top Tailgate TV Tripod Stand Mount Pick: Mount-It! Tripod Portable TV Stand

Tailgate TV Hitch Mount

Our absolute favorite style of tailgate TV mount is the hitch mount. Not only does it save a huge amount of space in our tailgate area, it is easy to transport as it folds flat. It is also minimizes any accidents of having the TV knocked over being at the tailgate party mounted into the tailgate hitch. There is also the added benefit of being able to be swiveled to point away from the sun or for smaller tailgate spaces. This is one item in our collection that has been worth every penny.

Top Tailgate TV Hitch Mount: Mount-It! Tailgate TV Mount

Tailgate TV Hitch Mount for Smaller TVs

Another option for a tailgating TV hitch mount is the TV Stud. This hitch mount works better for smaller TVs and works great for SUVs as it only holds up to 50″ TVs. This is another helpful space saving option as well as more budget friendly than the larger TV mounts.

Top Smaller TV Tailgate TV Hitch Mount: Boone Outdoor TV Stud Hitch TV Mount

For more information on Tailgating TVs, check out more from our Tailgate Winners website:

You can always set up tabletop

Before we jumped into mounts, we had our TV on a 6ft table. This absolutely works and is likely the most often used setup for most tailgates. We learned a few tips along the way on this as well. Table placement is key to minimize any accidents, so we placed our table as close to the back of the truck as possible. Next, take a look at your surface and make sure that it is even. Any slight bump to a table on an uneven surface can cause your TV to fall and no one wants that at a tailgate. You can also invest in a new stand that may allow your TV to be more secure.

Guide to Tailgate TVs
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Guide to Tailgate TVs

Jan 11, 2020

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Throughout the years, we have tried many different TVs for our Tailgating TV setup. We have had different brands and different sizes. See our guide below for the Tailgate Winners Guide to Tailgate TVs. Once you have the scoop on best tailgating TVs, click here to find out what you need to watch TV at the tailgate.

Tailgate Winners Tailgate TV List

*Prices subject to change on Amazon – Dates current as of 1/10/20

Best Size Tailgate TV

The tailgate TV size that we have found to work best for our space is a 50 inch TV. Imagine your tailgate setup and what tables or mounts that you will be using. This size easily fits into the backseat of our truck and is relatively easy for one person to manage in setup. We currently use a hitch mount but it also fits well on a 6ft table with space for a few other items. Larger TVs can be more difficult to travel whereas smaller TVs can make it difficult for larger crowds to see.

Best Tailgate TV Brands

The tailgate TV that we found to be the best option overall, is our Samsung and this being primarily due to the sound quality. When looking for a brand for your tailgating TV, keep in mind that value is often key. There are a lot of opportunities for a TV to get destroyed in the process from transporting, during a tailgate party, and the return trip home.

Best Tailgating Gifts
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Best Tailgating Gifts

Jan 08, 2020

Best Tailgating Gifts – Updated for 2020

Everyone knows that certain someone who loves to tailgate and with so many unique tailgating gifts out there these days, there’s plenty of gifts that the person who loves tailgating is sure to love.

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  1. Fancy Panz 2-in-1 Portable Casserole Carrier – These pans come in 8 colors, perfect for finding your school spirited. If you know someone who creates vinyl designs, the ability to personalize is endless
  1. Simply Genius Pop-Up Mesh Food Covers – During the warm months especially, we have a lot of unwanted pest visitors to the tailgate. Keep the bugs out of your tailgate party with these pop-up mesh food covers.
  1. Mind Reader Tailgable Collapsible Folding Table – Talk about maximizing space at the tailgate. A drink holder, snack holder, and cooler all rolled into one. This space saver is sure to be a hit at your next tailgate party.
  1. Poligo 12 Piece BBQ Set with 15 Can Insulated Cooler – Another space saver item that doubles as a cooler and a place to hold BBQ grill accessories all in one.
  1. PRO POTS 1.5 Quart Football Slow Cooker – This tailgating gift idea is sure to impress on game day! Perfect gift for the one who always brings the dip to the tailgate party.
  1. Sorbus Outdoor Beverage Stakes: If you tailgate in a grassy area these beverages stakes are perfect for a tailgate party. They are a great substitution for having to set up extra tables while playing cornhole, washers, and other yard games with the added bonus of being easily spray painted to match your favorite colors.

We will continue to add to our list of Tailgate Gifts as 2020 rolls on through. See also our recommendations and Tailgate Winners list of favorites for the top gear we tailgate with at the moment.

2020 Best Coolers for Tailgating
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2020 Best Coolers for Tailgating

Jan 05, 2020

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2020 Best Coolers for Tailgating

For those of us that tailgate often, there is often a intense cooler collection. So many different coolers for a multitude of different applications. Tailgate Winners our ultimate list of the best tailgate coolers for 2020.

On Wheels

Whenever we are transporting large quantities of food and beverages, a large cooler is a must. Once you add the ice, drinks, and food to the cooler, it becomes more difficult to carry. That is why we love a cooler on wheels. Our favorite pick is the YETI Tundra Haul Portable Wheeled Cooler.

Best Wheeled Tailgate Cooler Pick: Yeti Tundra Haul Portable Wheeled Cooler
Honorable Mention: Coleman 62-Quart Xtreme 5-Day Heavy-Duty Cooler

Soft-Sided Cooler

When we have a lot of items to pack, we love to use a soft-sided cooler as it is much easier to pack in the car and can be carried like a bag to our tailgate spot. Our favorite pick is the Yeti Hopper.

Best Soft-Side Tailgate Cooler Pick: Yeti Hopper
Honorable Mention: OlarHike 30 Liter Large Cooler

Backpack Cooler

If you know that you will be hopping around from tailgate to tailgate, we love a backpack cooler. You can keep your hands free and transport your beverages with ease. Our favorite pick is the YETI Hopper Backflip

Best Backpack Tailgate Cooler Pick: YETI Hopper Backflip
Honorable Mention: SEEHONOR Insulated Cooler Backpack

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Low Country/Shrimp Boil for Tailgating
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Low Country/Shrimp Boil for Tailgating

Jan 05, 2020

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One of our most popular tailgates of last football season was our Shrimp Boil. We love finding tailgating food that will feed a crowd and this recipe was incredibly easy. It also requires minimum equipment so it is super easy to assemble, cook, and pack back up.

We bought our Loco Cooker setup originally for our annual Derby party. I realized at that time that it would be super easy to set up at our tailgate. You then just need your propane tank and a pair of heat resistant gloves. We have a few pairs that we use but prefer long ones in case of any splash up.

Easy Set Tailgating Setup with our Loco Cooker

A few tips for perfecting your low country or shrimp boil for tailgating:

  • You can fill up your pot for transport ahead of time so long as you can keep it from moving. Otherwise, you may want to grab multiple gallons of water to fill at your tailgate.
  • Minimize your prep time at the tailgate by cutting your corn and peeling and deveining your shrimp ahead of time.
  • Newspaper is most often used but you can also use parchment paper as a substitute.
  • Keep an eye on the shrimp, it will cook incredibly fast!
Low Country Shrimp Boil for Tailgating

Low Country Shrimp Boil for Tailgating

A great way to feed a large tailgating crowd is with a Low Country or Shrimp Boil. Be the hit of your tailgate with a simple setup.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 20 People

Equipment

  • Stock Boiling Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Pounds Shrimp
  • 8 Pounds Sausage Such as Andouille Sausage, Sliced
  • 8 Ears Corn Cut into Thirds
  • 8 Pounds Red Potatoes Leave Whole
  • 2 Cups Old Bay Seasoning More if your prefer more spice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a Stock Pot with water, making sure to leave some room for all the food items you will place in the pot
  • Pour in Old Bay Seasoning and bring to a rolling boil
  • Once the water has come to a boil, drop the potatoes into the pot
  • After around 20-25 Minutes, Add corn to the pot
  • After another 10 minutes, add sausage to the pot
  • Once sausage has been in for around 10 minutes, add shrimp and remove in 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp is no longer opaque.
  • Pull the strainer and allow most of the water to drain.
  • Dump entire contents on parchment paper or newspaper and enjoy!
Keyword Easy Tailgate Food, Food for a Crowd, Tailgate Food, Tailgating Food, Tailgating Food Ideas
How to Watch TV at Tailgating
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How to Watch TV at Tailgating

Feb 18, 2019

How to Watch TV at the Tailgate

Nothing quite adds to the social hour like setting up a tailgate TV to watch other games before game time. We get a lot more traffic to our tailgate spot when we have the TV hooked up. Luckily, you only need three things to watch TV at tailgating. We have added a bonus 4th item for mounting your TV with ease!

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  1. Television: This is the obvious must-have for watching TV at tailgating. One tip for deciding on your TV for tailgating is how easily you can transport it from home to the game. We know that we if we get a TV too large it will not fit in our backseat. Another tip, we don’t recommend buying a high end television. Accidents can happen. Don’t buy a TV that would make you cry if it gets damaged. No one likes to be sad before the game even starts. Click here to see our 2020 List of Tailgate TVs.
  2. Power Source: If you are not tailgating nearby an outlet, invest in a small generator. The power source we use for our tailgate is the Honda EU1000i Inverter Generator. This generator is popular because it is easy to transport and extremely quiet. While there are many sizes to choose from, this size can easily run a TV and satellite dish.
  3. A Satellite Dish or Antenna: If you have DISH or DirectTV as your regular service provider, adding a dish to your account is easy and often extremely inexpensive. For us, adding to our DISH account is $7 per month. The KING Tailgater Bundle includes Portable Satellite TV Antenna and DISH Wally HD Receiver has all you need to start tailgating with Dish Network at your tailgate. “Bunny Ears” have come a long way and another option to watch TV at your tailgate is a TV Antenna. This will give you local channels but we also recommend checking out the FCC DTV Reception Maps to check regional availability ahead of time.
  4. A Tailgate TV Mount: While it isn’t necessary we will file this under a bonus item. One of the items we love is our Tailgate TV Mount. This freed up our table space allows us to make much more efficient uses of our space. We opted to choose a mount that allows for us to open and close the tailgate of our truck.

For even more from Tailgate Winners:
Guide to Tailgate TVs and Tailgate TV Mounts.

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Cajun Ranch Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Feb 09, 2019
Tailgate WInners Cajun Ranch Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

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Cajun Ranch Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

One of our most often requested tailgating recipes are our Cajun Ranch Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos. Cheesy, savory, and spicy are all rolled into one with this crowd pleasing tailgate food idea!

A few tips before we jump into the recipe.

  • I promise that you will appreciate using food safe gloves here. All it takes is one rub of the eye after washing your hands to realize that you didn’t get all of the jalapeno juice off.
  • There is nothing more satisfying than a solid knife. If you’re looking for knives that cut like butter and are made to last, check out Wusthof knives. We used a Wusthof Paring Knife in this recipe.
  • This is an easy tailgating recipe as you don’t have to be as precise with your measurements. If you love super spicy, just add more cajun!
  • Use your left over mixture as a dip. Sometimes there will be more cheese mixture than peppers. It serves great on crackers!

Cajun Ranch Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Spice up the tailgate food with this Tailgate Winners recipe! One of our most requested, tried and true tailgating recipes are our Cajun Ranch Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers. Starting with a basic jalapeno popper recipe we continued to add until we reached this delightful and savory combo of cajun and ranch. These super cheesy peppers will be a fan favorite at your tailgate or as an appetizer at any event!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Equipment

  • Oven, Grill, or Smoker

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Jalapenos Makes 20 Poppers
  • 1 Package Bacon
  • 1 Package Cream Cheese – Softened Full fat or 1/3 fat
  • 1/2 Packet of Ranch Seasoning Such as Hidden Valley
  • 2 Tbls Cajun/Creole Seasoning of Choice Such as Tony Chachere's
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Combine Softened Cream Cheese with Ranch seasoning, cajun seasoning, and one cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Blend well into a mixing bowl. Set to the side and let the flavors blend. Preheat your Oven, Grill, or Smoker
  • Using food safe gloves, cut the jalapenos in half long-ways. Using a knife or another tool, get out all the seeds so you are left with a jalapeno “boat”. Be super careful not to get the juices in your eyes. I promise you will be sad.
  • Use a spoon to spread the mixture inside the jalapeno halves and wrap each jalapeno half with one solid layer or bacon. You may need to cut your bacon in half depending on the size of your peppers.
  • Cooking –
  • Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet aluminum foil to keep it neat and tidy. Once the bacon is cooked through and crispy, your jalapenos are finished! Start watching closely around the 20-30 minute mark for the bacon to cook. Bacon goes from perfection to burnt in a split second in the oven make sure to keep a close eye on them using this method.
  • Grill: We don’t recommend placing directly on the grill. Use a roasting pan and cover with foil. This method takes a while so you will need to be patient and mindful if you will be grilling other items for your tailgate. Start monitoring after around 20-30 minutes for bacon to crisp and complete cooking.
  • Smoker: Again, use a roasting pan heat uncovered. With a temperature controlled smoker, you will cook 30 minutes around 180 degrees, 30 minutes around 375. Work up to a high temperature at the end to get the bacon crispy! A traditional smoker will yield similarly to the grill.
Keyword Easy Tailgate Food, Food for a Crowd, Tailgate Food, Tailgating Appetizers, Tailgating Food, Tailgating Food Ideas

Check out our visual images below!

First, cut peppers in half lengthwise
Next, stuff with the delicious cheese mixture!
Lastly, wrap with bacon and then you are ready to cook!




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5 Simple Tailgate Must-Haves

Sep 11, 2018
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Over the years, we have accumulated a large amount of tailgating items. When we first started to travel to games we started small and over time added as we grew with new ideas. Below is our list of our favorite 5 Simple Tailgate Must-Haves!

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  1. Take a Seat!
    While I tend to stay mobile and social throughout a tailgating event, one of the easiest items to pack is a chair. This simple tailgating must-have will have your feet thanking you later after many hours of cheering! This Stansport Folding Director’s Chair with Side Table is a hit not only at our tailgate but other events such as family reunions, outdoor concerts, or anywhere that you may need a portable seat. It’s nice to have a small side table to hold your drink, your phone, or even a plate of food. For anyone who has played the balance game with a plate full of food in your lap, it’s a lifesaver!
  2. Add some rockin’ tunes!
    One of our favorite items for not only tailgating, but for year round use is our ION Audio Tailgater Portable Bluetooth Speaker. We’ve used this for parties, outside while working in the yard, and more. It’s easy to transport and rolls like luggage with a handle and wheels. Added bonus, you can charge your device at the same time!
  3. Keep Your Drinks Cool!
    We have entirely way too many coolers. We only justify this because it seems like we need a compilation depending on what we are doing. Right now, my go-to for a cold canned beverage drinking afternoon is my YETI Hopper.You an pack a ton ice and canned beverages without it being too heavy to lug around. It also fits nicely in the floorboard of the car due to having a more flexible exterior.
  4. A Folding Table
    We currently use this Lifetime 6 foot Folding Table. Because it folds in half, it travels easily and doesn’t take up a lot of space in the vehicle. We go back and forth between cloth and plastic tablecloths depending on the theme and what we are serving on it. You can easily put your coolers and other items underneath saving the top for all of your delicious food items. Speaking of other items to store under your table, that leads me to number five, a tailgate box!
  5. Tailgate Box
    Right now, we use a large plastic storage box for our items we will need almost regularly for every tailgate. A sampling of our items include:
    Health Basics
    – Sunscreen
    – Bugspray
    – First Aid Kit (I’m fairly certain someone read: me ends up needing something out of it)
    Food Serving Items
    – Paper Towels
    – Paper Plates
    – Napkins
    – Cutlery
    – Serving Baskets
    Items to store food after we finish eating
    – Plastic Wrap
    – Plastic Baggies
    – Aluminum Foil
    – Chip Clips
    Cleaning Items 
    – Clorox Wipes
    – Hand Sanitizer (Because, port-a-potties)

What are some your simple tailgate must-haves? We would love to hear from you!

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