SMU Mustang Trailer Takes New Shape

After speaking with Robert Mims from Imagi-Motive a few weeks ago, I realized that they are way ahead of the curve when it comes to customizing tailgating vehicles. Take for instance, the SMU Tailgating Trailer, which is their newest model. In the past, tailgate trailers have always been designed around the standard box-trailer design. This is fine, if you are using the trailer to haul around some lawn mowers or a couple of Harleys. But when you want to use a space for a particular purpose, you need to start from scratch. Imagi-Motive has decided to forgo that old boxed-in design, and construct these trailers to spec. Some of the features of the SMU Tailgating Trailer shown above include a flat screen TV, satellite dish, surround speaker system, keg tap system, cup dispenser, wet bar, and swing-out grill.

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The Gater Tail - Portable Bar and Refreshment Stand

The Gator Tail is not just another all-in-one tailgating solution. This single axel trailer is an actual portable bar that can be hauled to any tailgate location. Features include an onboard grill with 5 burners, trays to ice down 5 cases of beer, 12V power, air compressor, and a 250-watt Pioneer surround sound system. The best part is that the unit can fit in your garage when not in use. You may remember that we featured the creators of this tailgate machine back before they won the 2009 PepsiMax Maxiumum Tailgating Gadget Award, and if you want to check more of their work, visit them at PortableEvents.com.

Tennessee Titans: Tailgating "First Class"

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.

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Vote for The Portable Party in Pepsi Maximum Tailgate Competition

For Michael West and his buddy, building their lifelong dream-tailgating machine was one thing. Entering it to win a kick-ass Maximum Tailgate Gadget Competition was another. They are now one step away from winning Gizmodo’s contest, and getting sent to Miami for the Super Bowl!

The guys have basically built a sports bar on wheels, which they call The Portable Party. It starts as an enclosed trailer, and then remotely sets up in about 30 minutes into a full-fledged tailgater one-of-a-kind.

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Imagi-Motive Newest Tailgating Toys

Check out the two newest tailgating machines that our friends at Imagi-Motive have put out. The first one is the SMU Tailgating Trailer, which converts into a full bar and grill equipped with flat screens and all. The second is a Northwestern Tailgating Trailer that features two side-by-side flat screen TV's and full surround sound.

SMU Tailgating Trailer

Northwestern Tailgating Trailer

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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Tailgating Innovations: Ultimate Tailgate Experience

With the first real college football games set to kick off in about 56 days, you have to start thinking about your tailgate setup. Most folks will go out, and buy some tailgate gear from local outdoors stores or The Home Depot. Others will just go out, and spend about $15,000 on pure tailgating goodness such as this fully equipped trailer.

Texas Tech Brings A-Game for Tailgate Grillin'

As if Texas needed another "bigger in Texas" moment, here is a demonstration of some of the over the top grills seen at Texas Tech's Raidergate. Proof once again that everything is bigger in Texas. This video may be a bit old, but as we get closer to the season, there is nothing like these videos to draw up some fall emotion.

Soarin' with the Philadelphia Eagles

Below is a collection of Philadelphia Eagles tailgate vehicles, which was sent to us by one of our readers. We certainly have great respect for the tailgating prowess of Eagle fans and their custom tailgate vehicles.

Guide to Buying a Tailgate Machine

Although the thought of buying a tailgate machine may seem absurd to some (I don't know who either), it can seem like a worthwhile expense in the quest for the world's greatest tailgate. However, shopping for a vehicle that will strictly be used to stuff as many of your friends (and attach a couch to the top) is a bit different from buying your standard Honda Civic. Below are a couple points to consider when shopping for the mega-beast of tailgating:

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