The 15 Most Epic Tailgating Vehicles in College Football

One of the best parts about college is the tailgate excitement found in the parking lot outside games throughout the football season.

And while there’s no shortage of gimmicks and novelties available for students to participate in during games, as is the case with the American football tradition in general, tailgating vehicles are at the top of the list.

In this case, we’re not talking about Chevy Silverado pickup trucks parked under canopy tents with a team decal or two and a cooler in the bed behind their fold-down tailgates.

When we say tailgating vehicles, we mean customized tricked-out vehicles with party-enhancing extras, ready to provide a full-service tailgate experience game after game throughout the college football season!

There’s no right or wrong way to participate in tailgate culture. But the folks who ride the public streets to the college sports event areas in these ultimate tailgating vehicles are definitely reaching for the ideal tailgate experience. 

They take tailgating to the next level by pouring their heart and soul (and a lot of their savings) into an epic tribute to their favorite teams. So, take a study break, check twice for the campus safety officer, and read through our list of the 15 most epic tailgating vehicles.

We’ll even reveal how Storage.com can help you tackle your college career by providing you with a safe and smart college storage space for summer breaks.

1. Texas A&M Fire And Army Truck

A fire truck and an army truck may seem like an odd combination, especially for football tailgating. But Texas A&M alum Barney Fudge pays tribute to his alma mater by inviting all Aggies fans to his two-truck tailgate party. 

Draw you and your college roommate a few alcoholic beverages from the side of his re-purposed army truck, and join the party that always seems to surround these two impressive rigs for a next-level tailgate experience.

2. Gopher Car

A fourth-generation Chevy Caprice from the early 1990s is certainly an unusual tailgating car. But give it a maroon and gold paint job and 28-inch rims, and suddenly its tailgate vehicle value is immeasurable to a Minnesota Gopher. 

Sure, you can’t fit a grill in the trunk, and there definitely aren’t any flat-screen video monitors to be found in this ride. But sipping on some alcoholic beverages around this epic tailgating vehicle might be the biggest win on a Gopher game day.

3. Rutgers Jitney

A group of Rutgers alumni engineering majors put their degrees to good use by re-purposing this retired Atlantic City Jitney. This award-winning tailgating vehicle has its own flat screen TV, custom grill, and of course, a kegerator. 

And they’re not done yet. Every off-season allows these guys to add more custom features to their New Jersey gem. It should be noted that the Rutgers Jitney’s picture hangs in the tailgating section of the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA.

4. Usc Cockaboose

Cockabooses are prime tailgating real estate in South Carolina. These renovated train cars sit on a dormant train track near Williams-Brice Stadium, and cost between $250,000 $300,000. With only a three-minute walk to the game, a Cockaboose is the epitome of luxury tailgating. 

Air conditioning, food catering orders, and access to the stadium’s closed-circuit television system are only a few amenities loaded into the cargo capacity of every train car. Unfortunately, even closed-circuit TV systems include television commercials these days – perfect time to top off from your beer ball!

5. Big Red Towncar Of Nu

The decorations may be a bit unconventional in a college town car, but the cargo space of this vintage Lincoln Towncar is loaded with school spirit. 

Instead of TVs, portable grills, and a Kicker sound system, the owner of this ultimate tailgating vehicle uses skulls, flags, and a gargoyle to pay homage to the Nebraska Huskers.

6. Clemson Paw Bearer

Jeff Herbert is out to prove that a family-friendly tailgating sports experience is not a dying art. Jeff has been tailgating with his 1967 hearse outside Memorial Stadium in the same spot since 1983, and for nearly all bowl game appearances. 

So if you find yourself at a Clemson football tailgate party, visit the Paw Bearer and let Jeff know his tailgating vehicle is simply to die for.

7. Unc Heelraiser

Inspired by the Clemson Paw Bearer, University of North Carolina alum John Snipes bought a hearse of his own and decorated it Tar Heel style.

With three custom sun roofs and flame-shooters on the rear tailpipes, this 12-mile-per-gallon monster has entertained countless fans and tailgate party goers at Tar Heel parades and followed the team all over the country.

8. Wvu Shaggin’ Wagon

This 1988 E150 Conversion Van isn’t hard to spot outside Milan Puskar Stadium on game day. Steve Sanders has spent the last decade customizing the cargo capacity of his late 1980s ambulance with a Mountaineers paint job, cable TV, a massive set of party speakers, computers, and plenty of coolers and chairs, offering an unforgettable tailgate experience to anyone who stops by.

9. Az Cardinals Golf Cart

Sure, sure, the Cardinals are not a college football team. But it’s not every day you see a golf cart with a portable grill attached. This street-legal subcompact tops out at 25 miles an hour and gives its driver the freedom to move about the parking lot.

10. Sanipac Duck Truck Of Oregon

These guys give ‘going green’ a whole new meaning. You can find this retired garbage truck near Autzen Stadium on most game days, giving out hot dogs, drinks, and spreading the good word about recycling.

11. The Unsupervised Bus Of Lsu

The proud owners of The Unsupervised Bus (T.U.B.) inherited a prime tailgating spot when their friend, who had previously tailgated in a hearse, decided to retire from the business.

Their buddy also bequeathed to T.U.B. an unconventional cargo space in the form of a coffin, which was given LSU tiger stripes and converted into the ideal cooler for tailgate food and alcoholic beverages.

12. Va Cavaliers Wahoo Limo

The owners of the Wahoo load up into their limo cargo space and ride to every Virginia Cavaliers game in luxury, chauffeur not included. If you happen to spot the Wahoo Limo outside Scott Stadium before a Cavaliers game, be sure to get your picture taken in front of this fancy tailgating vehicle.

13. Clemson Pontoon

Former Clemson football player Will Merritt and his wife, Melissa, really took tailgating to the next level by sailgating. The couple revamped an old pontoon boat in true Clemson style on an episode of Flipping Ships. 

Complete with authentic stadium seats from Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, astro-turf, and of course, a portable grill, the Merritts have brought the tailgate to the water.

14. Toledo Jambulance

This ambulance was built to party. The Toledo Jambulance has its cargo space loaded with a flat-screen TV, two computers, and a massive stereo system, all designed for the ultimate tailgating vehicle experience. 

Regardless of what happens in Glass Bowl Stadium, the Jambulance is always a hit before and after the game.

15. Master Gator

via Master Gator

The Master Gator has everything you need to host the most epic tailgate party, including a massive set of speakers, a private bathroom, built-in tables, and a porch. The best part? You can rent it yourself, driver included.

After the Party’s Over: How Storage.com Can Help You Make a Seamless Transition From Your Semester to Summer Break

Most campus residence halls don’t allow students to keep their belongings at school over the summer. But who wants to balance their post-semester party rest period with moving their stuff back home for the break? 

Renting a storage unit near campus can give you a place to store your belongings over the summer so you don’t have to move them home just to move them back again next fall.

But not all storage units are created equally in terms of features like climate control, accessibility, and security. So, how do you find a 10×25 storage unit size in your area that has all the storage amenities you need?

Storage.com is here to help. 

Just punch your college’s zip code into our handy Storage.com search tool, and we’ll help you browse and compare self-storage units using amenity filters that isolate the storage facilities close to your campus that have units available with all the specific storage features you need.

If it’s your first time using summer storage space, we recommend reviewing the basics of self-storage and following that up with our tips for college self-storage.

And after you went all out for college football season, spring break, and graduation, you’re probably feeling a bit cashed out.  Well, you’re in luck – storage facilities on Storage.com offer discounts specifically for students to help them afford a storage unit. 

If you’re looking for storage near campus and want to save a few bucks, call us at (833) 448-1067, and we’ll help point you toward facilities in your area offering student discounts. 

But just like your tailgating party requires a parking pass, most facilities will require a current student ID in order to score that college student deal.