On board air compressor

[RescueGreenXJ]

Was interested in seeing how other folks had their air compressors stored/mounted in their rigs. Was curious to see some pics....I wasn't quite sure which to get and where to mount it. Want to be able to air up my tires...post those pics if you've got them....much appreciated....

 

[Jester32]

I'm building mine into my roof rack. Got the tank mounted up front and the compressor mounted in a vented box. On the rack. I used two air susp aluminum tanks from a new grand Cherokee looks pretty sweet will take pics when I'm done

 

[saar]

Why would you like to have it on board?
I find it more comfortable when I can take it with me.
Saar

 

[bugleboy]

yeah i have a little one that pumps tires and jumps cars, its electric and the charge lasts 4 months, i just throw it on the floor in the back seat and cover it with a cargo cover so it doesent slide around or ding up the interior, i think its almost better to go smaller with compressers

 

[Jester32]

I run air tools with mine when we break on the trail.

 

[bugleboy]

I run air tools with mine when we break on the trail.

ahh, okay i see, i thought you might just need something to fill your tires up before you get back on the road

 

[Jester32]

It works for that to and quick lol.

 

[RescueGreenXJ]

It works for that to and quick lol.

What minimum psi and horsepower do I need to rum air tools?????

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[Jester32]

Not sure on horse power but 90 psi and 8-13 cfm

 

[Jester32]

That's why I have to tanks. Helps with air tools.

 

[bugleboy]

It works for that to and quick lol.

mine works great, jumps and pumps lol ill post a pic of it later

 

[RescueGreenXJ]

Not sure on horse power but 90 psi and 8-13 cfm

There are a few compressors I was looking at. One was the Craftsman 3 gallon, 125 psi...not sure of the cfm. Wasn't sure if I should get it because didn't know if it would work with power tools...

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[Jester32]

Power tools need a big tank. I have a 35 gallon compressor in my shop it will run em all day. On my jeep I can take 2 wheels off then it has to fill which is ok as it's usually one tire tgat has the problem.

 

[Kiltedindyyj]

I just picked up a York ac compressor that intend to convert to supply air. Have read a couple articles for help so just need to get rest of the parts and should have enough air to do all the stuff I need. Perhaps I can convince wide airlockers are next.