On board air supply
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On board air supply
The next couple of weeks I will be building an on board air supply so that I can air down on trails and air back up without having to drive to a gas station.
I plan on two small piggy back air tanks connected to a small compressor and a 30 ft retractable hose reel.
I have the tanks, reel, fitting, just curious about a good dependable compressor. Keep in mind I need something small and as light as possible.
Any ideas?
I plan on two small piggy back air tanks connected to a small compressor and a 30 ft retractable hose reel.
I have the tanks, reel, fitting, just curious about a good dependable compressor. Keep in mind I need something small and as light as possible.
Any ideas?
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look for a high volume pump
preferably one with a cooling fan
small compressor manufacturers seem to be in a pressure war
not much good for low pressure high volume truck tires
good high volume air pumps are out there, but will run around $100
PS - don't bother with a retractable hose as I am sure it will fubar
just get some good hose that you can coil and throw in the bed
a small compressor that can keep fill two tanks filled is a good idea
that set up will take some space up though depending on the tank size
preferably one with a cooling fan
small compressor manufacturers seem to be in a pressure war
not much good for low pressure high volume truck tires
good high volume air pumps are out there, but will run around $100
PS - don't bother with a retractable hose as I am sure it will fubar
just get some good hose that you can coil and throw in the bed
a small compressor that can keep fill two tanks filled is a good idea
that set up will take some space up though depending on the tank size
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You can make something simular to the "PowerTank" for about $60-$100, using an old CO2 Tank from a beverage dispenser, and a constant pressure regulator... I have one that I use for my Keg-a-rator and my tires with a quick disconnect, and it works great. In addition to 2 kegs worth of beer dispensing, I've aired down to 12psi, and filled my 31's 4 times so far and the tank is still about 1/2 full. Refilling the tank is about $12 at any welding store. Dis-advantage is that you can't run tools really, but your can't do that well with just two small(ish) tanks either. Tools require a good compressor.
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Originally Posted by graniteguy
I would not be against trying a 12 volt compressor to compliment the tanks. It is cheap enough to try. I have no offroad experience, but is the tank on it's own not enough to fill the tires without a compressor attached?
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if you dont plan on using your a/c you can do this
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tonyc/jeep1/OBAIR3.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tonyc/jeep1/OBAIR3.html
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no ones mentioned ARB yet? or are they over priced?
as for the tanks, im thinking of buying 2 tanks and putting them under the bed attached to the frame. well between the frame and body.. maybe?
either a few small tanks like this,
http://4wheelparts.com/4wp/products/...ories&man=QUIC
or two of those 5-10gal tanks from autozone, then running a hose between them, one to the compressor and line for the output...
just my idea, i have also seen roll cages sealed up and used as a tank, and bumpers sealed up and used as air tanks.. but i dont trust my fab skil enuf for that yet
as for the tanks, im thinking of buying 2 tanks and putting them under the bed attached to the frame. well between the frame and body.. maybe?
either a few small tanks like this,
http://4wheelparts.com/4wp/products/...ories&man=QUIC
or two of those 5-10gal tanks from autozone, then running a hose between them, one to the compressor and line for the output...
just my idea, i have also seen roll cages sealed up and used as a tank, and bumpers sealed up and used as air tanks.. but i dont trust my fab skil enuf for that yet
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
im gonna go purpose built compressor... no need for other bulky stuff...
as for that AC compressor mod.. is there a way to mount a second compressor in the truck? just get a longer belt?
as for that AC compressor mod.. is there a way to mount a second compressor in the truck? just get a longer belt?
umm i think the belt wouldnt be an issue, its just more tha space to put another compressor that becomes the issue, if you have the space then i dont see why you cant get a custom belt made up..??
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Originally Posted by blackbetty
if you dont plan on using your a/c you can do this
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tonyc/jeep1/OBAIR3.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tonyc/jeep1/OBAIR3.html
idk about anyone else.. but i live in Texas... u must have AC... if i had a jeep it would b another story, is there a way to mount a second AC compressor?
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