Truck mounted air compressor.
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Truck mounted air compressor.
I want to install a small compressor on my truck. Mostly for use during the summer at the river. That way I can inflate rafts and stuff at the boat ramp. What would be the best setup. I would like to mount it under the bed or cab and also have air hose connections near the bumber.
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Hmmm? I was reading in one of the threads here on how someone wanted the Pacbrake for the onboard compressor cause he said air would come in handy I wonder how that would work exactly? Figured I would throw that up there as an option if its possible?
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A little pricey, but if you need a winch too, this looks pretty cool. A winch with air compressor built in.
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if you are looking for something to air up rafts then don't waste your money on a expensive compressor... Go to wal-mart and get a $7.00 hand held inflator that is used for rafts, air mattresses, etc... You need a low pressure high volume inflator. If you use one of the compressors others mentioned then you will spend the entire day sitting there with a air chuck plugged in and eventually a burnt up compressor.
Now if you want something to air up tires and other high pressure things than go with the above ideas.
Now if you want something to air up tires and other high pressure things than go with the above ideas.
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Thanks for all the great replys so far. Looks like I have a lot of research ahead of me.
Does anyone know if I can run one off the PTO port on the nv5600?
Does anyone know if I can run one off the PTO port on the nv5600?
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The Pacbrake uses a low flow Viair air compressor good for 150 p.s.i. and 2.03 c.f.m. @ 0 p.s.i. It has a max duty cycle of 25% at 72*F and 100 p.s.i. Not the best stats but could get you out of a jam. Installed on the compressor is a quick connect valve dedicated to providing air. The Pacbrake kit even includes about a 10-ft section of coiled air hose with a variety of fittings and it's own carrying bag.
My goal is to install it Monday. When I do I'll take some pics of the setup.
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What exactly do you wish to do?
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You are probably talking about me.
The Pacbrake uses a low flow Viair air compressor good for 150 p.s.i. and 2.03 c.f.m. @ 0 p.s.i. It has a max duty cycle of 25% at 72*F and 100 p.s.i. Not the best stats but could get you out of a jam. Installed on the compressor is a quick connect valve dedicated to providing air. The Pacbrake kit even includes about a 10-ft section of coiled air hose with a variety of fittings and it's own carrying bag.
My goal is to install it Monday. When I do I'll take some pics of the setup.
The Pacbrake uses a low flow Viair air compressor good for 150 p.s.i. and 2.03 c.f.m. @ 0 p.s.i. It has a max duty cycle of 25% at 72*F and 100 p.s.i. Not the best stats but could get you out of a jam. Installed on the compressor is a quick connect valve dedicated to providing air. The Pacbrake kit even includes about a 10-ft section of coiled air hose with a variety of fittings and it's own carrying bag.
My goal is to install it Monday. When I do I'll take some pics of the setup.
And now I do remember the Pac stating that it comes with all the stuff.
I'd be interested in seeing these pics as well.
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Well, my plans to install it Monday were foiled by a Father-In-Law in need, but I have been able to spend an hour or two hear and there to get the majority of the install done. All I have left is wiring into the ECM and the switch.
Here are some pictures of my progress thus far:
Overview:
Compressor and GDP MK-2 + Big Line setup:
Close-up of compressor showing quick-connect for air hose:
View of the tank taken from above looking through gap between bumper and radiator area:
View of the tank from underneath:
Here are some pictures of my progress thus far:
Overview:
Compressor and GDP MK-2 + Big Line setup:
Close-up of compressor showing quick-connect for air hose:
View of the tank taken from above looking through gap between bumper and radiator area:
View of the tank from underneath: