Truck mounted air compressor?

[Winmac]

A Lot of the new service trucks are running screw compressors mounted on the engine, no tank required all the air you ever need. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yBHi1RHKgpM

 

[forestcreature1]

I use Warn's powerplant and am very happy with it.

 

[HCJtractor]

I've also seen tanks mounted under the bed along the frame with small 12 v compressors to keep them filled. So no space is used. Viair corporation sells an entire line of 12 V systems. I have their portable unit that connects with alligator clips to battery. They also sell complete onboard systems with 2.5 gal tanks and all parts needed. Check it out online

 

[HCJtractor]

Here are some pix of one of Viairs products.

 

[MossRoad]

As a former Jeeper, we all had onboard air compressors for trail repairs. A/C compressors converted to onboard air units. Then came modern times. Now you see many off roaders with compressed air tanks. A heck of a lot more stored air (volume) than a small reservoir. More then enough for trail repairs, airing up large off road tires and often used for air tools. That would be a real good option to research. You might even be able to hard mount one under your cross bed tool box. A long coiled air line and you're set.

The problem with compressed air tanks (scuba type tanks) is not just anyone can fill them. You need specialized equipment or have to take a trip to a shop that fills at those pressures. Also, carrying around a tank with several thousand PSI in it gives me the willies! But they do hold a lot of air.

 

[edkemper]

The problem with compressed air tanks (scuba type tanks) is not just anyone can fill them. You need specialized equipment or have to take a trip to a shop that fills at those pressures. Also, carrying around a tank with several thousand PSI in it gives me the willies! But they do hold a lot of air.

The jeeps I used to have and run with were always likely to end up on it's side or upside down at one time or another. I understand feeling a little squeamish about high pressure tanks. However, I figure if I can put one on a jeep that is traversing terrain that would make most grown men cry and not have the world end, I figure I can find a safe place to hide mine on a less vulnerable vehicle. It's not like I'd need to fill it that often.

I bought a great quality 12 volt pump and a smaller air tank to go under the truck. But the headache of wiring and plumbing the gear is making me think twice. That and the dirt, mud, snow and ice that will cover it most of the year has made it more difficult.

 

[DJ54]

Maybe check some truck salvage yards, where there may be a tire shop truck, or service truck that has been wrecked, but an under deck compressor that has not been damaged. Or, a tire shop service truck being retired, and salvage the unit from that truck.

 

[MossRoad]

Hey, if its good enough for the low riders, it should be good enough to inflate some tires....

Lowrider Depot - Air Zenith AZOB2 Air Compressors.

 

[Grant1]

The small 12V Pittsburg air compressor that HF sells is great. I have inflated dump trailer tires to 85PSI and also use it on tractor tires in the field. It connects straight to a 12V battery and sells for under $50.00

 

[breadtrk]

That big old V-twin Ford AC compressor it the best candidate for this project. They are in every junk yard in the country in all the big old fords and trucks.