Here is a very well done video on installing an air compressor.

Onboard Air & Train Horn Ford Super Duty F350 - YouTube

And how long it takes this brand to refill his tires.

On-Board Air Compressor Tire Inflation Time - YouTube

 

Haha Joe... Some you remeber RRF a few years ago. 17gal.@200psi. Horns blowing for a long time.

Viair 100% duty cycle. No stopping to cool pump off.

 

I just happened to need a setup like this today for a flat tire on some of my work equipment. Seeing what yall posted, why would I need something really high dollar? Or would a bigger compressor for air ride setup, with a bigger tank work to have a hose hooked up for tires?

 

a 3 gallon minimum tank and 100% duty cycle air compressor is the bare minimum you want for an on board air setup. otherwise, you will run out of air when using an impact gun on lugnuts.

 

If I do it I want to set it up like one of the above pictures inside the bed tool box. Just have to get measurements of everything.

 

I run out quick with 17 gallons.

 

Hey Joe out of curiosity why is everything so spread out in your box? Also can you run the compressor if anything is on top of it? Or will it get to hot?

In reference to the pump that clay sells...so does this put out enough air to run an impact run by itself with no tank continuously? I am not all that familiar with cfm's

thanks

 

I have nothing to contribute, but I am impressed with your set up Joe.
I'm thinking of adding some sort of on board air on my truck, but nothing to run Impact guns, just for airing up truck & trailer while on the road. Keep the info coming...

 

Here is my on board air set up. It is a Viair air compressor and a 11 lb propane tank for a reserve. Have a pressure relief and pressure shut off switch in the back. Perfect size of compressor because the seat can still fold down. Built the bracket for the reserve tank.

 

TO ROBINSNPOWERSTROKE
Where did you get the compressor and what size. Where did you get the pressure switch and is it adjustable or has set pressure. Would you please show a wire and piping diagram.

thanks

 

Yes, there are some units that can operate continuously (100% duty cycle) & generate enough air flow (CFM) at sufficient pressure (> 100 psi) to drive air tools. The downside is that they tend to be expensive (e.g. ~ $600 standalone / ~ $700 in kit form for the ExtremeAire Magnum) and they draw a lot of current (almost 100A for that ExtremeAire Magnum).

Most cheaper standalone compressors aren't 100% duty cycle and/or don't generate enough flow at enough pressure to run air tools without a complementary air tank for reserve capacity.

The No Load specs are pretty meaningless, you need to look at the specs under load e.g. % duty cycle, CFM, psi & current draw under load.

You can now buy some really nice fully contained portable systems:

Extreme Outback:
Product : Extreme Outback
http://www.extremeoutback.com/ExtremeProducts.pdf

ARB:
ARB Twin High Performance 12 Volt Portable Air Compressor (CKMTP12)
http://store.arbusa.com/Assets/PDF/c...ifications.pdf

The advantages of a full contained separate portable system are:
- no install kit/time/cost
- can lend to a friend or swap between 2 trucks or vehicles, or even use standalone, you just need a battery with enough juice for as long as you need it
- you can leave it behind if you don't need it
- if you sell the truck, you don't have to let it go, or remove it
- convenient if you already have heavy gauge wiring run to the front and/or rear e.g. for winch or charging of travel trailer house batteries, as they normally use the same high amperage connectors, so you can just unplug & plug in portable compressor

The disadvantage is that they are expensive.

At the moment I've been getting by with a 10 lbs nitrogen tank, but I have been tempted by the 2 standalone systems above, or alternatively a York-style engine-driven compressor with a modest sized tank, possibly with an airtight front or rear bumper operating as the air tank.

Of course, you can also buy or cobble together a much more modest compressor & air tank.

It really depends on:
- how often you need an air supply?
- what performance (CFM, PSI, duty cycle) you need or are willing to tolerate?
- how urgent it is when you need it?
- how much you are willing to spend?

 

Here is what I was looking at. It's basic, but may serve the purpose.

Viair Corporation - - VIAIR Ultra Light-Duty Onboard Air Systems - Overview - SummitRacing.com

Accessories ----> http://www.summitracing.com/search/B...r-Corporation/