Compressor
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It will be for the truck and fifth wheel tires when we are traveling. It would be easier than trying to find or to get close to air at a gas station especially when we are hooked up. It would be simpler to air up in camp.
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If you've got room under the hood for an A/C compressor, google for "on-board air" and "york compressor". It'll give you more CFM for the buck than anything else. York compressors were preferred because they have an oil sump, and can move air comparable to a good home compressor.
If belting it to the engine is impossible, there's PTO, or something like a starter motor.
Or, mount a big sausage tank somewhere, and fill it up at a gas station or at home when it's convenient. Get a small electric compressor (like for air horns or air shocks) to top it up. Although, big tank + small compressor = long run time and risk of overheating.
Here's some names that came up when I googled, if you don't want to make one out of junk:
VMAC UNDERHOOD Air Compressor Systems
VIAIR - Your Vital Air Source
Kilby Enterprises
If belting it to the engine is impossible, there's PTO, or something like a starter motor.
Or, mount a big sausage tank somewhere, and fill it up at a gas station or at home when it's convenient. Get a small electric compressor (like for air horns or air shocks) to top it up. Although, big tank + small compressor = long run time and risk of overheating.
Here's some names that came up when I googled, if you don't want to make one out of junk:
VMAC UNDERHOOD Air Compressor Systems
VIAIR - Your Vital Air Source
Kilby Enterprises
