Compressor options- where to route air connector- Gas door?

[MileHigh]

I’ve been all around on adding an air compressor. Single vs dual, on-board vs portable, even one off of the roof power since I only have 33s. I’d like an on board dual, probably with it under the passenger seat. I’d rather not have to leave a door open when I’m running the compressor. Or open the hood. I’ve seen some where the air routed to the back- but that still leaves a door open, and the bigger one.

I was trying to think of place where it would exterior, but protected and accessible. It seems that having an air tap behind the fuel door would be a pretty slick option? It would be exterior, but protected and accessible.

Am I crazy or is this an option?

 

[DenisM]

I’ve been all around on adding an air compressor. Single vs dual, on-board vs portable, even one off of the roof power since I only have 33s. I’d like an on board dual, probably with it under the passenger seat. I’d rather not have to leave a door open when I’m running the compressor. Or open the hood. I’ve seen some where the air routed to the back- but that still leaves a door open, and the bigger one.

I was trying to think of place where it would exterior, but protected and accessible. It seems that having an air tap behind the fuel door would be a pretty slick option? It would be exterior, but protected and accessible.

Am I crazy or is this an option?

Not crazy, practical...Having fitted a Brown Davis aux tank ( to a diesel), I can vouch that there would be ample room behind the fuel flap for an air outlet on the petrol version, given the absence of the "AdBlue" filler. You may need to install a sturdy bracket for the outlet socket. There's a large grommet from the rear compartment directly into the wheel well above the wheel well lining, sufficient to accommodate the diameter of an air hose. As for placement of the compressor, you need somewhere that's preferably got plenty of airflow for cooling.... ...especially if conditions demand a heavy duty cycle...incl say, assisting others apart from yr own needs....

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

I’ve been all around on adding an air compressor. Single vs dual, on-board vs portable, even one off of the roof power since I only have 33s. I’d like an on board dual, probably with it under the passenger seat. I’d rather not have to leave a door open when I’m running the compressor. Or open the hood. I’ve seen some where the air routed to the back- but that still leaves a door open, and the bigger one.

I was trying to think of place where it would exterior, but protected and accessible. It seems that having an air tap behind the fuel door would be a pretty slick option? It would be exterior, but protected and accessible.

Am I crazy or is this an option?

Great idea. It would work!

 

[MileHigh]

. As for placement of the compressor, you need somewhere that's preferably got plenty of airflow for cooling.... ...especially if conditions demand a heavy duty cycle...incl say, assisting others apart from yr own needs....

Just to parse this, do you think that an internally placed one would need the doors open for enough air flow? I don’t have a 2nd battery, so I’d have to run my IG when I’m airing up, so I guess I could just turn on the HVAC to introduce air? If that is what you meant- or was it more that open doors allow the unit to keep cool? I heard that the dual brushless can get hot.

I WANT a brushless dual that is mounted, I probably NEED a portable single. But if I carry the portable all the time because I know I’ll leave it at home when I need it, just get an on-board. Anything has to be better than my 12V that I use now…

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

Just to parse this, do you think that an internally placed one would need the doors open for enough air flow? I don’t have a 2nd battery, so I’d have to run my IG when I’m airing up, so I guess I could just turn on the HVAC to introduce air? If that is what you meant- or was it more that open doors allow the unit to keep cool? I heard that the dual brushless can get hot.

I WANT a brushless dual that is mounted, I probably NEED a portable single. But if I carry the portable all the time because I know I’ll leave it at home when I need it, just get an on-board. Anything has to be better than my 12V that I use now…

I have the single under the rear seat, not brushless, and it works fine. Less than 10 min to take 4 MT from 18 psi to 40 psi when at 8,000 ft. Time to socialize with everyone.
Two would be nice. Be careful of the fitting at the exit of the two compressors, it gets over 450° when running.
I had to air up in one of our CO thunderstorms in August. Having the back doors open was a problem, and I got soaked. So a good case for dual with the fitting at the gas cap.

 

[MileHigh]

I have the single under the rear seat, not brushless, and it works fine. Less than 10 min to take 4 MT from 18 psi to 40 psi when at 8,000 ft. Time to socialize with everyone.
Two would be nice. Be careful of the fitting at the exit of the two compressors, it gets over 450° when running.
I had to air up in one of our CO thunderstorms in August. Having the back doors open was a problem, and I got soaked. So a good case for dual with the fitting at the gas cap.

During the rain last week I had to have both of my rear doors open. The gasket over the bigger door ‘leaks’ with out the pressure of the door closing on it. I had a fairly large golf umbrella that almost spanned the two door, but water on the roof found the path between the door gasket and the body. Otherwise the umbrella would have worked well. Days like that make me try to think ahead.