Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 04-17-2012, 07:45 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Gnarvan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Washougal, Wa
Posts: 1,047
Air Compresser in a rear Aluminess bumper?

Has anyone mounted an air compresser in the compartment of a Aluminess rear bumper? If so do you have any suggestions on which air compressers fit? I'm looking for something to air tires with. I don't really need a monster that will power air tools. Hints or tales of woe would be appreciated so I can learn from your mistakes.

__________________
John

Gnarvan 1992 E350 Clubwagon
Advanced 4WD Systems Conversion

Sotar Legend 12.5' X 22" Cataraft
2003 BMW R1150GS-Adventure
2013 BMW R1200GS-Adventure
Gnarvan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-17-2012, 11:12 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
carringb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Corvallis, OR
Posts: 5,300
Re: Air Compresser in a rear Aluminess bumper?

Seems to me that the compartment would be more useful for items that are less permanent?

FWIW - There's lots of space along the frame rails. My air compressor is below/behind the drivers seat on the outside of the frame rail.
__________________
2000 E450 dually V10 wagon
carringb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2012, 12:12 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Ultrasport12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Area ,CA
Posts: 761
Re: Air Compresser in a rear Aluminess bumper?

I agree with carringb there are plenty of places to mount air compressors (and tanks) besides the bumper. Besides the space under the drivers side there is always where your spare tire was before you got your new bumper. Something else to consider is the compressor might need more air than the bumper box can offer with the cover on. They need quite a bit to pump and stay cool. Plus all the way back there means even larger wires running to it unless you have a battery back there someplace. I saw a small ARB compressor mounted under the hood on the drivers side inner fender by the master cylinder on a Ford van it fit nice. I guess it depends on your air system.

I think you should save the bumper box for something else...
__________________
2008 Ford E-350 V-10 EB
Transformer Interior
U-Joint Off Road 4x4 kit in the garage
2004 F-350 Dana 60
Ultrasport12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2012, 09:25 AM   #4
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: mile high
Posts: 82
Re: Air Compresser in a rear Aluminess bumper?

i looked at that as well, quickly dismissed it since the compressor i already had was no way no how gonna fit. but i agree with everyone elses statements. see pic of the install i just finished, 2 gal tank in front of the battery box, which may be over kill, but i had it and time will tell how much i use it.



i installed on this side so i would have room for a second house battery on the driver side if the need arises (my house battery is already on the driver side, but i could fit 2) and i made wiring a piece of cake
coguzzi is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:45 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.