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Just installed a Viair air compressor with 2 1/2 gallon receiver.  I wanted to be able to easily air up tires on the van, motorbike, Airstream, etc.  while traveling the US.  On/off switch is in the cab next to the pressure gauge.  I made up some brackets and strapped the compressor and tank to the frame on the drivers side.  It was tight and I wasn't sure if it would fit but managed to squeeze it in.

 

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That looks great. Nice install too. I have a portable 12v compressor for the rare times I need it when away from home.

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Thanks.  It depends on the compressor as they offer different duty cycles and output.  I paid about $280 for the kit but I found an "open box" discount on Amazon and it came boxed up like new.  I guess they had it sitting out on display.  I had to spend about $30 more for materials including heavier gauge wire to run from the battery to the compressor.  I looked at mounted the compressor just in front of the battery but since the relay had to be mounted on the tank it I decided to mount the compressor out of the way next to the tank.  They apparently use these a lot for Jeeps and such and go off road and deflate their tires for traction then air them up again for pavement.

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