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07-25-2020, 11:54 PM
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State: Arkansas
Posts: 131
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Air compressor storage bay
Inspired by some post I saw I set out to set up my air compressor/tool bay.
I decided to do it on the passenger side of our Windsport 35M left of the outside plugs so I wouldn't have to mess with power.
I started out with a harbor freight 100psi compressor and a retractable hose.
I didn't want to make any holes but wanted the compressor and hose to be secure and not bouncing around.
I cut a piece of 3/4 plywood 21.5 inches by 38. I originally cut it at 40 but could not fit the board in.
I also had to cut a piece 8x17 to support the hose case. I screwed the hose case to 2 wedges below some tanks.
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07-25-2020, 11:56 PM
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Senior Member
State: Arkansas
Posts: 131
THOR #19565
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07-29-2020, 08:52 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2019 Aria 4000
State: Utah
Posts: 336
THOR #15943
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That is some inventive work!
I too want to rig one compartment for my "tool shed". Fortunately I'm on air bags so I can plumb an air line to my existing tanks. I also am considering mounting my small drill press, vise, table top belt sander etc. into one of the sliding compartment drawers at some point.
GVP
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07-29-2020, 12:52 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Most excellent.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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07-29-2020, 09:51 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: hurricane 34J
State: California
Posts: 87
THOR #19488
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might i suggest the
Viair 40047 400P-RV Automatic Portable Compressor Kit
small footprint, works awesome.
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07-29-2020, 10:09 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,762
THOR #13932
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On another vehicle my compressor is(was. It's in a box now. It's easier for me to carry a scuba tank and my ryobi compressor) mounted under the body onto the frame.
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It's not anywhere near portable and I couldn't set it on the ground, loan it out, or throw it far away if it decided to melt down.
Lots of room under an rv for a mount.
The hose reel is a life changer. It takes a the fight out of using and storing a hose.
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07-30-2020, 05:26 AM
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Senior Member
State: Arkansas
Posts: 131
THOR #19565
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ducksface
On another vehicle my compressor is(was. It's in a box now. It's easier for me to carry a scuba tank and my ryobi compressor) mounted under the body onto the frame.
But
It's not anywhere near portable and I couldn't set it on the ground, loan it out, or throw it far away if it decided to melt down.
Lots of room under an rv for a mount.
The hose reel is a life changer. It takes a the fight out of using and storing a hose.
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I actually screwed down the compresor. It’s a 50ft hose so I figured that I don’t need to take the compressor anywhere.
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07-30-2020, 08:04 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,324
THOR #6903
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Nice work OP, very professional
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09-02-2020, 01:20 PM
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Senior Member
State: Arkansas
Posts: 131
THOR #19565
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Update on this: after the first shakedown trip this was extremely handy! However, this particular compressor is very under powered for the job of pumping tires to 80+ lbs.
I will be upgrading the compressor to a 200psi model and I’ll post details later
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09-06-2020, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bojanlora
Update on this: after the first shakedown trip this was extremely handy! However, this particular compressor is very under powered for the job of pumping tires to 80+ lbs.
I will be upgrading the compressor to a 200psi model and I’ll post details later
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Consider the Viair RV model. Expensive but small, light and easily handles 100lb plus tires.
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09-07-2020, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport. 35M
State: New York
Posts: 306
THOR #6199
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I use a 150 psi compressor I bought from Home Depot. I inflate my tires to 90 psi. The compressor starts up when the pressure drops to 120 psi.
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2017 Windsport 35M
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09-11-2020, 02:54 AM
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Senior Member
State: Arkansas
Posts: 131
THOR #19565
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
Consider the Viair RV model. Expensive but small, light and easily handles 100lb plus tires.
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Thank you, I'll look for that
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