Installing an onboard air compressor to a Pickup Truck

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funbro1

6 жыл бұрын

Installing an onboard air compressor

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@creatingmind4910 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done this is one of the things that I think truck maker should really take note of the way you mounted the coupler is just beautiful!

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

I agree they should be offered by the manufacturer. Thanks for watching.

@philblum1496 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and great technique. Far superior to other similar videos I see on KZfaq. Thank you for planning what you are going to do, and quality editing. People, before you start making your own videos, watch Bob's videos. He knows what he's doing!

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@thearchitecturalgamer6652 5 жыл бұрын

Alrighty, now I got a pretty good idea of how to do this. Thanks man. Really helpful

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Ranger42 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent job. Now feel comfortable that I can do the same on my own.

@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Ryan318l 5 жыл бұрын

Hey love the idea!!!!! Just wanted to say that a good cheap leak detection solution is soapy water. Like dish soap and water. It works great instead of those stupid companies trying to sell you $20 soapy water in a bottle.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip, that is what I use. Thanks for watching.

@THETRUTH-ld2mh 7 ай бұрын

@@funbro1 good video I just said something out there I learned throughout the years, tennis ball, cut a little slit in it. That way dirt don’t get in your fitting.

@flex93312 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m installing mine on the passenger side also. I just have to make a skid plate first. Thanks for the idea of that.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

I love my on board compressor, Thanks for the view.

@bobhunt3197 6 жыл бұрын

Soapy water and a paint brush works great for looking for leaks. Good vid.

@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын

Yep it sure does. Thanks for watching.

@KIVPush Жыл бұрын

Finally. I’ve been trying to find a decent video on how to wire one of these pumps and your video is the best I found. Thank you.

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

I love this addition to my truck. Thanks for watching.

@KIVPush Жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 what is the max pressure for the line from the tank to the gauge? I’ve been looking for what line to get but nothing mentions the max PSI

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what the max is but I have run it all the way to 150 PSI whiteout any issues.

@Hamad.Kuwaitt 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review and job

@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Relaxation_Rain_Sleep_Sounds 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@fatcattowing8990 6 жыл бұрын

very clean install!!

@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and Thanks for watching.

@tedenderpalmer6550 5 жыл бұрын

Suggest you add heat shrink over all your crimped connections. Also place relay under hood near the fuse box, PDC.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, all is well here. Thanks for watching.

@WrenchAddiction 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@monzon529 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching.

@kaimikekahuna 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and great idea on the skid plate, what guage sheet metal is that 8? I have a 2005 Ford F250 6.0 superduty and looking at doing the very same thing. Also looking at running it to my upfitter switches (1 which is a 30 amp and 3 which is a 10 amp) which I just installed after not finding anything on a 2005 model which I will upload so no one else has to suffer thru that also. Then looking at using a relay to use my regular horn and then switching to train horns also. Again great job and thanks for the idea K

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

I believe it may have been 8 gauge but I don't remember. Sounds like you have this under control. Best of luck, Thanks for watching.

@FriscoBossFriscoBoss 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching.

@lloydboone7185 3 жыл бұрын

I love the video. It seems like something I’d like to try. I have two questions. One, do you need to worry about water pooling on the plate or will it drain out? And two, I’ve looked up two compressors like the one you used. One can fill faster but will cut off after 20 minutes and the other fills slower but will run for an hour or so. Which did you use ? Sorry if i missed it somewhere if you mentioned it. Thanks again for the tutorial.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

The water drained out pretty well, I've never had an issue with it getting wet. For this application I went with the continuous duty OBA system. It takes a while to fill the tank but it seems to work good. Thanks for watching.

@anicetopontillas8121 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I was wondering at the end of the video next to the quick disconnect what is that tire cap is for.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

That is for my air bag system shown in the video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b61_etd-xMuVqZ8.html This is how it works: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7iCq9SH06jPmWg.html . Thanks for watching

@newlion7013 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! How good is that viair compressor? I would like an 8-10 gallon air tank to be able to run ait tools as well.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

The compressor is good so far and reliable. I don't think it would run an air tool...even with a 8-10 gallon tank the compressor is too small to keep up. You will need to match the SCFM of the compressor to the tool that you want to use. Thanks for watching.

@moteros_garage6522 4 жыл бұрын

Very well video sir..

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching,

@Hiker63 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I noticed placing it under the truck is popular. What about placing it in the tool box?

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

For me I didn’t want to lose the space so I put it in an unused space. At least that was my reason. Thanks for watching.

@mrmotofy 5 жыл бұрын

Also a good idea to use some Dielectric Grease for the ground or wire connections exposed. Rust will corrode away and you will lose ground or power. That connector is likely to get knocked loose driving over stuff. Backing into a Bush etc.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Or liquid electrical tape works good to seal connections. Thanks for watching.

@mrmotofy 5 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 But liquid electrical tape won't stop the corrosion that forms from outside connections. The dielectric will keep a solid connection

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

But grease will wear off over time.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Either one will help and nothing lasts forever.

@mrmotofy 5 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 You smear it on the terminals or connectors then bolt/connect together so the contact surfaces are covered and protected.

@jcramirez2233 5 жыл бұрын

Love your video. Question. What happens if you do not remove the red plug on the side of the compressor. Will it starve it to receive air and cause to not work just stay on without building anything

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Yes that will cause the compressor to overheat and probably not work at all. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

@zacharydavlin8762 Жыл бұрын

Hello, i was wondering why you did an inline fuse and then did a add a circuit fuze?

@RaySanchezful 5 жыл бұрын

how did you install the fitting securely on the back hitch

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

I drilled a hole through the plate that holds the trailer plugs. Hope this helps,Thanks for watching.

@larrykraut1182 Жыл бұрын

Did I hear you say your compressor will ghb o up yo 150 PSI? Will tut his compressor be sufficient to run a roofing nail gun or a sand blaster?

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

It will go to 150 but the tank does not have the volume and the compressor does not have the SCFM to run a roofing nail gun for more than a few nails or sand blaster. Thanks for watching.

@pareidoliarocks 4 жыл бұрын

What's the thread product you're using? Traditionally, one would use tape on air/gas applications and thread compound on liquids. Nice job.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

It is a sealant that can be used on either air or liquid, or the traditional tape could be used. Thanks for watching.

@pareidoliarocks 4 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 thanks

@KIVPush Жыл бұрын

This is probably a dumb question but for the on/off switch in the cab, one terminal is connected to the relay/pressure switch wire. Where do you connect the other switch terminal to? Just read some other comments. Other terminal goes to power.

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it goes to power. Sorry I didn’t respond sooner. Thanks for watching.

@jeffheald2319 5 жыл бұрын

Did I miss you installing a relay between your switch 12 v power and the compressor?

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, check it out at 5:59 in the video. Thanks for watching.

@ryanbetlejeski5613 3 жыл бұрын

All he used was a fuse

@landocarlesien4329 Жыл бұрын

Quick question on the on/off switch. so you have it connected to the pressure switch and to the battery? Im confused on this step. You have both the power source and switch connected to the battery?

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

Yes the relay breaks the circuit. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

@RKRRandomKnightRider88 2 жыл бұрын

So how big of a compressor can you run. I’m not to knowledgeable in this department but i am wanting set up a tank a fair bit bigger than this to air up commercial/farm tires every now and then. I’m assuming i’d need a larger battery and would need to keep my truck running?

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

The compressor that I installed in this set up was a relatively small compressor. It takes a while for it to fill up the 2 gallon tank. I’m not sure how big of compressor I could have went with but I’m sure there is a much larger one than the one that I installed. Hope this answers your question, thanks for watching.

@JamesTheCarpenter77 Жыл бұрын

Hey what number fuse did u use for the switch wire? I’m doing the same install on a 2013 f250 not sure how to tell what fuses get power when the truck gets turned on, need some help thanks

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

I believe I went with a 15 amp fuse. Thanks for watching.

@martyduggan8047 4 жыл бұрын

What gauge wire did you use for you compressor power wire?

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

12 Gauge

@jordans516 4 жыл бұрын

U should take the grounds. And self tap them to the frame for the best ground

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

So far it is working the way it is. If it ever fails I may try that, however I have seen that way fail as well. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

@LLuE88 5 жыл бұрын

How long before the connections get knocked off below the pan? regards

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Chances are very slim as I made sure that any connection I made was not the lowest point. To answer your question...so far over a year now with no issues. Thanks for watching.

@dehydratedwatr 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! So ive got a oil-less compressor that had a 2.5hp craftsman electric motor on it. (Well still has the motor on it) The motor has given up. I want to set up the air compressor with an a/c compressor's 12v clutch pulley and run it off the 2.5L 4cyl in my Subaru Baja and put the tank where the spare tire used to be up under the bed. Then i can turn on and off the clutch with a switch on the dash. Please! All advice is welcomed! Questions? Comments? Concerns? I know im concerned about a few things like oil-less compressor vs RPM of engine and ect.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Keep us posted on this set up, sounds neat.

@dehydratedwatr 4 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 sure, ill keep you posted. Think it will work?

@jeremiahryan1262 4 жыл бұрын

There are tons of videos on using a York compressor for use as a engine driven compressor. They are used a lot on vehicles with air ride suspensions. They fill extremely quick compared to any 12v compressor.

@dehydratedwatr 4 жыл бұрын

@@jeremiahryan1262 i wish id checked my notifications earlier to see this. A york compressor- this, im sure, will prove invaluable. Thank you.

@jeremiahryan1262 4 жыл бұрын

@@dehydratedwatr your welcome!

@supersport4259 Жыл бұрын

Does the pump have bad vibration ? Under the cab floor ?

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

Not compared to the engine. With the engine on you can’t tell the compressor is running. Thanks for watching.

@danielsharon1941 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the air pressure gauge?

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Came with the kit, Thanks for watching.

@DesertSandsVintageTrailerPark 4 жыл бұрын

Why not make the negative / ground go to the switch and the positive straight to the battery?

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to follow the instructions, plus this is the correct way to wire a switch.

@DesertSandsVintageTrailerPark 4 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 Just when I wire a switch I use the negative just in case of an issue at the switch = no problems

@ivantafolla9761 3 жыл бұрын

How did you wire up the pressure gauge and the oN and Off switch

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

The gauge has a hose plugged into the back and the switch has wires coming from the compressor. I'm not sure what you are asking here or how to answer. Thanks for checking in.

@ivantafolla9761 3 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 the On and off switch has two ports one of the ports connects to the pressure switch(small red wire). So what does the other port connect too

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

The other port hooks to power. Hope this helps.