On-Board Air for Power Wagon

[Dean J Gardner]

8.9cfm @40psi, 5.2cfm @80psi with 100% duty cycle.


https://sherpa4x4.com/products/sherpa-12v-air-compressor-big-air

 

[Trailmaker]

8.9cfm @40psi, 5.2cfm @80psi with 100% duty cycle.


https://sherpa4x4.com/products/sherpa-12v-air-compressor-big-air

Wow that moves some air for sure!
To big for me to mount where I want it to go though. About 2x the size of what I need it to be. that’s a new brand to me.

 

[m25443]

I'm inclined to buy a tank to use as a backup in case my compressor fails. Probably overkill, but.....

 

[olyelr]

I'm inclined to buy a tank to use as a backup in case my compressor fails. Probably overkill, but.....

Your talking co2, not just air storage right?

Overkill, maybe, but wtf isn't that what your supposed to do?

 

[hbleconey]

if you're only using it to air up tires, what would be the benefit of having a tank? I have a dual arb mounted in the engine of my 2012 and I'm looking to do something similar on my 2019 but might be it elsewhere. where is everyone mounting it? I don't want to put it in the bed and I don't have ram boxes so it needs to be in the engine bay or possible interior

 

[Trailmaker]

if you're only using it to air up tires, what would be the benefit of having a tank? I have a dual arb mounted in the engine of my 2012 and I'm looking to do something similar on my 2019 but might be it elsewhere. where is everyone mounting it? I don't want to put it in the bed and I don't have ram boxes so it needs to be in the engine bay or possible interior

My last 2 trucks I bolted to the frame and the 2 I have in my cart now are water tight enough to be submersible as well.
On my PW I’m mounting it under my cover on the side of my tool box to help muffler the sound. And it will supply 2 tanks that will be mounted on the frame rail on each side with an air Chuck on each side as well.

 

[Trailmaker]

I don’t have ram boxes but I have space under my cover on my tool box. his set up is pricey though https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050DI9YQ/ref=psdc_155346011_t1_B0050DIA1I

I’m going with ARB because the CFM is the highest in its class. I’m looking at recovery bags now, since I will have the tanks and the volume to fully inflate a bag or two.

 

[Trailmaker]

New to me for recovery but options instead of hi-lift jack. I used my high lift jack to lift my truck in the driveway for the first time last week and it took all my 195lbs to lift the front. Though my sliders held the weight, the jack was ~1” from rubbing the door.
https://catalog.matjack.com/item/at...ons-medium-pressure-air-lifting-kits/mj8000dk

 

[Hammer757]

Found this cage for mounting the ARB.

 

[olyelr]

Found this cage for mounting the ARB.

NICE!! I can see using that if you are mounting it in the bed of a truck or somewhere else out in the open. Otherwise, somewhere under cover like the hood/rambox/inner fender/etc I dont really see the point of it. It basically just offers protection, correct?

 

[Hammer757]

Yeah, I don't think you would need it if putting under the hood/rambox/etc. I was thinking for in the bed, or if using a contour rack system. I'm sure someone might find a creative use for it.

 

[Trailmaker]

Found this cage for mounting the ARB.

nice find. I might find this useful for my setup

 

[Trailmaker]

Not to leave any one hanging on what I decided to go with.

 

[kmrtnsn]

If you're airing any tires larger than 33", don't waste your time with a single unit compressor. Buy the ARB Twin and the small tank. I have one under the hood of my Jeep and I can refill tires back up to 35-40 PSI at twice the speed or faster than the others on a trail run using singles.

 

[kmrtnsn]

Not to leave any one hanging on what I decided to go with.

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Exactly what I have. You'll love it,

 

[kmrtnsn]

Oh, and order an S-Pod wiring switch system for it and their ARB harness. It'll make any wiring additions you make plug and play with pre-fused and relayed switches.

 

[Trailmaker]

Not to leave any one hanging on what I decided to go with.

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Unfortunately no air hose or connections comes in the box. And the power harness is only 6 feet. I went all 1/2 line and (2) 2-1/2 gallon tanks.

 

[Trailmaker]

Unfortunately no air hose or connections comes in the box. And the power harness is only 6 feet. I went all 1/2 line and (2) 2-1/2 gallon tanks.

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[olyelr]

Where is the other tank?

 

[Trailmaker]

Where is the other tank?

Still in the box. I have to fabric another bracket to hold it. Plus two air hose quick connects for each side.