How would you mount this compressor in the bed?

[TruckinThumper]

I use this for basically airing up the tires on the truck and RV.
Since my 2024 has the inverter plug in the bed, it seems that would be a great place to store it all the time.


I pull the RV anywhere from every 2-3 weeks to sitting somewhere for 2-3 months. So, I am always messing with tire pressures.

Ideally towards the tailgate, as I damn near need a step ladder to get in the bed, which I have to do every time I hook up or disconnect the RV.
Cant go on the drivers side as I installed the 7 way right beside the 120 plug.
I have a cover for when not hooked up, so weather is a bit of and issue.

I also have the 8 foot bed, so I should be able to have more options as I dont think the RV swing would come anywhere near hitting it by itself.


It is a small unit.... 12x12x 14 high if I recall. I would also like a bit or room for the 25 foot hose to stay with it.

 

[Poolmonkey]

How many watts/amps does that thing pull?

 

[TruckinThumper]

Not many, My inverter is only the 400 watt one, so I would say less than 3.5ish.

 

[Golfnut]

Get a Milwaukee M18 compressor or a tire inflator. I have a gas powered compressor on my service truck but I only use it for blowing equipment off. Tire inflator does everything else.

 

[Ritchie_Rich]

1.2hp motor is going to draw more than 3.5 watts. More like double your 400w inverter.

 

[TruckinThumper]

1.2hp motor is going to draw more than 3.5 watts.

Amps..... it sucks up about 350 watts

I grabbed the wrong pic.

 

[TruckinThumper]

Now we got the power stuff figured out......

 

[Ritchie_Rich]

Amps..... it sucks up about 350 watts

I grabbed the wrong pic.

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Well, you were talking watts regarding the inverter, not amps. Regardless, that is close to the inverter capacity. I would look at a portable one to keep inside the truck behind the seat. It would be more than sufficient. Such as Viair or similar. That’s what I carry.

 

[Jnrcarson]

I second the M18 inflator or similar. I tried using the 400 watt outlet to power one of those hairdryer style water sports toy inflators and wouldn’t do it.