on-board-air and dual batteries in a WJ

[theksmith]

i finally have this 99% complete and did a detailed writeup. i thought some of you might get some ideas from it: http://www.offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427

preview pics:

 

[lexwoody]

Nice

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Very nice well thought out installation.

 

[Root Moose]

Nice! Thanks for sharing that.

 

[nfunlimited]

I have the little red compressor and was planning on combining it with a 2.5 gallon stainless tank (old extinguisher), but have been told that its no point. I can't see that it would hurt.

Any thoughts?

 

[Tanto]

I have the little red compressor and was planning on combining it with a 2.5 gallon stainless tank (old extinguisher), but have been told that its no point. I can't see that it would hurt.

Any thoughts?

2.5 gallon is really small. I've seen people use the air tanks from semi trucks and mount them under the chassis.

 

[nfunlimited]

2.5 gallon is really small. I've seen people use the air tanks from semi trucks and mount them under the chassis.

Maybe that's why there is not much point. Might be enough stored to fill one tire.

 

[alosix]

I run ~ a 2.5 with my York. I used to have a 5 under there, but at some point decided I wanted a smaller tank.

It helps keep the compressor from cycling a bunch. Granted for me running the air system in the Jeep (AiRock and Swayloc) I use a smaller bit of air during normal driving than someone would airing up tires.

For the 35s to come up to street pressure I get it about 1/2 way there before the compressor kicks on. Once I'm done the compressor normally has the tank filled up before I hit the next tire.

I'd still run a tank as just a small buffer for the compressor.

Jason

 

[nfunlimited]

Cool thanks. That was my plan, but if there was absolutely no benefit I wouldn't go through the trouble. I will use it to change my trailer tire pressure based on load as well. Plus mattress and so on.

Thanks!

 

[comrad_zeelaagee]

i wonder if this is doable in a later model XJ... hmmmm.

 

[theksmith]

long term use update: http://www.offroadpassport.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3945&postcount=13

 

[theksmith]

finally actually wired up the dual batteries: http://offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?p=13060#post13060