Installing Air Bags w/ Compressor
Posted a week or so ago on my desire to go with Ride Rite air bags and compressor. Decided to do that and have everything ordered. The bags have come in already, but the compressor hasn't arrived. ...
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Any open are on the chassis frame rail will work to install the compressor. Closest to the house battery bank is best to limit power wire run. I plumbed the system with plastic 1/4" air tubing. Works OK but the flow volume of 1/4" tube is a bit low. At 150 PSI I can inflate pretty much anything but with a low flow rate takes a bit of time.
Mounted on the passenger side maybe 5' front the front axle. Pressure activated switch for the compressor is in the battery locker on the other side of the frame.
The one problem I have is there's no easy way to drain condensation from the tank. Not desired to be mount as you see it in the attached image. Part of my winterizing routine is to dismount the tank and drain it.
Front bag passenger side.
Rear bag passenger side. Driver's side is identical. Added Schrader valves on the bottom edge of the front and rear caps for tire or other item inflation.
Mounted on the passenger side maybe 5' front the front axle. Pressure activated switch for the compressor is in the battery locker on the other side of the frame.
The one problem I have is there's no easy way to drain condensation from the tank. Not desired to be mount as you see it in the attached image. Part of my winterizing routine is to dismount the tank and drain it.
Front bag passenger side.
Rear bag passenger side. Driver's side is identical. Added Schrader valves on the bottom edge of the front and rear caps for tire or other item inflation.
