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Ric_Flair
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Jul 18, 2013

Installing an inverter on truck to power compressor

I'm putting airbags on my TV and have decided that instead of getting the on board air option I would instead install an inverter and a stand-alone 2-3 gal air compressor. That would also give me 120...
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popeyemth
Explorer
Jul 18, 2013
I wired my 12 volt cigarette lighter plug compressor to a trailer plug and just plug it in my trailer socket when I need it .
The valves for my Firestone airbags take the place of my license plate mounting screws so they are near the trailer plug.
I'd bet (and am going to find out for sure soon) you could fill the bags with a cheap bike hand pump .
Good Luck, Mike

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