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sdetweil
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Apr 01, 2015

small compressor for Trailair Triglade pinbox

to adjust the air in the triglide pinbox, I need to climb up into the bed.. sometimes less air is better on a particular section of road, sometimes more. not really functional to stop, get out the ladder, climb into the bed and fill/drain the aircushion.

I want to add a small remote controlled compressor to handle this.

trying to decide where to put it.

the airlift airbag compressor is very small, 5.5" x 5.25" x 2.5" inches tall, and pumps to 130psi.(I have this compressor on my truck for rear airbags)


need a couple air valves (fill and drain)
so maybe 8x6.. I think if I mount that to a thin aluminum plate I can place it inside the pinbox body. get power from the junction box right there too.

got to thinking about our hot summers in texas, and baking the compressor inside the hot pinbox when not connected.

as the compressor will be connected to the airbag via plastic hose, I could make a longer run and put the compressor and valves in the front bay, power off the battery, even add a switch.

how hard is it to snake something to the pinbox area from the front bay?
  • I know you already received your compressor........but I want to show you a pretty cool alternative to a compressor with switches and valves....

    I purchased the Airlift WirelessONE system for the airbags on my truck....it features a wireless remote control that allows you to fill or dump air as you are going down the road......in essence.....no valves or switches required.....you make all of your air system adjustments from the cab of your truck.....plus the digital readout tells you exactly how many LBS you have in the system.....



    WirelessONE by Airlift
  • the compressor came today, and the docs says its heat range is -40 to 158 degrees (F). I was able to put it up on the lower plate easily (well, have to clear that birds nest!). so that is where I will put it.

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