Air Compressor, 1 gal tank and 12v Accessory Panel

[Lucky]

Hi Fellow Maverick Peeps,

I'm a mountain biker, and for those of you that deal with large volume tubeless tires you know that you need a sharp blast of air (somewhere in the ballpark of 10cfm) for 1-2sec to seat the tire.

For that reason and because I found myself doing a lot of bike maintenance on the road, I decided to put together a compressor/tank kit that fits nicely in the space between the rear quarter panel and bed wall. I has a 1 gallon tank and connects to an M style female quick disconnect sticking out the center of the cubby panel.

The 12v switch set is a typical marine style switchboard, and the compressor only uses 1 switch, so you have 3 open switches to do lights and other 12v accessories. (I wired my panel to require 1 switch to turn on the panel itself, then additional switch to turn on the compressor so that I can turn off the blue leds fully and so that it takes 2 switches to turn on the compressor so that stuff moving around in the bed has a lower chance of turning on the compressor)

There is also a pressure switch that shuts off the compressor at 100psi, so it simply tops off the tank and shuts off on its own.

Let me know if you are interested in doing a similar kit or have any questions.
If there is enough interest I will put together a full BOM and drill templates so that the quick disconnect comes out right in the middle of the flex cubby.

Sponsored

 

[Maverickman74]

Nice, sounds like you used your head to create what you need.

If you are interested in upgrading further. Cut a hinged door into that panel and have a short bit of coiled air hose hung securely front the backside that way you don't have a plumbed protrusion that stick out into the cargo area.
Bonus if it's long enough to not require an additional hose when working on the tailgate.

 

[Decayed]

Pics of the installation pls.

 

[Eggflipper]

Nice job. Necessity is the mother of creation.

 

[George the Ford Man]

I’d like to see more, what tank and pump did you use?

 

[tom_tucker]

That's pretty dope. I've had great luck with tubeless so far. I'm only 150 lbs. and my terrain isn't extreme like Cali. I don't charge too hard. I have not had a flat riding tubeless. However, if it happens it's basically bike shop or bust to seat the tire. I'm interested for certain.

 

[HolyCarp]

Cool setup. Only slightly disappointed because when I saw the title of the thread, I was thinking train air horns.

 

[RichardCranium]

Cool setup. Only slightly disappointed because when I saw the title of the thread, I was thinking train air horns.

Good start to train air horns.

 

[First Sergeant]

Good start to train air horns.

Sorry, I'll pass on the train horns! Retired from Army in 1993, went right to work for major class 1 railroad. Locomotive engineer for over 20 years, hope I never hear it again! Never blow the Maverick horn, the finger seems to work fine.

 

[CurtisB]

This set up is a "sleep" message waiting to happen. But I do like it!

 

[alh01]

Hi Fellow Maverick Peeps,

I'm a mountain biker, and for those of you that deal with large volume tubeless tires you know that you need a sharp blast of air (somewhere in the ballpark of 10cfm) for 1-2sec to seat the tire.

For that reason and because I found myself doing a lot of bike maintenance on the road, I decided to put together a compressor/tank kit that fits nicely in the space between the rear quarter panel and bed wall. I has a 1 gallon tank and connects to an M style female quick disconnect sticking out the center of the cubby panel.

The 12v switch set is a typical marine style switchboard, and the compressor only uses 1 switch, so you have 3 open switches to do lights and other 12v accessories. (I wired my panel to require 1 switch to turn on the panel itself, then additional switch to turn on the compressor so that I can turn off the blue leds fully and so that it takes 2 switches to turn on the compressor so that stuff moving around in the bed has a lower chance of turning on the compressor)

There is also a pressure switch that shuts off the compressor at 100psi, so it simply tops off the tank and shuts off on its own.

Let me know if you are interested in doing a similar kit or have any questions.
If there is enough interest I will put together a full BOM and drill templates so that the quick disconnect comes out right in the middle of the flex cubby.

I’d be interested, but would want it on the other side if possible.

 

[shadow76]

Hi Fellow Maverick Peeps,

I'm a mountain biker, and for those of you that deal with large volume tubeless tires you know that you need a sharp blast of air (somewhere in the ballpark of 10cfm) for 1-2sec to seat the tire.

For that reason and because I found myself doing a lot of bike maintenance on the road, I decided to put together a compressor/tank kit that fits nicely in the space between the rear quarter panel and bed wall. I has a 1 gallon tank and connects to an M style female quick disconnect sticking out the center of the cubby panel.

The 12v switch set is a typical marine style switchboard, and the compressor only uses 1 switch, so you have 3 open switches to do lights and other 12v accessories. (I wired my panel to require 1 switch to turn on the panel itself, then additional switch to turn on the compressor so that I can turn off the blue leds fully and so that it takes 2 switches to turn on the compressor so that stuff moving around in the bed has a lower chance of turning on the compressor)

There is also a pressure switch that shuts off the compressor at 100psi, so it simply tops off the tank and shuts off on its own.

Let me know if you are interested in doing a similar kit or have any questions.
If there is enough interest I will put together a full BOM and drill templates so that the quick disconnect comes out right in the middle of the flex cubby.

Also have an interest. Thanks

 

[Duke Nukm2001]

Hi Fellow Maverick Peeps,

I'm a mountain biker, and for those of you that deal with large volume tubeless tires you know that you need a sharp blast of air (somewhere in the ballpark of 10cfm) for 1-2sec to seat the tire.

For that reason and because I found myself doing a lot of bike maintenance on the road, I decided to put together a compressor/tank kit that fits nicely in the space between the rear quarter panel and bed wall. I has a 1 gallon tank and connects to an M style female quick disconnect sticking out the center of the cubby panel.

The 12v switch set is a typical marine style switchboard, and the compressor only uses 1 switch, so you have 3 open switches to do lights and other 12v accessories. (I wired my panel to require 1 switch to turn on the panel itself, then additional switch to turn on the compressor so that I can turn off the blue leds fully and so that it takes 2 switches to turn on the compressor so that stuff moving around in the bed has a lower chance of turning on the compressor)

There is also a pressure switch that shuts off the compressor at 100psi, so it simply tops off the tank and shuts off on its own.

Let me know if you are interested in doing a similar kit or have any questions.
If there is enough interest I will put together a full BOM and drill templates so that the quick disconnect comes out right in the middle of the flex cubby.

I am DEFINITELY Interested!

 

[Bill Blair]

Hi Fellow Maverick Peeps,

I'm a mountain biker, and for those of you that deal with large volume tubeless tires you know that you need a sharp blast of air (somewhere in the ballpark of 10cfm) for 1-2sec to seat the tire.

For that reason and because I found myself doing a lot of bike maintenance on the road, I decided to put together a compressor/tank kit that fits nicely in the space between the rear quarter panel and bed wall. I has a 1 gallon tank and connects to an M style female quick disconnect sticking out the center of the cubby panel.

The 12v switch set is a typical marine style switchboard, and the compressor only uses 1 switch, so you have 3 open switches to do lights and other 12v accessories. (I wired my panel to require 1 switch to turn on the panel itself, then additional switch to turn on the compressor so that I can turn off the blue leds fully and so that it takes 2 switches to turn on the compressor so that stuff moving around in the bed has a lower chance of turning on the compressor)

There is also a pressure switch that shuts off the compressor at 100psi, so it simply tops off the tank and shuts off on its own.

Let me know if you are interested in doing a similar kit or have any questions.
If there is enough interest I will put together a full BOM and drill templates so that the quick disconnect comes out right in the middle of the flex cubby.

Oh yes I’ve turned a pedal a time or two. Being from SOCAL we have more than our share of cactus and along with that comes no end of flats. I would be interested in just how it went together. Very clean and the end of many a spoiled day of riding.

 

[GooseGimlet]

Hi Fellow Maverick Peeps,

I'm a mountain biker, and for those of you that deal with large volume tubeless tires you know that you need a sharp blast of air (somewhere in the ballpark of 10cfm) for 1-2sec to seat the tire.

For that reason and because I found myself doing a lot of bike maintenance on the road, I decided to put together a compressor/tank kit that fits nicely in the space between the rear quarter panel and bed wall. I has a 1 gallon tank and connects to an M style female quick disconnect sticking out the center of the cubby panel.

The 12v switch set is a typical marine style switchboard, and the compressor only uses 1 switch, so you have 3 open switches to do lights and other 12v accessories. (I wired my panel to require 1 switch to turn on the panel itself, then additional switch to turn on the compressor so that I can turn off the blue leds fully and so that it takes 2 switches to turn on the compressor so that stuff moving around in the bed has a lower chance of turning on the compressor)

There is also a pressure switch that shuts off the compressor at 100psi, so it simply tops off the tank and shuts off on its own.

Let me know if you are interested in doing a similar kit or have any questions.
If there is enough interest I will put together a full BOM and drill templates so that the quick disconnect comes out right in the middle of the flex cubby.

Definitely interested!

Sponsored