2010augusta
Well-known member
I realize the importance of having good compressor on board, but did not want to donate that much space in the storage area to one. While trying to fix my many water leaks behind the "wall" I discovered all the wasted space back there. I read through the air compressor discussion in the camping products forum, and really liked the reviews on the small 1 hp 1gal sears craftsman unit. I measured the space next to the vacuum under the long storage bin and voila, it would fit. I had one delivered to the local sears store and just picked it up today.
The details.
I had to cut off part of the platform that the vacuum sets on so the compressor sets level. once in place I held it to the floor with a couple of conduit holders around the frame of the compressor. I found a nice 25' retractable air hose on clearance at home depot, so I mounted it next to the compressor. I removed the "giude" from the reel and mounted it on the wall directly above the reel. For power I changed the single outlet for the converter to a double outlet. I then ran an extension cord to the wall; where I cut the positive wire and installed a single pole switch mounted to the wall as well.
The Short
I stuck the compressor behind the wall and the only thing that can be seen is the end of the air hose reel and a power switch.
Here are the the pictures of my handy work.
first two are the compressor and the reel, the third is what is seen on the wall of storage area.
The details.
I had to cut off part of the platform that the vacuum sets on so the compressor sets level. once in place I held it to the floor with a couple of conduit holders around the frame of the compressor. I found a nice 25' retractable air hose on clearance at home depot, so I mounted it next to the compressor. I removed the "giude" from the reel and mounted it on the wall directly above the reel. For power I changed the single outlet for the converter to a double outlet. I then ran an extension cord to the wall; where I cut the positive wire and installed a single pole switch mounted to the wall as well.
The Short
I stuck the compressor behind the wall and the only thing that can be seen is the end of the air hose reel and a power switch.
Here are the the pictures of my handy work.
first two are the compressor and the reel, the third is what is seen on the wall of storage area.