My OBA (On Board Air) Setup

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Last picture is blurry, but the tire is away from the drain. With it being 40 degrees and raining, I didn't want to lay under the truck to get the best picture. The tire rests against the tank but does not touch the drain. You can see how much lower it sits. Its not enough to cause an issue on road. When I get setup for going off road, I will likely loose the spare anyway and haul a full sized in the bed or on top of my camper shell. Even off road, I don't think it will be a huge deal since it does sit higher than the rearend.

The gauge is great, but won't change colors?!?! I'm going to email / call them to see what I can do to get it replaced.

 

Nice job. So your tank's bolts just go through the bed for mounting? I have a compressor and a tank that I'm going to mount one of these days. The tank is long and narrow (4.5 gallon). I'm not sure if it will fit under there lengthwise.

 

very clean, i like this! about how much would it cost you to buy all the parts needed though

 

Yes, there are 4 bolts that hold it to the bottom of the bed. I put the bolts in the deaper channels so that when I put the bedmat in my truck, you won't feel the bolt heads.

You could probably wrap $300 into a setup.

 

I put my compressor behind the rear bumper with the tank and 4 train horns will try to get a pic of it

 

i put my mv50 in the same place and im trying to sell my spare tire so i can put a tank in its place

 

I really need to do an OBA set-up like yours, Love the gage.

 

i want to mount my gauge out side of the cab so i can see it when im working on stuff

 

Wicked setup man!

 

sean now no need to show your shop air compressor haha jk im still amazed how much air that puts out

 

Nice clean setup man, especially the in-cab gauge. Love the look of this with the lights. I hope the color thing works out for you.

 

nice setup...very clean looking!

 

Thanks guys. Glad I can share.

 

I have two tanks but they are more like Scuba tanks. I'm thinking about adapting one of them for an OBA setup. Though I seem to be having trouble fiinding fittings and what not.

Can you recommend a place that sells fittings for tanks and compressors etc..?

 

Nice job fellas.

 

I would try a local plumbing supply company. My local shop is Wayne Pipe and they have or can get anything you would need. Look in your yellow pages under "Plumbing" and see what you find.

 

Thanks, I'll fish around some more.

 

I wasn't happy with the first gauge placement (aimed too much at passenger and not driver), so put in a gauge pod and added a volt gauge.

 

Both those setups are awesome, a lot of great ideas. Thank you i wasnt sure if a tank would work under the bed but that looks like it does and has good clearence. Love the hookup in the side compartment for extra hose. Thank you

 

What gauge pod did you use? It looks good!