Mounting Compressor under Seat

Submitted: Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 21:44

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kwk56pt

I notice some forum members mount their air compressor under the seat. What is the best way to mount the compressor. I was thinking tap some holes in a piece of 7mm plate to bolt the compressor to the plate and then sikaflex the plate to the floorpan under the seat. I was thinking it could be mounted head up (blue tongue compressor) with the outlet facing forward for access at the front of the seat for connecting and disconnecting the air hose.

Is there a easy or better way to go about the installation ?......Thanks Peter

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Reply By: warfer69 - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 03:01

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 03:01

Hiya Peter

Mine is mounted under the bonnet and screwed down on top of the front guard as far from the engine as can be..I have been 4wd on a 40plus day/days in the Dargo area and pulled over and pumped my tyres from 25psi to 38psi then my friend with his 100 series pulled up and he inflated his back to the same ( His is 16in rims but mine is 15in on the Hilux)..

About 8 months later last weekend it did 1 Hilux,a 100 series and a Navara all in a row basically non stop....
In my opinion theres not a lot of air around the seat anyway,well not in my hilux anyway..

I think if your going to get a shonky it just bad luck lol...

Goodluck

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Reply By: hongkong - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 06:18

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 06:18

Hi kwk56pt I have had air compressors under the seat for around 5years without problems there is air everywhere I have bolted them to the floor with s/s bolts and put sealent around the hole.

geoff

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Follow Up By: gav99x - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 09:55

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 09:55

ditto, I have done exactly the same with no issues.

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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 07:59

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 07:59

Mounted my blue tongue under the drivers seat, on a plate (3mm from memory).
Hose connection to the front.

Had to span over some heating ducts.

Plate bolted to floor. Wouldn't want it to come loose in an accident and fly forward, it would wipe out my legs.

Bit of planing required so the bolts were accessable undeneath since the heat shield for the exhaust runs under the drivers side.

Switch and relay mounted under console between front seats.

It doesn't get much dust mounted here, and is reasonably dust free when running, even in a very dusty area on the side of the road.

Only have to open the drivers door for access. Hoses stored in rear of car, and the drivers door is reasonably central to all four/six tyres. Hose can be taken out the passenger door if required.

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Follow Up By: kwk56pt - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:23

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:23

Some good points raised thanks. I am not sure about the need for a relay. Compressor draws 16amps so I assume the switches dont handle 16amps ?

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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 09:33

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 09:33

Mounting under the seat is ok if no one else is in the vehicle, imagine people sitting in the car on a hot day while you pump tyres up at 3 minutes a go.. the noise would not be pleasant i would think. Michael

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Follow Up By: kwk56pt - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:25

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:25

The advantage of under seat mounting is otherwise wasted space is used up. Noise is a disadvantage for anyone sitting in the vehicle. Seems most people bolt them to the floor pan I have a space cab ute with canopy so I might check out some possibilities to mount it in the back as the noise issue is a worth while point to consider.

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Follow Up By: ben_gv3 - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:38

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:38

Noise is definately an issue and your passengers would tire of it really quickly. I have mine mounted in the engine bay and a plastic tool box under the seat.

In the back of the ute is another good spot. Just make sure you use adequatley sized wiring as most compressors have 30A fuses. Also be mindful of of enough air ventilation so it can breathe.

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Follow Up By: Member - ross m (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:24

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:24

Too bad for the passengers. Let them out for some fresh air,it wont hurt them.

Let them think of the person that also has to get out in the heat and reinflate the tyres after a long drive offroad.

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Follow Up By: Member - Ingo57 (NSW) - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:58

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:58

Have mine under driver seat through the pan with stainless bolts and keep the hose coiled up in my door pocket ready to go.
Works well for me and have a family of five

çheers

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Follow Up By: hongkong - Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 06:07

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 at 06:07

As I have said I have had 2 under the seats and they are not noisey it is the best place to mount them out the way.

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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:28

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:28

Peter, What sort of vehicle do you have???? Michael

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Follow Up By: kwk56pt - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:12

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:12

Michael, I have a 2002 Rodeo Space Cab with ARB canopy. I have just bought the vehicle. I am just fitting it out hopefully with some improvemnets over the old. I plan to mount the spare vertically in the tray behind the driver and two agm batteries end to end beside the tyre on the left hand side of the tray in a box. I plan to put draws behind the spare and batteries so it ends up with a level false floor and a void on the front drivers side for the extra spare.
The compressor could go under the floor on the left behind / toward the rear of the wheel arch. The void for the spare and the box for the batteries which will be the same height as the floor will consume about 350mm of floor space across the front of the tray at least thats the plan.
Any suggestions where it would be best put ?

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Follow Up By: kwk56pt - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:14

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:14

Should have mentioned its a well body ute

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Reply By: vk1dx - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 14:50

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 at 14:50

Our son had his mounted under the seat in his Parado and after using ours which is under the bonnet he moved his to the bonnet.

This must mean something. May be the lack of noise and ease of access. Not a lot of heat when running but I would prefer that heat to be in the bonnet not under someones derrier and close the synthetic materials of the seat.

Phil

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