Figure it out on a calculator, we did! In terms of watts our 12V & 24V compressors draw the same. If you use the equivalent number of Viairs to match our performance the current draw is very close.
If your counter point were true we would have more than 1 or 2 calls per year concerning our customers alternators or electrical systems and in most of those cases the customer didn’t follow the installation instuctions correctly or the alternator was just too whimpy. Most customers only use their compressors while the engine is running anyway.
You can always add a battery isolator or additional alternator to run the compressor while still protecting your primary electrical system.
I can’t remember how many times I’ve recommended Viair to a customer who didn’t need our performance or Vmac to those who needed more.
It all boils down to what the customer wants or needs in terms of performance.
Do you guys have a frame rail bracket for the XD series? I’m looking at getting a K3LA with a 12 gallon tank, and I don’t want to wait very long for refills.
The compressor included in my Firestone kit that I have on my Dodge sucks. I keep my bags between 20 and 30 PSI, and when I need to haul my RV then I inflate them to between 75 and 85 PSI. Once I hit around 45 to 50 PSI on the first bag, I have to stop and wait for the compressor to play catch up before finishing to fill it. I have to repeat this process again when I fill the bag on the other side of the truck. So usually the compressor kicks on at least 4 times on a real simple task and I’m fed up.
Yes we do but mounting our compressor under a vehicle where they salt the roads in winter is not recommended. It accelerates aging and promotes rust. The air intake filter needs to be moved to a dry location as well, otherwise if it gets wet that water will mix with the oil in the crankcase requiring an oil change but that’s true anywhere you put it. You also want to mount it where you can keep an eye on the oil level sight glass even if you do mount it to the frame.
They’re made out of 3/16 gauge steel and powder coated black ($189.95)
I live in Idaho and they don’t salt the roads, ever. That’s one main reason why I have two 4x4 trucks. Idaho DOT sprays with de-icing fluid and sometimes they will sand it. If I have to go with a frame rail install I will probably end up fabbing something up to prevent road grime and the elements from getting to it.
This is why I’ve been looking for an EDC versus the electric compressor. Makes things like maintenance, oil changes, checking oil, and air intake/filtration a much easier process.
I’m not in a rush since I won’t be home until next summer (civilian contractor overseas) which makes it nice to spread out the cost over the next 8 months and everything I need will be there once I get back home.
Again, thanks for the info. I see why you folks and HB are so active on here now
I don’t know what the electrical system requires, but the Oasis XD3000 requires 180 amps… That only leaves 20 amps for the rest of the truck. I would think that you would need another alternator because of the very high amp draw.
not necessarily because our compressor is so quick and you’re usually driving around when you use your horns. our compressor only takes about 30 seconds to top off a 10 gallon tank to 150 PSI after a horn blast.
besides, our 24V model only draws 80 to 90 amps and it runs faster so it produces more CFM.
we do recommend using a really good deep cycle battery but not Optima because customers have had problems running our compressor from those.
