Fall Project - WirelessOne Compressor Install

[slow]

I found a good deal on a WirelessOne compressor system last month (~$200 CDN after rebate) and thought I would install it next spring. Luckily, it was much warmer today than normal, so I did the install.

Since I decided to use the upfitter switch, the most difficult part was connecting the wires for the upfitter switches under the dash and under the hood. If Ford provided 3 extra inches of wire on each end, it would have been much easier.

I also made a mounting plate so the compressor is located on the inside of the frame rail behind the transfer case on the driver's side.

Photos of the install are in my albums:
http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/album.php?albumid=734

http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=734&pictureid=3778

http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=734&pictureid=3779

I checked the system pressure with a digital gage from 5 to 50 psi. The fob display and gage reading matched or were within 1/2 psi through the whole range. Much better control than I expected.

The compressor is relatively loud, but it only runs for a few seconds so i do not expect it to be a nuisance.

[trueweb]

You'll love it. So much easier than filling the bags and emptying them manually.

[slow]

You'll love it. So much easier than filling the bags and emptying them manually.

Yep, looking forward to using it. My previous TV had air bags that I filled manually for way too many years........ what a PITA.

[Nagrompj]

I just installed the Wireless One on my F-250. I removed the spare tire and mounted everything on the frame above it, then re-installed the spare. I wired it to the auxiliary power at the trailer plug. The power is turned off by the auxiliary relay when the engine is turned off and if I remember correctly its 50 amps, also installed the fuse that was supplied with the compressor.

[GMcKenzie]

Where did you buy it from? I'm thinking of airbags in the spring and looking at compressor option. Also, can you put a small tank in with it? I'd like to be able to use the compressor to fill tires if needed.

[slow]

Sorry, I missed your earlier post GMcKenzie. I bought it from Amazon.ca when it was $276 CDN (just over $200 after rebate in $US) last fall but on back order. It is now listed at $420 CDN.

I believe a tank could be added, but you would have to add valves to the lines to separate the tank from the bags since I assume you would want the tank pressure higher than the bags most of the time. Also note that the compressor in the wirelessone system is very small and has a low duty cycle. Fine for airbags, but may not be adequate for a larger tank. The specs state 15% duty cycle at 72F & 100 psi. They also state 20 seconds ON and 110 seconds OFF at 72F & 100 psi.

I did have a very slow leak of ~5 psi per day that took some time to track down since it did not show up with the soap water test. It was a bad inlet fitting to the manifold. Airlift was willing to replace the whole manifold, but I declined since it was easy to swap out the fitting.

[chuckster57]

Very nice!!

I had Air Lift 5000 bags on my old TV with manual fill/dump. When I bought my current TV, I decided to install 5000 bags with onboard air. Sure is nice to be able to adjust on the fly! If I replace my TV again, wireless may be an option.

[rjsurfer]

I installed my compressor under the rear seat in my Dodge 2500 and placed the air bag fittings right next to it. Really simple to fill them.

Ron W.

[huhhhhh]

Where did you tap into the #4 power uplifter?

[huhhhhh]

I wired it to the auxiliary power at the trailer plug. The power is turned off by the auxiliary relay when the engine is turned off and if I remember correctly its 50 amps, also installed the fuse that was supplied with the compressor.

Where on the trailer plug or how far back from it did you tap in?

[xcntrk]

{Edit} I just realized this thread is over a year old

Nice job! You even loomed the air lines - wow that's thorough! I used to run that system on a different truck and loved the tiny wireless FOB.

Note you'll have to relocate the unit if you ever choose to upgrade to a larger mid-ship fuel tank. That's right where the Titan/Transferflow tanks sit.