2007 Navigator Air Compressor - Other Use?

[07NavigatorL]

Quick back story: I swapped out the air ride on my Navigator to a coil-over setup. The bags wouldn't stay inflated and I didn't want to burn out the compressor. Previous owner said he replaced it last year.

Now, I might be out of my mind, and I am ok with being told I am. I had a thought of somehow using the stock air compressor to fill a small air tank. I do lots of camping with my wife and 3 kids (inflating a few air matresses), and I like to adventure down logging roads or power line trails (in case I need to pump up tires while on a trial).

My previous idea was to install a small air compressor somewhere in the rear and a small tank. I want to hard-wire it in. I am good with vehicle electrics and love trying new things. I also wanted to have a air hose connection for any small air tools. I have most parts to complete this now.

TLDR - Can the stock air compressor be used to fill an aftermarket air tank? Call me crazy if you must.

Attached pic my truck. Don't mind the dirt/salt.

Thanks!

 

[Muddy Bean]

A lot of other vehicles GM etc have rear air ride suspension and they also have a Schrader valve in the trunk that can be used to attach a hose to to fill different things. So I would imagine these compressors can handle that no problem.


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[07NavigatorL]

Thats good to hear! Just gotta figure out how to run a air line from the stock system to the tank. I've got some research to do. Thanks!

 

[Muddy Bean]

And don’t forget you’ll need to wire up some sort of switch to manually turn the pump on and off.