Trickflate/NAPA maxitrac Compressor Power Source

[Returntothefog]

Has anyone modify the Trickflate/napa maxitrac type compressor to not use the alligator clip - car battery power and use the 110V outlet in the back of the center console instead?

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[Oldhippie]

I thought about hard wiring mine mounted under the hood to the battery but it really isn’t a big deal to connect the alligator clips…would just need a 100 amp fuse inline and maybe a battery switch/relay…would not work with the 110v outlet…

 

[KABQ]

I bet it would work great... briefly... once.

 

[HotdogThud]

I bet it would work great... briefly... once.

You have such an old-fashioned attachment to 'working', sheesh...

 

[NC_Oak]

if you really don't want the clips, there are plenty of other cable connectors of all the AWG you could want. You could wire something up to your battery (make sure + and - are protected) and connect that way. I have the napa 300L and have zero issues with the clips. I use it on other vehicles as well and if someone doesn't have an option on the trail it can be shared.

 

[Jakob1972]

I removed the Alligator clips on my Trickflate and added an Anderson connector then attached the other side to the broncos crash bar mount behind the bumper I ran that through a 150A breaker. now I can fill my tires without lifting the hood.

 

[Felix808]

12v devices will never run on 120v. Well at least not long

@Oldhippie I'm interested in what you used for the mount

 

[Oldhippie]

12v devices will never run on 120v. Well at least not long

@Oldhippie I'm interested in what you used for the mount

the mount is from JD Marz
https://broncoaccessoriesusa.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooNmA8EgzNGhLTkflBTu02GhuRjtHfsJuXzToTzlWENjomnu2dY

 

[Felix808]

the mount is from JD Marz
https://broncoaccessoriesusa.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooNmA8EgzNGhLTkflBTu02GhuRjtHfsJuXzToTzlWENjomnu2dY

Thanks. They sure are proud of it though

 

[Tricky Mike]

I removed the Alligator clips on my Trickflate and added an Anderson connector then attached the other side to the broncos crash bar mount behind the bumper I ran that through a 150A breaker. now I can fill my tires without lifting the hood.

This is the way. Technically you should be using the 100A ones but I use the 50s and it's been fine.

 

[Jakob1972]

This is the way. Technically you should be using the 100A ones but I use the 50s and it's been fine.

Yeah they only had the 50A or the 150A, I was afraid the 50A would keep tripping also I wanted to be able to use this connection for Jumper cables if needed, used them on our last beach run a couple with two small kids flagged us down and needed a jump. worked like a dream.

 

[Felix808]

For those looking for a hard mount option for these compressors, I recommend the JD Marz mount. @Oldhippie gave me the link a while back & I am glad I got it. John is great guy & quick to respond with any questions or issues. Thought it a little pricy at first, but love it. Beats the heck out of storing somewhere else & lugging that thing around when you need it .

https://broncoaccessoriesusa.com/products/onboard-compressor-plate

 

[Returntothefog]

For those looking for a hard mount option for these compressors, I recommend the JD Marz mount. @Oldhippie gave me the link a while back & I am glad I got it. John is great guy & quick to respond with any questions or issues. Thought it a little pricy at first, but love it. Beats the heck out of storing somewhere else & lugging that thing around when you need it .

https://broncoaccessoriesusa.com/products/onboard-compressor-plate

looks useful!

 

[Fordified1]

I used mine (thanks Mike) to air up my 35’s with a 4-way for the first time recently. That sumbich makes some heat, be aware of this.

 

[Returntothefog]

I used mine (thanks Mike) to air up my 35’s with a 4-way for the first time recently. That sumbich makes some heat, be aware of this.

yea I learned my lesson the hard way first time too, knew it would be hot but didn't expect it to be THAT hot. now I just wind up the 4 way system first and wait for the compressor to cool down

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