My BaseStation

Base23 · Aug 11, 2018

Made up the control panel wiring loom and ran compressor power supply from batteries to under van

cut hole in entertainment unit for control valve.

outside view

inside view

Made a false panel to cover wiring and air hoses that will be visible from inside cupboard, It held in place with magnetic catches.

Jake · Aug 12, 2018

Hi @Base23 do you have a part number or link to the bag kit you ordered? I have found one but says it comes with Boss bags not Firestone.

Base23 · Aug 12, 2018

Jake said:
Hi @Base23 do you have a part number or link to the bag kit you ordered? I have found one but says it comes with Boss bags not Firestone.

the Airbag man part number is
TA4TAJ (Jayco outback Jtech tandem air bag kit)
what part number do you have for the boss bags?

Base23 · Aug 12, 2018

Jake said:
Hi @Base23 do you have a part number or link to the bag kit you ordered? I have found one but says it comes with Boss bags not Firestone.

Here is the Airbag man brochure

Jake · Aug 12, 2018

Thanks I will call them tomorrow, the part number is not working on there web site.

Jake · Aug 12, 2018

I will get the part number and web site tomorrow when I am near the computer, will have to check the history, all I can remember is the website was something along the lines of rallie air or close to that, I didn’t pay a great deal of attention when I read what bags were supplied.

Base23 · Aug 12, 2018

Jake said:
Thanks I will call them tomorrow, the part number is not working on there web site.

There is no information about the kit on their web site. I just called them after seeing a video of the factory jayco silverline air bag system they designed.

Base23 · Aug 12, 2018

Some bits I done today,
Mounted switch panel in entertainment unit and ran the loom to the underside of the van

achjimmy · Aug 13, 2018

Looks great mate. I anguished over getting the outside entertainment unit for that exact same reason . In the end figured a waste just for the control as I never use the idiot box outside but may still do something myself as it’s a natural spot for it.

Wonder what the delay ? I thought stuff was ex stock ! Better get my order in as plan on doing it next month to the new van or otherwise she won’t be going in the shed.

Base23 · Aug 13, 2018

achjimmy said:
Looks great mate. I anguished over getting the outside entertainment unit for that exact same reason . In the end figured a waste just for the control as I never use the idiot box outside but may still do something myself as it’s a natural spot for it.

Wonder what the delay ? I thought stuff was ex stock ! Better get my order in as plan on doing it next month to the new van or otherwise she won’t be going in the shed.

I have been told the delay was due to waiting on the shocks to come in from one of their suppliers. Shocks were suppose to arrive to them on Friday but I don't think they arrived.

Base23 · Aug 16, 2018

Made a mount for the air suspension compressor, Its made from 2mm folded plate and will be secured to the chassis using 4 x M10 nutserts. I have positioned it under the van between the axles.
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Also made some label's for the control panel.

Base23 · Aug 16, 2018

Airbag man parts arrived today. still waiting on 2 shocks but other than them it all there.

The new shocks are slightly longerr than stock ones, would have been nice if they were painted red.

Base23 · Aug 17, 2018

So after I checked out all the bits I started fitting the top bag mounts.
I had to drill a 25mm hole in the centre factory bump stop mount and then weld the Airbag man top plate to the factory spring seat.
(forgot to take photo 25mm hole but it is behind the hole in the plate.)

quick spray with cold galv, will paint black tomorrow night.

then test fit of the bags to see how it looks

Still plenty more to do but that it for now.

Base23 · Aug 18, 2018

one side all done and complete. Not an easy job, cutting, grinding and welding all whilst laying on your back stuck under a van and then you need a tool or something and have to slide back out to get what you need.
Here are some install pics

all the way down

all the way up

will post some more details of install later.

Base23 · Aug 19, 2018

All air bags are now fitted, Just waiting on 2 shock to arrive.
plumbed up control panel, fitted digital gauge, air outlet fitting and manual inflation valves.

Rear of panel is looking very busy.

front view

achjimmy · Aug 19, 2018

Outstanding work Brad and thanks for sharing. Panel looks super professional :clap2:

What did you use for the tank drain? Any pics on compressor and tank setup ?

Base23 · Aug 20, 2018

achjimmy said:
Outstanding work Brad and thanks for sharing. Panel looks super professional

What did you use for the tank drain? Any pics on compressor and tank setup ?

Thanks ,
Tank and tank drain not fitted yet but tank drain will be a 12v solenoid fitted in a line from the base of the tank.
The compressor is mounted to a box type frame that I made and is mounted in the centre of the van between the rear wheels.
I mounted the relay and all the wiring to the compressor frame as well so I could install it as an assembly and just plug in to the other looms I had all ready installed.

Here are some pics of the compressor set up.

compressor and wiring mounted to frame

Mounted to van (still need to tidy up wiring and air lines under van )

Base23 · Aug 21, 2018

Starting to install air tank,
Made some new brackets to locate the tank up higher to the floor between the frame of the van.
Plus with the new brackets I will be able to bolt the tank to the frame instead of drilling through the floor of the van.

Cut old brackets from air tank,

Made new brackets bent from 40 x 3mm flat bar and welded to bits of old bracket

Base23 · Aug 22, 2018

Tank installed and plumed up.
Its held in place with 4 x M8 bolts and nuts, The tank sits higher than the water tanks so it should not get hit by anything.
(Just have a manual tank drain installed at the moment)

Made all the air lines neater and secured them to the floor of the van with P clips