New Powercoated POWER TANK - INSTALLED IN MY JEEP WRANGLER

May. 01, 2001 By Tony Carricaburu

REVIEW PART 2:

For my second test I wanted to use the Power Tank in conjunction with some common air tools such as an air ratchet, die cutter, etc. Basically any tools I might bring with me off-roading in my tool box. The Power Tank would also come in real handy when working with air tools at a friend's house who may not have an air compressor or Power Tank. My primary use will probably be for just filling tires after an off-roading trip or air tool use around the house/off-road. Below are some pictures of the air tools I typically use and keep stored in my Jeep during off-road outings.

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INSTALLING PT-10 MOUNTING BRACKET:

Installing the mounting brackets for the Power Tank was no problem. The mounting bracket comes with predrilled holes for both vertical and horizontal mounting purposes. For my application I wanted my Power Tank sitting vertical and in a easy reaching distance for quick use. I decided to mount my Power Tank on my Mountaineer rack next to my bolted down Army ammo-can. This will allow me to access the Power Tank with ease and not even have to remove the Power Tank for filling tires. I used 6 grade-8 bolts, lock washers, nuts to mount the Power Tank mounting bracket to the mountaineer rack. Perhaps this was little extreme for a Power Tank bracket but I'd rather it be too strong than not strong enough. See pictures below for detailed pictures of my Power Tank mounting bracket install.

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Now that the mounting bracket was permanently mounted to the Mountaineer rack it was time to set my PT-10 Power Tank in its new location. This was a piece of cake with Advanced Air System's awesomely designed mounting bracket. Not only is the Power Tank easy to remove and place into the mounting bracket but it includes a predrilled locking location if you want to lock the tank up. I took full advantage of this opportunity and immediately installed a Master Lock. I usually have the top off my Jeep for 70% of the year and items like this are all too easily stolen if not locked down. See pictures below of my Power Tank secured in its mounting bracket and locked up.

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