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Need replacement air system accessory tank

I have a pin hole at the bottom of my auxiliary compressor accessory air tank  (Thermos size air tank next to small compressor).  I have temporarily patched it with JB Weld and a piece of flexible aluminum sheet metal.  I will put a hose clamp around it as back up, since we are going on a trip in a couple of days.
Has anyone replaced their tank (I have a 2000 u320) and have the part number and vendor info?  Surprisingly, this tank does not have a purge valve to drain water.

Re: Need replacement air system accessory tank

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I replaced mine with a 2 gallon tank from ViAir.  The extra capacity allows the compressor to not run as much.  I mounted the tank on the ceiling of my storage bay on the drivers side right above the door.  It is a long skinny tank and hangs down about 8 inches. I went with the 2 gallon because it is the same diameter as the one gallon, just longer.

2.0 Gallon Air Tank | VIAIR Corporation

Re: Need replacement air system accessory tank

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Marks
Do you have pics of this install?

Re: Need replacement air system accessory tank

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Quote from: MarkC –
I replaced mine with a 2 gallon tank from ViAir.  The extra capacity allows the compressor to not run as much.  I mounted the tank on the ceiling of my storage bay on the drivers side right above the door.  It is a long skinny tank and hangs down about 8 inches. I went with the 2 gallon because it is the same diameter as the one gallon, just longer.

2.0 Gallon Air Tank | VIAIR Corporation
Thanks Mark.  I will have to look more closely at it when we return from Durango.  It looks identical to the one we have, but I haven't taken measurements of the old one.  I'm really surprised that the original does not have a drain cock valve for the moisture.
Things I noticed about the new tank from the link:
1- There were four ports, I'm assuming that  plugs were provided for any not used (I have two).
2- Don't use as a breathing devise... not a problem.
3- Replace 2-5 years after first using (?).  The one I have lasted 22 years without a drain; I hope this new one lasts longer.

 

Re: Need replacement air system accessory tank

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Not sure about the replacement timeline they list.  Below is a picture of mine mounted in the storage bay.  As I remember, it came with 6 ports and plugs for 5.  I put in a gauge, drain, inlet and outlet, and plugged 2.