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Thomas Compressor - Spare

After watching eBay for the last two years, I finally bought a spare auxiliary compressor. It was advertised as "New", but did show some abrasion and one corner of the mounting plate was bent a little. Tested it by filling a portable air tank; took 5 or 6 minutes. It runs a good bit quieter than ours. Ours was installed in '07 and this one was mfg'd in '11. I think I got a good spare at a good price ($316.00 with shipping).
Dick
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

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My mechanic rebuilt my Gast compressor last spring...I was going to buy a new one but he likes to show off and I couldn't think of a reason to deny him the opportunity...
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Thank you Michelle for telling me how to do this a long time ago!
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

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Quote from: Dick S –
After watching eBay for the last two years, I finally bought a spare auxiliary compressor.

Ours was installed in '07 and this one was mfg'd in '11. I think I got a good spare at a good price ($316.00 with shipping).

The newer ones also have an o-ring seal rather than a paper-ish gasket which will be much more serviceable in the future.  I don't know what year/serial number started using the o-ring version.

We installed our eBay-purchased replacement compressor since it has the o-ring and keep our original (2003) rebuilt as a spare.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Good idea. I'm hoping I can find something solid in that bay so I can bolt the spare to the floor right next to the one that's installed.
Do you know what year your ebay one is?
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

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Quote from: Dick S –

Do you know what year your ebay one is?

I will have to look to see if it's on the label, but we bought it as NOS in 2011, so prior to that.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Anyone kno here these can get rebuilt?  I replaced our 2001 compressor last winter with a new ($$$) one from FT.  It would be nice to have a spare or two running at the same time.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Quote from: Home2fromHastings –
Anyone kno here these can get rebuilt?  I replaced our 2001 compressor last winter with a new ($$$) one from FT.  It would be nice to have a spare or two running at the same time.

You can DIY the Thomas TA-4101-DC.  HWH Pump Rebuild.  If you're more comfortable having a shop do it, try USA Representatives for a service location.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Thanks Michelle,
Ours must have the improved seal then.
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

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Just to confuse us all, the model Thomas that came in my 2001 320 is 405ADC38/12F with 10 amp rating.

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Yup, figured that one out, Dave.  Zoro has rebuid kits for about $95.  I am going to order one and rebuild my old pump.  The pumps in the 2003 are bigger, more HP, more air volume and have two outlets and, of course, more money.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN