Air hose storage

[moosetags]

The shorter hose to actually use sounds like a great idea. That way I will never have to unwind the OEM hose. Also, I really like the term "subfrunk". I will use that from now on.

Brian1

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[mzdds]

This works perfectly for me:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHMDB7Z8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[Placer Paul]

So what’s the trick to easily get this hose tightly wrapped and back in the bag? I predict the majority of these will be unpacked once and then tossed in the gear tunnel.

That is where mine is now after a few attempts to pack it up.

Remove the velcro strap from the case.

Arrange the strap crossway over the open case with the tag ends of the strap extended over the sides of the case.

Carefully fold the hose into the case, pressing the hose outward to use the length and width of the case interior.

Once the hose is completely inside the case, press down on it with one hand to hold it in place while you draw the tag ends of the case across the middle of the curled hose.

Secure the strap firmly around the middle of the coiled hose and secure with the vecro fastening.

Your hose has been returned to the case, which may now be closed, zipped, and returned to storage.

Only took me two or three times, and a whole lot of cussing, to figure this out. But it works now.

 

[yetti96]

I saw this while looking for charging pad solutions. Sent an email to the website and the person was very responsive about what I was needing. I figured if they were that cool about other stuff then maybe their solution for this is good as well? Just passing along something I saw.

https://s00nish.com/products/air-compressor-hose-winder

 

[kylealden]

Do you have a link to the shorter hose you ordered?

I wound up getting this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K9L4GMH/ but any air hose with 1/4 couplers will work. One thing to be aware of is that the Rivian hose is female on both ends (FNPT), whereas most third party hoses are MNPT to FNPT. This is because the Rivian bed compressor is an MNPT connection. So if you want to use MNPT tools, you'll need an FNPT-to-FNPT hose, or a MNPT-to-FNPT adapter.

 

[JamuJoe]

So what’s the trick to easily get this hose tightly wrapped and back in the bag? I predict the majority of these will be unpacked once and then tossed in the gear tunnel.

That is where mine is now after a few attempts to pack it up.

Care and patience, like so many other things in life. .

 

[CaptnPunch99]

I did it!! The trick is to coil it inside the bag directly while pushing down hard. So proud of myself right now, it fit back into the gear tunnel door where it belongs, finally. Photo attached for proof

 

[ndmiller]

No way that door closes though, especially with the slime packet. Mine looks the same with bulging top and bottom.

 

[salted]

I use a Flexzilla 20ft. Door closes with the slime pack.

 

[dleepnw]

So what’s the trick to easily get this hose tightly wrapped and back in the bag? I predict the majority of these will be unpacked once and then tossed in the gear tunnel.

That is where mine is now after a few attempts to pack it up.

i got tired of trying to squeeze it in the small bag and bought a hose from Amazon. i use that 90% of the time at home anyhow so just store it in my garage. the OEM hose is in the bag for use on the road.

 

[John G.]

So what’s the trick to easily get this hose tightly wrapped and back in the bag? I predict the majority of these will be unpacked once and then tossed in the gear tunnel.

That is where mine is now after a few attempts to pack it up.

I don't understand this, guys?

Honestly, I've never had a problem with mine. I just hand it to my wife and it's always wrapped properly in the bag and stowed away, and we're off!

 

[mmarsland]

I don't understand this, guys?

Honestly, I've never had a problem with mine. I just hand it to my wife and it's always wrapped properly in the bag and stowed away, and we're off!

You are a genius John! I've been cursing and cussing, fighting with the hose and then compartment door...and all the while all I had to do was ask my wife. I'm sure she'll use the same sorcery that allows her to repack the tent and sleeping bags in their equally too small packages. I bet she also knows the Caramilk secret!

 

[Effopec]

I pulled mine out once just to try it out. Between the hassle to get it back in the bag and also trying to get the pressure limit set correctly I carefully wound it back in the bag and bought a $25 compressor which stays under the back seat. That thing is definitely easier to deal with than the built in one. The gear tunnel door bulges out slightly, but it does snap closed.

 

[Erik+]

I pulled mine out once just to try it out. Between the hassle to get it back in the bag and also trying to get the pressure limit set correctly I carefully wound it back in the bag and bought a $25 compressor which stays under the back seat. That thing is definitely easier to deal with than the built in one. The gear tunnel door bulges out slightly, but it does snap closed.

Most engineers should not have a problem repacking the hose properly into the provided bag and having it fit in the gear tunnel storage compartment without issue. I have never had a problem getting everything to fit back in easily : )

 

[R1SNRGY]

Hmmm, there could be anything in that bulging bag...why should we believe it's the air hose?

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