The Item in My Kit
I bought BOSTITCH Compressor and Air-Tool Kit as part of my camper van equipment.
My exterior preparation included blowing sanding dust away with a compressor and air attachment. The BOSTITCH combo kit is one of the compressed-air purchases in my build equipment.
Compressed Air in My Black RAPTOR Project
A yellow BOSTITCH pancake compressor is visible in my black RAPTOR walkthrough. I show the air setup and explain how the coating bottle threads into the gun supplied with the RAPTOR kit.
The BOSTITCH combo-kit purchase on this page also includes pneumatic tools. The coating footage shows the compressor and RAPTOR gun; it gives the air supply a concrete project context alongside the kit’s separate product comparison.
Watch the full RAPTOR film — the compressor and bottle-gun explanation begins around 1:25. Continue through the later sheen inspection and roller correction to see how the job developed.
Camper Van Project Applications
An onboard compressor can serve more than the original build: tire inflation, occasional air-tool work and a reachable hose all become useful on the road. Treat the compressor, hose reel and tool as a system. Airflow demand, hose connections and access to the drain and controls are practical layout details.
For a wider view of the build kit, see my van conversion tool checklist and budget versus professional tool comparisons.
Manufacturer Specifications And Instructions
| Specification | Manufacturer Detail |
|---|---|
| Kit | BTFP3KIT |
| Compressor | BTFP02012, 6-gallon tank |
| Published Air Delivery | 2.6 SCFM at 90 psi |
| Maximum Tank Pressure | 150 psi |
| Brad Nailer | SB-1850BN, 18 gauge |
| Finish Nailer | SB-1664FN, 16 gauge |
| Stapler | BTFP71875, 3/8-inch crown |
BOSTITCH’s catalog identifies the compressor and three fastening tools separately. That is useful when replacing fasteners: the brad nailer, finish nailer and crown stapler use different formats. In my van, the stapler did much of the carpet-panel work; the other nailers saw less use because most of my structure was aluminum extrusion. The linked instructions cover the compressor’s regulator and tank maintenance, fastener loading, depth adjustment and tool maintenance.
Manufacturer Product Reference
Download BTFP02012 Compressor Instructions (PDF)
My Experience with This Tool
The BOSTITCH compressor worked well for my bedliner and paint spraying. It now lives in the van so I can inflate my tires and run air tools when I need them. I mounted a long retractable air hose reel in the van and connected the compressor to a switch: when I flip the switch, it starts filling. I leave the switch off until I need air, and the reel gives me a long reach around the van.
I used the kit's stapler extensively with black staples. I cut black-and-gray carpet to fit thin board or plywood panels, then stapled the carpet onto panels throughout the van. I used the other two included tools much less because my build relied more on 2020 aluminum extrusion than wood. They worked well on the wood projects where I did use them, including my original roof-storage system.
Watch My BOSTITCH And Freeman Review
My narrated review covers the BOSTITCH compressor kit, the Freeman retractable hose reel I mounted in the van, and how I used the included stapler and nailers.
Press Play To Start The Video.
Read The Video Transcript
My BOSTITCH compressor ended up doing more than build work. It now lives in the van, where I use it to fill tires and run air tools.
During the build, I used it for bedliner and paint spraying. I paired it with a long retractable hose reel mounted in the van, which gives me a lot of reach.
The stapler in this kit got a lot of use. I cut black-and-gray carpet to fit thin board or plywood, then stapled it onto panels around the van.
I used the other two tools much less because most of my build used aluminum extrusion instead of wood. They worked well on the wood projects where I did use them.
For me, this was a dependable kit that earned its place in the van. My full review explains how I used it during the build and on the road.
English Captions (VTT) · Download The Transcript · My Freeman Hose-Reel Review
Keep the Air Supply and Application Tool Distinct
My recording separates the compressor from the bottle-mounted spray gun included with the coating kit. That makes the purchase comparison more useful: a compressor kit, a standalone compressor and a coating gun supply different parts of the setup.
Compare the RAPTOR spray-gun kit · See the later roller step
