Keeping long hoses organized is a different task from supplying compressed air. This reel is part of my purchased workshop equipment, alongside the portable work areas documented during the build.
I bought Freeman Retractable Air Hose Reel as part of my camper van equipment.
Keeping long hoses organized is a different task from supplying compressed air. This reel is part of my purchased workshop equipment, alongside the portable work areas documented during the build.
Where it fits my build
The van build used several working spaces, including the patio for the storage-bin drawer and an outdoor setup for the roof equipment. I measured and assembled the drawer frame on the patio before fitting the lining and slides.
During the earlier cargo-floor cleanup, I wrote about loading the tools back into the van and driving out to work. Moving and organizing the equipment was part of the practical routine around the fabrication tasks.
My portable saw setup during the roof-equipment work.
My build notes
The workshop arrangements changed with the job. The diary photos show both a timber assembly area and a portable saw setup, providing context for the work-holding and storage equipment in my purchases.
The kit had to move between storage, transport and the place where I was working.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
Flexzilla offers another retractable reel with a different hose size. The Estwing loose hose changes the storage method to a manually coiled line.
Flexzilla Retractable Air Hose Reel
This Flexzilla reel stores an air hose inside an enclosed housing. A mounting bracket holds the reel while the hose pulls out and retracts.
