Australia · Rear cargo mounting guide · Reviewed 16 October 2026
You have chosen onboard air for your Tank 300. The next purchase decision is whether the rear cargo bracket works with your compressor, your touring gear and the way you access the boot.
This guide focuses on the rear cargo-area bracket offered through our switch and bracket option. For the broader equipment choice, see our portable vs onboard compressor comparison.
Identify the rear cargo bracket you are buying
The arrangement covered here sits in the rear cargo area around the rear wheel area, as identified by EVparts4x4. Start with that position when comparing your vehicle with the installed example.
Keep the components separate in your order: the bracket mounts the pump, the compressor supplies air, and the switch controls a compatible system. A cargo organiser has a storage role; its appearance alone does not establish a compressor mounting rating.
Measure usable space with your touring gear fitted
Work from the vehicle as you use it. Fit the drawers, fridge or luggage arrangement first, then check the space remaining around the proposed compressor position.
Space for the hardware
Record the pump body, mounting feet, bracket and projecting fittings. Include the connector and hose bend where they extend beyond the compressor housing.
Space to use and service it
Allow access to the air connection, inlet filter, controls and fasteners. Apply the compressor manufacturer’s cooling and service clearances to the installed arrangement.
On a phone, swipe the worksheet sideways.
| Check | Record or photograph | Buying decision |
|---|---|---|
| Intended position | A wide photo of the rear wheel-area location with touring equipment fitted. | Does the proposed arrangement use the same area as the bracket? |
| Pump envelope | Exact model and overall length, width and height in mm, including fittings. | Will the complete assembly fit, rather than only the housing? |
| Mounting base | Manufacturer drawing or measured hole centres in mm, with orientation identified. | Do the pump base and bracket attachment pattern match? |
| Cooling and inlet | Required clearances and inlet location from the pump instructions. | Can the pump operate without luggage blocking the required space? |
| Air connection | Connector projection, hose route and access for your hand. | Can you connect and remove the hose with the boot packed? |
| Moving equipment | Door movement, drawer travel and any seat-fold movement near the installation. | Do the bracket, fittings and hoses stay clear? |
| Service access | Filter, electrical connector and mounting-fastener access. | Can routine work be completed without dismantling the touring setup? |
| Other accessories | Existing organiser panels, sockets, trim changes and equipment nearby. | Is there a shared fixing or space conflict to resolve? |
Take measurements from the actual vehicle, pump or a dimensioned manufacturer drawing. A photograph is useful for identifying the layout, but perspective and an unknown scale make it unsuitable for establishing hole spacing or clearance.
Match the pump base and the vehicle attachment
There are two connections to check: compressor to bracket, and bracket to vehicle. Confirm the mounting method, fasteners and instructions for both interfaces.
A single or twin compressor label does not identify the footprint. Send the exact model and base drawing, including any vibration isolators specified by the compressor manufacturer.
Follow the load path: compressor base → bracket → attachment hardware → vehicle mounting structure.
Each part of that path matters. A pump that bolts to the bracket still needs a suitable bracket-to-vehicle attachment.
Static weight and dynamic loading are different checks
At rest, the assembly applies its weight to the mount. Braking, bumps and vibration introduce additional loading; how far the mass sits from the attachment also affects the bending demand.
The basic relationships are F = m × a for force associated with acceleration, and M = F × d for a force acting at a perpendicular offset. They explain why mass and mounting position matter, but do not establish a product’s tested rating.
Ask which complete assembly and operating conditions a stated rating covers. A parked installation photo or a static mass limit alone does not demonstrate suitability under road vibration or impact loading.
Swipe sideways to view the attachment checks.
| Item | Useful evidence |
|---|---|
| Pump attachment | Exact base pattern, specified isolators and compatible bracket configuration. |
| Vehicle attachment | Identified mounting locations, fasteners and installation instructions for that vehicle arrangement. |
| Supported assembly | Mass of the pump and all equipment supported by the mount, with the rating’s conditions stated. |
| Fastener tightening | Torque instructions for the actual fastener, joint and mounting system. |
| Vibration and inspection | Specified isolation, retention and inspection requirements for the selected setup. |
Include the installed equipment in your vehicle’s overall load planning. GWM Australia’s accessory guidance says to consider combined load and accessory mass against gross vehicle mass limits. That vehicle-level limit is separate from the capacity of a particular mounting point or bracket.
Keep hose, cooling and service access usable
Check the equipment in its operating position. The space needed to attach an air hose or remove a filter can be larger than the space occupied by the closed assembly.
- Hose connection: leave room to grip the coupling and follow the hose manufacturer’s bend requirements.
- Route to the tyres: check the farthest tyre you intend to inflate without stretching the hose or trapping it in a door.
- Cooling and intake: keep the manufacturer’s required operating space clear of luggage, covers and loose fabric.
- Service points: preserve access to filters, connectors and mounting fasteners.
- Cargo separation: arrange loose gear so it cannot strike the pump or bear against its fittings.
For the power side, keep the exact compressor instructions with the installation plan. A nearby accessory socket or a switch panel does not establish that the circuit can supply the pump; this guide does not specify a connection point, fuse or wire size.
example from our Tank 400 rear cargo area air pump bracket installation guide.
Choose the bracket option and prepare your order check
If you need the rear cargo bracket, start with the switch-plus-bracket configuration. The separate switch-only option does not add the bracket. Both options exclude the air compressor.
Send one concise set of information through the product enquiry or contact our team:
- Vehicle: Tank 300 or Tank 400, build date, powertrain and steering position.
- Compressor: model label, dimensions, assembly mass and mounting-base evidence.
- Four useful views: the loaded boot, intended mounting area, pump base, and proposed hose/service access.
- Existing equipment: drawers, fridge, organiser panels and any previous mounting changes.
- Order scope: selected bracket combination, components already owned and the exact supplied-parts list required.
For the wider switch-kit buying questions, read the Tank 300 air pump switch kit guide. Browse the Tank 300 accessories collection when planning other model-specific equipment.
Give the installer a complete mounting plan
Keep the order check, mounting instructions and compressor manual together. Agree how the assembly will be attached, how service access will remain available and what post-installation inspection the instructions require.
For work that raises a modification approval question, consult the authority where the vehicle is registered. The Australian Government’s VSB 14 guidance distinguishes national technical requirements from state and territory administrative processes. It does not certify this bracket or determine that every bracket installation needs approval.
Rear cargo compressor bracket FAQ
Where does this Tank 300 compressor bracket go?
This guide covers the rear cargo-area bracket around the rear wheel area, as identified by EVparts4x4. It is not an engine-bay mount or an external spare-wheel carrier. Use the installed example to identify the general arrangement, then check your own vehicle and cargo layout.
Does the bracket option include an air compressor?
No. Select the switch-plus-bracket option if you need the bracket; the compressor is excluded. The switch-only option also excludes the compressor and does not add the bracket. Confirm the full packing list for the selected option separately.
Can the rear cargo bracket be used on a Tank 400?
EVparts4x4 has confirmed Tank 300 and Tank 400 applications for this rear cargo bracket. That model-level confirmation does not establish every build, trim layout or compressor combination. Provide your exact vehicle details and pump identification when selecting the configuration.
Will it fit any single or twin air compressor?
Single or twin describes the compressor arrangement, not its mounting pattern or envelope. Match the exact model, base hole centres, isolators, body dimensions, fittings and service clearances to the bracket and mounting instructions.
Can I judge load capacity or tightening torque from the photos?
No. Photos can show the visible arrangement, but they do not establish material specification, attachment strength, dynamic load rating or fastener torque. Use documented ratings and installation instructions for the complete mounting arrangement.
Can I fit it behind drawers or a cargo organiser?
Check with the touring equipment installed. Leave the compressor inlet, cooling space, outlet connection and required service points accessible. Check drawer travel and door movement as well as the pump body; an empty-boot photo does not establish clearance in your build.
What information should I send before ordering?
Send the vehicle model, build date, powertrain and steering position; the exact compressor model; a base drawing or measured hole centres; and photos of the proposed location with your touring gear fitted. State whether you need the switch-plus-bracket option or already own part of the system.
