Vehicle mounted twin air compressor

[Camskii]

Anyone experience with these?
View attachment 7801520
View attachment 7801521

Yep great compressor. Will be putting one in mine or maybe the single one if it will fit under the rear seat

 

[Nocrays]

I can vouch for the single arb compressor. I’ve had one mounted under the front guard of the defender for 20 years and still does the job.

This is a critical accessory and will be one of the first mods for me.

 

[ECrider]

I'd need ear defenders if I was going to sit in the cabin, right on top of a running compressor for 7 mins.

ha, fortunately own quite a few pairs of those. They should be relatively quiet these days? My 4x4 one from Ring is quiet - subjective I know and my hearing isn't the best!

 

[Fidei Defensor]

You know where this thing (and maybe even the tank) would fit perfectly? Under the passenger seat right side space- also right next to the power supply. Super convenient. Could even work out an adapter for the plug that mounts external to the box, or footwell area. And there it is. Mount this Kraken panel on the side of the 2 seat utility version metal box that surrounds the battery space- and the plug is easy to get to. Thanks @Krabby

Just remember that these compressors get pretty hot, so will need some ventilation. Under the front passenger seat (if there is room!) may be better than the sealed bos under the rear seats!

 

[emax]

I'd need ear defenders if I was going to sit in the cabin, right on top of a running compressor for 7 mins.

Given that the one in the picture is mounted on an aluminium resonator this is not surprising.

 

[emax]

This T-thing (T-Max?) would probably suffice for me. It's not for a workshop but only for occasional use.

 

[joejet]

Why not just install a central tyre inflation system

They show one installed on a Toyota. I know I would rip those hoses off in about 2 seconds though!

 

[Logsplitter]

This T-thing (T-Max?) would probably suffice for me. It's not for a workshop but only for occasional use.

They are very good for the money and quite capable of blowing up 4x4 tyres from flat. Gets very hot though. I’ve certainly had no problems. But will probably upgrade to a twin cylinder ARB should my Tmax fail.

 

[Logsplitter]

Why not just install a central tyre inflation system

they show one installed on a toyota. I know i would rip those hoses off in about 2 seconds though!

Agreed they would get ripped off in no time in deep ruts and mud

 

[Fidei Defensor]

Yep great compressor. Will be putting one in mine or maybe the single one if it will fit under the rear seat

comparison. to mem the ARB wins!

 

[DCPU]

Agreed they would get ripped off in no time in deep ruts and mud

But a through axle system like one offered by Carraro on it's tractor axles would solve that problem.

 

[Logsplitter]

But a through axle system like one offered by Carraro on it's tractor axles would solve that problem.

Yes sure. I don’t know that system. The only ones I’ve seen on unimogs and MAN trucks look vulnerable although they wire solid pipes

 

[GrenADV]

I'd say just wait until Simon gets a hold of a Grenny, and he'll for sure work out a solution on where to mount the ARB compressor. He found an interesting way of mounting it in the new defender:

 

[DCPU]

I thought he'd said he wouldn't be getting one? "Wasted" his money on a new 90.

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

I've reviewed and used and owned quite a few compressors. The ARB Twin is my favorite by a significant margin. I wrote about it here.

 

[stickshifter]

Just remember that these compressors get pretty hot, so will need some ventilation. Under the front passenger seat (if there is room!) may be better than the sealed bos under the rear seats!

Third vote for them being hot and loud. I've got the ARB twin mounted in the cubby, just aft of my right rear wheel (Tacoma). I've had one electrical fault, but no mechanical problems with the unit. They are pretty tough, but I'd prefer to have it inside the vehicle. I'm pretty sure it will last longer and be more reliable if its inside the cab some where. No way around the noise and heat though. Its a conundrum...

 

[Logsplitter]

I've reviewed and used and owned quite a few compressors. The ARB Twin is my favorite by a significant margin. I wrote about it here.
View attachment 7801658

Just checked out your website. Impressive ! I see you have the Ineos Grenadier prototype first drive review on there

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

Just checked out your website. Impressive ! I see you have the Ineos Grenadier prototype first drive review on there

Thank you! Yes, someone kindly linked to the review here and it got a lot of traffic as a result.

 

[globalgregors]

Anyone experience with these?
View attachment 7801520
View attachment 7801521

Not with that specific compressor. TJM in general tend to be a rung down in quality and price vs ARB but still robust enough for outback use (albeit perhaps with a shorter life) and therefore overbuilt for almost anywhere else one would be likely to go.

 

[DenisM]

@Jonathan Hanson ...just read your review... balanced, flowing prose, no errant apostrophes ! A pleasure to read Sir!!