Portable Air Compressor Power?

[MileHigh]

I saw some old posts about this, but wondered about newer options. I know there is the NATO option, but I was hoping for something closer to turn-key or based on internal power options. Not a fan of having to raise the hood and use the alligator clips, looking for an Anderson connector option.

For the ARB twin brushless, you need 12V at 90A under load? Any other options to power it?

 

[landmannnn]

I ran a cable from the high current fusebox next to battery with an Anderson connector on the end.

I mounted the Anderson where the NATO socket would be mounted. You could mount it anywhere though.

 

[MileHigh]

I ran a cable from the high current fusebox next to battery with an Anderson connector on the end.

I mounted the Anderson where the NATO socket would be mounted. You could mount it anywhere though.

Got some pics?

I’v designed a pretty slick tooless L-track mounting system, so putting that on the back of the portable case might be a way to keep it out of the dirt and mud- or the flats on the front fender for something behind the front grill…

The roof power outlets don’t have enough juice, do they?

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

Jeff @ JC's 4x4 made an adapter for the rear NATO plug.

 

[Barrett1]

Jeff @ JC's 4x4 made an adapter for the rear NATO plug.

Has anyone tried fitting/mounting an ARB compressor in the space behind where the tire jack sits? There is quite a large area back there and it would be easy to have a removable plug if you could tap into the NATO plug

 

[ADVAW8S]

Has anyone tried fitting/mounting an ARB compressor in the space behind where the tire jack sits? There is quite a large area back there and it would be easy to have a removable plug if you could tap into the NATO plug

Yes there is a thread, I believe black sheep created an option.

 

[landmannnn]

Got some pics?

I’v designed a pretty slick tooless L-track mounting system, so putting that on the back of the portable case might be a way to keep it out of the dirt and mud- or the flats on the front fender for something behind the front grill…

The roof power outlets don’t have enough juice, do they?

A not very exciting picture of the Anderson with rubber cover on the rear.
I also use it for charging my battery.



The roof outlets would only run a tiny compressor.

 

[FareGame]

I use the nato plug - slightly annoying that it has to be in neutral (surely park would make more sense) - with a short cable to a Anderson plug and a ARB portable compressor - No holes or aligator clips, plus can use it on my SxS

 

[Barrett1]

I use the nato plug - slightly annoying that it has to be in neutral (surely park would make more sense) - with a short cable to a Anderson plug and a ARB portable compressor - No holes or aligator clips, plus can use it on my SxS

How do you keep it in neutral? I recollect that when you open the door to air up the door opening puts it in park?

 

[FareGame]

Ya got me there for a minute

Went and checked - will sit in N with the door open no worries

I think that’s a issue if you try and drive without seat belt or door closed - otherwise off road mode too

 

[Skymark]

I use the nato plug - slightly annoying that it has to be in neutral (surely park would make more sense) - with a short cable to a Anderson plug and a ARB portable compressor - No holes or aligator clips, plus can use it on my SxS

I believe their original design intent was for the NATO plug to power an optional rear winch attached to the tow hitch. Hence the In-Neutral requirement.

 

[FareGame]

Prob was - it’s a good thing to have for other things - much like the 10/25 amp outlets under hood - just they could have done it better and put a DTP plug on them or actually make them obvious

It will work in N, D or R - gives a warning on display about it

 

[MileHigh]

Ya got me there for a minute

Went and checked - will sit in N with the door open no worries

I think that’s a issue if you try and drive without seat belt or door closed - otherwise off road mode tooView attachment 7901049

That is the brushed single, right? How does that do with 33-35 inch tires?

 

[FareGame]

Works for me

I generally don’t low the pressures much though - just for a softer ride until towing again

I don’t lower the pressures generally a lot

Mostly it’s for the SxS

 

[Tom D]

I hard wired mine under the rear seat along with an air tank. Theres a couple of bus bars under there which make it easy, I put the trigger wire onto one of the overhead switches.

 

[Gxgn]

If you don’t off-road too often, a battery powered like the Milwaukee M18 compressor works fine. Take 2-3 good batteries with you. I used it in Moab with 35” tires and it worked great.

 

[Zimm]

For the space, get a Milwaukee 18v and a battery charger. It’s flawless.