Vehicle mounted twin air compressor

[Jonathan Hanson]

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

Ha ha! That made my day. I loathe errant apostrophes.

 

[DCPU]

comparison. to mem the ARB wins!

The first review I picked up on YouTube went the other way.

 

[DCPU]

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

I'm wondering if the plastic tubes seen going into the axle ends could possibly be this rather than axle breathers?

 

[Pfk]

How about this?

i have this product, it is a fantastic tool compared to other air compressors, its on another level.

 

[Pfk]

Anyone had any thoughts, or perhaps previous experience or observations, about installation of a twin cylinder compressor?

Particularly interested in mounting location, preferably not in the interior. Previously was using a portable single.

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if it fits, i plan to install it on the inside of the spare wheel. its common on jeeps, broncos, i dont know if fitment allows on the grenadier

 

[DCPU]

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...

Doesn't the boxed version give you the best of both worlds?

 

[DCPU]

Ha ha! That made my day. I loathe errant apostrophes.

Just off topic, but weren't you invited to the Ineos launch event in Scotland?

 

[globalgregors]

if it fits, i plan to install it on the inside of the spare wheel. its common on jeeps, broncos, i dont know if fitment allows on the grenadier

Super, not seen that - I’ll investigate.

 

[globalgregors]

Doesn't the boxed version give you the best of both worlds?

Illustrative install behind the trim in a LC200.

 

[Pfk]

Super, not seen that - I’ll investigate.

It should look something like this under the wheel , hope it fits similarity on the gren otherwise it’s probably gona go under the seat

 

[globalgregors]

It should look something like this under the wheel , hope it fits similarity on the gren otherwise it’s probably gona go under the seat

Oh, interesting. That might take some tinkering with the reverse-mount spare but is certainly worth a look.

 

[Krabby]

One potential problem on the Gren. Remember the rear wheel is mounted “backwards” in that the face of the wheel is against the door and the cavity is facing forward to be used as a storage area with the one wheel cover. Not sure if that’ll leave enough room.

 

[stickshifter]

Doesn't the boxed version give you the best of both worlds?

Yeah, mostly. The noise and heat are not a problem, but the unit still gets really dirty, and I think that was a factor in the electrical fault I had. While it is in a cubby, and I have a topper on the truck, the cubby has drainage holes that are conduits for all the crap you drive through: dust, dirt, mud, magnesium chloride that they put down on icy roads. In a future set-up, I'd like the compressor inside a fully-sealed vehicle, but that's when the noise and heat become a problem to solve.

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

Just off topic, but weren't you invited to the Ineos launch event in Scotland?

No, I was invited to a driving event in the U.S. at the Overland Experts facility.

 

[Jean Mercier]

While googling for the ARB compressor, I found a shop, not that far from my place, unknown to me, with the compressor and a lot of other stuff, the site is in English!

ARB maximum performance twin on-board compressor 12V - Trail Nomad

The ARB On-Board High Performance 12 Volt Twin Air Compressor is an exclusive twin on-board compressor kit that is designed to provide compact, high-volume compressed air to suit the high volume airflow of most air powered tools.

www.trailnomad.be

I think I will have to visit that place

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

Just a note: I think it's critical with powerful compressors like the ARB Twin, that are fan cooled, to ensure copious air flow to and from them.

 

[Jean Mercier]

I saw also the ARB "single" (my definition ), wondering what are the main disadvantages of this one compared to the "twin".

ARB high output on-board compressor 12V - Trail Nomad

The ARB On-Board High Performance 12 Volt Air Compressor is permanently mounted to your vehicle, including a full wiring loom with air locker solenoid plug in contacts, mounting hardware with reinforcing bracket and a quality compressor isolating switch.

www.trailnomad.be

I have no compressor experience. But I bought recently a cheap Chinese compressor of 24 €. I tested it, it works, but is indeed very slow!

 

[Krabby]

I saw also the ARB "single" (my definition ), wondering what are the main disadvantages of this one compared to the "twin".

ARB high output on-board compressor 12V - Trail Nomad

The ARB On-Board High Performance 12 Volt Air Compressor is permanently mounted to your vehicle, including a full wiring loom with air locker solenoid plug in contacts, mounting hardware with reinforcing bracket and a quality compressor isolating switch.

www.trailnomad.be

I have no compressor experience. But I bought recently a cheap Chinese compressor of 24 €. I tested it, it works, but is indeed very slow!

Is the ARB you mentioned more for locker activation?

 

[Jean Mercier]

It says "it can be used for locker activation" therefore I would guess it wasn't designed only for this.
It also says: "with air output for up to four tires (35″- 37″)"

 

[Pfk]

Oh, interesting. That might take some tinkering with the reverse-mount spare but is certainly worth a look.

I had not thought of the reverse mount in the gren… good point