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Thread: 12 volt air compressor fit to Puma...advise please.

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    12 volt air compressor fit to Puma...advise please.

    I have a customer's Puma 90 here and he's requested I look into fitting a 12 volt air compressor for him.
    Who has a compressor fitted to their Puma, what brand is it, where did you fit it etc etc. Any info appreciated.
    The ARB kit would probably be good as it's compact and you can get the pressure switches etc to suit, but what other good compressors are out there, preferably something that comes with the bits and pieces you need for on board air fitment.
    As you can imagine, there's limited room in a 90, so compact size might be an advantage.

    Cheers, Murray
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    Hey Murray,

    Best option, fit Mulgo's X-Box and put the compressor under the driver seat.

    The other place you might consider is under the guard vent on the driver side.

    Cheers

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    Mine is in the engine bay, next to the heater, screwed against the firewall.

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    Seems to me there is little to be gained by fitting a compressor without also fitting a cylinder to hold compressed air in sufficent quantity to allow you to re-seat a tyre. There would be ample room to do this in the drivers seat box with a Mulgo X-Box for the electrics. I opted for a portable compressor as it gives me greater flexability, and to keep the underseat box for tools, etc. You could also fit a compressor in the passenger seat box, but with a second battery it would be tight.

    Cheers
    KarlB

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    I went the same way as you karl.

    Got the X-Box and use the driver seat box to store my recovery gear.

    I have an ARB portable compressor and use the anderson plug at the rear for the 12v.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KarlB View Post
    Seems to me there is little to be gained by fitting a compressor without also fitting a cylinder to hold compressed air in sufficent quantity to allow you to re-seat a tyre. There would be ample room to do this in the drivers seat box with a Mulgo X-Box for the electrics. I opted for a portable compressor as it gives me greater flexability, and to keep the underseat box for tools, etc. You could also fit a compressor in the passenger seat box, but with a second battery it would be tight.

    Cheers
    KarlB
    Unless you want to fit air lockers. I managed to get mine right at the back under the drivers seat and still have plenty of room under there.

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    my permently mounted comessor gives me the following gains
    permently wired
    fixed outlet
    pressure switches so that it cuts in and out as required
    long hose that also reaches trailer tyres
    ready to go at any time, no need to access batteries
    portable, just move the car as you will still need 12V power

    i run a max air II which i am happy with

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    A.R.B. fitted mine to the winch bar on a mounting bracket, the air line is actualy on one of the bar uprights. All has been o'k. for the 3 almost 4 years its been fitted.

    Allan

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    I have a big red at the front of the box under the drivers seat. I have not shifted any electrics from under the seat .It is a bit tight but fits. I have a air cylinder under the vehicle and a hose from the compressor to the tank where I have a jamec fitting. Has a pressure switch on the compressor and switches through a relay.
    Lindsay.

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    X Box the way to go.

    Murray,
    I have fitted an X Box and it leaves plenty of room under the seat. I have been advised to have the airline connection facing forward so you can close the door with the airline connected. I have the ARB unit that can also power the diff locks if I decide to fit them at a later stage. I have found the Traction control to be excellent though. If they were thinking about Air Suspension down the track the larger units with the reservoir would be the go.

    Carl

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