Dual Battery and Air Compressor in D4

[Guppy]

Hi All,

I want to mount an air compressor in My D4 which has the Traxide Dual Battery Set up. This would have been a good spot for this but that room has been taken there.
Any suggestions? I was thinking in the rear where the tow bar hitch is stored - anybody done this. Access at the rear seems a better idea and then the bonnet does not have to be raised either.
Thanks in advance

[Redback]

Hi All,

I want to mount an air compressor in My D4 which has the Traxide Dual Battery Set up. This would have been a good spot for this but that room has been taken there.
Any suggestions? I was thinking in the rear where the tow bar hitch is stored - anybody done this. Access at the rear seems a better idea and then the bonnet does not have to be raised either.
Thanks in advance

You can put it in the Drivers side, it's the spot that was used in the D3 for it's second battery.

Here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC00070.jpg

Baz.

[Guppy]

Thanks Redback, do you think the rear area would be a better option?

[Redback]

Thanks Redback, do you think the rear area would be a better option?

I have mine on the back of my rear drawers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC00190.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC00183.jpg
Outlet here, power is drawn from the rear accessory socket.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC00187.jpg


Baz.

[PaulGOz]

I to have looked at seveal places to mount the air compressor being engne bay, rear foot ells, under second row seats although this will prevent lowering the seats for load carrying . Whilst fitting my dual battery I ran a dedicated power line and plug to the rear that sits below the third row of seats , I can then easily grab this through the gap in the seats at the rear. I find this convenient enough not to bother with hard mounting the compressor. I also carry the standard battery clamps so I can also lend the compressor to others if needed.

[CaverD3]

You could probably fit a slimline deep cycle battery with that compressor. :idea:

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[400HPONGAS]

You Know the best compressor to fit ? The old one that came out of your car when they decided the suspension Fault was caused by the compressor !Ive got 5 of them here , ranging from a 2005 to 2010 fitted date , not one of them actually had a faulty Compressor ! All of them had jammed up Driers ! How about that .(Even Redbacks looks like a Compressor out of a RRC air bag job!!
The compressor out of D3/D4/RRS is a Hitachi ,made in Japan ,and from our speed test ,filled my 33x12.5x15's to 30PSI in 20n seconds less than the Bluetounge

[Redback]

You Know the best compressor to fit ? The old one that came out of your car when they decided the suspension Fault was caused by the compressor !Ive got 5 of them here , ranging from a 2005 to 2010 fitted date , not one of them actually had a faulty Compressor ! All of them had jammed up Driers ! How about that .(Even Redbacks looks like a Compressor out of a RRC air bag job!!
The compressor out of D3/D4/RRS is a Hitachi ,made in Japan ,and from our speed test ,filled my 33x12.5x15's to 30PSI in 20n seconds less than the Bluetounge


Big Red by Thomas, same mob who do the Bluetounge:)

Baz.

[DRD]

Has anyone mounted an air compressor in the D3 2 battery posotion as I intend to install a Traxide second battery D4 kit with a anderson connector near the D3 2nd battery location which could be used to power the compressor.
What is a good compressor to use?
Thanks
Des

[Redback]

Has anyone mounted an air compressor in the D3 2 battery posotion as I intend to install a Traxide second battery D4 kit with a anderson connector near the D3 2nd battery location which could be used to power the compressor.
What is a good compressor to use?
Thanks
Des

This is an easy thing to do on the D4, put your second battery here in front of the main battery with the Traxide kit and battery tray.
http://www.myswag.org/gallery/d/35435-1/Picture+017.jpg


AND put the compressor where the second battery goes on the D3, there is heaps of room there, I'm pretty sure you won't need to move the ECU module either.
http://www.myswag.org/gallery/d/35442-2/Picture+019.jpg

ARB do a good compressor that would fit in there nicely.

Baz.

[DRD]

Thanks Baz,
I have asked Tim (Traxide) to include a anderson plug outlet in the D3 aux batt box as part of the D4 kit but I don't know if it is a splice or a separate cable back to the aux battery.

I have an air lock diff on the old RR which has a aircompressor with a small tank (came from ARB with the diff centre) but I can't locate any on their web.
Cheers
Des

[Learner]

Hi Des,
Try here:
ARB 4x4 Accessories (http://www.arb.com.au/products/arb-air-compressors/)

[Guppy]

Hi All,

Anybody got some detailed pics of the compressor in the drivers side bonnet space. Not sure if I should move the ECU and wiring from under the cover.

Thanks

Gup

[Rollin over]

Is this what you are looking at doing? And by the way the plastic cover does go back on so the water can't get into the compressor.

[thomasb]

Redback ....i note your snazzy drawers ...(look like you made them )...i just made a set and have mounted them in my d4 ....and i used similar mounting system to as you appear have used ....ie shackels and turnbuckels to fix to the existing fixed tiedowns ............however im getting some shifting back and forth of the whole drawers unit under braking ......maybe my turn buckels are not tight enough .....but i have stripped one by overtightening ................have you nay other anchoring for your drawer unit .....ie bolts through the floor ....which im trying to avoid

[Guppy]

Is this what you are looking at doing? And by the way the plastic cover does go back on so the water can't get into the compressor.

Thanks Rollin :) did you have any "rearrangements"?

Gup

[rufusking]

Rollin, the compressor doesn't look like any that are currently offered by ARB. What model is it?

[Redback]

Redback ....i note your snazzy drawers ...(look like you made them )...i just made a set and have mounted them in my d4 ....and i used similar mounting system to as you appear have used ....ie shackels and turnbuckels to fix to the existing fixed tiedowns ............however im getting some shifting back and forth of the whole drawers unit under braking ......maybe my turn buckels are not tight enough .....but i have stripped one by overtightening ................have you nay other anchoring for your drawer unit .....ie bolts through the floor ....which im trying to avoid

I used the factory tiedown points, they bolt through the floor anyway, I needed to get longer bolts though as the false floor is bolted down along with the drawers, you need to get the points where they attach to the drawers so they don't allow movement back and forward, angle them so they face away from each other and yes they need to be tight.


Rollin, the compressor doesn't look like any that are currently offered by ARB. What model is it?

That is the older model ARB compressor, the new ones are much smaller and will fit in that space much easier and won't require you to move anything.




Thanks Rollin :) did you have any "rearrangements"?

Gup

No you won't need to move anything.

Baz.

[thomasb]

thanks baz ....think thats my problem ....i set them stright up and down and did not angle them ....ok back to the workshop for a bit of re engineering

[thomasb]

Baz ...one other question re the drawers ........my lower tail gate is a bit angled up so i had to pack up under the drawers to get clearence of the lower tailgate ........
i notice your drawers dont seem to have much packing under then (i sheet of ply ?)

is there any way to adjust the lower tailgate get to get it compleatly level rather than slightly angeled upwards

sorry to intrude into this tread .....but i saw your drawer fitting and it has helped me a lot

[Rollin over]

Thanks Rollin :) did you have any "rearrangements"?

Gup
Yes I had to move the glow plug relay for the old style ABR compressor...it was a easy move

[Canaussie]

I have put mine in the same spot as Rollin over. But mine is the new CKMA12 offered by ARB. my plastic cover goes back on as well. Moved a bit of wiring and the plastic case the covers the transfer case module was trimmed on the base to allow the compressor to sit low as possible. The rubber grommet at the front right side of plastic housing was perfect spot for the switch. Once I figure out how to post pics using my iPhone I'll put some up.

Billy:D

[Redback]

Baz ...one other question re the drawers ........my lower tail gate is a bit angled up so i had to pack up under the drawers to get clearence of the lower tailgate ........
i notice your drawers dont seem to have much packing under then (i sheet of ply ?)

is there any way to adjust the lower tailgate get to get it compleatly level rather than slightly angeled upwards

sorry to intrude into this tread .....but i saw your drawer fitting and it has helped me a lot

Not that I know of, I have a false floor and an 18mm sheet of ply under the drawers, the bottom of the drawers are 15mm, that lifted them enough, but they still touch the tailgate when they are fully open, these are from my old D2, so I'll be making a new set soon, I am trying to work out an easy way to angle mine as well.

Baz.

[thomasb]

thanks Baz ........let me know if you come up with a solution to the angle problem

[Canaussie]

My install,hope photos work49194

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49196

Had to move the wiring harness a little bit, also had to trim down the base of the mounting bracket that contains the bosch module for transfer case.

All and all happy with install

[Canaussie]

With cover on.
Want to run a hose to the back eventually so when I/m towing camper trailer i can inflate those tyres as well.

49197

Cheers all:p

Billy

[Guppy]

Nice job,

Thanks Billy

Gup

[the_amors]

My install,hope photos work

Had to move the wiring harness a little bit, also had to trim down the base of the mounting bracket that contains the bosch module for transfer case.

All and all happy with install

After seeing this I have gone out and brought one now to fit?... Haven't really got any idea where to start could you give us a heads up maybe step by step that would be great.

Thanks.

[trif]

After seeing this I have gone out and brought one now to fit?... Haven't really got any idea where to start could you give us a heads up maybe step by step that would be great.

Thanks.

This should help http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/102180-clearing-d4-aux-battery-tray.html. It took me 40 mins to clear the entire 2nd compartment area for my Optima D34 second battery using a Traxide kit. As an air compressor is much smaller all these steps won't be needed. I have my air compressor (ARB brand) mounted in front of the cranking battery.

Regards Trif.

[the_amors]

Thanks for the info, what was your reason behind doing this around the other way? Have you got a bigger compressor? Interested in knowing before my install. Was it the traxide dual batt system you installed?

[Canaussie]

Yes I can give you a step by step will post up tomorrow on the compressor, it is a bit fiddley,

Cheers Billy