Monster 12v air compressor

[goingbush]

Purchased a new 12V compressor from ABR (not ARB ) , spotted a new demo unit on ebay for $ 395 , (suprised I was the only bidder) the old ARB compressor in the 110 is ailing a bit so I thought I'd upgrade to a more heavy duty compressor.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-AIR-COMPRESSOR-WITH-TANK-HEAVY-DUTY-RAM120-DEMO-UNIT-AS-NEW-/390647518363?ViewItem=&item=390647518363&nma=true&si=ARqoSb7r%252Fl%252BwTdEcJ9RHpRi0Ru4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

We are on the road so I got it sent to Yeppoon Post Office as we were headed that way, a few issues with idiot Aust Post staff not being able to read my name but once collected and unpacked Its a lot bigger than I expected.

Pleasantly suprised tho, its a REAL compressor, the Pump is similar to what you might find on a truck for onboard air, and the mega 12v motor has no issue running it, and a fair dinkum receiver too, almost would be mistaken for a workshop compressor.

I broke the bead on one of my tyres to put in a balance bag and this pump was able to blow the bead back on without me having to pop it with gas & flame first. That was impossible with the small ARB compressor.

But like its a bit big to easily store in the 110 so I'm going to have to buy that darned Iveco Truck for sure now, The Iveco has 5 PTO points, I was going fit onboard air but this portable 12v compressor almost makes onboard air obsolete. there will be plenty of space to store it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1387.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1388.jpg

[blue_mini]

You could put some tyres on it and use it as a trailer.
Looks a serious compressor though and a bargain too.

[HPLP]

What defender have you? Could you not fit it under a sill on either side against the chassis rail. Looks an ideal size for a mobile workshop and would allow you to use air tools on the go.

H

[goingbush]

What defender have you? Could you not fit it under a sill on either side against the chassis rail. Looks an ideal size for a mobile workshop and would allow you to use air tools on the go.

H
I have a 110 all rigged for touring with aux fuel /water tanks etc.

Well yes, I would have room if I re-plumbed it and seperately mounted the reciever under the floor next to chassis rail and put the motor & pump under the rear seat, you would not want the motor or pressure switch exposed to the elements underneath, water crossings & mud dust etc would kill it.

but certainly has the potential

[Bigbjorn]

, the Pump is similar to what you might find on a truck for onboard air,
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1387.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1388.jpg

What is the rating of your little compressor? Heavy duty trucks run compressors rated from 12cfm to 30cfm depending on engine make and whether line haul or road train specification.

[goingbush]

I meant "similar" to trucks, as in design not capacity, its 120 L/m tank is 8 L

[THE BOOGER]

ABR or sidewinder have some good stuff some at good prices some a bit more expensive but generally good quality I have replaced my curly hoses with one of his hoses it is much easier to use:)

ABR - SIDEWINDER (http://www.sidewinder.com.au/)

He is a member on here but doesn't post much:)

[p38arover]

Goingbush, that demo unit is still on eBay for $395!

12V AIR Compressor With Tank Heavy Duty RAM120 Demo Unit AS NEW | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-AIR-COMPRESSOR-WITH-TANK-HEAVY-DUTY-RAM120-DEMO-UNIT-AS-NEW-/391029363320?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b0b2a9278&_uhb=1)

[goingbush]

They must demo a lot of compressors !! I thought it strange my demo unit came in a box that had never been opened !!!

but it works as advertised, no trouble inflating unseated tyres, the compressor looks small in the photo, its just that everything else is big !!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/608.jpg