Mitchell Brothers D3 Air Off kit?

[Mike Jarvis]

Has anyone installed the Mitchell Bros Air Off kit in their D3? Considering this as a compact alternative to carrying a compressor and would like to know the pros and cons from someone who has first hand experience with one.

[~Rich~]

I do,
I have fitted an ARB compressor as well.
I found the Air Off kit did not supply enough air for all the tyres when pumping up from say 24psi to 36psi. It may do 2 and a bit, then I swap to the ARB one for the rest.

The Air Off Kit does however supply the air quickly but the on board standard compressor does not refill the tank quick enough to have to wait for.

What model D3 do you have, in latter models they actually don't have the "Bung" in the front of the air tank.

Would I do it again - no, just bite the bullet and get an additional compressor for your tyres.

[Mike Jarvis]

OK, thanks Rich. I have a 2007 TDV6 2.7. About to order a Mitch hitch and considered getting the compressor set while I'm at it.

[Drizzle]

I had also considered this option until my on board compressor died. Cost $1500 to get it replaced. Definitely not keen on replacing it again, so last thing I want is to load it up with extra work.

Ended up buying a cheap $129 compressor that performed well in a review.

http://www.4wdaction.com.au/sites/default/files/4WD169%20036-054%20FEATURE%20air_2.pdf

Thumper Air Compressor , 4WD & Outdoor Products - Perth, Australia (http://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/products/air-compressors/thumper-air-compressor.html)

[TDV6]

I have mounted a compressor from a classic LR in the engine bay connected to air lines run to rear and front bumper bars. I also has a pressure sensitive switch mounted as well as an on/off switch so it stops running when the pressure switch open circuits as maximum pressure is reached.

Ryall

[AnD3rew]

I thought about it and then also decided I didn't want to put any more pressure than necessary on the EAS compressor. I ended up with an ARB one in a box. I have a Traxide kit with a rear Anderson plug and I have changed the plug on the compressor to Anderson. So as long as you keep the compressor box at the back of the luggage area it is very handy I just pull it out plug it into the Anderson plug and the hose is easily long enough to reach all the wheels from there.

I also attached the alligator clips I cut off the compressor to and anderson plug so if I want to lend to someone or take it in another vehicle I just plug the alligator clips back on and it can be used with any battery.

The only downside is that it takes up a bit of rear luggage space although it's not too big. The upside is that it is very flexible and fast, whenever I come off a beach or dunes where everyone else is stopping to air back up I am pretty much always the fastest to be done and back on my way which is nice if it's a hot day and there is no shade.