Anderson plug fitting for accessories

[noyakfat]

Hi all,

As I have a portable compressor (not fitted to vehicle), and I am SO sick of removing the seat base etc etc every time I air up after going off road....

I decided to have an Anderson plug fitted to accommodate my laziness :) I got an auto elec to do the install and swap the alligator clips for a plug.

Now I have easy access, and it's sufficiently tucked away that Mrs Noyakfat should avoid caning her lower legs on the housing :D

Sorry the first image is a tad blurred… strong coffee this morning :)

Cheers,
Nige

[Loubrey]

A lot of people including myself use the Anderson plugs, but that is an amazingly tidy install!

Mine sort of just pokes out under the LHS trim near the back safari door. I must investigate that vertical mount and cover as I can't recall ever seeing one like that in any of the suppliers I go to.

Cheers,

Lou

[AussieAub]

I must investigate that vertical mount and cover as I can't recall ever seeing one like that in any of the suppliers I go to

Check with Battery World in Joondalup Lou, they sell tonnes of stuff like that off the shelf.

[VladTepes]

I had an Anderson plug installed inside the drivers seatbox.

The idea being I'll be mounting a 12V compressor in there with lines I can just plug the hose into... still to figure that part out....

[ATH]

I ran the wires through to the towbar and fitted the plug there. It's handy as I haven't installed the compressor in a fixed position and the airline will now go as far as the van wheels.
AlanH.

[AussieAub]

The idea being I'll be mounting a 12V compressor in there with lines I can just plug the hose into... still to figure that part out....

I did the same with mine, but under the passenger seat next to the battery.
Can't get photos for another 3 weeks sorry, but I just ran an air-line from the compressor to the front of the seat box where I drilled through and installed a regular air compressor pipe connector. Switch on the dash and instant air. No need to remove the seat. :cool:

[AndyT]

I did the same with mine, but under the passenger seat next to the battery.
Can't get photos for another 3 weeks sorry, but I just ran an air-line from the compressor to the front of the seat box where I drilled through and installed a regular air compressor pipe connector. Switch on the dash and instant air. No need to remove the seat. :cool:

Can I ask which compressor you used? I'm looking at a similar set up myself.

[VladTepes]

AndyT - doesn't matter. Unless your time is that valuable you can't afford an extra few minutes to air up.

I have a bushranger. It's fine.

If you have the $ to spare burn I gather the new ARB twin compressors are very good, but as I say.... $$$

[AndyT]

AndyT - doesn't matter. Unless your time is that valuable you can't afford an extra few minutes to air up.

Very true! I was wondering if size was an issue as there's not too much space in there but there are probably quite a few that would fit.
Cheers

[VladTepes]

Yep. Plenty of space in there for most portable / 4WD compressors. Especially by the time you hard mount them and don't have to consider the volume of the carry bag etc.

Keep in mind thought that you will need an air hose long enough to reach any wheels you wish to inflate, and somewhere to keep said air hose.

[AussieAub]

Can I ask which compressor you used? I'm looking at a similar set up myself.

Mine is the ARB CKMA12 (http://www.arb.com.au/products/arb-air-compressors/).
I used to use cheaper ones (various brands) to keep cost down but they kept packing up. Decided it would be cheaper in the long run to get a dust proof, heat proof, water proof one and never looked back. No issues, compact and neat, and reliable as hell. Highly recommend. Especially as I previously mounted in the engine bay of 4.0 V8 Disco II that gets EXTREMELY hot under the bonnet.

It wasn't so much $$$'s to burn, but reliability and build quality.
I too had a Bushranger comp once, managed 7 tyres and spat the dummy. They didn't want to know about warranty, they reckoned I must have been "over using it"!

[noyakfat]

My portable model is an old ARB one that I have had since the mid 90's. It does the job.

[loneranger]

Thanks for the idea. I've just added it to my list of mods to do.:D

[Juff]

Other than underneath the seats has anyone come up with a good mounting point for a compressor?

[ProjectDirector]

Other than underneath the seats has anyone come up with a good mounting point for a compressor?


How about underneath the rear left qtr panel (behind rear wheel)?

[VladTepes]

Mine is the ARB CKMA12 (http://www.arb.com.au/products/arb-air-compressors/).

It wasn't so much $$$'s to burn, but reliability and build quality.
I too had a Bushranger comp once, managed 7 tyres and spat the dummy. They didn't want to know about warranty, they reckoned I must have been "over using it"!

Bugger. Mine ahs been going for years no real worries - except the hose spat itself off the connector recently so I need to get that sorted. Just to make life annoying I think it uses some sort of non-standard connector.

Mind if I ask what sort of price the ARB CKMA12 set you back?

[AussieAub]

Just to make life annoying I think it uses some sort of non-standard connector.
So do the new ARB ones! ;)

[VladTepes]

So do the new ARB ones! ;)

That's gay. Are connectors for them readily available from air fittings places?

[Toxic_Avenger]

That's gay. Are connectors for them readily available from air fittings places?

Why not swap out for something that is easily purchased? Not hard to solder in a new connector in a common style (as long as it can handle the 25A current that it may draw)

[Loubrey]

Why not swap out for something that is easily purchased? Not hard to solder in a new connector in a common style (as long as it can handle the 25A current that it may draw)

I thought we were talking air hoses...? :confused:

ARB sells both brands and they pretty much force you to buy the matching hose for the brand as the connectors are specific to the compressor. Void warranty if you tamper with those.

If we are talking power cables then just hard wire it or use an Anderson plug as per the thread topic?

Cheers,

Lou

[Toxic_Avenger]

I thought we were talking air hoses...? :confused:


No need to be confused. Air fittings are not rocket surgery either. ;)
The ARB fitting is commonly used on Bostich nail guns, and if you speak to any air tool repair agent, they will usually have a pile out the back, as most people swap them out for something more common. I could have got mine for nothing, but I insisted that I put some money into the beer kitty for Friday arvo drinks...

If you were looking for their hose ends it might be a bit more tricky though, as they use some sort of collet arrangement to join to the hose. IIRC, the female fitting is 1/4 NPT (but don't bank on it).

I've got the CKMTA12 'twin pump' ARB unit, but have the stock ARB tyre inflation kit hooked up with the right Bostich style fitting to join to a Jamec Pem tyre inflator. I got the one with the 1m long lead, so I can stand up and chat while inflating tyres rather than kneeling in the dust waiting for inflation. Some call it lazy, I call it being ****ing smart about your modifications.

[Bushie]

Other than underneath the seats has anyone come up with a good mounting point for a compressor?

Under the back seat
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/12/760.jpg

together with plenty of other stuff.


Martyn