Which air compressor?

[Grumbles]

Which air compressor?

Outbac with Anderson plug/Alligator clips connection for its power supply or Thumper with just Alligator clips?

The intention is to carry it more for peace of mind in case of a stone puncture to which end I have a tubeless tyre repair kit on board.

I'm beginning to get too old for lifting spare tyres on and off the rear door.

[trout1105]

I have been using a twin pot thumper for the past 3 years and can't fault it[thumbsupbig]

[rar110]

I have a single piston ARB compressor with very small tank. Very quick. I have an Anderson plug with a switch.

[austastar]

Hi,
I'm happy with my ARB compressor in a toolbox. It does every thing I want it to.
Cheers

[Homestar]

This is a ‘how long is a piece of string’ type question - a lot of different people have a lot of different compressors and are happy with them, so it will come down to budget and what you like the look of after reading through people’s posts here.

Personnaly I have a ABR Sidewinder Compressors, Gauges, Kits (https://www.sidewinder.com.au/page154aa.html)

Has worked very well for me and is used for all tyre duties at home or whichever vehicle I’m in. Can bring the 255/100/16’s on the 101 from 20 to 40psi in a couple of minutes and do all 4 tyres like that without overheating so works well for me. It’s had some good reviews over the years from 4WD mags too. I just throw it in the back of whatever vehicle I’m in.

But there’s plenty of options - see what most say here and go with what info you are happy with. 👍😊

[trout1105]

I can't justify the cost of buying an ARB compressor when the thumper i have does the same job (If not better) for a fraction of the cost of an ARB unit.
Just because something has an ARB sticker on it doesn't necessarily mean it is a better bit of kit.

[austastar]

Hi,
True, but at the time I had little knowledge of the alternatives or their reputations and couldn't afford the risk of failure on what could be a mission critical item while travelling solo.
Cheers

[rangieman]

I have run a ARB single piston job with a 10 ltr air tank all hard mounted on my last 3 cars .

Mainly to operate diff locks but all i need is a air hose to inflate tyres .

Never a problem just hit the switch plug the hose in to the air coupling mounted on the bull bar and away ya go [thumbsupbig]

[gavinwibrow]

I have run a ARB single piston job with a 10 ltr air tank all hard mounted on my last 3 cars .

Mainly to operate diff locks but all i need is a air hose to inflate tyres .

Never a problem just hit the switch plug the hose in to the air coupling mounted on the bull bar and away ya go [thumbsupbig]


So, at my request and based on any number of positive reviews, I'm getting a dual cylinder thumper for Xmas from my childers. This is to replace my other two somewhat old and slow filling 70L versions.

This post made me think - for those days I'm going offroad/lowering tyre pressures, is there any benefit in toting along my old spare RRC EAS tank, which is all plumbed up to be a reservoir?

[trout1105]

So, at my request and based on any number of positive reviews, I'm getting a dual cylinder thumper for Xmas from my childers. This is to replace my other two somewhat old and slow filling 70L versions.

This post made me think - for those days I'm going offroad/lowering tyre pressures, is there any benefit in toting along my old spare RRC EAS tank, which is all plumbed up to be a reservoir?

I can air up 4x 245/70/16 tyres from 20psi to 40psi in about 10min with the twin pot thumper.
A tank will make it a bit quicker But its only 10min and it gives you a break after coming off the beach.

[rick130]

I bought a Super Cheap Ridge Ryder Ultimate compressor last year when I picked up the D2 in Alice Springs and it's been fine with the limited use I've given it.
They get a thumbs up on the Patrol forum.

I have an older model from SCA that looked identical to the old Bushranger but it's packed away in storage. It was abused for years, but would occasionally trip on its thermal when pumping up tractor tyres [bigwhistle]
I think tractor tyres were well outside it's intended scope. [wink11]

[Homestar]

So, at my request and based on any number of positive reviews, I'm getting a dual cylinder thumper for Xmas from my childers. This is to replace my other two somewhat old and slow filling 70L versions.

This post made me think - for those days I'm going offroad/lowering tyre pressures, is there any benefit in toting along my old spare RRC EAS tank, which is all plumbed up to be a reservoir?

I did mount an old compressor tank in the front of the 101 and hook up an old AC unit as endless air - works great but I find mostly I use it for the air horn I’ve got fitted. I also use it to pump up tyres on vehicles in the driveway rather than break out the Sidewinder - but a V8 powered compressor is hardly efficient. 😁

[rick130]

but a V8 powered compressor is hardly efficient. 😁


But how good does it sound! [biggrin]

[Homestar]

It does indeed sound brilliant! Also, the young blokes across the road who are into their cars think it’s pretty cool too. 👍

[DiscoClax]

I've had a Bushranger Max Air II for well over a decade and I have found it to be excellent. Really well made and durable. Not cheap, not fast, but I've never had it trip out or not work as intended, even when pressed into airing up three vehicles on 33s without break.

[67hardtop]

I did mount an old compressor tank in the front of the 101 and hook up an old AC unit as endless air - works great but I find mostly I use it for the air horn I’ve got fitted. I also use it to pump up tyres on vehicles in the driveway rather than break out the Sidewinder - but a V8 powered compressor is hardly efficient. [emoji16]I didnt know u had an air horn Gav, Pigs arse...lol. I was wondering where the train tracks were [emoji32][emoji32][emoji32]

[Grumbles]

This is a ‘how long is a piece of string’ type question - a lot of different people have a lot of different compressors and are happy with them, so it will come down to budget

I agree re the piece of string analogy which is why I limited my question to just the two brands. Didn't work though...[biggrin]

Nah...no budget.......selection criteria is based on ease of use and carriage, reliability and performance......in that order.

Thanks to all respondents.[thumbsupbig]

[101 Ron]

I did mount an old compressor tank in the front of the 101 and hook up an old AC unit as endless air - works great but I find mostly I use it for the air horn I’ve got fitted. I also use it to pump up tyres on vehicles in the driveway rather than break out the Sidewinder - but a V8 powered compressor is hardly efficient. 😁

YouTube (https://youtu.be/-Fs87tuE-Rs)

[EastFreo]

I've had a Bushranger Max Air II for well over a decade and I have found it to be excellent. Really well made and durable. Not cheap, not fast, but I've never had it trip out or not work as intended, even when pressed into airing up three vehicles on 33s without break.

I have also had one for 11 years. Been used heaps and still going strong.

[dunk_98]

Trade tools have 2 versions available

R12VC-80 Renegade 12V Single Cyl 80LPM Compressor 30A Rated | Air Compressors - TradeTools | TradeTools - Get It Right... For Less! (https://www.tradetools.com/product-range/air-compressors/air-compressors/renegade-12v-single-cyl-80lpm-compressor-30a-rated)$69

R12VC-120 Renegade 12V Twin Cylinder 120LPM Compressor | Air Compressors - TradeTools | TradeTools - Get It Right... For Less! (https://www.tradetools.com/product-range/air-compressors/air-compressors/renegade-12v-twin-cylinder-120lpm-compressor)

$99

great price and warranty is usually quite good through them.
but has anyone used them

[slug_burner]

Aldi does a single cylinder one that looks like the SCA one that looks like ........(insert name here). Most come from China and judging by how similar they look probably come from a couple of factories with the differences are down to the colour and name on the sticker.

I have a truck brake air cylinder that I filled when airing back up. Hardly worth the trouble as you still have to wait for everyone else.

ARB design is different. There are plenty of choices of brands but i’d say only about 1/2 doz designs.