ARB Compressor under Rear Seats D3

[kodakman7]

Godd evening team- I am contemplating mounting an ARB twin compressor under the rear pass sid seat. Seems to be enough clearance and can get a mounting plate made.
Has anyone put one there or had experience (good and bad) with placing one there? Seems to be a convenient and unobtrusive location
I have a D3S on coils and going to put a factory airtank on for on board air as well so proximity is good also.

Cheers
Russell

[INter674]

We ran a single cylinder ARB unit under the rear seat of a GQ for years without any issues.

The twin cylinder naturally produces more heat so cooling will be an issue to consider...they have a fan and thermal cut out don't they?

....I know they are darned heavy!

[loanrangie]

If you have a 7 seater i would consider fitting under the middle seat so its not in the way when getting into the rear seats, you can still run the the hose connection point close to the door opening.

[101RRS]

I would be concerned about the heat - I have two different compressors and both will burn skin when at normal operating temperature.

[INter674]

Son's mate has one in the storage metal box behind the Perenties seat which also has some gear in it meaning the air space around the ARB is quite small. There's also no direct air flow and so far so good. Guess it will cut out if it gets too hot.

[gofish]

A mate has his compressor in the exact location you speak of. No issues & he's happy. He's done loads of remote touring also. Hope this helps.

[Dagilmo]

If you have a 7 seater i would consider fitting under the middle seat so its not in the way when getting into the rear seats, you can still run the the hose connection point close to the door opening.

This is where mine is going, when I get around to mounting it. I've got an ARB and and old Blue Tongue that I'm going to set up together in a sort of ARB Twin/Twin Tongue Frankenstein's monster creation....

[loanrangie]

This is where mine is going, when I get around to mounting it. I've got an ARB and and old Blue Tongue that I'm going to set up together in a sort of ARB Twin/Twin Tongue Frankenstein's monster creation....

Just be aware of the height in case you need to drop the seat down as you don't want to short out some wiring.

[pedro54]

The other place to put a single cylinder ARB air compressor is in the engine compartment, on the passengers side, between the battery and the headlights. There are some M6 or M8 threaded inserts that a home made bracket can be made to fit.

There are photos on AULRO or I can take one if necessary.

Peter

[Grahame Roberts]

Godd evening team- I am contemplating mounting an ARB twin compressor under the rear pass sid seat. Seems to be enough clearance and can get a mounting plate made.
Has anyone put one there or had experience (good and bad) with placing one there? Seems to be a convenient and unobtrusive location
I have a D3S on coils and going to put a factory airtank on for on board air as well so proximity is good also.

Cheers
Russell

This may be useful:

ULTIMATE 3-WAY ARB Air Compressor Comparison {YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE RESULTS} - YouTube (https://youtu.be/5a4asFENh3Q)

[Grahame Roberts]

Godd evening team- I am contemplating mounting an ARB twin compressor under the rear pass sid seat. Seems to be enough clearance and can get a mounting plate made.
Has anyone put one there or had experience (good and bad) with placing one there? Seems to be a convenient and unobtrusive location
I have a D3S on coils and going to put a factory airtank on for on board air as well so proximity is good also.

Cheers
Russell

This may be useful
ULTIMATE 3-WAY ARB Air Compressor Comparison {YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE RESULTS} - YouTube (https://youtu.be/5a4asFENh3Q)

[Tommy Armstrong]

I have the dual air compressor and the 4 litre tank in my D4 in the 3rd row footwell area. The compressor on the left hand side and the tank on the right hand side. Can send through photos if it's of interest.

[Dagilmo]

I have the dual air compressor and the 4 litre tank in my D4 in the 3rd row footwell area. The compressor on the left hand side and the tank on the right hand side. Can send through photos if it's of interest.

Yes, please. Photos always welcome.

[INter674]

I have the dual air compressor and the 4 litre tank in my D4 in the 3rd row footwell area. The compressor on the left hand side and the tank on the right hand side. Can send through photos if it's of interest.

I personally would not run a tank as these dual compressors can deliver what you need for almost all spplications...unless you're running say air tools where the reserve air can be a benefit.

[loanrangie]

I have the dual air compressor and the 4 litre tank in my D4 in the 3rd row footwell area. The compressor on the left hand side and the tank on the right hand side. Can send through photos if it's of interest.

Been considering this as an option and making it removable, mounted to a piece of plywood with an anderson plug for power connection.

[kodakman7]

I personally would not run a tank as these dual compressors can deliver what you need for almost all spplications...unless you're running say air tools where the reserve air can be a benefit.


The intention of the tank is two-fold. 1) for air tools and 2) as a reservoir for an air horn to fit under/behind bull bar. Then there will always be air on tap ready to go instead of switching compressor on and waiting for lines to pressurize.
The car is not a 7 seater so when I said "rear" seats- it was rear for me - middle seats for those of you with 3 rows [smilebigeye]. seems to be a neat location- out of the way with enough clearance with a carefull install and a tidy secure wiring job.

Not so surprised by the tank/no tank comparison. You would need to be a reasonable size tank and at higher pressures (150-200psi) to really make a difference to tyre inflation. I would be interested to know what PSI the factory compressor maintains in the standard OE tank for the air suspension if anyone knows?
Cheers and thanks for the comments