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  1. 11th November 2012, 07:21 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by sniegy View Post
    I have mine mounted in front of the battery tray on a peice of flat aluminium, It is bolted to the 2 bolt holes already there.
    It is then bent down a little. I removed all the excess wiring from the loom that came with the Compressor as i will never use it.

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    That would indeed be a great spot - except it is occupied by an Optima D34 and the Traxide controller.
    So it's got to be the other spot I'm afraid but thanks for the reponse anyway.
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  2. 11th November 2012, 09:44 AM #12
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    Ah Ha!

    Wasn't sure if you had a dual battery system.
    My Optima is mounted where your Compressor is :-)

    Cheers

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  3. 11th November 2012, 12:38 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by sniegy View Post
    Ah Ha!

    Wasn't sure if you had a dual battery system.
    My Optima is mounted where your Compressor is :-)

    Cheers

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    Howdid you fit it in there, there is hardly room for the little compressor.
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  4. 11th November 2012, 03:27 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by geoz View Post


    Howdid you fit it in there, there is hardly room for the little compressor.
    Had a look at mine today,not much room at all....
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  5. 11th November 2012, 03:49 PM #15
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    Wanted to fit mine in the "extra" box on the drivers side ( I too have the Traxide system) but was not happy to move what was in there

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    Quote Originally Posted by geoz View Post


    Howdid you fit it in there, there is hardly room for the little compressor.
    It definitely fits after a little bit of rearranging. My setup with dual battery and compressor is the same as Sneigy's.

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1518607

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    I\ve picked up my compressor and was looking at the install ont he weekend. I also have the Traxide system, so a battery is already installed on the passenger side.
    Thus I'll install it as per Rollin Over's photos.

    Question; The compressor comes with a plate to screw down first, then the compressor mounts on that. What is the best way to make that plate secure - is it enough just to screw into the plastic 'trim' piece, or are there better suggestions.

    Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rollin over View Post
    Today I decided to mount the ARB compressor under the bonnet for airing up after hitting the beach. Took only 15mins to get up and running. Got one 8m hose in rear 1/4 panel trim pocket and the other 10m hose under the rear seat. Cover does go back on when not using Air Compressor..
    Any chance of a detailed description of your installation installation? Have looked at mine and have been hesitant with what's in the box

    Thanks

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  9. 21st May 2014, 11:14 AM #19
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    Are there any issues with heat from either of the two mounting options described in this thread?


    I thought most compressors have a thermal cut off if they get too hot.
    I left a bracket under the bonnet once it was wrapped in canvas and placed in the hole in the guard (passenger side), when I opened the bonnet and took it out it was too hot to handle, so I thought the engine bay was too hot for a compressor to survive.


    Compressors get bloody hot when they are running so how would they go if they are already starting at 300 degrees before you even turn it on?
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