Thread: ARB CMK Compressor/ Traxide setup

From memory,back when we had a Classic Rangie with the same ARB pump,any soft drink bottle lid fits as a dust cap
Andrew

Originally Posted by sctsprin

Yep, dust cap for air fitting

Thinking of doing the same install but not sure if you need to try and seal the hole around the air fitting. Have you sealed around the hole? Does the hole in the top of the cover let in much dust or water into the box?

I've had it that way for a year with almost no sand etc getting in
I might put a bit of self adhesive foam or silicon on it at some stage just in case though.

Originally Posted by Kieren

Thinking of doing the same install but not sure if you need to try and seal the hole around the air fitting. Have you sealed around the hole? Does the hole in the top of the cover let in much dust or water into the box?

Thanks, definitely a neat install and easy to use.

Originally Posted by sctsprin

Heres some pics of the ARB compressor

sctsprin, this is brilliant.

I assume I could have done the same with my 2014 ... but its gone into the same as most others do, on the passenger side in front of the main battery.

Your installation also puts the battery further back, which is a good thing IMO.

IMO there isn't room in my engine bay for a compressor.

However ... I bought the ARB single compressor, and was told that the unit I bought would fit in the engine bay ... but I now realise that I'd prefer the twin compressor kit that comes with a tank. I may like being able to spray air from the tank, and maybe have an air tool while on the road. But the twin pumps up the tyres twice as fast which is a substantial benefit.

There is an issue too with towing a trailer - namely, you need for an ARB unit, two links of that orange ARB pneumatic cable, because you have to get from the battery terminals where the compressor is connected to, all the way to the trailer wheels. So you need the extra length of pneumatic cable. Plus typically an air pressure hand control device. So, if you have a compressor in the vehicle, you still need to store the two cables, plus the hand control device. They actually take up quite a bit more space than the compressor does. So, IMO there is little space saving provided by putting a compressor into the engine bay.

It's a shame Land Rover don't have an air pipe from their own air pump - that pump would be fairly powerful too!!!

But for me, I think I'll sell my 6 month old ARB compressor, and buy the costly twin pump kit with the air tank. With 6 wheels to pump up, I reckon there's more utility in having twice the air pumping capacity, and the air tool capability may come in handy, perhaps.

Cheers

I wanted the twin pump as well, but there was no where to fit it easily, i wonder if a vaiiair system with their skinny tanks would fit under the car on the drivers side?

I have two hoses for convenience, and can fit the two hoses, inflator, deflator and other bits and pieces such as an air nozzle in the two storage units in boot under the windows as i don't have the DVD player. so they're always with me.

Mitchell brothers make an adaptor that allows you to plumb into the OEM air tank, i'd probably keep that for emergencies just in case the ARB failed though.

I use my single pump ARB with an air nozzle to clean out my rims of sand before i hit the highway, otherwise i get terrible shaking from out of balance wheels.

Originally Posted by Melbourne Park

sctsprin, this is brilliant.

I assume I could have done the same with my 2014 ... but its gone into the same as most others do, on the passenger side in front of the main battery.

Your installation also puts the battery further back, which is a good thing IMO.

IMO there isn't room in my engine bay for a compressor.

However ... I bought the ARB single compressor, and was told that the unit I bought would fit in the engine bay ... but I now realise that I'd prefer the twin compressor kit that comes with a tank. I like the idea of being able to spray does away from things while on the road. And the twin pumps up the tyres faster.

There is an issue too with towing a trailer - namely, you need for an ARB unit, two links of that orange ARB pneumatic cable. Plus typically an air pressure hand control device. So, if you have a compressor in the vehicle, you still need to store the two cables, plus the hand control device. They actually take up more space than the compressor does. So, IMO there is little space saving provided by putting a compressor into the engine bay.

It's a shame Land Rover don't have an air pipe from their own air pump - that pump would be fairly powerful too!!!

But for me, I think I'll sell my 6 month old ARB compressor, and buy the costly twin pump kit with the air tank. With 6 wheels to pump up, I reckon there's more utility in having twice the air pumping capacity, and the air tool capability may come in handy, perhaps.

If you are worried about access back to the trailer with a fixed install under the bonnet, you could do what "Terry'O" did. He ran permanent air lines to the front and back of the vehicle. Means he never has to open the hood and it's a quick snap on with the hose at the front or back for what ever task is at hand. Very convenient!

Originally Posted by Melbourne Park

sctsprin, this is brilliant.

I assume I could have done the same with my 2014 ... but its gone into the same as most others do, on the passenger side in front of the main battery.

Your installation also puts the battery further back, which is a good thing IMO.

IMO there isn't room in my engine bay for a compressor.

However ... I bought the ARB single compressor, and was told that the unit I bought would fit in the engine bay ... but I now realise that I'd prefer the twin compressor kit that comes with a tank. I may like being able to spray air from the tank, and maybe have an air tool while on the road. But the twin pumps up the tyres twice as fast which is a substantial benefit.

There is an issue too with towing a trailer - namely, you need for an ARB unit, two links of that orange ARB pneumatic cable, because you have to get from the battery terminals where the compressor is connected to, all the way to the trailer wheels. So you need the extra length of pneumatic cable. Plus typically an air pressure hand control device. So, if you have a compressor in the vehicle, you still need to store the two cables, plus the hand control device. They actually take up quite a bit more space than the compressor does. So, IMO there is little space saving provided by putting a compressor into the engine bay.

It's a shame Land Rover don't have an air pipe from their own air pump - that pump would be fairly powerful too!!!

But for me, I think I'll sell my 6 month old ARB compressor, and buy the costly twin pump kit with the air tank. With 6 wheels to pump up, I reckon there's more utility in having twice the air pumping capacity, and the air tool capability may come in handy, perhaps.

Originally Posted by sctsprin

Cheers

I wanted the twin pump as well, but there was no where to fit it easily, i wonder if a vaiiair system with their skinny tanks would fit under the car on the drivers side?

I have two hoses for convenience, and can fit the two hoses, inflator, deflator and other bits and pieces such as an air nozzle in the two storage units in boot under the windows as i don't have the DVD player. so they're always with me.

Mitchell brothers make an adaptor that allows you to plumb into the OEM air tank, i'd probably keep that for emergencies just in case the ARB failed though.

I use my single pump ARB with an air nozzle to clean out my rims of sand before i hit the highway, otherwise i get terrible shaking from out of balance wheels.

The Mitchell brothers setup sounds interesting ... but my vehicle still has 4 years of warranty to go, and I am unsure whether using such a device might effect my air pump warranty ...

As far as storage goes ... an issue for me is red dust. When I fill the tyres, my hose lies along the road, and it gets dusty. I am not so keen to put dusty stuff straight into the Disco's storage bins ... if I use the ARB tool box, then I just dump all the stuff into the box, clip the box and I'm done. That's fast.

And with a twin pump, I'd be faster again ... It takes me around 12 - 15 minutes to put air into 6 tyres. So, with a twin pump, it'd take 6-7 minutes.

I think from a time point of view, twin pumps would save me more time than clipping into pipes installed in the rear of the vehicle, or opening the bonnet to attach an air hose - or power clips onto the spare battery for the twin pump ARB setup.

Plus, no installation hassles. If foregoing the KISS principle saves time or provides a substantial benefit, then go for it IMO. But I think if it doesn't, then KISS IMO.

For me a pump installed in the vehicle is almost a bragging right issue ... its impressive to show one off, and you can't accidentally leave it at home either ... but for the time or money, I reckon twin pumps is better for me. Or stick with my single one and save $400 I guess ... and take an extra 7 minutes to pump things up.

Doug