ARB CMK Compressor/ Traxide setup

hi all,

few pics of my inverter, air supply, agm battery & arb air comp install in the rear compartment of D3. next to inverter is a quick use air supply for blowing up balls etc the other end is for pumping of tyres. inverter wedged in so does not move, air comp sits in and held by L shape bracket, does not move either but handy if needed to be pulled out for repairs. pretty happy with it so far. wanted air comp inside for better protection but with easy access. last shot from the rear cabin, orange air supply hose always connected ready to use as is the smaller air gun other side. have been thinking of fitting two couplings either side of D3 for even easier and quicker access points.

I thought I'd add to this to thread with a variation of compressor install. I don't have any need for a Traxide setup yet but didn't want to use the space in front of the battery in case.

That leaves the battery box on the drivers side for the compressor, however I have no desire to have to open this every time I use the compressor. That side of the engine bay is very tight, so that put me back to looking around the space in front of the battery.

A bracket for the coupling, a carling switch with a cover sorted things out. If the dual battery option happens it will be easy to move.:D

Some good ideas here. Now if only someone can work out how to get the compressor under the bonnet with the triple battery set up. I struggled enough finding a space to mount a couple of relays for the lightbar, let alone fit a compressor.
At this stage, under the rear seats is looking like the likely location.

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Originally Posted by Kieren

I thought I'd add to this to thread with a variation of compressor install. I don't have any need for a Traxide setup yet but didn't want to use the space in front of the battery in case.

That leaves the battery box on the drivers side for the compressor, however I have no desire to have to open this every time I use the compressor. That side of the engine bay is very tight, so that put me back to looking around the space in front of the battery.

A bracket for the coupling, a carling switch with a cover sorted things out. If the dual battery option happens it will be easy to move.:D

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Thanks for this Kieren.


I've been considering doing this and it will be a hybrid of what you and James have done. I have a Traxide system in place but I reckon there is still space to mount a switch and air outlet on a bracket attached inboard to the Traxide battery tray.


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment...1&d=1456358790


I'll take some photos once I get started - just sorting out materials.


One question - what hose did you use from the compressor across the engine bay to the outlet? I've been reading up on the various types - polyurethane etc. etc. but not sure what's best. I saw a suggestion somewhere else to use high pressure fuel hose because of it's heat and chemical resistance properties - how did you decide?


Thanks,
David

That spot should work well for you, there is quite a bit of height under the bonnet to use.

I wish I could give you insight on a long and thoughtful process of selection for the hose....but I just went to Pirtek, told them what I needed and used what they gave me. For two meters of pipe it was so cheap I don't really remember what it cost, maybe $10? If it fails I'll replace it but I'd like to think I got sold a robust product.

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Originally Posted by Kieren

That spot should work well for you, there is quite a bit of height under the bonnet to use.

I wish I could give you insight on a long and thoughtful process of selection for the hose....but I just went to Pirtek, told them what I needed and used what they gave me. For two meters of pipe it was so cheap I don't really remember what it cost, maybe $10? If it fails I'll replace it but I'd like to think I got sold a robust product.

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Thanks for that. I opened up a thread in the tech section http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-...ssor-hose.html


I might just use lpg injection hose. I'll check it out or maybe I'll just go to Pirtek! :)


David

One more question - how did you guys mount the compressor to the bottom of the battery box?


Thanks,
David

I bolted the compressor directly into one of the existing fixed nuts in the bottom of the box and used Nutserts for the other three.

i cheated and got ARB to do it for me,
I had to move an electrical connector that was on the floor of the box, made a little bracket for it and mounted it on a spare bolt hole near the ABS gear

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Originally Posted by Melbourne Park

sctsprin, this is brilliant.

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.

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Slightly off topic, but to remedy this problem, I removed the Battery connectors from my Dr Air Compressor and replaced with an Anderson Plug. I can now reach all around the vehicle and Van from the back of the car :thumbsup: