Oi! I don't make air compressors. :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoSaffa
Perhaps you mean Bushranger, or even Bushwhacker. :angel:
I have the ARB compressor-in-a-box in mine. :BigThumb:
Best Wishes,
Peter
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Oi! I don't make air compressors. :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoSaffa
Perhaps you mean Bushranger, or even Bushwhacker. :angel:
I have the ARB compressor-in-a-box in mine. :BigThumb:
Best Wishes,
Peter
Sorry...... new parent porridge brain....... (insert sleep deprived emoticon here) Bushranger is the one I meant..... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushwanderer
This kit is way overpriced, I'm sure you can get the parts cheaper
http://store.mitchellbros.com.au/discovery-3-tow-hitch/discovery-3-air-off-kit.html
Is there any installation guide around for installing this? Any success stories?
Of course it would be cheaper to buy the parts. :angel:
But you have know what to buy.
If you use air a lot then a decent compessor is the way to go. Occasional use it is fine. Fitting is easy.
Thought I would ask again just in case..
Is there any installation guide / parts list around for installing a connection to the D3 air tank?
Any success stories?
I did the D3 Air off thing the other day which cost about $30 in parts (plus about another $15 for postage). I also have an ARB compressor which i had previously fitted. I'll leave them both on for a while until i make a decision as to which one i will keep. (photos in my Album)Quote:
Originally Posted by Guss
I haven't had a chance to use the Air Off kit in anger, only a test run, airing down one of the road tyres on the D3 and pumping it back up. It was quicker than what the CMKA 12 could have done it.
Last time i was away and airing up 4 x 265/70-17 Cooper STT's from 25 psi back to about 38 psi the airline connection on the compressor got that hot that the hose burst near it and made a good pop an my 3rd tyre. Could be a **** hose that i have but the temperature the thing runs at is my concern if you are pumping up a few tyres.
I am interested in the fact that others claim to have pumped up 6 or 8 tyres in no time? To keep the temperature down mine needs regular resting as is recommended by the manufacturer.
I assume the thread size re the bung in the front end of the D3 air tank is metric? Does anyone recall what the size and thread type it is?
Metric thread is a bit rare here yet in Canada so it takes a bit of time to find valves, fittings and the like. I will be more common however as GM gets to building Holdens as Police cars here in North America.
I plan on using one of the spare compressor's from my 93RR to feed air to take-off points on the front and rear of my D3 for tyre inflation as well as supply emergency air to the LR suspension reservoir or if needed to each of the air springs. This is a project that I've had on the backburner for a while now, but am planning another trip out west and it's time for a permanent install rather than have all the bits under the middle seats.
Ryall
Yes I agree with rmp,
the smaller ones to overheat due to the relatively smaller heads. The last thing you want after spending a great day off road is to spend another hour bringing your tyres back up to pressure.
With air compressors its definately size and quality.
As I recently purchased a Bushranger Pro I thought I would revive this thread as this is a topic that confused me for a while.
After i made the decision that a compressor was a sensible and necessary piece of equipment I looked at and considered a range of compressors, the cheap Chinese knockoff's, the bigger bushranger products and a read lots of reviews and posts about a number of other brands and styles before finally settling on the Pro Air.
I plan to do a bit of off road driving, mostly camping with the family type stuff and associated tracks and trails, so did not feel the need to blow a huge amount on a compressor, but wanted one that I felt was reliable for when I did use it and had enough capacity to not make re-inflating an hr long task. Think getting away for 1 weekend every month or two type of use.
I was seriously close to getting either the Bushranger Max Air (at about $330 -$350 from memory) or a replica Chinese knockoff for around $200 - $220, but went with the Pro Air. Cost me about $220 from Rays Outdoors at Carringbah and so far has proven to be excellent.
Did some driving over Easter in the Victorian High Country, re-inflated my 4 tyres 255/60/18 from around 26psi back to 38 psi in about 5 mins flat, kids just had enough time to chase some Roo's around Tom Groggin before the job was done.
Weekend after I did a trip to Abercrombie National Park with a mate and his family and again, no hassle re-inflating both cars from 26 - 38 psi in about 10 -12 mins. Managed to quickly make some lunch for the kids while he did his but had to hurry.
Again timing wise very impressed with how quickly this re-inflates tryes, gauge is accurate but unit needs to be switched off to get the proper reading, no worries at all doing 8 tyres and was showing no signs of overheating only just warm.
Fell more comfortable going with a reputable brand, $220 was not too big a price to pay and the unit is neat and tidy and fits neatly in the foot well for the rear seats.
Just my 2c worth on this topic, hope it helps.
Regards,
George