Thread: D4: buy air compressor, use built in unit or co2 air system?

Originally Posted by DiscoSaffa

I chose it because with the amount I am going to use it, I couldn’t justify the cost of an ARB or similar, and I will, at this stage, never be in a situation where I will be on my own, so should it fail, I will be with other vehicles who will have a back up…….

Where I in the middle of nowhere on my own regularly I would be spending the extra cash for a better one.

Fair enough, but I've heard that before about many bits of kit.....

This is what I'd recommend for a budget compressor:

Power-Air Compressor - Bushranger

which is actually under $100 but as it's a Bushranger I trust it not to melt or explode after the third tyre like the average no-name compressor. My first Bushie worked for me for 6 years, perfectly, and the second is still going strong after 8.

Others may look similar but often they are not; I know companies which use the same factory as the cheapies but have their gear built to a different specification using some different parts.

Originally Posted by rmp

Fair enough, but I've heard that before about many bits of kit......

Like I said, it all depends....... my compressor is going to pump up more rugby balls than tyres, so justifying $380 for the ARB one to Safari Barbie is a bit tricky......

When we start talking snatch straps and the like..... and things become safety critical...... it is a different story, go with reputable and reliable brands, sod the cost......

Originally Posted by Guss

Has anyone tried the repco 12v compressor. They have a special on at the moment $90, 40% off

specs: 12V, 120 psi. 72 L/min. Quick release 4.8m coil hose. Includes storage bag & 3 inflation adaptors

Sound like the one I bought last year and it is crap... it overheats after 1 or 2 tyres.

I've learnt my lesson.

I fitted the ARB unit in the engine bay of my D3 - peace of mind when I'm in "the back of beyond".....I wouldn't want to muck about with the LR compressor - leave well enough alone........just my two cents worth.

Originally Posted by djhampson

Sound like the one I bought last year and it is crap... it overheats after 1 or 2 tyres.

I've learnt my lesson.

OOOPS.......

Originally Posted by djhampson

Sound like the one I bought last year and it is crap... it overheats after 1 or 2 tyres.

I've learnt my lesson.

don't worry you weren't the first and you won't be the last.

I still like the idea of using the air off kit from the LR tank. Has anyone had a recent look at this kit on a D4 ?

As I said won't fit the D4, it doesn't have a bung in the front of the tank. Have a look at yours but I can't see them changing it back.