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Location: UK then Italy
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Air compressor
Thanks to PCH for the info on the rooftent - I'm expecting one to arrive in the next couple of weeks
Next advice I'm after is about tyre inflators - I'm dropping pressure to 15 PSI for the dunes and having to wait all day to get them back to road pressure. There's a supplier for Bushranger compressors. Any feedback on which is best?
26th Sep 2007 4:43 pm
GC
Member Since: 18 Jul 2007
Location: Mudjimba
Posts: 18
Dune Disco
I have the Power Air abt $100. I use it for the caravan and car. It comes with a 5 year warranty. Does the job and does not take up much room weight 2kg. Had it for a couple of years.
gc
26th Sep 2007 10:40 pm
Desert Traveller
Member Since: 06 Aug 2006
Location: The Gabba - QLD
Posts: 420
If you want to pump up tyres reasonably quickly, a vehicle mounted one is the best. I have just ordered an ARB CKMA12 (75 l/sec @ 0 kpa and 62 l/sec @ 200 kpa). It will fit perfectly in front of the main battery.
I currently use a smaller portable one (25 l/sec) which is OK for an occasional use.06 TDV6 SE with many LR and after-market extras. Used only on weekends and trips out west.
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27th Sep 2007 4:33 am
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Compressor
DT, just bought a 2006 TDV6. Lots of questions and this is one of them!! Does the vehicle mounted compressor come with a reasonable length hose? How long? If you are towing a camper tariler will you need a separate portable one??MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
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27th Sep 2007 6:12 am
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Uncle Ray, I meant the aftermarket compressor mentioned in the thread above.......MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
27th Sep 2007 6:18 am
disco4x4au
Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Perth
Posts: 409
Desert Traveller wrote:
If you want to pump up tyres reasonably quickly, a vehicle mounted one is the best. I have just ordered an ARB CKMA12 (75 l/sec @ 0 kpa and 62 l/sec @ 200 kpa).
I think you mean 75l per minute??
I have the Shellian double pumper - around $200 and 150l/min - available from Shellian Hydraulics in Perth. Apart from the hose, it seems to be an excellent compressor. Very fast and no noticeable performance drop over 4 tyres.
Cheers,
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ex - 2009 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, had lots of stuff too!
Now - 2010 RRS 3.0 TDV6, rimini red, 18" rims + Cooper LTZ, rear eLocker, Spider tuning box, GOE protection plates and rock sliders, GOE 3way shortened rods.
27th Sep 2007 6:23 am
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Gordon, mounted under the bonnet?MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
27th Sep 2007 6:26 am
Desert Traveller
Member Since: 06 Aug 2006
Location: The Gabba - QLD
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The standard hose I believe will only reach all the vehicle tyres. If is easy to get another hose from a hose supplier to any required length. I did this with a previous Disco with an under the bonnet compressor.06 TDV6 SE with many LR and after-market extras. Used only on weekends and trips out west.
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27th Sep 2007 6:35 am
Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
I have a Bushranger compressor I use it a lot around the farm as well as off roading, I made a air tank for it so can build up volune to fit tubeless tires back on, it is quick and seams to be a quality compressor at a reasonable price, One word of caution it can draw up to 30 amps at full load so you need to conect it directly to the battery and have engine running.
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27th Sep 2007 9:11 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
the optional hose you can get with the ARB compressor is 6mts long but if you use a camper/caravan often then you could plumb an air line to the rear for greater reach.
27th Sep 2007 10:36 am
Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
As for hoses buy at Super Cheap the length you need and fittings , this could be better and cost very much less.
Rob
27th Sep 2007 10:46 am
davo
Member Since: 09 Jan 2007
Location: sydney
Posts: 36
If you have the funds there is the Twin tongue. It runs two thompson compressors joined and you will have inflated your four tyres and either put it away or inlflated the last two of your mates tyres if he is using an ARB pump.
The ARB compressor is really for the diff locker and the air flow does fade away when the tyre pressure raises to road pressure.
27th Sep 2007 9:35 pm
disco4x4au
Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Perth
Posts: 409
BlackPerth wrote:
Gordon, mounted under the bonnet?
No, I've shied away from doing that as the last two I had prematurely died. I suspect the water/mud/heat is not kind to them.
I just have mine in the back - sits nicely in the hollowed-out section by the side of the rear seat-row.
Cheers,
Gordonex - 2006 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, with lots of stuff - R.I.P.
ex - 2009 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, had lots of stuff too!
Now - 2010 RRS 3.0 TDV6, rimini red, 18" rims + Cooper LTZ, rear eLocker, Spider tuning box, GOE protection plates and rock sliders, GOE 3way shortened rods.
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I use it a lot around the farm as well as off roading, I made a air tank for it so can build up volune to fit tubeless tires back on, it is quick and seams to be a quality compressor at a reasonable price, 
