Member Since: 16 Mar 2007
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Just been looking at this post to fit an air compressor in the battery compartment, as we have quite a few things to blow up when we go camping, and just wondered from your guys experiences, if for example, the T-Max compressor will do a better job than the plug in one we have at the moment, that I think came from argos that takes an eon to pump up an air bed
Had a quick look at Paddock Spares who have 2 of them, and wondered which one would best suit, and also if the second one would actually fit in....
Cheers
29th Jul 2007 8:50 am
xtc
Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
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If you don't have the 2nd battery it makes an ideal place for your recovery kit. Used to carry mine
arround in a Peli case in the back but quite often had taken it out then needed it! In the compartment
I have a 8m strop, 2m tree strop, 2 x bow shackles and a pulley block. It's always there!!
29th Jul 2007 3:06 pm
StuRox
Member Since: 16 Mar 2007
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The twin-piston T-Max doesn't fit in the second battery holder; The compressor is about 15mm too long and the intakes are on the ends of the unit, so would be pressed hard against the casing if you did squeeze it in
Mine is still knocking around in it's carry case in the boot, pending funds and time to mount it inside the NSR interior panel with a suitable receiver. Certainly it works well enough as a stand-alone compressor, inflating air beds and bouncy swimming pools with aplomb (and handy for getting your AT2s back up to 36psi after driving in gloop at 24psi). You just have to be aware that the pressure gauge doesn't give a true figure until you turn the compressor off, which is one of the reasons I want to add a receiver and trigger to the setup. That criticism is common to all gauges I've used though.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
31st Jul 2007 9:59 am
StuRox
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So any thoughts on the single T-max then, as it seems very cheap compared to the ones you guys have just bought, so I am better paying a lot more??
31st Jul 2007 11:19 am
blue meanie D3 Decade
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I have the single and it does as good a job as I have needed it to,
Mand theeeeennn......???
31st Jul 2007 11:27 am
StuRox
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Was it easy to install - ie does the compartment come out to enable you to bolt it in, or is it a contortionist’s job in fitting the bolts etc?
Also, have you hard wired it to the battery with an on/off switch?
Cheers
31st Jul 2007 11:34 am
blue meanie D3 Decade
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Stuart, I've not actually fitted it in anywhere I'm afraid, as I have more than one vehicle I would need to use it for.
It lives in the third row footwell with the rearmost seats folded down mostly, I haven't actually tried it in the spare battery compartment yet...and theeeeennn......???
31st Jul 2007 11:54 am
Desert Traveller
Member Since: 06 Aug 2006
Location: The Gabba - QLD
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I wouldn't be subjecting my recovery gear to the heat, I have a spare battery fitted.06 TDV6 SE with many LR and after-market extras. Used only on weekends and trips out west.
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I've thought about mounting my compressor in the spot where the FBH would be if I had an FBH.
Would the engine heat be too much for it??Have a nice day!
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31st Jul 2007 12:44 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Most compressors have teflon piston rings so should be able to cope with the heat although the aluminium compressor block may expand enough to increase the wear on the compressor and also increase the load on the motor leading to premature failure. Have you considered the space adjacent to the chassis at the opposite side of the vehicle to the vehicle air compressor ? should be OK with a bash plate and a slim receiver
31st Jul 2007 1:04 pm
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
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Thanks 10! (i'd have replied earlier, but I forgot that I posted this questio)
I'll have a look at that spot. I've ordered a set of nathan's sliders so I'll see how it will all work after they've arrived.Have a nice day!
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