Compressor - A or B ?

[OVRLNDCBR]

Hi All,
I currently have a thunder compressor in the tray however due to its size I am removing it over the weekend. Would like to know the OB community take on option A TJM and option B ARB single tank.
Happy to get ideas on other brands, only real requirement is small form factor and can bolt in to the tray. I don't really have a need for attached air tank option or the ability to shift massive volume of air, I don't mind waiting while the tyres are inflated (I use an Indeflate 2 hose) plus it gives me a chance to check tred and once over the vehicle.

Cheers

 

[leeloo]

Viair are not bad, they are pretty durable.

 

[KAIONE]

Viaair✔

 

[leeloo]

:)

VIAIR: #1 Brand For Tire Inflators & Air Compressors

With best-in-class design and performance, VIAIR compressors lead the market in quality, reliability, and convenience.

www.viaircorp.com

 

[MazeVX]

+1 for Viair

 

[smritte]

+2 Viair

 

[OVRLNDCBR]

Thanks all for the Viair recommendastion. The gear looks amazing and really stacks up on the reviews. Looks like option C for the win :)

 

[madcratebuilder]

NAPA has a 7 cfm 12v compressor for about $100. great reviews.

 

[ObiShawnKenobi]

NAPA has a 7 cfm 12v compressor for about $100. great reviews.

Unfortunately it is always sold out. :(

 

[El-Dracho]

Hi,

Had a VIAIR 400P for some years. First portable and then - because I did not like to unpack and pack the thing everytime I need it - i fitted it permanetly. Never had to complain, good gear. It is still in service with a friend of mine.

Now I run a ARB CKMA12 which came with the lockers anyway. The compressor supplies the front and rear lockers with air. In addition I have installed two standard workshop air supplies, a 2.5 gallons/ 9.5 liter air pressure tank and a mechanical manometer. Run the ARB CKMA12 since approx. 5 years now. Reliable and comparable small in size. Fits in my seat box.

I can recommend both of them.

Bjoern

 

[KAIONE]

Hi,

Had a VIAIR 400P for some years. First portable and then - because I did not like to unpack and pack the thing everytime I need it - i fitted it permanetly. Never had to complain, good gear. It is still in service with a friend of mine.

Now I run a ARB CKMA12 which came with the lockers anyway. The compressor supplies the front and rear lockers with air. In addition I have installed two standard workshop air supplies, a 2.5 gallons/ 9.5 liter air pressure tank and a mechanical manometer. Run the ARB CKMA12 since approx. 5 years now. Reliable and comparable small in size. Fits in my seat box.

I can recommend both of them.

Bjoern

Where did you install the tanks, in your seat box? Please explain? Thank you.

 

[El-Dracho]

Where did you install the tanks, in your seat box? Please explain? Thank you.

Hi,

The compressor lives in the seat box. The air tank is installed on the passenger side directly next to the frame and somewhat protected behind the front frame outrigger. This way it was also possible to get to existing hose ways without making them much longer.

I have described the complete installation here in detail in the DIY subforum:

Extension and customization of my onboard-air system

Compressed air is always a topic and interesting for many. Therefore, I would like to show my setup and how I extended and customized it. Since some years, I am using a permanent installed ARB compressor and am very satisfied with it. It feeds the front and rear lockers and two compressed air...

www.overlandbound.com

Have a look and contact me if you have more questions. I am happy to help.

Bjoern

 

[KAIONE]

Where did you install the tanks, in your seat box? Please explain? Thank you.

Great, thank you!

Hi,

The compressor lives in the seat box. The air tank is installed on the passenger side directly next to the frame and somewhat protected behind the front frame outrigger. This way it was also possible to get to existing hose ways without making them much longer.

I have described the complete installation here in detail in the DIY subforum:

Extension and customization of my onboard-air system

Compressed air is always a topic and interesting for many. Therefore, I would like to show my setup and how I extended and customized it. Since some years, I am using a permanent installed ARB compressor and am very satisfied with it. It feeds the front and rear lockers and two compressed air...

www.overlandbound.com

Have a look and contact me if you have more questions. I am happy to help.

Bjoern