compressor wiring

Newlux. My suggestion is to fit a permanent 12V Anderson type socket at the back of your cab. Get automotive wire with at least a diameter of 4mm(preferably 6mm) and make sure you are measuring the copper and not the overall plastic insulation, and an inline fuse holder that takes the big spade fuses. You only need a single red wire from the battery through the fire wall, under the carpet to the rear cab panel. Drill a hole and fit the plug. The earth side of things will be through the metal cabin.Put the fuse at the battery end. Then you have a dedicated power outlet for all sorts of things; air compressor, fridge, fluros etc. Rus.

Just a thought, but if you have a dual cab how about mounting behind the rear seats. I have done this with mine, it is inside away from dirt and dust and also out of the way.

Re wiring, only thing I would add to above is you need to run the power wire through a switch. The switch should be rated a higher amps than the fuse, eg if it is running a 30 amp fuse then use a switch that is rated at say 50 amp.

Cheers

Or run the power wire through a relay or cont duty solinoid and wont need so heavy switch
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Charlie

newlux, i have mounted a max air in my patrol and its quite easy. As you would know the original leads have an inbuilt 40 amp fuseholder so its just a matter of extending those leads to reach the battery, removing the alligator clips and crimping terminals on to allow you to hardwire to the battery.

As for a switch, weel the bushranger has an inbuilt relay behind the plastic cover that has the on/off switch in it. Just run 3mm twincore from that relay to a switch on your dash and you are done.

see how you go mate

woody

Thanks everyone for your replies...

Time, due to the way the rear seat folds up in the new lux, there is no room behind the rear seat at all. And even though there are plenty of people on this forum with their compressors mounted under the bonnet, I would rather keep mine away from the heat and dust/dirt. So out back in the tray it goes.

Woody, thanks for the info. I've got a feeling that the leads will reach the battery without having to be extended, which makes life easier again. I appreciate the help.

Thanks