Air compressor for the Troopy

I have an ARB fitted under the bonnet and although it is reliable, it can be repaired (you can buy spares from ARB) unlike many others where they are practically disposable. The ARB is good for continuous operation but it is not a very high volume compressor, unlike the BT. So if you want to fill big tyres faster, go with the BT or Big red. I am wishing I had bought an endless air, which is basically an airconditioer compressor that runs off the fan belt. a bit more outlay but will fill tyres 10 times faster than any 12V one...
my 2 cents for what it's worth

Boo

I went to buy one of the new ARB compressors at X-mas here in Perth, the one in the case and on one had any was told 3 months till they are ready to be shipped, and dam it I'm a good impulse buyer too, now will have to wait..

there is an answer in there somewhere

Cheers

Richard

ARB are supposed to be releasing their new one this month after announcing it in one of the fourby mags late last year. Write up was impresive but they had a delay with manufacturing. I am waiting on one to see how good it is

Cheers Dave

Boo Boo

I have a ARB one that I mainly use for the lockers. I do pump the tyres up from time to time but they take ages due to the size of the pump. If you are going to be doing allot of pumping then go for something bigger

4x4 Australia had a test in the December mag that was taken out by the new high volume ARB unit.

They are much quicker than the old ones.

Hi
Have had an ARB compressor for years and am quite happy with it, it is mounted in my Troopy behind the right hand front head light. Neat fit but an absouloute bastard to change globes(as i found out this week!),compressor has to be removed to access globe.
Still happy with it though.
Cheers Lyndon

hI there my son gave me a gift voucher to spent at ARB. i added a few bucks and bought bushranger pro air verry happy with it dont use air that often so i figured that would for me.Must be half ok because you get 5 year warrenty wich is pretty good for $250

Ive had the Maxair after it look out the honours in some well published tests in various magazines.
I snapped the plastic filter off but the new ones have an all metal unit

It will pump 4 x 33 in tyres from 17 to 33psi in about 11 mins plus some set up time.

HI Boo Boo

I have 8-10 year old ARB mounted behind driver. Has given good service but noticed a new noise recently.

It pumps at rate of 7lb per minute on skinny tyres between 18 to 50psi. Set your watch by it - well nearly. I think this is too slow and have envied those who can air up faster.

Made the big mistake of getting the little blue ARB compressor designed for the ARB diff lock. - Should have gone for the full sized new ARB to get better performance - and backup. Much better thinking.

The constant air idea is also appealing.

Best regards

Chris