Air Compressor
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 18:34
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Daschin around
I would like some feed back on the ARB CKMP12 Portable Compressor RRP $349-v- the Bushranger Black Max RRP $299 or Max Air 2 RRP $396.
I have not read any negative reports on the products so I thought I would ask this
forum.
Many thanks
Dashin Around
Reply By: Member - Justin O (QLD) - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 18:53
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 18:53
I've bought the ARB about two years and three outback trips ago and it hasn't failed me yet.
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Follow Up By: Daschin around - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 19:06
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 19:06
Hi Justin
Is your ARB portable or fixed to the vehicle.
Thanks
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Follow Up By: Member - Justin O (QLD) - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 19:17
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 19:17
Portable. Because that's what it is.
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Follow Up By: Member - Bucky - Saturday, Oct 01, 2011 at 06:07
Saturday, Oct 01, 2011 at 06:07
Mine is fixed to the vehicle.
Have 2 extensions.......Absolutely brilliant.
Done for my newly installed rear ARB Air Locker... That is brilliant too
I also have a Big Red +, "real Portable", as
well, but I do like the fact of just winding up only air hoses. It now lives in the Shed.
Cheers
Bucky
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Reply By: CraigB - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 19:00
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 19:00
There was a comparo of these and others a couple of issues ago in 4WD Action magazine.
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Follow Up By: Daschin around - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 19:08
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 19:08
Hi CraigB
You wouldn't know off the top which one came out on top? I will try and find a copy of the Magazine.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Penchy - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 20:52
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 20:52
I cant remember the compressor that won, I was reading that very magazine this morning, but it wasnt the ARB one. It had price categories as
well as to which compressor won each price range. I will see if I remember to have a look when I finish work and find the winners for people reading this post.
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 20:55
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 20:55
I have the scan on my webiste.
Here is the table.
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 20:58
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 20:58
Sorry about the spelling of website.
Regards
Derek
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Follow Up By: CraigB - Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 09:13
Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 09:13
Issue 169 4WD Action magazine.
24 Models tested.
Winners in price range;
$0-250 = TJM Portable
$251-$500 = Dr Air Pro Flow 150LPM
$501=$1000 = ARB Twin
$1000+ = Oasis XD3000
Overall Winners:
1st = Dr Air Pro Flow 150LPM
2nd = ARB Twin
3rd = Opposote Lock 1Air
Equal 4th = Bushranger Auto Max & Bushranger Super Max
6th =Bushranger Max Air
7th = Bushranger Blac Max
8th = Opposite Lock Twin Tongue
9th = TJM Portable
10th = Tigerz 11
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Reply By: olcoolone - Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 09:39
Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 09:39
The thing to remember is reliability for long term ownership and use.
Sure there may be cheaper compressors and ones that put out more air but are they going to be doing that in 3 to 4 years time..... what about parts availability now and in the future?
A $200 high out put compressor may workout to be more expensive then the $349 ARB one if you have to replace the $200 one every couple of years.
ARB are tried and proven...... last thing I would not want if to come of the sand with 20psi in the tyres only to find the cheap compressor has failed and you have to drive 100 kilometers to air up.....
We use twin CKPM12 compressors with a fan and a 20Lt air tank.
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Follow Up By: Daschin around - Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 11:41
Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 11:41
Some good advice , thanks
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Reply By: RobAck - Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 18:10
Friday, Sep 30, 2011 at 18:10
We have the ARB and the comparable Bushranger (Supermax) and value for money the ARB one is the best. If you tow its even better because you can get an extension air line that allows you to do the car and camper trailer without having to move the compressor. As for speed and performance I rate it equal to the Bushranger but for cost efficiency the ARB one gets my vote
We use ours just about every weekend for training and it
services as many vehicles as need airing up and has never stopped. So the ARB one is our pick based on performance and value for money
Regards
RobA
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Follow Up By: Daschin around - Saturday, Oct 01, 2011 at 16:23
Saturday, Oct 01, 2011 at 16:23
Sounds like the ARB is a great compressor and stands the
test of time and hard work.
Appreciate the
feedback RobA
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