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  • #16
    Originally posted by 120D4D View Post
    I wouldn't be worried out engine bay temps - when you're airing up you'll find the compressor gets a WHOLE LOT hotter than ambient!

    Plus, you're going to be running the engine to power it anyway, so why have all that extra heat and noise under your seat?
    True about the heat actually. I guess keeping it out of the engine bay avoids the constant heating and cooling of it every time you run your car, plus the obvious keeping it out of the mud/dirt that gets flicked up in the engine bay.
    Heat and noise under the seat doesn't bother me as I'm never in the car when airing up anyway! And the seat has good ventilation underneath it.
    It's wasted space under the seat whereas the engine bay can start to get pretty cramped when you've got 2 batteries, catch can etc.
    Just my opinion!
    <Rob> '12 Prado GX - https://www.pradopoint.com.au/forum/general/my-rig-build-up/32702-i-m-back-with-a-2012-150-gx-toorak-tractor

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    • #17
      Yeah and either spot the unit will still work well, with the exception of air lockers. If you're thinking of air lockers in the future i'd definately not put it under the seat and the locker solenoids exhaust will push oily smelling air into the cabin...

      FWIW check out AMTS compressor bracket, it fits in the back corner and can also hold an additional fuel filter/water separator. The way it has been designed you'd just about have to submerse it to the bonnet to have any water or mud get to the compressor.
      Cheers
      Micheal.

      2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
      2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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      • #18
        If your going to the trouble of mounting it inside you may as well put it inside one of the rear panels in the cargo area. Hidden away. Cleaner and cooler than under bonnet. And the noise will be just as annoying as under a seat.. lol.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Freos View Post
          For those with ARB compressor - I am trying to work out the best place to mount it (under bonnet or in cabin ?). Any suggestions would be great and pictures even better. I have (2015 150 Prado VX) ?
          Depends. I never intend to get a dual battery fitted, so I put it in the engine bay where the second battery would go. There's no need for a mount. If you buy the portable ARB compressor (it's the same as the on-board) then firstly, the box it comes in gives you a metal mounting bracket, and secondly it means you have the switch in the engine bay, not the car. I prefer this set up as I am going to have the bonnet open and hooking up hoses (so I am at the compressor) when I go to use it - rather than then getting inside and flicking the switch.

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          • #20
            I have a Mean Mother Max 2 (110l/min [Max press 150psi]),it does the job alright and is not car mounted and it is reliable.
            Handles hot temps okay sofar as I've experienced on the few hot days I've had to use it.
            Fitted so far:-Toyota Alloy bar,Redarc BDCD1220 battery managment system and dual power outlet,tracklander full length rack and ladder,Milford cargo barrier,Kaon transmission guard, UVP& Lower Shock mount Guards,Dobinson/Bilstein suspension,Toyota Bonnet and headlight guards,39ltr engel and an opposite lock stubby holder (from the old '80' series),Polyair Airbags,Pradopoint sticker,Gonefishin' custom Sidesteps.

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            • #21
              I have been using a Dr Air for 5 years now. Purchased after reading reviews that it was the best unit in testing. It has been reliable and airs up quickly. Use an ARB gauge to get pressures accurate. Modified power lead so that I can use clips or 50 amp Anderson plug. Use the Anderson plug most of the time. Wired up 6 B&S cable from the cranking battery (with in line 50 amp fuse) to an Anderson plug fitted in front grille. Makes for ease of use and convenience. Saves having to carry the compressor around when at home. Have an old 12v AGM battery in the shed which I use when checking g family vehicles and the boat trailer.
              Attached Files
              2012 Crystal Pearl Prado Altitude 150 Diesel Auto. Toyota mats and rear rubber mat. Toyo Open Country AT2's 265 65 R17 LT. OEM nudge bar. dual battery set up with Optima D34, rear power points front and rear Anderson plugs. Lightforce LED combi light bar. Kingsley side steps. Outback Ideas recovery points. Dr Air Pro 150 ltr air compressor. ARB 60 ltr fridge. GME 3550s UHF radio. Hema HX1.

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