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  • #16
    I have the Auto Max... purchased it at the 4x4 show earlier this year.

    Used it on a the Mt Mee run Wengnuts and I did a month or so ago...

    Originally posted by Snaga
    The Bushranger Auto Max did a great job on it's first outing.
    Aired up all three cars tyres in 33 mins. (we arrived at the Gantry car park at 5:47pm and were on our way home by 6:20pm )
    And another thread about the Auto Max...

    Originally posted by Snaga
    Originally posted by Deeptank
    ARB own Bushranger...? Hmmm... Doubt it...
    Yep... they do :shock:
    Spoke to Bushranger at the show today and they do...
    Difference is ARB = 2 year warranty and Bushranger = 5 year warranty

    plus other things of course

    Bought the Auto Max today... (actually went there to buy the ARB mounted one but hey :roll: )

    One word... awesome :twisted:

    15psi to 40psi in 2 min 5sec :shock: Sure beats the $99 Bushranger I have

    Oh, and people with the unit mounted under the bonnet...
    He suggested today that you should extend the air intake filter to outside the engine bay. He didn't go into detail but the compressors work better with cooler air so he suggested running it back behind the firewall and into the cabin or something.
    I had to take it back 2 weeks ago under warranty...

    The hose connectors never really seemed quite right (hard to get them onto the pump connector) and a couple of weeks ago I was checking the missus' cars tyres and when I went to air them up the hose just wouldn't go on...
    Called TJM at Woolloongabba and they sent it back to Bushranger for me... actually they told Bushranger what was wrong and Bushranger sent a completely new one out for a straight swap and now it fits nice and snugly

    Used it again on Sunday just gone after a 300 meter run onto Bribie Island's beach and didn't miss a beat.

    I've had the $99 Bushranger jobbie for 3 years and used it quite often before getting the Auto Max and never skipped a beat once... actually people with bigger, higher capacity compressors have borrowed the $99 jobbie in the past
    Cheers, Leon
    There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
    1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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    • #17
      Well I have been using a Super Cheap 72litre/min compressor for three years now and it has served me very well. Pumps up my tyres from zero to 36psi in around four minutes and has never let me down. Highly recommended
      06 GXL D4D, 6spd, Snorkel, ARB bar, XS900 50w HID lights, 55W HID Headlight upgrades, T/bar, 7" GPS, QStarz data logger, 52L Bushman Fridge, Premier winch, Sandgrabbas, GME TX3440, AE4705 antenna, Scangauge II, Dual Batteries, Aero bars & rack, Drawers, 2" Ironman/Rancho/King lift, Under bonnet compressor, Black ducks, Voltage booster, Rear table, AVE TPMS,

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      • #18
        I can only find the Blue Tongue compressors listed on Opposite Lock's website. Does anyone know where else you can get them from? I'm just wanting to compare some prices.
        [b]#[/b] 2007 D4D GX [b]#[/b] Full Privacy Tint [b]#[/b] [color=#FF0000][b] Flinders Red [/b][/color] [b]#[/b] 2 x HID LightForce 240 Blitz [b]#[/b] ARB Winch Bar [b]#[/b] Alloy Rims [b]#[/b] Hilux Washer Jets [b]#[/b] Stebel Nautilus Compact Truck Horn [b]#[/b] ARB Alloy Roof Rack [b]#[/b] ARB Dual Battery System [b]#[/b] Charcoal Rough Country Canvas Seat Covers [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]Suspension:[/color]Autocraft Bilstein Shocks/Struts & Ridepro Coils [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]L.E.D[/color] Side Marker Lights [b]#[/b] ARB Onboard Air [b]#[/b] Pirelli Scorpion LT ATR 265/70's [b]#[/b][color=#0080FF]--Custom 3"exhaust---[/color]

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        • #19
          Iron-paww, OL import the compressors directly from Thomas in the USA so I am guessing there are no other vendors for Blue Tongue compressors.
          My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

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          • #20
            Aha! Thought it might be something like that. Cheers!
            [b]#[/b] 2007 D4D GX [b]#[/b] Full Privacy Tint [b]#[/b] [color=#FF0000][b] Flinders Red [/b][/color] [b]#[/b] 2 x HID LightForce 240 Blitz [b]#[/b] ARB Winch Bar [b]#[/b] Alloy Rims [b]#[/b] Hilux Washer Jets [b]#[/b] Stebel Nautilus Compact Truck Horn [b]#[/b] ARB Alloy Roof Rack [b]#[/b] ARB Dual Battery System [b]#[/b] Charcoal Rough Country Canvas Seat Covers [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]Suspension:[/color]Autocraft Bilstein Shocks/Struts & Ridepro Coils [b]#[/b] [color=#0000FF]L.E.D[/color] Side Marker Lights [b]#[/b] ARB Onboard Air [b]#[/b] Pirelli Scorpion LT ATR 265/70's [b]#[/b][color=#0080FF]--Custom 3"exhaust---[/color]

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            • #21
              Re: Air Compressors

              Well... I got to use my new Bushranger Air Max II air compressor while visiting some beaches on the Dampier Peninsular. IMHO it worked really well. Very quick and easy to get going and seemed to inflate the tyres back to pressure pretty easily without any heating problems. The carry bag's pretty handy too. Overall I'm impressed and happy with the purchase of this item.
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              • #22
                Re: Air Compressors

                These air compressors are handy things. The kids got a few large inflatable pool toys that needed blowing up. It would've taken us an hour to blow up using our own breath, but the Max Air II pumped them up in only a few minutes ~ no sweat at all.

                I made sure that I highlighted the compressor's usefulness to the wife, just to reiterate why it was such a good buy when I got it. :wink: :lol:
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                • #23
                  Re: Air Compressors

                  Originally posted by ntpryce
                  These air compressors are handy things. The kids got a few large inflatable pool toys than needed blowing up. It would've taken us an hour to blow up using our own breath, but the Max Air II pumped them up in only a few minutes ~ no sweat at all.

                  I made sure that I highlighted the compressor's usefulness to the wife, just to reiterate why it was such a good buy when I got it. :wink: :lol:
                  They're good for footballs and the like as well
                  Cheers, Leon
                  There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
                  1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
                  Optix Photographix

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by Grey Nomad View Post
                    Hi

                    I then left it in the car when I sold the car and bought a TJM Ox. Can't say that I have worked it hard but it is apparently a better quality unit and seems fine. Output is noticeably better.
                    I think that ARB now sell a better one as well as a really small one for air lockers - can't say I have paid much attention to their compressors now.

                    Cheers - John
                    John..it's still going well (TJM Ox). Not the fastest compressor but seems reliable.(7+ yrs now).. Thx. C.
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                    • #25
                      Nice dig!

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                      • #26
                        I have a Mean Mother Max11 ,sofar it's a good little compressor not the fastest but has proven to be very reliable.
                        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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                        • #27
                          I have an ARB 12v compressor fitted near to the fuel filter. It's stopped working, the fuse is good, and there is power going to the motor. The switch lights up when pressed but the compressor won't start. Any ideas?

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                          • #28
                            Clean the terminals on the compressor? Mine always seem to get dirt in there. Give it a good clean and it seems to work better as it has better contact


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                            • #29
                              So I have been looking for a little while for an air compressor.

                              I ended up picking up one of those Tigers 11 Thumper air compressors (160 ltr / min)
                              got it for $129 with free delivery and 13 issues of a 4wd mag + DVD's

                              its huge, weighs a fair bit bit god damn its quick. 33" 20 psi to 40 in under 1min.

                              1 problem so far was the original in-line pressure gauge, It was reading 20psi lower than it should (e.g. 38psi was reading as 18psi)
                              I called up and within 5 mins they had a replacement hose & gauge on their way, and 2 days later it was delivered. (No need to send anything back)

                              I will post back here after I have had a chance to give it a few trips.

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by HugoStiglitz View Post
                                1 problem so far was the original in-line pressure gauge, It was reading 20psi lower than it should (e.g. 38psi was reading as 18psi)
                                I have the same issue with my twin piston i-Max unit (eBay cheapie) although it's not quite so bad as that. I just use an ARB gauge to check pressures when it looks like it's getting close. It's a bit of a nuisance but since the compressor cost less than $100 I can't really complain. It is huge though, takes up a bit of room when packing.

                                Would be interested in your feedback once you've had a chance to give the Thumper a good workout.
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