Onboard Air - Show us what you have?

[Benn0]

I've been thinking about trying to mount dual battery and compressor in the GC. I think the best option would be to use a tyre carrier for the spare and then use the spare wheel well for a battery and compressor.

But I don't really want my spare on the back, so I've given up on the idea.

Here's some great drawer set ups for inspiration:
https://www.facebook.com/vccustomsaus/

[timsarg]

Originally Posted by Benn0

I've been thinking about trying to mount dual battery and compressor in the GC. I think the best option would be to use a tyre carrier for the spare and then use the spare wheel well for a battery and compressor.

But I don't really want my spare on the back, so I've given up on the idea.

Here's some great drawer set ups for inspiration:
https://www.facebook.com/vccustomsaus/

what do you find is a negative for the spare on the rear . I've found it makes changing a tyre a million times easier . It doesn't impeed my rear view and gives me a buffer from morons at the rear

plus my recovery gear and battery is in the spare wheel area .

[Benn0]

I've never had to change a tyre on the Jeep, so having it easily accessible isn't really a plus. And I like being able to remotely open the boot, then hit the button to close it and walk away, it's convenient with full hands, rather than having to swing the tyre holder out.

I'm waiting to see what new fourbies come out in the next couple years, we need something bigger....

[timsarg]

Originally Posted by Benn0

I've never had to change a tyre on the Jeep

better touch some wood right now :P

[Sandez]

Originally Posted by imaz

Do you leave the spare well open when its running?

I noted you have a custom frame, please share more photos!!

There was no need to have the wheel well open, theres plenty of space underneath for it to draw air (between the wheel well and the back seats is open)

I didn't end up taking many photos when I was making it but this should give you an idea. I made my own frame out of scrap metal I had laying around and did my first weld . I kept it cheap and basic as I wasn't sure what I really wanted in the end, but I was happy with the result. Very sturdy and takes as much weight as I could put on it.

Sorry it might be a little hard to see, the frame bends around the air tank at the back. I then had some spare brackets that miraculously were the perfect size and fit to secure it over the air tank and use the existing bolts in the floor.

I ended up hinging the wooden floor to the frame so I could get to the spare tire if I ever needed to. I even got an actuator to help lift it (it would be heavy with everything on top). I installed it but never got around to wiring it up.

Anyway, here are the pics:

Closeup of the air compressor install


Frame


Hinged floor


Incomplete, but the rear storage setup


Actuator installed

[Benn0]

Originally Posted by timsarg

better touch some wood right now :P

The coopers are tough as nails....

[kx steve]

Originally Posted by Phoenie77

I had 2 ARB Compressors fail from being under the bonnet and getting too hot, albeit in a Patrol. The supply hose used to pop off as well regularly from getting too hot so I wouldn’t mount one under the bonnet anymore. Plenty of others do though so perhaps it was unique to the location I had it or something, but ARB replaced under warranty both times which suggests it was a installation issue, then it failed again and I bought a different unit.


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Yes mine failed under the bonnet on a disco 2

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