Still would have been good to move the camera and show those not so interesting bits mate. Its always good to see other ppl take on mounting plugs etc.. for different ideas. I've been actually lookingfor a video like this so thanks mate. Done well 👍
Re your ohm's law stuff at the end, I think you will find that compressor current drops (not increases) as wire resistance increases. Only a product that draws constant power (such as a 240V inverter) will draw higher current as voltage drops. A compressor behaves more like a constant resistance device.
Great video thanks for that, I already have an anderson plug at the rear to charge the camper, could I do the same and just rewire my portable compressor to anderson plug ? Looks like a cheaper option that getting one installed that’s for sure
Hey mate, you would need to check the cable size and fuse to make sure it’s suitable. Mine is the same as yours, dual purpose to charge the camper trailer as well.
Yes it would. It’s ok with the ARB compressor that draws relatively low current but if it were a larger compressor like the Double Thumper that draws up to 90 amps it wouldn’t be a good idea. It would still work, but it is adding more components into the scenario than necessary.
@@TasmanianOffroadAdventures👍 Also they (ARB & 4wd24/7) that secondary batteries are not designed for the amount of draw a compressor takes they are for lower & slower drawing items. Not my words there's I'm not an expert but yeah he's definitely wired it correctly to starter.
To reduce the voltage drop, would it be worth considering mounting a compressor in the engine bay? I’ve got space for it on my 02 Ranger. I’ve got a dual cab still with the regular pickup body, I’m not sure if or when I’m going to build a flat bed for it. Are the downsides of being in the engine bay worth it? I think heat, water and mud will be the biggest problems. But I’d feel more comfortable running and fitting airlines to the rear rather than electrical cables
Absolutely fit it in the engine bay if you can. Previous to the Ranger I had an ARB under bonnet in my Hilux. It was in there fir 8 years I think with no issues at all.
@@TasmanianOffroadAdventures with mine being an older Ranger, I’ve got space inbetween the air box and the headlight. I will just have to make sure it’s relatively easy to remove because for some aspects of maintenance such as the thermostat, removing the air box and alternator really helps with access
I've got a Hilux and that's where I'll be mounting mine as I've seen others with an Arb in same spot must be similar to your ranger as to space in that area mate
