My Kings Blue Thumper max would not pump 1 -265/65/18 tyre from 18-36 psi without thermalling out. Was out of warranty the first time I used it, rubbish, cheap rubbish. Took almost 3 hours to do 4 tyres to 30 psi only
@mickswhips516229 күн бұрын
thanks for the video , have you sold the rhs electric mirror that is in the video yet ? cheers Mick
@ylisko93492 ай бұрын
Hi, good comparison. Could pls tell me which type of battery you used ? Because i have a douubt that it will not work good with lifepo4 (it has higher voltage). I saw victron statement that voltage of panel should be +5v from battery voltage.
@kyfisher36622 ай бұрын
what budget compressor would you recommend instead?
@777interesting2 ай бұрын
Mine rattled so bad I could not stand it anymore so took it out of my Prado, the fridge slide continually came loose, in my opinion not worth the money ..... I wish I had of just got the drawer without the fridge slide and cutting board ....... it now sits in my shed and I am looking at something better ......cheers
@dnickell25212 ай бұрын
thanks for your efforts on this big endeavor. I would have loved to see all the test results in a table so I could compare the results important to me.
@lukewarmaus2 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks! Going to spend the extra $30 on an xtm or RR single compressor. Closer to home and supercheap/bcf probably have a much easier return process.
@Bigcountry_littlelegs3 ай бұрын
Have you tried the terrain tammer ones?
@jlr36363 ай бұрын
Nicely done, I've been having a problem understanding the 15, does it have to do with how much charging power goes into your battery? Will a 100ah battery, 100w panel charge faster with a 75/15 vs 75/10?
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures3 ай бұрын
The 10 and 15 refer to the maximum charge current of the unit. A 100 watt panel will output less than 10 amps of charge so they would both charge at the same rate. The 75/10 is good for a panel up to 145 watts and the 75/15 up to 220 watts.
@kurczeblade773 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the information. I have decided to make the purchase.
@ggrenenger4 ай бұрын
Spot on,dont go near them
@imahodler4 ай бұрын
Love the video! Best vid on the fyreknight
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures4 ай бұрын
Cheers, really appreciate the feedback!
@allanwhitton49125 ай бұрын
I use cutting board for a charging bench for small lipo battery’s good 👍
@nsrlegaltech6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the LED draw info. Definitely thinking of also a light strip would this be better on top of nudge or up top on rack???
@viet59296 ай бұрын
It is what it is. Thanks for the feedback.
@viet59296 ай бұрын
The fact that they make it hard to return tells you the product quality is poor.
@fatplumber38876 ай бұрын
Did you try getting rid of the crap circuit board in the thumper max and just supplying the motor with direct power? Would be interesting to see if it works again. Thanks for informative the videos 👍
@normangengen30076 ай бұрын
Howzit my one runs for 30 sec n cuts off ...wat u think is wrong
@isabellegauthier12547 ай бұрын
I bought that same one. So much condensation inside, have to empty it and clean it every week. Have you come across the same problem? The company isn't helping at all.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures7 ай бұрын
No sorry, haven’t had that problem. My old man used his for years too as a second fridge without this problem.
@fatplumber38877 ай бұрын
I bought the Juice Boss and when I called for a warranty issue they had gone out of business. Warranty means nothing if its not a reputable company
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures7 ай бұрын
100%
@AbishekPoudyal7 ай бұрын
maybe you could also do a sound test next time on which one is louder compared to the others
@jasmatthews61258 ай бұрын
Mate you didn't dhoe the install . That's what we wanted.😊
@BradTiplady-os5qr8 ай бұрын
As much as I love ARB products, I know the one you are hinting at… TJM. I personally don’t like most TJM products compared to ARB, but hear over many reviews that their compressors are above ARB and are the very best money can buy. As for the Kings single and double compressors, they only have a 1 year warranty because they barely last one year due to the heat they pump out- they run so hot and fail all the time- right when you need them. For me, you can go cheap on many products but on an air compressor… reliability is everything. I’d rather save another paycheque and buy an ARB or TJM air compressor and know when I need it, it will deliver.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures8 ай бұрын
Hey mate, I did this video quite a while ago and can’t remember exactly which one was I referring to. Could have been TJM, I think Sherpa were doing a lot of advertising around then. After the first monster comparison I did a lot of the suppliers wouldn’t supply compressors to test. One even sent me a contract to sign saying that I wouldn’t say anything negative about their compressor! I agree about not cheaping out on a compressor, I’ve had bad experiences with the Thumpers. I don’t think you can go wrong with the ARB.
@lionelwilliams63276 ай бұрын
Agree about the thumpers. Absolute rubbish. I was looking at importing a Viair from the USA and then Bushranger started the maxair and i bought one of the first. Still going. Got a cheap thumper twin and thought the maxair could become my back-up. First time I used the thumper it did one tyre and shortly into the second it stopped for about 15 minutes. It was about 40 degrees. Maxair has never stopped regardless of how hot it is. Years later pulled the thumper apart and had a bad solder on one of the relays. Recently purchased two Mean Mother adventurer 4 compressors and very happy. I though the remote control was just a gimmick but it is great to use. One was for the daughter but she found it too heany and as we now have a caravan decided to keep both mean mothers with maxair as a spare. Decided to compare the thumper twin with the mean mother 0 to 40 psi. It lasted a minute or so and then cut out. turning it on a few times it would only run for a few seconds then noticed a bad noise fron inside the compressor and it then got binned. Absolute rubbish and false economy. Bought the daughter an airbag man and testing that was happy with its ability. Air bag man has a three year warranty and mean mother five. A one year warranty indicates to me that they know they will have a certain failure rate. Three years in the minimum I would recommend. Bushranger also has five years.
@dilligaf29849 ай бұрын
Hey mate great review, was looking at buying the thumper dual piston but after your review im having second thoughts. Which 12 volt compressor would you recommend? Ive just installed airbag man airbags in my isuzu mux so need compressor to pump up those bags and the occasional tyre if i need to. Any advice would be most appreciated. Cheers
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures8 ай бұрын
Hey mate, I’ve had a great run with the single ARB compressor in a couple of different 4wds. I’d recommend this.
@levihitchick9439 ай бұрын
Hey mate, does it annoy you that the draw doesn’t come all the way out, do you find that your having to dig in the back of the draw to grab out stuff at all because it doesn’t slide out all the way? And is there a way to make it slide out all the way?? Cheers man
@user-pq1ji3wt9k9 ай бұрын
No worries, thanks for responding. 👍
@user-pq1ji3wt9k9 ай бұрын
Hi Thanks for responding to my query. I don't suppose you would know which double compressors that are currently available would be similar to the Juice Boss Double? It is hard to find current comparisons on KZread. Thank you.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures9 ай бұрын
Hey mate, sorry I don't. I haven't been paying much attention to the compressor market in the last couple of years although I think Repco might do a version.
@user-pq1ji3wt9k9 ай бұрын
Hi, after watching your video I have decided to purchase the Juice Boss twin but I cannot find a website that sells it. Could you please advise a website that sells it. Thanks.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures9 ай бұрын
I just googled them, looks like they have disappeared. The video is 3 years old and there are a few more suppliers of this style now.
@PaulCarterTCM9 ай бұрын
I can't believe there aren't more videos on Southern Cross canvas tents. What an incredible product range. I've got an ultimate trekker tent and awning set up for family travel. Love the quality of Aussie canvas
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures9 ай бұрын
Yeh I’m the same, amazing products. Not sure if I mention it in the video but I have this one, the Ultimate Trekker and their camper trailer. I think the market is so flooded with cheap products now people don’t want to pay top dollar for top products 🤷♂️
@justinforalook156410 ай бұрын
Just thought I'd mention, Supercheap Auto and BCF are both owned by Super Retail Group. So, the XTM and Ridge Rider gear is most likely out of the same factory.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures10 ай бұрын
Yep very good chance. The Ridge Ryder compressor in this test was supplied by the Super Retail Group. The rep for them insisted that there were two very different purchasing departments within and they were very competitive with each other and that’s why they would only supply the Ridge Ryder and not the XTM. Not sure I buy that though!
@darrensaxon621810 ай бұрын
We have gone through 2 big thumpers, both sounded like they would implode. They were hooked up to a small tank to operate a valve on a water truck, bypassed the 90 to 120 psi switch to a 60 to 90 version and was lucky to run for 1hr bfore shitting itself. Absolutely no load on it up to 70 psi, literally took 30 seconds to get the tank to pressure. Total junk.
@GhostofZuuzGaming10 ай бұрын
i have had my single black thumper for 6 years still going strong, i did buy a twin black thumper after and only lasted 2 years and it slowed down and burnt out and smoke come out of it. Single thumper still pumps up my 33's no problem even with dual hoses
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures10 ай бұрын
The general consensus seems to be that the single compressors are much more durable than the double. That's my experience too. You would have to be happy with 6 years and still going!
@RobBradshawG11 ай бұрын
Nice video thank you. Sounds like you'd recommend xtm if comparable price?
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures10 ай бұрын
At least for the ease of warranty claims.
@MrJohnsmiley11 ай бұрын
I have the XTM drawer which I got as present over 12 months ago. The key snapped in the barrel recently and NO locksmith can get the barrel. Both BCF and Supercheap are both lacking in any support to even ask the distributor for any spares. So if your considering getting this product then consider an alternative brand as XTM has NO support for product failures.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures11 ай бұрын
Good to know. I don’t use the key at all so haven’t had the experience that you have.
@scottterry777811 ай бұрын
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
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures11 ай бұрын
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.
@sionetauhopohopoofamooni838011 ай бұрын
How did you find the voltage meter controller? How do you use it
@foraslan5801 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your hard work. At 24:37 you say that each person has their own needs, and you are right. One of my needs is how LOUD the compressor is. IT IS EXCEEDINGLY UNFORTUNATE that during the tests, instead of letting us hear the SOUND of each compressor, under load...... we heard...... music. For me, therefore, the entire 26:50 video was completely unhelpful.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures Жыл бұрын
I have the decibel readings of each compressor. Would you like me to share them with you?
@ooaqici82qb4ip Жыл бұрын
Good honnest video, my thumper max dual cylinder was used twice and died while miles from any servo in a remote spot in the north west of wa. It was less than 3 months old and i just couldn't be bothered replacing it as there's a reliabilty issue plus they're a liability and i'm not driving 170km's to another servo with 15psi in all tyres (car and camper)
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. That’s a real horror story. Shame that the quality is so variable with these.
@stevegoodwin5841 Жыл бұрын
Well done vid, thanks for time and effort to compare.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, thanks!
@harrisonrawlinson5650 Жыл бұрын
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
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures Жыл бұрын
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.
@harrisonrawlinson5650 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@harrisonrawlinson5650 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, whenever I’ve asked the question or seen it asked in 4x4 groups here in the UK, people seem to only be interested in telling me what the compressors are like when pumping up a single road tyre. Realistically being in the UK, I’m never going to be too far away from a petrol station with a compressor unlike you guys in Australia, but it’s still nice to know that the compressor I’m buying will be reliable
@mikernest5255 Жыл бұрын
thanks mate not much out there showing where the bolts are, helps a lot.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures Жыл бұрын
Glad to help mate 👍🏻
@edgarchieng2130 Жыл бұрын
If I have to choose a brand I would go and buy 2x Juice Boss Twin and still pocket half the change of buying the ARB and twice the length of warranty period. The ARB already costs 4x upfront and they can break based on experience, and yes they are rebuildable but the replacement parts and components aren't cheap and can cost as much as another Juice Boss compressor, so in reality you're never gonna get your money's worth. So yes, get 2x Juice Boss and if one fails you can send it off for replacement while have the second one as backup immediately with no gap.
@MrDave53 Жыл бұрын
A little disappointed that I can't find anything about the Juice Boss air compressor other than 3rd party sites such as this. If, as I suspect, they've folded up their business their 5 year warranty is worth nothing now.
@overbuiltautomotive1299 Жыл бұрын
thank you a million God bless
@robbiesmith9786 Жыл бұрын
How they doin now is the water proof
@dansdmaxtravels2839 Жыл бұрын
Maybe try some of these mods, to see if you can resurrect the compressors. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJZ3t82xecjboMY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ladmwc2Re8Kqopc.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJmmyLulcqS9dJs.html I think the issues with Kings is they do not care about quality control, they accept all items produced and then rely on their warranty to get rid of the duds.
@dansdmaxtravels2839 Жыл бұрын
Personally had my Kings Thumper Max for 6 or so years. Still works great. No issues at all. However I'm not pumping tyres up every single weekend. If I had the $$ I would probably buy the TJM dual compressor.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures Жыл бұрын
Hey Dan. That guy has way more time on his hands than me! I binned these quite a while ago. Some people like yourself have had a good run out of these but the lack of quality control is disappointing.
@davidowencunningham2743 Жыл бұрын
Is there a Battery in thermostat?
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures Жыл бұрын
No mate. I think the very, very early ones took a couple of AA’s. This fridge is now around 14 years old, so it was before then.
@robertlewis7237 Жыл бұрын
WANT TYPE WILL PUMP UP 90 PSI ON TRUCK TYPES AND RUN ON 24V AS LOT WILL NOT THAT FIND LOT DONOT DUTY CYCLE
@hecticgerva1192 Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate for the review, Im looking at a set of these for my 2003 hilux to fit in the back of the tub. How are they so fare if you still got them installed. Reason im looking at this brand is so i can fit my Fridge on top and to secure it better then just lose in the back and secure the Battery box down better and protect the Sola Regulator.
@TasmanianOffroadAdventures Жыл бұрын
Yep, still going strong. I haven’t had any issues at all with them.
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My Kings Blue Thumper max would not pump 1 -265/65/18 tyre from 18-36 psi without thermalling out. Was out of warranty the first time I used it, rubbish, cheap rubbish. Took almost 3 hours to do 4 tyres to 30 psi only
thanks for the video , have you sold the rhs electric mirror that is in the video yet ? cheers Mick
Hi, good comparison. Could pls tell me which type of battery you used ? Because i have a douubt that it will not work good with lifepo4 (it has higher voltage). I saw victron statement that voltage of panel should be +5v from battery voltage.
what budget compressor would you recommend instead?
Mine rattled so bad I could not stand it anymore so took it out of my Prado, the fridge slide continually came loose, in my opinion not worth the money ..... I wish I had of just got the drawer without the fridge slide and cutting board ....... it now sits in my shed and I am looking at something better ......cheers
thanks for your efforts on this big endeavor. I would have loved to see all the test results in a table so I could compare the results important to me.
Cool, thanks! Going to spend the extra $30 on an xtm or RR single compressor. Closer to home and supercheap/bcf probably have a much easier return process.
Have you tried the terrain tammer ones?
Nicely done, I've been having a problem understanding the 15, does it have to do with how much charging power goes into your battery? Will a 100ah battery, 100w panel charge faster with a 75/15 vs 75/10?
The 10 and 15 refer to the maximum charge current of the unit. A 100 watt panel will output less than 10 amps of charge so they would both charge at the same rate. The 75/10 is good for a panel up to 145 watts and the 75/15 up to 220 watts.
Hi, thank you for the information. I have decided to make the purchase.
Spot on,dont go near them
Love the video! Best vid on the fyreknight
Cheers, really appreciate the feedback!
I use cutting board for a charging bench for small lipo battery’s good 👍
Thanks for the LED draw info. Definitely thinking of also a light strip would this be better on top of nudge or up top on rack???
It is what it is. Thanks for the feedback.
The fact that they make it hard to return tells you the product quality is poor.
Did you try getting rid of the crap circuit board in the thumper max and just supplying the motor with direct power? Would be interesting to see if it works again. Thanks for informative the videos 👍
Howzit my one runs for 30 sec n cuts off ...wat u think is wrong
I bought that same one. So much condensation inside, have to empty it and clean it every week. Have you come across the same problem? The company isn't helping at all.
No sorry, haven’t had that problem. My old man used his for years too as a second fridge without this problem.
I bought the Juice Boss and when I called for a warranty issue they had gone out of business. Warranty means nothing if its not a reputable company
100%
maybe you could also do a sound test next time on which one is louder compared to the others
Mate you didn't dhoe the install . That's what we wanted.😊
As much as I love ARB products, I know the one you are hinting at… TJM. I personally don’t like most TJM products compared to ARB, but hear over many reviews that their compressors are above ARB and are the very best money can buy. As for the Kings single and double compressors, they only have a 1 year warranty because they barely last one year due to the heat they pump out- they run so hot and fail all the time- right when you need them. For me, you can go cheap on many products but on an air compressor… reliability is everything. I’d rather save another paycheque and buy an ARB or TJM air compressor and know when I need it, it will deliver.
Hey mate, I did this video quite a while ago and can’t remember exactly which one was I referring to. Could have been TJM, I think Sherpa were doing a lot of advertising around then. After the first monster comparison I did a lot of the suppliers wouldn’t supply compressors to test. One even sent me a contract to sign saying that I wouldn’t say anything negative about their compressor! I agree about not cheaping out on a compressor, I’ve had bad experiences with the Thumpers. I don’t think you can go wrong with the ARB.
Agree about the thumpers. Absolute rubbish. I was looking at importing a Viair from the USA and then Bushranger started the maxair and i bought one of the first. Still going. Got a cheap thumper twin and thought the maxair could become my back-up. First time I used the thumper it did one tyre and shortly into the second it stopped for about 15 minutes. It was about 40 degrees. Maxair has never stopped regardless of how hot it is. Years later pulled the thumper apart and had a bad solder on one of the relays. Recently purchased two Mean Mother adventurer 4 compressors and very happy. I though the remote control was just a gimmick but it is great to use. One was for the daughter but she found it too heany and as we now have a caravan decided to keep both mean mothers with maxair as a spare. Decided to compare the thumper twin with the mean mother 0 to 40 psi. It lasted a minute or so and then cut out. turning it on a few times it would only run for a few seconds then noticed a bad noise fron inside the compressor and it then got binned. Absolute rubbish and false economy. Bought the daughter an airbag man and testing that was happy with its ability. Air bag man has a three year warranty and mean mother five. A one year warranty indicates to me that they know they will have a certain failure rate. Three years in the minimum I would recommend. Bushranger also has five years.
Hey mate great review, was looking at buying the thumper dual piston but after your review im having second thoughts. Which 12 volt compressor would you recommend? Ive just installed airbag man airbags in my isuzu mux so need compressor to pump up those bags and the occasional tyre if i need to. Any advice would be most appreciated. Cheers
Hey mate, I’ve had a great run with the single ARB compressor in a couple of different 4wds. I’d recommend this.
Hey mate, does it annoy you that the draw doesn’t come all the way out, do you find that your having to dig in the back of the draw to grab out stuff at all because it doesn’t slide out all the way? And is there a way to make it slide out all the way?? Cheers man
No worries, thanks for responding. 👍
Hi Thanks for responding to my query. I don't suppose you would know which double compressors that are currently available would be similar to the Juice Boss Double? It is hard to find current comparisons on KZread. Thank you.
Hey mate, sorry I don't. I haven't been paying much attention to the compressor market in the last couple of years although I think Repco might do a version.
Hi, after watching your video I have decided to purchase the Juice Boss twin but I cannot find a website that sells it. Could you please advise a website that sells it. Thanks.
I just googled them, looks like they have disappeared. The video is 3 years old and there are a few more suppliers of this style now.
I can't believe there aren't more videos on Southern Cross canvas tents. What an incredible product range. I've got an ultimate trekker tent and awning set up for family travel. Love the quality of Aussie canvas
Yeh I’m the same, amazing products. Not sure if I mention it in the video but I have this one, the Ultimate Trekker and their camper trailer. I think the market is so flooded with cheap products now people don’t want to pay top dollar for top products 🤷♂️
Just thought I'd mention, Supercheap Auto and BCF are both owned by Super Retail Group. So, the XTM and Ridge Rider gear is most likely out of the same factory.
Yep very good chance. The Ridge Ryder compressor in this test was supplied by the Super Retail Group. The rep for them insisted that there were two very different purchasing departments within and they were very competitive with each other and that’s why they would only supply the Ridge Ryder and not the XTM. Not sure I buy that though!
We have gone through 2 big thumpers, both sounded like they would implode. They were hooked up to a small tank to operate a valve on a water truck, bypassed the 90 to 120 psi switch to a 60 to 90 version and was lucky to run for 1hr bfore shitting itself. Absolutely no load on it up to 70 psi, literally took 30 seconds to get the tank to pressure. Total junk.
i have had my single black thumper for 6 years still going strong, i did buy a twin black thumper after and only lasted 2 years and it slowed down and burnt out and smoke come out of it. Single thumper still pumps up my 33's no problem even with dual hoses
The general consensus seems to be that the single compressors are much more durable than the double. That's my experience too. You would have to be happy with 6 years and still going!
Nice video thank you. Sounds like you'd recommend xtm if comparable price?
At least for the ease of warranty claims.
I have the XTM drawer which I got as present over 12 months ago. The key snapped in the barrel recently and NO locksmith can get the barrel. Both BCF and Supercheap are both lacking in any support to even ask the distributor for any spares. So if your considering getting this product then consider an alternative brand as XTM has NO support for product failures.
Good to know. I don’t use the key at all so haven’t had the experience that you have.
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.
How did you find the voltage meter controller? How do you use it
Thank you for your hard work. At 24:37 you say that each person has their own needs, and you are right. One of my needs is how LOUD the compressor is. IT IS EXCEEDINGLY UNFORTUNATE that during the tests, instead of letting us hear the SOUND of each compressor, under load...... we heard...... music. For me, therefore, the entire 26:50 video was completely unhelpful.
I have the decibel readings of each compressor. Would you like me to share them with you?
Good honnest video, my thumper max dual cylinder was used twice and died while miles from any servo in a remote spot in the north west of wa. It was less than 3 months old and i just couldn't be bothered replacing it as there's a reliabilty issue plus they're a liability and i'm not driving 170km's to another servo with 15psi in all tyres (car and camper)
Cheers mate. That’s a real horror story. Shame that the quality is so variable with these.
Well done vid, thanks for time and effort to compare.
Cheers mate, thanks!
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
Thanks for this video, whenever I’ve asked the question or seen it asked in 4x4 groups here in the UK, people seem to only be interested in telling me what the compressors are like when pumping up a single road tyre. Realistically being in the UK, I’m never going to be too far away from a petrol station with a compressor unlike you guys in Australia, but it’s still nice to know that the compressor I’m buying will be reliable
thanks mate not much out there showing where the bolts are, helps a lot.
Glad to help mate 👍🏻
If I have to choose a brand I would go and buy 2x Juice Boss Twin and still pocket half the change of buying the ARB and twice the length of warranty period. The ARB already costs 4x upfront and they can break based on experience, and yes they are rebuildable but the replacement parts and components aren't cheap and can cost as much as another Juice Boss compressor, so in reality you're never gonna get your money's worth. So yes, get 2x Juice Boss and if one fails you can send it off for replacement while have the second one as backup immediately with no gap.
A little disappointed that I can't find anything about the Juice Boss air compressor other than 3rd party sites such as this. If, as I suspect, they've folded up their business their 5 year warranty is worth nothing now.
thank you a million God bless
How they doin now is the water proof
Maybe try some of these mods, to see if you can resurrect the compressors. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJZ3t82xecjboMY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ladmwc2Re8Kqopc.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJmmyLulcqS9dJs.html I think the issues with Kings is they do not care about quality control, they accept all items produced and then rely on their warranty to get rid of the duds.
Personally had my Kings Thumper Max for 6 or so years. Still works great. No issues at all. However I'm not pumping tyres up every single weekend. If I had the $$ I would probably buy the TJM dual compressor.
Hey Dan. That guy has way more time on his hands than me! I binned these quite a while ago. Some people like yourself have had a good run out of these but the lack of quality control is disappointing.
Is there a Battery in thermostat?
No mate. I think the very, very early ones took a couple of AA’s. This fridge is now around 14 years old, so it was before then.
WANT TYPE WILL PUMP UP 90 PSI ON TRUCK TYPES AND RUN ON 24V AS LOT WILL NOT THAT FIND LOT DONOT DUTY CYCLE
Cheers mate for the review, Im looking at a set of these for my 2003 hilux to fit in the back of the tub. How are they so fare if you still got them installed. Reason im looking at this brand is so i can fit my Fridge on top and to secure it better then just lose in the back and secure the Battery box down better and protect the Sola Regulator.
Yep, still going strong. I haven’t had any issues at all with them.