Anyone fit a CKMTA12 ARB air compressor?

[Gfresh]

Anyone fit one yet? Anyone think it would fit under the hood with a dual battery and Slee windshield washer tank relocation set up? I really don't want it taking valuable space in the cabin or exposed under the truck. Any other creative spaces?

The compressor is supposedly 4" X 7.5" X 10.8". See below for compressor's link:

http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/CKMTA12_retail.pdf

If no one has fit one yet, I'll see what I think after I do the dual battery and washer relocation and report back...

If I don't think it will fit, I'll probably just go with the CKMA12. I think most people fit those to the right (looking towards back of truck) of the brake booster.

Thanks for any comments!

 

[canman]

Anyone fit one yet? Anyone think it would fit under the hood with a dual battery and Slee windshield washer tank relocation set up? I really don't want it taking valuable space in the cabin or exposed under the truck. Any other creative spaces?

The compressor is supposedly 4" X 7.5" X 10.8". See below for compressor's link:

http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/CKMTA12_retail.pdf

If no one has fit one yet, I'll see what I think after I do the dual battery and washer relocation and report back...

If I don't think it will fit, I'll probably just go with the CKMA12. I think most people fit those to the right (looking towards back of truck) of the brake booster.

Thanks for any comments!

I didn't fit the ARB, but instead have a DC5000 under the hood with dual batteries. I mounted it in the same space others have mounted their York using the same bolt holes in the head. I was going to mount an old a/c compressor, but decided an electric one would be a cleaner install.
I fabbed up my own relocation brkt for the bottle and the mtg brkt for the compressor. I still need to plumb up everything (I'm not going to use a tank). What I liked about this thing was that it has a 100% duty cycle. My camera battery just went dead and I'm off to work. I'll take some pics tonight. Comp details can be found in the link below.

DC5000 Compressor Review

 

[Bjohnston115]

if you want it there, you can make it fit.

 

[canman]

I didn't fit the ARB, but instead have a DC5000 under the hood with dual batteries. I mounted it in the same space others have mounted their York using the same bolt holes in the head. I was going to mount an old a/c compressor, but decided an electric one would be a cleaner install.
I fabbed up my own relocation brkt for the bottle and the mtg brkt for the compressor. I still need to plumb up everything (I'm not going to use a tank). What I liked about this thing was that it has a 100% duty cycle. My camera battery just went dead and I'm off to work. I'll take some pics tonight. Comp details can be found in the link below.

DC5000 Compressor Review

Here are the pics...

 

[jynx]

Would heat be a problem that close to the engine?

 

[canman]

Would heat be a problem that close to the engine?

It is very close to the exhaust manifold and I was wondering the same. Time will tell. I was able to put my hand on the motor housing after many hours of driving, although it was vey hot. Of course when the compressor is running the head gets very hot but the motor does have a cooling fan.

 

[Bjohnston115]

no smoke, no problem.

 

[Gfresh]

Here are the pics...

Thanks for the location tip. I had not considered that location...

 

[Tools R Us]

no smoke, no problem.

No smoke,,,, yet. Within reason, engines like heat, so under hood temps are hot, a good thing for an engine. Compressors and electric motor don't like heat, the hotter they run, the lower the output efficiency and shorter the life of the unit will be.

 

[RescueU]

GFresh,

If you finished your installation, I'd love to hear/see the results of your effort.

Thanks!

 

[Splittilps]

I just did this yesterday.

 

[ham00]

ARB CKMTP12 compressor mounted in the rear q panel
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18lt air tank mounted behind rear bumper using Speedflow braided
hi temp teflon hose & Speedflow fittings
Note: The 9lt ARB tank was ditched for a 18lt tank
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Wiring 80amp circut breaker 6bs cable to the rear q panel to a buzz bar then the Arb wiring
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Hamo

 

[Rob1983]

better late than never! compressor in rear quarter drivers side, got 9L air tank coming to go opposite

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Nice use of dead space

 

[Rob1983]

Tank finally plumbed up with nitto fitting

 

[canman]

It is very close to the exhaust manifold and I was wondering the same. Time will tell. I was able to put my hand on the motor housing after many hours of driving, although it was vey hot. Of course when the compressor is running the head gets very hot but the motor does have a cooling fan.

After seeing this thread again, I thought that I would report that the installation of the DC5000 in my engine compartment has been without any real performance issues so far. Only issue has been a bit of rust on some of the small screws and head bolts.

 

[Schmutz]

@Splittilps @ham00 @Rob1983 I'm still learning about auto electrics, so was hoping you guys might answer a few questions for me about your setup with the CKMTA12 compressor. What gauge wire did you run from the battery back to the compressor? The specs on this model say max current draw is 68.6 amps, so I'm not sure which gauge wire that translates into. Also, @ham00 I noticed you put in an 80A breaker? Would you please educate me on why, and what is a 'buzz bar'? Best way to route the new wire to the rear quarter panel?
Also, will I need additional fittings to run my tire inflator (it uses standard 1/4" NPT fittings)? If so what else is required to adapt over?

 

[Rob1983]

@Schmutz I've just got 0 gauge wire running off my aux battery to the compressor, and using the two fuses on the compressor wiring harness. It's just run down along the floor under the door kick panel/sill. I've got a manifold coming straight off it, with the 2 solenoids for the lockers and a hose running to my air tank, which has a nitto fitting on it for air tool use (see picture above) Most fittings were 1/4" bsp IIRC

 

[Mandrake]

@Splittilps @ham00 @Rob1983 I'm still learning about auto electrics, so was hoping you guys might answer a few questions for me about your setup with the CKMTA12 compressor. What gauge wire did you run from the battery back to the compressor? The specs on this model say max current draw is 68.6 amps, so I'm not sure which gauge wire that translates into. Also, @ham00 I noticed you put in an 80A breaker? Would you please educate me on why, and what is a 'buzz bar'? Best way to route the new wire to the rear quarter panel?
Also, will I need additional fittings to run my tire inflator (it uses standard 1/4" NPT fittings)? If so what else is required to adapt over?

You can Google what gauge wire should be used with what load and at what distance. You'll find charts for the different gauge wires, too, so it's a good thing to bookmark.

 

[Splittilps]

I have a third battery in the back so I just had to hook up the wire harness that came with the comp.