Mounting ARB compressor exposed

[vectorsc]

I am considering mounting my ARB compressor underneath a skid plate in the front...under the bumper.

It should be fairly sheltered normally, but will definitely be under water when fording such. I actually do this 5+ times a year so its not a moot point.

Thoughts?

 

[ZG]

Don't.

 

[4xdog]

Maybe call the folks at ARB and see what advice they have? On the face of it, this sounds like a bad idea...

 

[vectorsc]

Got ahold of ARB - they said not to let the air intake become submerged - a remote line could be run for the air intake and it would be OK.

 

[4xdog]

Cool! I like their thinking, and it's refreshing to see a manufacturer who's "flexible".

 

[ZG]

That is surprising. I can't imagine it being good for the wiring and solenoids, but if ARB says okay, go for it!

Also, as a side note; ARB tech help is one of the best customer support lines out there from a manufacturer, ever.

 

[vectorsc]

Yeah - they really seam to know what their deal is.

I saw this review afterwards:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-ARB/articles/14b_ARB_install-review/Compressor/

That the ARB was meant to be mounted outside and should be fine.

 

[xicofixas]

if you are thinking about using it as a standalone compressor and not with arb lockers a portable compressor might be a better solution

 

[vectorsc]

I wanted it to be permanently mounted to be honest. I like the lesser worries. ... especially forgetting it.

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