ARB PORTABLE Twin Compressor kit

VBTrem · May 9, 2021

Thinking about buying the portable version and using it in the Tremor and two other off-road vehicles instead of buying the on-board version 3 times.

Anyone have it?

Rigger · May 9, 2021

@VBTrem - I have a portable ARB unit. Comes in a tackle box, connects to the battery with two clamps. I like it. Easy to use, strong, good for truck tires and bike tires. I don't think mine is a twin, though.

Rigger · May 9, 2021

Rigger · May 9, 2021

Apparition · May 9, 2021

I have the twin onboard in my Jeep. It’s a really nice unit and I recommend it. The portable should be nice, I have a Viair portable that is good but that twin ARB is much better.

Loshad · May 9, 2021

It’s the Rolls Royce for sure. I got the portable because, well, it’s portable! If I go with my buddy in his Rubicon I bring my ARB. Waaaay cheaper to buy an ARB than a fully pimped out Rubicon!

(I only play an idiot on fordtremor.com)

VBTrem · May 11, 2021

Any recommendations on where to buy? Looks like it’s the same price everywhere

Rigger · May 11, 2021

VBTrem said:
Any recommendations on where to buy? Looks like it’s the same price everywhere

I bought mine from Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters in Salt Lake City. Great guys to do business with.

DIG · May 11, 2021

Anyone “hard wire” the portable twin ARB compressor to an upfitter switch? I am thinking this would be sweet to have a removable plug wired to the upfitters in to the bed of the truck for the portable compressor. Then still be able to take it out and plug the alligator clips back in to use it in another vehicle. What do y’all think ????

SomethingRandom · May 16, 2021

DIG said:
Anyone “hard wire” the portable twin ARB compressor to an upfitter switch? I am thinking this would be sweet to have a removable plug wired to the upfitters in to the bed of the truck for the portable compressor. Then still be able to take it out and plug the alligator clips back in to use it in another vehicle. What do y’all think ????

No reason you can’t. Do note the twin motor model pulls 26 amps. So I think that limits you to switches 5/6. But do double check the upfitter docs.

I’m guessing the ARB single motor kit/Ford Perfomance kit won’t fit in the storage box under the rear seat?

VBTrem · May 16, 2021

SomethingRandom said:
No reason you can’t. Do note the twin motor model pulls 26 amps. So I think that limits you to switches 5/6. But do double check the upfitter docs.

I’m guessing the ARB single motor kit/Ford Perfomance kit won’t fit in the storage box under the rear seat?

With that much draw, would it be necessary to keep the motor running while using the unit?

SomethingRandom · May 16, 2021

VBTrem said:
With that much draw, would it be necessary to keep the motor running while using the unit?

What motor do you have?
If gas, dual battery?

For me it would depend on how long I was running it. Just topping off a few PSI? Probably fine on battery. Airing back up after dumping 20psi from each corner? Run the motor.

Apparition · May 17, 2021

SomethingRandom said:
What motor do you have?
If gas, dual battery?

For me it would depend on how long I was running it. Just topping off a few PSI? Probably fine on battery. Airing back up after dumping 20psi from each corner? Run the motor.

I have a dual in my jeep and it's just good practice to air all the tires up with the jeep running. I do use it without the jeep running but not for extended times.

The jeep has a single AGM battery.

VBTrem · May 17, 2021

SomethingRandom said:
What motor do you have?
If gas, dual battery?

For me it would depend on how long I was running it. Just topping off a few PSI? Probably fine on battery. Airing back up after dumping 20psi from each corner? Run the motor.

Diesel

Just got the ARB Twin and read the manual. It draws 28 amps and states leaving the vehicle idling is the way to use it.

Muddyz · May 17, 2021

Why did you guys pick the Twin over just the High Output?

Apparition · May 17, 2021

Muddyz said:
Why did you guys pick the Twin over just the High Output?

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jhblaze1 · May 17, 2021

VBTrem said:
Thinking about buying the portable version and using it in the Tremor and two other off-road vehicles instead of buying the on-board version 3 times.

Anyone have it?

I got it. Glad I got it over the onboard version bc easy to transfer across vehicles. Very easy to use.

Only thing I wish it had was an adapter to hook up to AC outlet rather than only being able to use vehicle battery.

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