ARB Twin compressor install

[Jakenbake]

Great, how is it wired?

Doing this from memory, so I may be a little fuzzy.

Single run #1/0 from battery to tail light with a single 80amp ANL fuse near the battery. ARB wiring from compressor to taillight area where I used a weather resistant connector (can’t remember the name). Used upfitter #4 to trigger the relays.

 

[DINOZR]

Doing this from memory, so I may be a little fuzzy.

Single run #1/0 from battery to tail light with a single 80amp ANL fuse near the battery. ARB wiring from compressor to taillight area where I used a weather resistant connector (can’t remember the name). Used upfitter #4 to trigger the relays.

Sounds like a bulletproof install. Nice work. For reference in case anyone else is planning this, I calculate that you didn't need anywhere near AWG 1/0 if you're just running the compressor. The Blue Sea Systems Circuit Wizard tells me that you would need AWG 4 at maximum (ARB compressor pulls 50 amps). Nothing wrong with how you did it though. You may be powering more than the compressor.

 

[Jakenbake]

Sounds like a bulletproof install. Nice work. For reference in case anyone else is planning this, I calculate that you didn't need anywhere near AWG 1/0 if you're just running the compressor. The Blue Sea Systems Circuit Wizard tells me that you would need AWG 4 at maximum (ARB compressor pulls 50 amps). Nothing wrong with how you did it though. You may be powering more than the compressor.

When I did the install I was looking to keep the voltage drop right around 3%, I think, on the ~25ft run. I do have one alternate connection point on the line if I were to need it. Also the number I was working with for the twin was 68.6 amps.


Edit: going to check out that blue sea circuit wizard. Sounds pretty cool.

 

[DINOZR]

When I did the install I was looking to keep the voltage drop right around 3%, I think, on the ~25ft run. I do have one alternate connection point on the line if I were to need it. Also the number I was working with for the twin was 68.6 amps.


Edit: going to check out that blue sea circuit wizard. Sounds pretty cool.

Sounds like you've got a handle on things. Here's the link: http://circuitwizard.bluesea.com/

 

[Jakenbake]

Sounds like you've got a handle on things. Here's the link: http://circuitwizard.bluesea.com/

I wouldn’t go that far, an EE I worked with was coaching me. And thanks, that is pretty convent wizard.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

Has anyone mounted the twin compressor inside a DECKED system? I’m just looking for ideas on putting it inside the drawers or ammo cans. I’m currently thinking of putting it in the rear passenger side ammo can.

I’ve got a twin compressor in my Jeep Wrangler but this year most of my off roading has been in the Raptor. That’s the reason to move it over to my truck. I’ve got a single ARB compressor in a tool box that can go back to the Jeep. Eventually I’m trading the Jeep for a Bronco (if Ford ever gets around to building the damn thing).