[Two.Tone.Maroon.]

What are people’s thoughts on 12V compressors and absolute necessary recovery gear. We’re not going to be doing hard-core off-road every weekend but want a setup that will cater for being based in the Kimberley West Aus and doing relatively regular solo off-road camping.

Don’t have a big budget. Bought a
50L/min SCA Hurricane compressor. Not great quality but seems a manageable size/weight.

But wondered if I needed a more powerful compressor. There’s an XTM 160L/min 40min duty cycle compressor on sale at SCA (pretty much same price as the one I’ve got) but it’s significantly larger and much heavier. Wondering if it’s worth it or if it’s better to go with the lighter one.

Have a shovel, was considering recovery tracks of some kind but a bit pricey. Or even just the DIY milk crate versions.

Thoughts anyone?

 

[trolling]

We toured for 20 years with a small compressor that fortunately just kept going. Sure it was slow, but you learn to just put up with it. Spend the money that you were thinking of using for the bigger compressor on a snatch strap, tyre pressure gauge if you haven't one already, a couple of shackles (at least), maybe a dampener.

Make sure your recovery points are in good nick, and investigate your alternatives to the expensive recovery tracks. As you get a bit more financial then add to/or replace with better gear.

Don't forget that good tyres and suspension are always a worthwhile investment, but you don't have to go for a big lift, 50mm for a start anyway, as then you don't need a lot of other stuff as you will with the bigger lifts.

No doubt others will have other thoughts. Just enjoy the ride.

 

[Two.Tone.Maroon.]

We toured for 20 years with a small compressor that fortunately just kept going. Sure it was slow, but you learn to just put up with it. Spend the money that you were thinking of using for the bigger compressor on a snatch strap, tyre pressure gauge if you haven't one already, a couple of shackles (at least), maybe a dampener.

Make sure your recovery points are in good nick, and investigate your alternatives to the expensive recovery tracks. As you get a bit more financial then add to/or replace with better gear.

Don't forget that good tyres and suspension are always a worthwhile investment, but you don't have to go for a big lift, 50mm for a start anyway, as then you don't need a lot of other stuff as you will with the bigger lifts.

No doubt others will have other thoughts. Just enjoy the ride.

Thanks for the advice!!

Yeah that's the idea, Get some necessary gear and upgrade as we can. In the end the larger compressor was on sale for about $5 more so I just went and exchanged it.

Interestingly the Patrol already had suspension upgrade / 2-inch lift so I guess that gives us a bit more clearance to work with. Considering a Kangaroo Jack too, it all depends on how we can work the budget really. Will definitely go for a snatch strap / shackles.

Cheers for the help.

 

[Batt's]

If your a BCF member their $99. I would check what size alternator you have first then see how many amps the compressor draws so you don't ruin your alternator.


I have a 110 Lpm Rough Country bought it from BCF last yr they are similar to the XTM it has a 40amp fuse. I changed the wires as they are not heavy enough it is not a hard job I used twin core 6mm wire. Lucky I did because I have it mounted in one of my under tray tool boxes and pumping up the tyres 285 x 75 x16 from 14psi to 46psi it got hot, melted the fuse before it blew the original small wires would have melted and may have started a fire. Next time I'll open the door when running for long periods of time so the hot air can escape so be aware of where you mount it if planning a fixed location.

 

[Boundry Rider]

Don’t bother with a HiLift jack unless you have the mounting points in the front and rear bar.