New Product Release: Mabett Tailgate Air Compressor

[Ninjak]

Interesting. There need to be more options for that space. The single ARB is a nice compressor, but it seems ARB does not offer the solutions to mount it. The companies who do have the solutions vastly overprice the solution, or set it up where you need to buy it a piece at a time to get it to work.

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[AdamF@IAG]

I would think an ARB mounted in there would be better quality.

I think every air ride equipped vehicle running Viair would challenge that. There are quite a few here that have been abusing their portable Viair compressors for years and years. We chose quality and experience over the offroad 'standard'. I'd be willing to bet there are many times more Viair compressors in the world than ARB. Just my slightly weighted opinion.

 

[gwp]

Thank you for this...

So, if a lot of the initial opinions are negative of this, how would it compare to the $700 IAG one?

Sorry… I have no basis for comparison. I wouldn’t buy it without real world reviews.

 

[Bob Dobbs]

I think every air ride equipped vehicle running Viair would challenge that. There are quite a few here that have been abusing their portable Viair compressors for years and years. We chose quality and experience over the offroad 'standard'. I'd be willing to bet there are many times more Viair compressors in the world than ARB. Just my slightly weighted opinion.

It might make sense to go with the noisier compressor with less flow if the price is lower but these two seem to be about the same price.

 

[Footer]

Powered by the cigarette lighter? Will this fill a bronco tire or is it for your floaties and air mattresses?

Where does it say it runs off the cigarette lighter ? Not doubting you, just don't see it in the product info.

 

[HeHateMe]

Where does it say it runs off the cigarette lighter ? Not doubting you, just don't see it in the product info.

There's a picture that shows that for the install steps...

And most one tire at a time, wait awhile compressors use the DC plug.

 

[Ninjak]

There's a picture that shows that for the install steps...

And most one tire at a time, wait awhile compressors use the DC plug.

What picture? I do not see that on the Amazon link. I been considering doing a Air system, but I do not want to go underhood, I also have less options there because I have the Injen CAI. I like the tailgate option, but cannot use the AGS option or the AIG because I do not have an OEM carrier. The DV8 solution could work, but I would need to mount the Airchuck somewhere else as I have the pull out tailgate. So inside the tailgate is my only real viable option.

 

[Brian_B]

So, I admit, I like the way the installation looks and where it installs at.

And they have a lot of extras in there, which are nice - the small 110 inverter, the flashlight, etc.

But I think this would end up airing tires up no better than any of those cheap hand-held battery powered units, or it would melt the rear cargo cigarette lighter socket like the portable power supplies that supposedly limit their 12V draw to 10A do.

150W is around 12A, and either fairly light duty or unbelievably efficient for an onboard air compressor.

I'll let some other folks test this one out, and if it holds up it may go on my Christmas list

 

[Bob Dobbs]

What picture? I do not see that on the Amazon link. I been considering doing a Air system, but I do not want to go underhood, I also have less options there because I have the Injen CAI. I like the tailgate option, but cannot use the AGS option or the AIG because I do not have an OEM carrier. The DV8 solution could work, but I would need to mount the Airchuck somewhere else as I have the pull out tailgate. So inside the tailgate is my only real viable option.

 

[Headsong]

That's darned clever design!!! (Assuming it works....)

And I do wonder about the power. I can barely run anything off that socket...an air compressor?? Really?

 

[Chrome_Pony]

Which product was it? Just curious...

Footwell light kit. Not for 2 doors, but it's in mine, and working with the interior lights instead of always on as it is designed.

 

[HeHateMe]

Footwell light kit. Not for 2 doors, but it's in mine, and working with the interior lights instead of always on as it is designed.

I have that too and yet to install... The panels didn't fit too well but I've thought about using the lights, along with the IAG harness so they tap into the OEM signal for when doors are open, overhead switch, etc.

A project TBD...

 

[Chrome_Pony]

I have that too and yet to install... The panels didn't fit too well but I've thought about using the lights, along with the IAG harness so they tap into the OEM signal for when doors are open, overhead switch, etc.

A project TBD...

The panels are pointless and unless you have comically small feet, they will hit your shoes shifting/braking.

Just use the lights, ziptie or velcro mount them under the dash and seats. If you have the IAG lights, just tap the hot and ground. It'll work with the cab lights as it should.

 

[murphtron]

Personally I wouldn’t choose this product over the AAL product that is proven to work. Also can get a very nice pre-made wiring look and properly wire it to the battery. Very happy with my AAL compressor mount. There’s an install thread on here with several members feedback.

https://americanadventurelab.com/product/ford-bronco-tailgate-compressor-mount-bundle/

 

[HeHateMe]

Personally I wouldn’t choose this product over the AAL product that is proven to work. Also can get a very nice pre-made wiring look and properly wire it to the battery. Very happy with my AAL compressor mount. There’s an install thread on here with several members feedback.

https://americanadventurelab.com/product/ford-bronco-tailgate-compressor-mount-bundle/

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