Inexpensive air compressor
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Inexpensive air compressor
Looking to get an inexpensive air compressor for the back of my truck to us to mainly keep tire pressures in truck and camper at proper levels. It also need to fit under my rool-n-lock cover. any body have any info?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Central Kansas
I'd just get a 12volt compressor that you could either plug in, or wire in directly. I've got a cheap Campbell Hausfeld 12volt that plugs in - had it for probably 10-15yrs, it works ok for car tires but takes forever on a truck tire.
Buddy has a Viair brand, 12volt that he really likes, much faster on truck tires. They have different sizes based on what size tires you'll be airing up. Got his on Amazon for less than $50.
Buddy has a Viair brand, 12volt that he really likes, much faster on truck tires. They have different sizes based on what size tires you'll be airing up. Got his on Amazon for less than $50.
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Depends on the pressures you want to keep in the tires...
I usually use the truck stops for mine since I am normally going to fill up before getting the rv, but I did get a little portable battery operated one for air bags, etc...
I usually use the truck stops for mine since I am normally going to fill up before getting the rv, but I did get a little portable battery operated one for air bags, etc...
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From: Missouri
Dont get a 12V compressor. I dont trust them. Watch this.
The Little Compressor that Couldn't - YouTube
Now watch this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxGW_jH6pYM&feature=plcp
The Little Compressor that Couldn't - YouTube
Now watch this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxGW_jH6pYM&feature=plcp
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Every time I go to a local farm/hardware store I eye up the compressor in the link below.(its small and light) I don't need it but its a cool little compressor. One of these times one is going to end up following me home. Its a 120v compressor but the properly sized inverter should work no problem.
SENCO Air-Powered Nailers, Staplers, and Fasteners
They also make a dual tank model.
http://senco.com/CompressorDetails.aspx?k=PC0968
SENCO Air-Powered Nailers, Staplers, and Fasteners
They also make a dual tank model.
http://senco.com/CompressorDetails.aspx?k=PC0968
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i had one of the slime air comp that was in the video.total garbage.thing got hot just airing up my qwad tires.
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Every time I go to a local farm/hardware store I eye up the compressor in the link below.(its small and light) I don't need it but its a cool little compressor. One of these times one is going to end up following me home. Its a 120v compressor but the properly sized inverter should work no problem.
SENCO Air-Powered Nailers, Staplers, and Fasteners
They also make a dual tank model.
SENCO Air-Powered Nailers, Staplers, and Fasteners
SENCO Air-Powered Nailers, Staplers, and Fasteners
They also make a dual tank model.
SENCO Air-Powered Nailers, Staplers, and Fasteners
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From: Central Kansas
These are what I was talking about, big difference.
VIAIR Corporation - 88P Part No. 00088 - $70 on Amazon. Smaller ones are even cheaper.
He also asked for an inexpensive air compressor. What's an onboard system cost? $2-300? If that's what he considers inexpensive then by all means, I agree - onboard is the way to go. But if he's just looking for an infrequent use compressor, a 12volt rated for truck tires will work just fine.
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From: Pa
The first one would require a minimum 500W continuous (not peak) inverter and probably would need to be larger to get over the initial motor starting draw. The second one would need a minimum 1000W continuous for its 8 amp rating. It could be done but you would need some seriously large cables running to the inverter plus the inverter so you would have a couple hundred $ in just the inverter part of it. The good thing though is you would have some great portable AC power for running tools and such.
Or just buy a compressor for offroad use.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/search.aspx?kw=compressor
Or he could buy a Co2 tank or other compressed gas tank.
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Yeah, it even says on the package not really meant for vehicle tires and do not use for more than 5-7 min., then stop to let the compressor cool, then start, and repeat until done. I had a cheapo one like that first video that came in a kit with flares, jumper cables, ties, electrical tape, etc., and I couldn't even get it to put 15 lbs in a car tire. It made the noise, and that was it. I thought that it overheated, but it was just crap to begin with. I guess spend the money for something that would actually work when you need it to.
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Gee, he ran a compressor w/ an 8min duty cycle for 30min and it melted. Who'd a thunk? That compressor was meant for bicycle tires, maybe a 13" car tire - not truck tires.
These are what I was talking about, big difference.
VIAIR Corporation - 88P Part No. 00088 - $70 on Amazon. Smaller ones are even cheaper.
He also asked for an inexpensive air compressor. What's an onboard system cost? $2-300? If that's what he considers inexpensive then by all means, I agree - onboard is the way to go. But if he's just looking for an infrequent use compressor, a 12volt rated for truck tires will work just fine.
These are what I was talking about, big difference.
VIAIR Corporation - 88P Part No. 00088 - $70 on Amazon. Smaller ones are even cheaper.
He also asked for an inexpensive air compressor. What's an onboard system cost? $2-300? If that's what he considers inexpensive then by all means, I agree - onboard is the way to go. But if he's just looking for an infrequent use compressor, a 12volt rated for truck tires will work just fine.
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From: Frederick, MD.
If you want to go big time then VIAIR Corporation - Heavy Duty OBA Part No. 10005 would be the way to go. One day I will get something like this for my rigs, but for now since I have several that I take off road I have went out and got a CostCo knock off of this VIAIR Corporation - 90P Part No. 00093 for about 50 bucks. It has served me well - takes a while to air up 35s but it works.
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Jeeaze guys - let the guy asking the question decide if the options are what he wants... !!! starting to sound like some Audi forums I visit and the diesel stop here 
Again my post was prefaced with it depends...
one like this
http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Recond.../dp/B004IDHHVA
has served me well with my air bags and light duty tire pumping...
nothing like 80 psi - although it will do 100 psi on my air bags in 10 or so seconds...
Again my post was prefaced with it depends...
one like this
http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Recond.../dp/B004IDHHVA
has served me well with my air bags and light duty tire pumping...
nothing like 80 psi - although it will do 100 psi on my air bags in 10 or so seconds...
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