Air Compressor
Mountain Pass
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Syracuse NY
None... It won't even run a handheld vacuum. You'd have to find one that only runs on 300watts (I know it says 400watts). If you need air find a 12v solution(small supply) a genny or a gas powered one (huge air supply). That outlet is for really small electronics. No power tools.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: West Virginia
None... It won't even run a handheld vacuum. You'd have to find one that only runs on 300watts (I know it says 400watts). If you need air find a 12v solution(small supply) a genny or a gas powered one (huge air supply). That outlet is for really small electronics. No power tools.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Southwestern Pa.
I've run both a Dremel tool and a Kobalt 12v/120v auto air compressor off of my 110v receptacle, along with my Dewalt 20v battery chargers. Watts basically equals amps X volts (disregarding power factor for this), so you should be able to run up to a 4 amp motor.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: DFW
Problem is the larger higher volume ones will draw more than the low powered inverter will allow. Mine hooks up through the battery posts...... Mine is the Viair 40047 400P-RV Automatic Portable Compressor Kit
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I just purchased one of these. Ridgid Battery Compressor It will pump up 4 trailer tires from approx 50psi to 80 psi on the charge of two 3amp batteries. I know cause I had to reprogram my TPMS for the 5th wheel. I had to let the tank fill up numerous times because of the small capacity. But its only 20 lbs and did the job, so great to bring camping with us.
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From: Corinth, TX
that shouldn't be a surprise. the M18 chargers I have are 2.75A continuous draw. that's 330W assuming a full 120VAC. the inverter is only rated for 300W continuous draw, 400W peak. 330 > 300.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: SoCal
Just install a permanent 12v compressor, they are pretty powerful, can have a 3/5 gallon tank if you want to have a lot of air on tap, and are super handy. Then you know you always have your compressor with the truck and it will air up tires/bags a million times faster than a dinky dash plug one. My tank rests at 150 psi, so I can blast a tire or bag full crazy fast.
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 237
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From: Oconmowoc Wi.
I'm looking into a portable viair compressor, So I can use it with my jeep as well.
Just originally thought that 110vplug would work with a pancake compressor.
THANKS for all the replies.
Just originally thought that 110vplug would work with a pancake compressor.
THANKS for all the replies.