Portable Electric Air Compressor

mastacox · 07-12-2006, 12:18 PM

So a while back (about 1.5 years) I had an electric compressor I bought from Checker for $40 that was awesome, clamped on to the battery and could fill up my 33x10.50's with little effort and quickly. Had a big motor on it, and was something like 1/2 hp.

Anyway, that one broke, and checker doesn't carry them anymore, in fact no one does (too many breaking?)... So, i'm looking for a good protable air compressor that is capable of quickly filling 33x12.50 tires, has some sort of carrying case/box, and costs around $100. I'm not really interested in a hard-wired one or a power tank system, yet.

So, any recommendations?

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SlightlyModified · 07-12-2006, 12:22 PM

the cheap walmart ones didn't even hold up for atv tires.

mastacox · 07-12-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlightlyModified

the cheap walmart ones didn't even hold up for atv tires.

That much is obvious... I don't want some little comprssor that plugs into a cigarette lighter, I want one that clamps on the battery posts, and has at least 1/2 hp if not more. Similar to a QuickAIR2 or QuickAIR3, but those ones cost $435 for a protable version, a little higher than I would like...

mastacox · 07-12-2006, 12:46 PM

I'm thinking about this one:

http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...roducts_id/105

Anyone know anything about it?

EDIT:

Actually, I might spring for this one, 15-30 psi on a 35x12.50 tire in 2.25 minutes!

http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...roducts_id/122

rimpainter.com · 07-12-2006, 12:48 PM

I ran a similar search a while back.

This thread probably contains your best option.

I don't think my mod would work for your tire size, but it's something to think about.

mastacox · 07-12-2006, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by <96 Runner>

I ran a similar search a while back.

This thread probably contains your best option.

I don't think my mod would work for your tire size, but it's something to think about.

Sweet,

I think I'm probably going to go for this one. Good performance, not too expensive.

http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...ducts_id/25415

Peace out.

tc · 07-12-2006, 01:15 PM

Careful with those compressor ratings - they can cause more confusion than they solve!

Here's a good comparison article:
http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...flatormain.htm

mastacox · 07-12-2006, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc

Careful with those compressor ratings - they can cause more confusion than they solve!

Here's a good comparison article:
http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...flatormain.htm

10-4 on that.

rugerm44 · 07-13-2006, 11:54 AM

Puma makes a 12 volt portable model with its own tank.I paid right at 200 hundred.100 % duty cycle.23lbs 15inches tall 14 inches long and 5 inches wide.Cant be too bad it runs airtools.

Intrepid · 07-13-2006, 12:25 PM

Grab an MV1050/MV50 from Pep Boys.

http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys.htm

I have this, it works great!

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mastacox Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,650	I'm thinking about this one: http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...roducts_id/105 Anyone know anything about it? EDIT: Actually, I might spring for this one, 15-30 psi on a 35x12.50 tire in 2.25 minutes! http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...roducts_id/122 __________________ Brian 1998 4Runner SR5 Last edited by mastacox; 07-12-2006 at 02:00 PM.

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rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	I ran a similar search a while back. This thread probably contains your best option. I don't think my mod would work for your tire size, but it's something to think about. __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids Last edited by rimpainter.com; 07-12-2006 at 12:49 PM.

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tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,368	Careful with those compressor ratings - they can cause more confusion than they solve! Here's a good comparison article: http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...flatormain.htm __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

07-13-2006, 12:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,711	Grab an MV1050/MV50 from Pep Boys. http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys.htm I have this, it works great! __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

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rugerm44 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 233	Puma makes a 12 volt portable model with its own tank.I paid right at 200 hundred.100 % duty cycle.23lbs 15inches tall 14 inches long and 5 inches wide.Cant be too bad it runs airtools.

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