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Old 03-26-2015, 10:08 PM   #1
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Air compressors

Anyone have real experience with, and recommend any particular portable air compressor? I've had bad luck with the Kobalt (Lowes) and Craftsman digital 12V portable air compressors. Both burned up too easily. I'm planning to get our trailer out of storage next week but I'm sure I'll need to add some air to the tires. Would rather not expend the energy with the bike pump...

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Old 03-27-2015, 02:46 AM   #2
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I bought this one from Lowe's which still has them for sale. Came with nice little nailer which I have actually used on several occasions and easily handles all the small projects from trailer tires to airbags to just having some air to blow off debris from slides or anywhere around. Only weighs about 10-15 lbs I think and takes up little space. I just don't have patience for little 12v stuff to handle more than a basketball.

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Old 03-27-2015, 09:55 AM   #3
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The little 12V compressors are best suited for little things. Big tires that require 65 - 100lbs of pressure require something that puts out some air. I just put one of my 3 gal. pancake compressors in the vehicle and use it when required.
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Old 03-27-2015, 10:38 AM   #4
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The little 12V compressors are best suited for little things. Big tires that require 65 - 100lbs of pressure require something that puts out some air. I just put one of my 3 gal. pancake compressors in the vehicle and use it when required.
It depends on the 12v compressor you get. I got his one a year ago and it doesn't break a sweat with the 110psi "G" tires I have on the 5er or the truck.

http://www.amazon.com/Viair-40047-Au...air+compressor
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Old 03-27-2015, 11:31 AM   #5
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That's what I use on my truck and in the jeep also, Viair, they are specifically built for heavy duty use, and work great, I've had mine a little over 2 years and has never let me down, and that airing up tires daily when on the trails camping/ rock crawling.
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Old 03-27-2015, 02:57 PM   #6
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Both look like good options, but having the 12v hookup of the Viair would help when going to the storage yard as I won't have 120V nearby. But the Blue Hawk is significantly more affordable if it lasts. I do have a 12v/120v convertor I could use...

Thanks for giving me something to chew on...
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Old 03-29-2015, 03:02 PM   #7
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I read and read and finally decided on the porter cable pancake with 6 gallon tank.. 150 psi.. My Honda 2000 starts and runs it fine.. It will air up anything.. Thought very hard about Vair units but for the cost and use. I think the porter cable will do fine.. I already have a bigger compresser at house but this one should last


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Old 03-29-2015, 03:42 PM   #8
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I read and read and finally decided on the porter cable pancake with 6 gallon tank.. 150 psi.. My Honda 2000 starts and runs it fine.. It will air up anything.. Thought very hard about Vair units but for the cost and use. I think the porter cable will do fine.. I already have a bigger compresser at house but this one should last


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Good choice.... I've had mine for many years with not one problem. I use mine for nail-guns, tires, blowing out the pool lines and the winterizing the camper. I like that it's lite enough to just pickup and put in the truck whenever needed. And likewise, my 2000k Champion runs it fine.

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Old 03-29-2015, 07:41 PM   #9
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I use a Slime tire inflator with a built-in pressure gauge. It has a 100psi max, so it may not work for you, but it has been great for me. I set the desired pressure, turn it on and let it do its thing. It has a screw-on hose as well so it is secure.

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Old 03-30-2015, 04:49 AM   #10
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A number of members (me included) pack along a Harbor Freight 3 gallon air compressor. It's small enough to fit in most any storage area, quiet to operate, can be stored with enough air to top off a tire or two without having to even turn it on, and it's usually on sale for $39 during each month. Normally it sells for $59 and there's been a coupon to buy it for $49 in almost every HF monthly sales flyer.

For $39, take a look, like many, you may find it fits your requirements and budget.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallo...MzE0MSJ9%0D%0A
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Old 03-30-2015, 07:06 AM   #11
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I use the Porter Cable 6 Gal, on the big side but good for everything.
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Old 04-09-2015, 07:01 AM   #13
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We have the PC compressor as well. Fits in the tool box on my truck and goes to 150 psi. Paid $100 at a Lowes in Elizabeth City, NC last fall. I have another at home I use for nail guns, etc. No problems at all.
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Old 04-09-2015, 02:47 PM   #14
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I have the Harbor Freight 150 PSI 12 volt. Hooks to a battery with alligator clips. Sell for $59.00 minus coupons. Compact and comes in a nice carrying bag and will get the 5er tires to 110 PSI, not fast mind you but it does the job.
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Old 05-30-2015, 01:27 PM   #15
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Anyone use one of the 12V air compressors from Northern Tool? They had three different models a couple of weeks ago and I almost bought one. I was looking at the mid level and the more expensive one but wound up not buying either. The best one was about as expensive as the Viair so I wanted to read some reviews first but I don't see it listed online.

One question about the 12V air compressors, any issues getting the air hose to the 5th wheel tires? A couple I looked at had a 5-6 foot cord then a 24 foot hose. I guess the battery in the toy hauler could be used also. I'm only looking for one to keep in my truck while traveling.
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Old 05-30-2015, 02:49 PM   #16
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You might want to consider this:

http://t.harborfreight.com/5-in-1-po...art-60703.html

This is actually better than the Sears one a friend has (they're all made in China). 20% off ($80) with the HF mailed coupon. They also have less expensive versions with less features.
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Old 05-30-2015, 09:23 PM   #17
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I've had a bunch of compressors. Without an exception the HF units have failed. I've had 3. If you buy one, I'd get the "warranty" on it... Might be OK for occasional use, but I haven't had good luck.

The unit I recommend is:
BOSTITCH

I've had it 5 years. It's fast, gets up to 150 psi, which really helps get up to higher tire PSI. I've had one failure on it - the pressure sensor failed and it was largely because I never drained the tanks and it got rusty...

No leaks. Still holding air after weeks of sitting.
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Air compressors

I've been trying to decide between a 12 volt viair medium duty compressor with a 5 gallon tank. Plumbed through the truck or a 1 gallon Fini Airboss compressor and inflator combo. I think having the Fini compressor would work most the time. But it would be nice to have 12 volt air also while on the road and or other uses also out away from the house. Decisions, decisions lol I have a 6 gallon pancake unit also already. But it's awfully big for the underbelly. Takes up a little too much room.


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A 110V, three gallon pancake fits in our basement quite well, and its all you need for travel or winterizing. For home use, something bigger is desired, though.
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A number of members (me included) pack along a Harbor Freight 3 gallon air compressor. It's small enough to fit in most any storage area, quiet to operate, can be stored with enough air to top off a tire or two without having to even turn it on, and it's usually on sale for $39 during each month. Normally it sells for $59 and there's been a coupon to buy it for $49 in almost every HF monthly sales flyer.

For $39, take a look, like many, you may find it fits your requirements and budget.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallo...MzE0MSJ9%0D%0A
I got one of these. I have an air horn with 12v compressor and a small, less than 1 gallon tank. While moving it to my new truck, I noticed the tank was pretty rusty and I never liked having only 8 seconds of air for the horn.

So I plumbed the 12v air compressor to feed the harbor freight tank. I put the tank in my tool box along with my 12v compressor. Of course I had to run power and and air line through the tool box bottom.

Now I have close to 30 seconds of air for the horn and a full tank all the time . I used quick connects so I can easily take the tank out of the toolbox to air tires. I always have my Honda 3000UI generator with me in the truck also so I have 120v to run the tank compressor to air up tires.

I really like my setup.

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