12 Volt Compressor

[the2ofus]

Looking for a portable air compressor capable of inflating my fiver's tires to 110psi. I looked at the QuickAir series but they only seem to go to 105psi. That may be enough but I'd like to keep the tires inflated to their correct pressure. I'm looking for something that will do the job without taking hours Anyone have any recommendations?

 

[damon]

I was just looking at Costco the other day and saw a couple of small Campbell Hausfeld models for about $100 that would go to 125 psi. One has the tank and the other is tankless. Check out:



Campbell Hausfeld



the models I was looking at were FP2003 and FP2004



I wouldn't want to use these for framing a house, but they should work fine for light/RV use.



Damon



I guess I also made the assumption that you have a generator with you. If not, I'm not sure what good 12v models are out there.

 

[RustyJC]

I carry a 120VAC tankless compressor for airing up the truck and 5th wheel tires when we're at a campground and have AC power available. For roadside emergencies, I carry a 12VDC 160 PSIG Craftsman compressor that I've been using since 1992. Slow, but that's to be expected of a 12VDC compressor that has a small enough cylinder bore to handle 160 PSIG. Don't know if they're still available or not... .



Rusty

 

[smartineau]

Since you have an 03' with the Pac brake, don't you already have a compressor? Can you now just attach your compressor to a 2-3 gallon tank, and then run the hoses off or it so that you can run the Pac-brake and fill tires or what ever else?



This may be an inefficient way (electrical load wise) but if it saves you in the emergency.



Also with this 2-3 gallon tank you could hook up a great air horn.



steve

 

[The patriot]

This one might be able to handle the load.

http://www.oasisoffroad.com/

EricOo.

 

[johnjackson]

The compressor Eric linked to will deffinitely do the job for airing tires. It will also run your 1/2' impact wrench if you need to change a tire. I believe it will air your trailer tire from zero to 110psi in under three minutes. Good call Eric.



John

 

[the2ofus]

Thanks for all of the input. I am looking into using the compressor on the PacBrake but the regulator may be a problem. I'd like to use that since I want to keep my weight down as much as possible. I'll check into the Craftsman and Campbell Hausfeld compressors also.

 

[Boomer II]

Try these guys too.

http://www.onboardair.com/

 

[LRamey]

I was in Wal Mart a couple days ago & they had one that would go to 135 lbs for $39. 99.

 

[DocStressor]

I can live with my slow 12V unit when on the road. But I need to go between 50 and 80 psi every time I load the camper at home. Can anyone recommend a fast 120V unit? Is 2 hp enough? How much difference does a tank make for inflation time? The only thing I'll probalby ever use the pump for is airing up tires. I just wish gas stations still had air hoses instead of those stupid coin operated things. It takes me 15 min and 3 quarters per tire.

 

[Midnite]

Lee, I would recommend at least 3hp with a 20 gallon tank if you can do it. That's about what I have, and it's much quicker airing up my tires than with my dad's 1. 5hp, 5 gallon tank compressor.



If you really want to do it right, just compare the flow rates of various compressors. They should say something like "4. 0 scfm@90psi" or something like that. That way you'll get a better feel for exactly how much more airflow you'll get out of one compressor vs. another.



Mike

 

[WMeyers]

Lee, I use a Campbell Hausfeld "Standard Duty" tankless 120 volt compressor that I got at Walmart for under $50 that has a 100 lb maximum and it's plenty fast enough for me on the truck tires.

 

[damon]

for a permanent truck mounted unit, this would probably work well and is small enough to be mounted to a frame rail. It has a small tank too... .



compressor at JC Whitney



they also carry a similar portable unit if you search the site.

 

[johnjackson]

I've got a small 12v compressor very much like the JC Witney operating my air springs. Works good in that aplication. But for airing up a tire we're not comparing apples to apples with the Oasis trailhead 12v compressor that Eric linked to. The Oasis makes 10. 2 CFM at 90psi. That beats my 3hp 220v shop compressor hands down. When I've been in the outback and had to air up a tire after repairing it my wee little compressor was a bit disapointing. A good bicycle pump might of beat it. As soon as I can afford to make the switch I'll can the weeny compressor and install a trailhead in it's place.



john

 

[Double 6]

Check this site, they have air comps. , air tanks, switches, they may have something you can use.

Go to "air suspensions", then compressors, page 2 on compressors has some heavy duty models.



www.truckin-seattle.com

 

[Dane]

I built my own with one of these -



http://www.truckin-seattle.com/product.asp?returnURL=default.asp&ID=23338



and one of these -



http://www.truckin-seattle.com/product.asp?returnURL=default.asp&ID=24229



I made mine portable, but it spends it's life in the right rear of my PU bed. I made a 5' power cable that plugs into the 7 pin factory tow package electrical outlet in the rear of my Dodge/Cummins.

 

[bombero]

110lbs i cant believe It. Fill your tires before your leave and have a small compressor to help you in a 911. You are not talking about something in your shop?

 

[Deezul1]

I bought the Campbell Hausfeld FP2004 tankless compressor and was disappointed in the output of . 7CFM and returned it. I have used RustyJCs compressor and was impressed enough to go buy one once I found it at Sams Club for $59. 00. It is a small belt driven unit That is completly enclosed and the size of the above mentioned FP2004 and delivers 3. 3CFM and is made by DeVilbiss who is a major name in air equipment.

 

[The patriot]

I have a 110 volt 2 hp 2 gallon compressor. It's light enough to tote if I think I need it.

I'd love to get the trailhead, but it's too much $$$ right now.

Eric