I've been browsing for a battery operated tire inflation device. Does anyone have they recommend?
I saw this one
I saw this one
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Battery operated tire inflater
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I love this guy.
I just got a Milwaukee one this weekend.
yeah which battery operated tool brand do you have ? Be sure to take note of the duty cycle and stay with it's perimeters, no matter which one you get.
this is 25mins on should be plenty of time to inflate 4 big tires.
https://www.amazon.com/Viair-00088-...12v+air+compressor,automotive,151&sr=1-4&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Viair-00088-...12v+air+compressor,automotive,151&sr=1-4&th=1
I was leaning g towards this one. It has battery terminal connections instead of a battery only
ALL-TOP Air Compressor Kit, 12V Portable Inflator 7.06CFM, Offroad Air Compressor for Truck ,Air Pump for Car Heavy Duty, Max 150PSI for SUV 4x4 Vehicle RV Tire https://a.co/d/6sWSMeI
ALL-TOP Air Compressor Kit, 12V Portable Inflator 7.06CFM, Offroad Air Compressor for Truck ,Air Pump for Car Heavy Duty, Max 150PSI for SUV 4x4 Vehicle RV Tire https://a.co/d/6sWSMeI
I believe some members here have that one, and like it.
It will run for 40mins before needing down time.
It will run for 40mins before needing down time.
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I had a similar smittlybilt version of that compressor. Mine was NOT 100% duty cycle. Reading the Amazon ad for that one didn’t not come right out to say it was or was not 100% duty cycle.
Mine was not nearly as fast to filling up 35’s in comparison to a ARB twin setup like I have now. The ARB is a 100% duty cycle unit.
Might be worth looking at some of the clones of the ARB twin that hit the market in the last year. Rough Country has one that’s $200 less than the original. They sell it in an onboard mount type setup or portable in a case version too. My experience with rough country over the last three years was very positive and found they were very willing to handle warranty issues across the board on all products (which was rare for sure) so this would be my choice if I didn’t have the ARB that it already have.
www.roughcountry.com
Mine was not nearly as fast to filling up 35’s in comparison to a ARB twin setup like I have now. The ARB is a 100% duty cycle unit.
Might be worth looking at some of the clones of the ARB twin that hit the market in the last year. Rough Country has one that’s $200 less than the original. They sell it in an onboard mount type setup or portable in a case version too. My experience with rough country over the last three years was very positive and found they were very willing to handle warranty issues across the board on all products (which was rare for sure) so this would be my choice if I didn’t have the ARB that it already have.
Twin Motor Air Compressor Kit | 12 Volt | 6.16 CFM
Twin Motor Air Compressor Kit | 12 Volt | 6.16 CFM
I have the Milwaukee one also.
Heard good things about these Napa Maxi Trac compressors. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C?bvstate=pg:3/ct:r
Theres lots of stuff on YouTube about them and modifying them. I think the Vevor one looks real similar. I'm sure one place makes them all and they are sold all over as different brands that look the same.
Heard good things about these Napa Maxi Trac compressors. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C?bvstate=pg:3/ct:r
Theres lots of stuff on YouTube about them and modifying them. I think the Vevor one looks real similar. I'm sure one place makes them all and they are sold all over as different brands that look the same.
My brother has a rough country knock off of the arb compressor and fridge. They have been doing just fine.I had a similar smittlybilt version of that compressor. Mine was NOT 100% duty cycle. Reading the Amazon ad for that one didn’t not come right out to say it was or was not 100% duty cycle.
Mine was not nearly as fast to filling up 35’s in comparison to a ARB twin setup like I have now. The ARB is a 100% duty cycle unit.
Might be worth looking at some of the clones of the ARB twin that hit the market in the last year. Rough Country has one that’s $200 less than the original. They sell it in an onboard mount type setup or portable in a case version too. My experience with rough country over the last three years was very positive and found they were very willing to handle warranty issues across the board on all products (which was rare for sure) so this would be my choice if I didn’t have the ARB that it already have.
Twin Motor Air Compressor Kit | 12 Volt | 6.16 CFM
Twin Motor Air Compressor Kit | 12 Volt | 6.16 CFM
So "battery operated" includes a car battery, then? The two you posted are completely different categories, IMO. Are you looking for topping off the occasional leaker or for a an air up/down setup for big tires? Again, totally different categories. I would doubt any cheap built-in battery unit could do the latter.
The "All-top" one looks a lot like my old Superflow, but IIRC, that one has a 30A fuse and rated for something like 3.5CFM. The All-top says "45A", but they don't list the fuse size, so I'm suggesting that 7CFM may be optimistic, but that's still tons of air for a portable unit. The Superflow can take my 38x15.5 tires from about 12PSI to 24PSI on the order of 5min/tire, just for reference. That doesn't put it in thermal overload, but if you have friends lining up for air, it's game over.
It started that way. Then I kept browsing and the ones that connect to the truck battery seemed a lot better and more reliable so far as my truck battery is able to power it.
with the engine running power shouldn't be an issue.
I have the smittbilt one, changed out the hose coupler to accept standard couplers. It works good but there in no way i would compare it to an on board air system. Unless you hard mount it you have to wait for it to cool off before putting it back in the bag. I do like it though because I can move it from rig to rig.
I also have a knockoff ARB twin compressor that was half the cost but have not mounted or used it yet so cant really say anything other than we put it next to an ARB and you couldn't tell the difference externally besides the sticker.
One of my old 4Runners had a Viair 440 with a 3 gallon tank, that was a good system. The tank would refill while moving from tire to tire.
I also have a knockoff ARB twin compressor that was half the cost but have not mounted or used it yet so cant really say anything other than we put it next to an ARB and you couldn't tell the difference externally besides the sticker.
One of my old 4Runners had a Viair 440 with a 3 gallon tank, that was a good system. The tank would refill while moving from tire to tire.
I have a viair 450 that connects to the battery. It’s never given me a complaint. It does get hot as hades though.
I do like having a 2 gallon tank with my arb. I can fill it prior to getting to the air up spot. It saves a little time on the first tire fill.
VEVOR Heavy Duty Air Compressor & 6L Tank 6.35CFM Portable Tire Inflator 150PSI | VEVOR US
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no experience with this one; has anyone ordered from Vevor before?
I went ahead and ordered this one, should be here Wednesday..
I have to use a rag to disconnect the fitting from mine after an air-up or I'd probably have to go in for skin grafts. Stupid ideal gas law. But mine has the fitting right on the head, without that cooler through the "handle" (can you really pick it up there after use?)
