Elmoclayman31
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Anyone have a good portable air compressor they could recommend? I got one from the local Karen auto parts store and it barely gets to 70 PSI, even though it says its rated to 230PSI. I think it will get up to 230 PSI, but it will probably take about an hour. I need the compressor to get to 80 PSI so I can fill my rear tires on my tow vehicle. None of the local gas station can even come close to 35PSI. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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Viair is one of a very few brands that perform as advertised.
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Elmoclayman31
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Oh, did I forget to mention I'm trying to keep it under $75.
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mooreadventures
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If you look on Pg 3 of Harbor Freight's current sales paper, you find a 1.75 HP, 5 gal air compressor for $99.99. It's a bit more than you want pay, but it should do the job for you.
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ronfisherman
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If you are looking for a 12 volt DC compressor. I have a MV50 SuperFlow. Has no problems inflating my tires over 95 PSI.
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5thwheeleroldman
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Rig up a CO2 bottle; much handier and lighter and can use in remote locations w/o electricity. Mine cost abt 160 dlrs to rig up. I think maybe Lowes now has them already rigged up ---- for pneumatic nailers, etc. I used to carry an elec air compressor. Tried 12 volts for on the road, but too weak and slow. Co2bottle much better.
Do a history search. CO2 bottle rig up has been discussed extensively.
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1Sanman
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One vote for Harbor Freight. I use a 2 hp 8 gallon one that I bought for $89.00 and it works great. When I go to the beach and have to air up it takes me 30 min. to fill 10 tires.This is the one that I use.
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tjar66
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Not hijack this thread or anything I am also looking for a compact air compressor to mount permanently that will do what we are asking. Inflate to 80 psi without taking an hour. Something that runs off my gennie.
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In the past someone posted a trailer mounted onboard air compressor set-up that had plumbing to the wheel wheels and everything. Can't find the post thru seach right now but i think it was based on a hot dog twin tank construction air compressor like a Hitachi EC12. This is a 2HP -120V compressor.
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Back when I had my Raptor one of the members in this forum posted about a deal on B&D Air Compressor on sale at Target for $29 or $39 - I raced down and picked one up. Still going strong and for the price I couldn't beat it.
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