Portable Air Compressor

[rgallant]

Hi guys,

 

I am looking to add a portable air compressor to my Pathfinder, one of those you hook up to the battery directly. But that I can can take out and pop into the car for those long trips.

 

So far I am settling on one of these Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow Hi-Volume Air Compressor.

 

Primary use is to inflate tires, while having air tools use would be nice I don't own any and have other things to spend money on.

 

Any other suggestions or feedback would be helpful. I realize like all things you get what you pay for.

[Precise1]

I have one of these, a portable Quick Air 2.

 

 

Quick Air 2 both portable and hardmount units offer maximum flowrate of 2.18 CFM/Max.Pressure of 105 psi. They can inflate a 33" tire in approx. 5 minutes.

It is a midline mini compressor and performs fairly reliably and well for the price. Here are a few general reviews that should help you compare...

 

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/62758_12_volt_air_compressor_guide/index.html

 

http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodreview/inflatortest/inflatormain.htm

 

B

[Precise1]

As for the Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow Hi-Volume Air Compressor...

 

http://www.amazon.com/Industries-MV50-SuperFlow-Hi-Compressor/dp/B000BM8RT8

 

Read this...

http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodreview/inflatortest/mv50/mv50.htm

 

It performs as well as the Quick Air 2 but at 1/5 or 1/4 the cost. Only question is how long it lasts.

 

B

[rgallant]

Thanks for the Info and links, I had not thought of filling a tank to use with some basic airtools so a a little more research is required. I will update this thread with any info I find.

[nige]

i've been using this air compressor for a couple years now: Titan Air Compressor

 

It's works really good, and sometimes Duncan puts them on sale.

[Northernpathy]

i've been using this air compressor for a couple years now: Titan Air Compressor

 

It's works really good, and sometimes Duncan puts them on sale.

 

Same here. I have it connected to my aux battery for power.

 

Here it is connected to my air tank to power some of my air tools.

 

 

Comes in pretty handy.

[WOT]

It says the Q Industries MV50 has a max working voltage of 13.7

 

Do you think that really matters?? Would be a bummer to not be able to use it with the car running and charging at 14.7 and have to have the car off to use it

[ANDY]

what about the tsunaami air compressor i heard its like the MV50? i might get it from pepboys for 60 bucks not sure yet maybe christmas anyone have one???