Tire Inflators - Which to get?

[Bluto]

Since we have a thread on tire deflators, it is inevitable that a thread on tire inflators would come.

In all seriousness, as someone who is starting to take his rig offroad, what would be the best tire inflator in terms of price, quality, and a gimme in places that might not have a gas station or a gas station without air compressors at the end of the adventure.

At this point, Im not looking at air tanks yet. But include them for future reference for others who might be.
Thanks.

[Scenic WonderRunner]

This summer......while in Stillwater, Minn. I found this SuperFlow MV50 at Checker Auto Parts. I came in off an ad they had.....they were out of that one but said they had a better one at the same price!.....I paid just $24.99 ;)

I've very happy with it!


Here is a Review I found........ (http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys.htm)


http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys/mf4.jpg


....that's Not my hand!....hehe

[Bluto]

Thanks WonderRunner. That review of the SuperFlow was convincing for people like me especially against the Viair:

"This is a great little compressor for the "wheeling poor" and cheap skates alike." - MoabJeeper magazine

Not a cheap skate but looking for the best quality for the price Im looking for.
Will be shopping around today and I will be taking the review with me for reference.

This SurfnTurf thing is really pushing those OME lifts for next year. :(

Joe A.

[offroad_nomad]

Build a homemade CO2 set-up, it's easy and inexpensive. There are loads of write-ups on the Internet.

Go to a local welding supply shop and get a 10 or 20 lbs CO2 tank. Regulators start at $15 and can got up to $80+. The least expensive CO2 regs are usually the constant/static pressure regs. I have one that is set for 150 psi. Too high if you want to run air tools. In that case, get an adjustable reg.

Depending on the reg and make sure you get one that won't freeze up, you can air up a tire from 15 to 32 psi in under 30 sec. I believe a 10lbs CO2 tank carries enough liquid CO2 to inflate about 24 or more tires from 15-32 psi.

I bought the hose when Power Tank had a clearance, but I think you can find it at Lowes or Home Depot.
http://powertank.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/Red%20Hos-200.jpg
But you need to be sure the hose can handle the psi of the CO2 running through it. You'll also need an assortment of brass air hose fittings (male - female ones) available at Lowes/Home Depot. Teflon tape also helps to ensure a good seal.

Lastly, you'll need a tire inflator. I splurged a little and got one from Power Tank with the built in pressure gauge. With this gadget, you don't have to keep adding CO2, then stop, get the pressure gauge, attach it, then refill, and repeat the steps until you get the correct pressure.
http://powertank.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/TIG-60-co2%20200.jpg

Get a fire extinguisher bracket from Ebay to mount the tank in your truck. I got mine for $20.

My total cost were under $100 (excluding the Power Tank inflator because I wanted something alittle extra).

When you run low on CO2, check before you hit the trails, just exchange the tank at the welding shop for a new, refilled tank. My shop charges me $8 for the tank exchange.

[Brian McVickers]

I like the tank set-up, that may be in my future!

For now I am using the Superflow - Masterflow MV50
Got it at Checker for $25.00 just like SWR.
I was about to buy the Viair 450 for abut $250 and then found the MV50 and figured for $25 it's worth checking out.

So far its been great! Comes in a bag with pressure guage built into the unit, an coil of air hose and a screw on fitting to atach to the tire valve.

It connects to the battery via alligator clips, but I am trying to design a mount for it to be permanently mounted under the hood.

I have 265/75/16's and I run the front at 35psi and the rear at 45psi on the blacktop. To bring all four tires from 20lb back up to hwy pressure takes me about 12 minutes. I time each tire with my watch, about 2 min for front and 2.5 for the rear, and the built in pressure guage is pretty accurate as well.

The biggest downside is that it is noisy, especially when compared to a co2 tank! Also it has a limited duty cycle but should run for about 30-40 minutes before it's heat switch shuts it off. -- Oh, and sometimes I have to hit it to make it start!

[BajaTaco]

I think the MV-50's are obviously a great bargain, but they have yet to prove themselves over the long-term. I also know the duty-cycle and overheating has been annoying some people. Can't beat the price though.

I have had excellent luck with my QuickAir II. It is not the fastest compressor, but I haven't had it turn off on me (filling my own and friend's tires in one session), and it has been kicking for about 6 yrs. or so. One good thing is that it doesn't weigh a whole lot (10 lbs) and is fairly small, so it's easier to find places to mount it. Anyway, just thought I would post since I think the durability has been really good over the years. It has been all over Baja and northern mexico, and the southwest US and has endured some extreme heat (I have used in the deserts in the summer while mounted in the engine bay).

CO2 is awesome if you have the space, can afford the weight, and don't mind keeping the tank filled.

QA2 article on my website (http://www.bajataco.com/onboardair/quickair01.html)

[offroad_nomad]

With a CO2 set-up, you can even blow all the dust bunnies out of your home PC and electronics. I'm sorry, but it's funny as hell to let a blast go and watch my cats race wildly upstairs.

[Scott Brady]

I am using the big boy ExtremeAir (http://www.extremeoutback.com/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=Air%20Compressors&cart_id=2014938.20774)

http://www.extremeoutback.com/images/product/extremeaire-12-volt.jpg

4 CFM!!!

[Bluto]

I am using the big boy ExtremeAir (http://www.extremeoutback.com/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=Air%20Compressors&cart_id=2014938.20774)

4 CFM!!!

Expedition, you noted 4 CFM. Would that be a better measurement for choosing an air compressor instead of psi?

[Scott Brady]

Expedition, you noted 4 CFM. Would that be a better measurement for choosing an air compressor instead of psi?

Yes, a compressor running higher than 120-150 PSI is not required for OHV travel (the ARB locker operates from 80-105psi and tires are aired below 50psi)

PSI is a measurement of the compressors sealing and blowback capabilities, but does not reflect volume, which is the most important. The higher volume in CFM reduces inflation time and increases the options for running air tools without a tank.

For example, the ARB compressor is rated at .94 CFM (if I can remember correctly).

[Bluto]

Just shopping (online) around today. Some just stated psi and others stated both.
The Superflow Im interested in was 120 psi with no stated cfm and another one I saw was 140 with 1.5 cfm. Another one was rated with psi of 180 but no cfm.

BTW, stopped by Checker/Kragen auto parts (with money in hand) counter help said they dont carry them (MV50)anymore. And verified with this link:

Another Good Review (http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys.htm)

Will continue to look.

Thanks Exped. Ill use cfm instead. Joe A.

[datrupr]

I stopped by Checker today and the guy said that did still carry them, he was just out of stock at the moment. I too had $$ in hand.

[Bluto]

Datrupr, after much surfing, found a site (partsamerica.com) that provides online service for the Checker, Kragen, and etc stores (same companies) and they sell the MV50 under the name Industries HV40 (closer look at image says superflow! :) ).
Checked store availability and there is one at another Kragen/Checker. Will hopefully have one tomorrow :victory: . Joe A.

[datrupr]

Good luck Joe. let me know how it works if you get it. ScenicWonderRunner seems to be happy with his.

[flyingwil]

HEY :exclaim: becareful with the super flow or master flow compressors!

Here is the scoop, and please just trust me on this... I dont have time to proove my self but with enough searching you can find it. The MV-50 and the MF-1050 (at pepboys) are the same product. However the other ones are a lower model... I used to have the link to the manufature's website, but I lost it when they wipped my hard drive out at work. USE CAUTION if considering the MV-40 as it is a bit under powered in comparison to the the MV-50 and MF-1050.

Pep Boys has the MF-1050 for about 59.00 on sale once and a while... while the Checker version is scarse since its publicity and liquidation for $29.99 in July when it was discontinued. In fact I am still looking for a MV-50 in the PHX valley.

Just thought I would warn you before you buy.

Wil

[Desertdude]

http://dv-innovations.com/products/mf_50.htm


I have a 20lb co2 tank - I am going to lower that with a 10 lb tank to save some weight and space...
The 20 lb came with faulty connections that leaked ( not good) - after many emails to the manufacturer they finally sent new connections - I like the idea of a quiet ( non powered) air source but, in my area filling is expensive ( including driving to get it filled), and freezing connections seem to plague this brand (Source) [ or maybe the heat in AZ and the fast filling is all this unit can handle]
...I might splurge and move into a powertank and hang in there with co2

[Life_in_4Lo]

Hey Pasquale, if you are getting rid of your 20lb I am interested in it for a workshop use thing.

I have the 10lb and it's a good size for trail use. You going to Surf n Turf?

James

[Desertdude]

Hi James - Great minds think alike - I will move the 20lb into the shop. I have used it on the jobsite for my finish nail guns - nice and quiet :)

Yes! Kristina and I will see you at Snt ( Thursday afternoon) :sunny:

[Life_in_4Lo]

Yes! Kristina and I will see you at Snt ( Thursday afternoon) :sunny:

:luxhello: I'll be there fri, it will be good to see you again!

on topic: I use CO2 for impact gun and it is great. Quiet and plenty of capacity (I use adj. regulator to keep within gun's range)

However, air tools use up alot of air so be aware of it if you plan on using air tools alot and for extended periods of time.

[Jonathan Hanson]

After much investigation, and balancing between

A. Capability of the unit, and
B. My budget,

I bought a 10-pound CO2 tank, mount, and accessories, with which I've been very happy. Filling tires is very fast, and the tank costs less than $6 to refill at Kalil in Tucson. The same capability in a compressor, such as the one Scott bought, would have cost--and weighed--significantly more. Upside to the compressor, of course, is that it never runs out of breath. For any North American expedition I can envision I believe the CO2 tank has plenty of capacity. If I were driving across Africa, or to Tierra del Fuego, I would certainly go with a compressor.

Downside to the CO2 tank, besides finite capacity, is the inability to tell how much CO2 is left unless you weigh the tank and compare it against the known weight empty. And CO2 cannot be topped up; the tank must be either empty or evacuated at the station before being refilled. Neither is a big deal, just something to be aware of.

I'm impressed at the reports on the inexpensive compressors mentioned here. Personally I've never used an under-$100 model that took less than several minutes to fill one tire, and that wouldn't shut down repeatedly while topping up four tires on a hot day--even the ARB.

[Ursidae69]

I'm very happy with my 10lb PowerTank from the Source. It fills my 285/75s from 15 to 35 psi in less than a minutes each. My friend Jayson has an Extreme Air like Scott posted. It is heavier than the CO2 tank system, more bulky, pulls a lot of amps, gets hella-freakin hot, is a lot more expensive, and requires maintenance. Just something to think about.

[Jonathan Hanson]

The rated PSI of compressors means little or nothing. It's usually a way to make a cheap compressor sound powerful. Makers of cheap astronomical telescopes claim high magnification capabilities to the same end, as do flashlight companies with candlepower ratings.

[Scott Brady]

I am not a fan of CO2 for long trips. If there is a leak, you are out of air. With my ExtremeAir, I can fill tires indefinetely, operate the front arb, run air tools and never have to worry about needing to fill it up. The ExtremeAir weighs 15 lbs, which is about the same as the tanks with the mounts.

For a trail rig (like my Jeep), a CO2 would be great..

I guess that I have seen so many CO2 system failures (leaks, freezing, etc.) that I have a tainted viewpoint.

[Desertdude]

I guess that I have seen so many CO2 system failures (leaks, freezing, etc.) that I have a tainted viewpoint.



YUP - and it is embarrassing :elkgrin:

[BajaTaco]

The rated PSI of compressors means little or nothing.

Yep, I agree.

Just keep in mind that if you plan to use your compressor to run air lockers, that you need about 85 psi to do so. And it's nice to have a compressor that will go higher than 85 psi without struggling, so you can keep some extra pressure in a small tank so the air locker can run a few times without having to start the compressor every time. An example would be the QuickAir 3. It puts out 3.65 CFM but it only goes up to 70 psi max. You know you have an awesome compressor when the CFM is high, the max. PSI is high, and the duty cycle is high (like Scott's Extreme Outback unit).

[Jonathan Hanson]

I didn't realize the Outback Extreme only weighted 15 pounds. That's very light. The other heavy duty compressors with which I'm familiar are up around 40 pounds.

I've never had any trouble with my CO2 setup, but I've seen several (cheap) compressors do a Chernobyl halfway through airing up four tires. As always, quality costs the least in the long run.

[flyingwil]

... but I've seen several (cheap) compressors do a Chernobyl halfway through airing up four tires. As always, quality costs the least in the long run.

:xxrotflma That's too Funny!

[Scenic WonderRunner]

So Wil..........

Would you laugh at me for buying a Chernobyl air compressor if we were sitting around a campfire together? :campfire:

[flyingwil]

So Wil..........

Would you laugh at me for buying a Chernobyl air compressor if we were sitting around a campfire together? :campfire:

No not laughing at that but rather the Chernobyl metaphore. I thought that it was a hilarious reference, seeing that I have not thought of Cherobyl since grade school.

I actually want a MF-1050 compressor, and hope it will not go Chernobyl!

[Ursidae69]

I am not a fan of CO2 for long trips. If there is a leak, you are out of air. With my ExtremeAir, I can fill tires indefinetely, operate the front arb, run air tools and never have to worry about needing to fill it up. The ExtremeAir weighs 15 lbs, which is about the same as the tanks with the mounts.

For a trail rig (like my Jeep), a CO2 would be great..

I guess that I have seen so many CO2 system failures (leaks, freezing, etc.) that I have a tainted viewpoint.

Hmm, my buddy's compressor is more than 15 pounds. I'll have to check into that. There are pluses and minuses either way as you know.

I hope mine don't start leaking, I have in the cab behind the seat for now until my bed project gets underway. I'd hate to have slow leak of CO2 in the cab, I'd just slowly fall asleep at the wheel! It'd be bad.

[Scott Brady]

Yeah, I weighed the unit. I am pretty anal about every pound now that my truck weighs as much as a duece and a half.

What is not included in the weight is wiring, relays, breakers and fittings. Not sure how much more that would add.

[Jonathan Hanson]

At least 30 pounds. So I was right all along.

[Redline]

I wish I could say I found some of these Master Flow compressors for $25.00. I have been aware of these little, powerful compressors for a couple years but was not able to find them at my local Checker/Kragen Auto Parts chain when I looked.

The Extreme Aire compressor from Extreme Outback Products has been a part of our outback gear for a few years, a portable model mounted in a tool box. I like this pumper very much and have used it on several tires. However, the tool box mounted Extreme Aire is a heavy and relatively expensive compressor. I can't afford the space or money to have one in virtually every rig we own. With these Master Flows Q-Maxx compressors I can.

Last week I discovered the Master Flow Q-Maxx compressor at my local COSTCO for $49.00. I bought one and tested it, then bought a few more. One for each vehicle and/or spares. My motto, borrowed from Filson's, is "Might As Well Have The Best". But there is a strong case to be made for 'value'. With backups at the ready, I'm willing to put one of these to the test, maybe even hard mounting one in the engine compartment.

Tire Inflation Test Data March 2007

Temperature 50-degrees Fahrenheit
Elevation: 4,800-ft.
Tires: BFG 255/85R16 on an F350

Tires lowered to 15-psi, with a target inflation of about 50-psi. This is more than I usually run on these tires when unladen and close the my towing pounds-per-square-inch.

First Tire:

15 - 46-psi: 5-min, 2-sec. (gauge indicated 50-psi)
continued up to 54-psi: 6-min, 35-sec. (gauge approx. 60-psi)

Second Tire:

15 - 54-psi: Elapsed Time 13-min, O-sec.

Third Tire:

15 - 52.5-psi: Elapsed Time 19-min., 30-sec.
continued up to 56-psi: 20min., 30-sec.

Fourth Tire:

15 - 67-psi: Elapsed Time 30-min., 0-sec.
continued up to 97-psi (gauge indicated 105-psi): 40-min., 0-sec.

The compressor was turned off between tires just to reconnect the hose and once to move the battery claps (they're not long enough to reach the left-rear tire on a crew-cab F350). I stopped the clock while the compressor was not running. My test compressor did blow a fuse when turning it off and on onetime. It was replaced with the provided 30-amp spare (I threw a few more spares into the kit).

Forty minutes is the maximum recommend continuous run time for this compressor which I is why I just kept filling the last tire to work the pump and see how high it would go. Even if I needed to get my 255s up to 'loaded towing pressures' this little compressor will easily do it in less than 40-minutes; probably closer to 25-30-minutes. Surely it will run hotter during summer heat but it appears to have plenty of cushion to fill the tires on my rigs. Filling the tires of a whole trail ride group is another matter.

With this 'worse case' test scenario out of the way, when I'm out traveling off-highway and need to refill tires to hit the high speed pavement, 35-40-psi is usually plenty for my 32 and 33-inch tires.

My unit came in a handy carrying bag, and for $50.00 I think they are very worth the money. They are advertised on eBay for $80.00. This seems like a very good solution for an average user to inflate moderate sized tires.

redLine/James


This summer......while in Stillwater, Minn. I found this SuperFlow MV50 at Checker Auto Parts. I came in off an ad they had.....they were out of that one but said they had a better one at the same price!.....I paid just $24.99 ;)

I've very happy with it!


Here is a Review I found........ (http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys.htm)


http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys/mf4.jpg


....that's Not my hand!....hehe

[navara-au]

Damn that just looks like the TJM compressor I bought for $200 au (160 us$)
The only difference is mine has a metal tray, 7mtr rubber hose, air filter and a TJM sticker as well as a carry bag. Man those TJM stickers must be expensive:Wow1: .

Does the master flow do 72 ltr's (19 gal) per minute?

BTW Im happy with mine it certainly does the job.

[Redline]

I don't know how to measure liters/gallons per minute, the compressor output I'm familiar with is CFM (cubic feet per minute) but...

The review linked in the post I quoted, the second post in this very old thread, and have also pasted below, says that these compressors do put out 72 liters-per-minute.

http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys.htm

"72 liters per minute is 2.54 cfm."



Damn that just looks like the TJM compressor I bought for $200 au (160 us$)
The only difference is mine has a metal tray, 7mtr rubber hose, air filter and a TJM sticker as well as a carry bag. Man those TJM stickers must be expensive:Wow1: .

Does the master flow do 72 ltr's (19 gal) per minute?

BTW Im happy with mine it certainly does the job.

[Nonprophet]

If size, weight, and expense are your considerations (and they always are for true-blue explorer) then the ultimate back-country tire inflator is a simple DIY kit that costs about $20, weighs less than 3 lbs., stows very easily, and doesn't require a tank (infinite air supply), or any outside source of power (battery, electricity, etc.)

How can that be you ask???

:bike_rider:

I built a rig using 20' of coiled air hose with an inflator tip on one end, and a compression guage fitting on the other. All you do is pull one spark plug, screw in the adaptor end of the hose, start your engine, and VOILA 150-200 PSI for your tires, lockers, whatever.....!!!


It's cheap, simple, small, and it works every time........



NP

[Nullifier]

Well I have hte viair 460c. It has been totally reliable so far. It is not the fastest out their but for my tires it works great at 1.66 cfm. I am running a 105 pressure switch so i did not have to set up a seperate regulator for the arb lockers.

I looked at a lot of other higher performance options but doubling the cost and going as high as 4x the weight pulled me back from them. Some of those high performance compressor systems go 40#! Keep that in mind because keeping things light is a priority on our heavy rigs.

[Nullifier]

It's cheap, simple, small, and it works every time........



NP

Well everytime your engine starts!

[Redline]

Yeah, that is an option, but I'm not sure I want to pull a spark plug on a dust covered engine every time I want to air-up. And doesn't work on diesels. I have been driving diesel pickups off-road for about the last 14-years, just recently started playing with smaller gas-powered rigs; a Jeep LJ and now a Toyota 4Runner.


If size, weight, and expense are your considerations (and they always are for true-blue explorer) then the ultimate back-country tire inflator is a simple DIY kit that costs about $20, weighs less than 3 lbs., stows very easily, and doesn't require a tank (infinite air supply), or any outside source of power (battery, electricity, etc.)

How can that be you ask???

:bike_rider:

I built a rig using 20' of coiled air hose with an inflator tip on one end, and a compression guage fitting on the other. All you do is pull one spark plug, screw in the adaptor end of the hose, start your engine, and VOILA 150-200 PSI for your tires, lockers, whatever.....!!!


It's cheap, simple, small, and it works every time........



NP

[Nonprophet]

Well everytime your engine starts!

Well, if your engine won't start then there's not much sense in worrying about the air in your tires!!! :clapsmile



NP

[kcowyo]

Another vote here for the Super Flow MV-50. I picked up two of them almost 2 years ago when Checker's had them on a clearance sale.

I thought for the cost, a second one might be a good idea but the only problem I've had is one time when I put it back in the bag, I set the compressor on one of the clips and it crimped it. I straightened it back out and no problems. The second one is still new in the box, haven't needed it yet.

They're noisy little buggers but it airs up my 285's from 16PSI to 35PSI in about 4.5 mins per tire. Not as quick as CO2, but they're a good option. I also use it to air up my airbags and no overheating or blown fuses yet. Not bad for $25.

[ntsqd]

I too bought a couple of the MV's when they were being blown out by whomever had them. I've been impressed with them, especially considering the price. Ultimately both trucks will have OBA and these will fall back to back-up status. The Sub is IP with a std York set-up. Patch will get this once it's finished:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u196/ntsqd/OBAassembly.jpg
It's sort of an Oasis, only using a compressor larger than a York and driving it with a gear redux starter motor. Part of the experiment is to find out if the starter motor can handle shortish periods of near constant duty.

[Ryanmb21]

I just bought Master Flow Q-Maxx 12 volt comressor at Coscto for $50! The package appears to be high quality, it even came in a nice bag:exclaim:

I know it's a cheap answer.....but what do you all think? Will I run into any problems?

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/ryanmb21/DSC00245.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/ryanmb21/DSC00244.jpg

[jim65wagon]

I just bought Master Flow Q-Maxx 12 volt comressor at Coscto for $50! The package appears to be high quality, it even came in a nice bag:exclaim:

I know it's a cheap answer.....but what do you all think? Will I run into any problems?

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/ryanmb21/DSC00245.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/ryanmb21/DSC00244.jpg

Since that looks exactly like the MV-50, right down to the baggie the filter came in, I'd say "no problem" After a long hot day of slow speed, mine did six 33" tires before the overload kicked in and shut it down. If it wasn't mounted underhood I think it would've done all eight tires we needed to air up without any problems. Oh. and after the unit cooled down some it fired right back up.

[HenryJ]

...but what do you all think? Will I run into any problems? I think you will be pleased. That is the same one that I have. Works great!

[LexusAllTerrain]

I think you will be pleased. That is the same one that I have. Works great!


I agree I have beign using it since March with no problems at all, it is a great value! You are going to be very pleased with this little one.

Maybe I need to buy another one before they run out!

Some of my friends bought some when I recommended the little one!:sombrero:

[Willman]

I just bought my ExtremeAire from sierra expeditions (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php/action/item/id/173/prevaction/category/previd/5/prevstart/0/)..a few months ago....... Thanks Wil!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/nicwillman/DSC02524.jpg

I have not hooked it up yet due to a busy schedule.....coming soon!

I have a Master Flow whichs works great! My buddy also had one that died on him..but i'm still having good luck with mine...

Here's an old picture:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/nicwillman/DSC01123.jpg

:jumping:

[p1michaud]

I'll agree with most folks here that the Super Flow MV-50 works very well especially for $25 it costs. I will say that on one occasion this past winter, I started getting worried because after inflating two of my 32" tires from 18 psi to 32 psi, the compressor was struggling. The cause of this struggling was because it was 0 Degrees Fahrenheit (or -18 Celsius) outside.
That's the only issue I've had with mine in two years of operation.
Cheers :beer:,
P

[ZooJunkie]

Pepboys has them in stock, but they're not $25, they're asking $59.99 for them.

[sinuhexavier]

I'm a 10lb Power Tank man myself... Works great to clean camera equipment as well.

[ntsqd]

Pepboys has them in stock, but they're not $25, they're asking $59.99 for them.
The only MV-50's I ever saw at the $25 price were those being blown out by Kragen Auto. $60 is in line with other pricing that I've seen.

[Redline]

I agree, $50-60.00 is more like it, and what I paid (50) for a few at Costco. For the price I can afford to have one in each vehicle (they are small) and save the big money for our primary travel platform.


The only MV-50's I ever saw at the $25 price were those being blown out by Kragen Auto. $60 is in line with other pricing that I've seen.

[mountainpete]

I've got the $50 Costco Masterflow. I'm actually quite pleased with it's abilities and speed.

[LexusAllTerrain]

I've got the $50 Costco Masterflow. I'm actually quite pleased with it's abilities and speed.


Congratulations!

I have been using mine for the last 3 months almost every weekend and no problems, not shut downs yet!

Overall i am very pleased with this little one.
Plus you have lifetime warranty thru Costco if you remain a member!

[ZooJunkie]

Stopped by the local PepBoys in San Carlos and picked up a mv1050. :)

[BigAl]

I bought a warn dual force winch this spring. I haven't used the winch much but I have used the compressor quite a bit. I can take my 36" tire from 12psi to ~32psi in just under 2 minutes. Works good for air mattresses too

[efuentes]

What i did in my Toyo was to get a MiniYork AC unit from a wrecked nissan for 15 Bucks, some vacuum tank from a Trailer Truck (5 Bucks), a weekend and lots of beer and managed to get it installed off the ac belt in my 22r , i now have as much air as i need, the only problem its that my buddys dont care about having onboard air anymore, the just make a single line behind my truck at the end of the trail.

Saludos

[ZooJunkie]

What i did in my Toyo was to get a MiniYork AC unit from a wrecked nissan for 15 Bucks, some vacuum tank from a Trailer Truck (5 Bucks), a weekend and lots of beer and managed to get it installed off the ac belt in my 22r , i now have as much air as i need, the only problem its that my buddys dont care about having onboard air anymore, the just make a single line behind my truck at the end of the trail.

Saludos
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lol