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Old 03-03-2015, 08:21 AM   #1
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Can anyone recommend a portable air compressor that does a descent job of filling to 100psi?
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There's a jump starter/air compressor/batter tester at Costco that I purchased for around $50. I've had it for a year now...it'll get you to 100 psi...eventually, but it will do the job. It's a lot easier to carry with you on trips than a small compressor. I figure it'll do the job that I need it to do and if it doesn't, I can return it to Costco...I love there return policy!


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There's a jump starter/air compressor/batter tester at Costco that I purchased for around $50. I've had it for a year now...it'll get you to 100 psi...eventually, but it will do the job. It's a lot easier to carry with you on trips than a small compressor. I figure it'll do the job that I need it to do and if it doesn't, I can return it to Costco...I love there return policy!


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I have something similar now, but I want something that doesn't have me constantly waiting for it to get back up to pressure in order to top off the tires.
Didn't know if there is something out there a little faster/stronger more reliable etc.
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I have something similar now, but I want something that doesn't have me constantly waiting for it to get back up to pressure in order to top off the tires.
Didn't know if there is something out there a little faster/stronger more reliable etc.
My neighbor bought this last week. You could look at something similar. I think he paid $150. I'm gonna try it out on Friday before we leave for Spring Break trip. I'll let you know how it does then.

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Old 03-03-2015, 08:46 AM   #5
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My neighbor bought this last week. You could look at something similar. I think he paid $150. I'm gonna try it out on Friday before we leave for Spring Break trip. I'll let you know how it does then.

I was just looking at this exact unit & it's what made me write this post. Weird...Yes, please let me know how it goes; Thanks...Joe
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Old 03-03-2015, 08:56 AM   #6
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In my case I need a small footprint 12VDC air compressor to be used for airing up or topping off my truck and trailer tires as well as providing a positive air source to blow out my trailer water lines for winterizing at a moment notice since we do alot of camping off the power grid.

I use the Q Industries portable MV50 12VDC 150 PSI Air Compressor available from AMAZON. It fits in its nice carry bag under my truck back seat. I usually sit this on my truck tailgate and hook into the trailer batteries and then I can use the provided long air coil hose to walk around the trailer and tires...



I also use this air compressor along with the CAMCO 36153 Blow Out Adapter to blow out my water lines for winterizing. Being TANKLESS it takes more time to build up air which is ideal for blowing out water lines.

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I had a couple of cheaper ones over the years but the Smittybuilt seems to be much better so far.
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I bought this at the local Home Depot. Works great.
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I carry a Viair 300P from my 4 wheeling days

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Can anyone recommend a portable air compressor that does a descent job of filling to 100psi?
Do you want it strictly for home use or on the road mostly?

If on the road and home for just vehicles then I would go with a 12V compressor like this Amazon.com: Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow High-Volume 12-Volt Air Compressor: Automotive
for $50.00 or so dollars.

If for home use then I would suggest a Porter Cable pancake. They get to 130 PSI without issue and do a nice job.

I have both above and use the 12V on the road mostly, but the pancake does a nice job and can keep up decently.

The plug in 12V type can overheat and melt the plug so go with aligator clip style if you want that type.
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Here is a link to the compressor I use, although when I purchased it, it was red and badged as a Craftsman. The one you identified is what craftsman is now OEMing in place of the one I have.

This compressor is nice size, very portable, and can easily inflate to 100 psi in a reasonable time -- a couple of minutes if you the tire was completely empty. I would buy it again in a heart beat.

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My neighbor bought this last week. You could look at something similar. I think he paid $150. I'm gonna try it out on Friday before we leave for Spring Break trip. I'll let you know how it does then.

Is that 12V?
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I just got this 3 gal. 1/3 HP 100 PSI Oilless Pancake Air Compressor remember to break it in as per the instructions.
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Is that 12V?
According to Sear's website, no. Only 120V
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Is that 12V?
Yes, it's 120V.
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Do you want it strictly for home use or on the road mostly?

If on the road and home for just vehicles then I would go with a 12V compressor like this Amazon.com: Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow High-Volume 12-Volt Air Compressor: Automotive
for $50.00 or so dollars.

If for home use then I would suggest a Porter Cable pancake. They get to 130 PSI without issue and do a nice job.

I have both above and use the 12V on the road mostly, but the pancake does a nice job and can keep up decently.

The plug in 12V type can overheat and melt the plug so go with aligator clip style if you want that type.
For the road mostly. I'd like to know if my tires are low I can just pull into a parking lot and top off my tires. This is my first class A and I don't want to be in a situation where I need to squeeze to get to an air hose, or find one for that matter. T
The one I have struggles to maintain 100 psi, let alone output 100psi.
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I carry a Viair 300P from my 4 wheeling days


That's the ticket!!!

Bought one after I fried my 135psi/110v Kobalt from Lowe's. Love the VIAIR 300P.
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I just got this 3 gal. 1/3 HP 100 PSI Oilless Pancake Air Compressor remember to break it in as per the instructions.
Bought the same one and to pump up my tires to 80 psi really took way to long. Each tire on our trailer was down 20 psi after sitting and it took about 30 minutes to fill each tire. The truck tire were down 10 psi and it took about 15 minutes per tire. Maybe I had a bad compressor.
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I have a porter cable pancake and it works well and isn't that heavy ... I haven't tried it using a 12volt to 110 converter but I wouldn't think it would need to big of one to run it ... That way you could use on the road or at the campsite or home
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I bought this at the local Home Depot. Works great.
I have a similar, 1 gallon tank, one that works great. TV tires, camper tires and any inflatables that we use while camping.
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