Air compressor recommendations

[Mosey]

I have owned my PB for over two years and just now realized the truck does not have a 12v power port. I want an air compressor so I need to buy one that has an AC plug. I don’t want a battery powered unit.

Any recommendations?

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[Mt.F150..]

I've always used viair

 

[HammaMan]

Might be a 25 or 30% coupon out there (or one soon). This is perfect for the PB. Quiet and small
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-gal...-hand-carry-jobsite-air-compressor-64596.html

 

[Kodiak]

I think you have a 12v cigarette lighter style port in the back seat area. Take a look, mine does but I did not know it for a while.

This is a 1 gal Husky (Home Depot) that is similar to the 2 gal Harbor Freight one Hamma posted the link to. It is a little lighter than the 2 gal if that matters. Makita also makes one just like it.

 

[JoeRedFly]

I went with a large 12V that just fits under the back seat in its soft case. Overkill but it sure fills the tires in a hurry.

Thor on amazon

 

[Gros Ventre]

I got a Milwaukee one. It uses a battery pack and I carry the charger with me along with a Milwaukee impact tool (battery powered also). These are nice. The compressor can be set to pump up to a specific pressure.The impact wrench makes taking off the wheel nuts a breeze... But carry a 4# hand sledge to get the wheel off the hub.

 

[nikon858]

Viair with alligator clamps straight to the battery. Much smaller than the 120v options.

 

[Buyer2021]

the truck does not have a 12v power port

If that's accurate, that's an outrageous omission.

Every vehicle needs at least one for powering a basic plug-in 12-volt tire inflator (an overwhelmingly popular necessity, literally hundreds of choices offering reasonable cost, compact size, and great functionality).

I think you have a 12v cigarette lighter style port in the back seat area.

I certainly hope this is true.

 

[Hobkvet]

I have always used a CO2 POWER TANK- but since moving up to N.Utah- man it's tough to find a place to re fill it- I have to go to SLC to get 'er dun. But it's quite a system

 

[JeepConvert]

Another +1 for the Viair. It does have the alligator clips which go directly onto the battery, but I would say that this is a much better option than any 12v cigarette plug compressor as I've seen those blow fuses multiple times, plus they fill much more slowly as they have to neck down the current to go through whatever fuse the cigarette lighter is on. I've been using the Viair 400p-40045 to air up 35's on 3 different jeeps now for the past 4-5 years without any issues, does get a little hot when doing all 4 tires.

 

[mindyabusiness]

I’m probably missing something but why would you want/need a dinky 12v cigarette lighter outlet when you have all the 120v and 230v receptacles on board?

 

[Mosey]

I’m probably missing something but why would you want/need a dinky 12v cigarette lighter outlet when you have all the 120v and 230v receptacles on board?

Size mostly, then cost. This emergency use only. But you are correct about using the 110v is right there to use.

 

[Hobkvet]

man I wish I had a 110v on my STX

 

[mxwrk]

+1 for a Co2 Tank. I take it with me off-road. Usually air down from 40psi to 25psi when on the trail. I can air back up in 5-10 mins, and then lend the tank to my 2 other friends to do the same on their rigs. I can run 3 or so trips like this before I refill the tank for $20

 

[HammaMan]

Size mostly, then cost. This emergency use only. But you are correct about using the 110v is right there to use.

How often is there not a ~CuFT of cargo space left? A reliable onboard air compressor is pretty handy as you can power air tools as well.

+1 for a Co2 Tank. I take it with me off-road. Usually air down from 40psi to 25psi when on the trail. I can air back up in 5-10 mins, and then lend the tank to my 2 other friends to do the same on their rigs. I can run 3 or so trips like this before I refill the tank for $20

Careful, if you use regular compressed air in the tires and then fill back up with 50% CO2, moisture within the tire will turn into carbonic acid as the moisture condenses overnight. While not immediately harmful to rubber, prolonged exposure can be detrimental long-term. Additionally CO2 has 50% more mass than traditional air. It's great as a rescue kit, but not a replacement for air. Find someone with a high pressure compressor and just bottle good old atmosphere. It's free. (hint: scuba)

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