As the title suggests, what are your suggestions? I really wont air down that often, its just to go fishing on the beach really. Don't really need anything expensive since it wont be used all that much (less than 10 times a year likely). Thinking of a smaller compressor and a 2 tire inflator/deflator to save space.
Inflator/deflator and compressor suggesttions
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I went with this Milwaukee and some Rhino USA adjustable auto deflators. Fills from 13 psi to 39 psi in under a minute ~52 seconds and can charge the batteries on the inverter if needed while out and about.
Takes longer for the auto deflators to air down than the compressor takes to air up, it has a built in digital live readout for the pressure.
Checked both against an accurate tire gauge as well as TPMS and they are spot on, all for much cheaper than any onboard option. Portable and can remove for weight and space saving when not needed.
Takes longer for the auto deflators to air down than the compressor takes to air up, it has a built in digital live readout for the pressure.
Checked both against an accurate tire gauge as well as TPMS and they are spot on, all for much cheaper than any onboard option. Portable and can remove for weight and space saving when not needed.
I also have a Viair. I was hoping to install it under the hood like I did with my 200 series but the real estate under the 250's hood is scarce. I'm going to be installing a winch/bumper in the next couple of weeks if the weather permits. Once I have the front of the truck pulled apart, I may see if I can shoehorn it somewhere near the radiator. I had it bolted to the hidden winch mount that I installed on my 200 series and it worked great there.
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Do you hook it up to your battery? If so, do you hook it up to the spare battery in the trunk?
Same. The Milwaukee M18 inflator, which works great. I need to add that nice looking pack out case.
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I have this one as well. Works great. Keep mine in a soft carry bag available from amazon.
I haven’t used it on the LC yet, but yep. It’s got a great duty cycle (could handle 4 truck and 4 fifth wheel tires easily).
I’ve got an Ironman air compressor—an absolute beast (probably just a Viair in disguise). But ever since I picked up the M18 inflator, the Ironman’s been collecting dust. between unspooling 30 feet of air hose and wrestling with cables, the M18’s already aired up, packed away, and back in the truck
For your use case (less than once a month), just go with a Harbor Freight cheapo and spend the saved money on bait.
Viair 400P EF A compressor works like a charm and plugs directly into the 7-pin trailer connection by the hitch. The aux port on the 7-pin has a 30 amp rating and this model of Viair has a max of 30 amps. The 7-pin dongle for the Viair is an accessory. Fills my 34x10.5 R17 tires from 20lbs to 35lbs in about 1 minute per tire. Sweet!
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FYI, the battery you’re referring to isn’t a “spare” - that’s your battery handling everything except for cranking the engine and providing power to the drivetrain.
Ordered this one, be here tomorrow
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I bought this because it fits my Dewalt batters and it has a 120v cable to use as well. Dial the pressure and hit go, been pretty good so far
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IMO for how often you plan on using it, I wouldn't go crazy on the compressor (unless cost isn't an issue). I fab'd my own air hoses (all 4 at once) from Harbor Freight parts and some latching chucks.
This one with case is $299
C.A.S.E. - 10.6 CFM Portable Dual Air Compressor
The EZ FLATE C.A.S.E. is the Concealed Air Support Equipment you need to get your tires back to road-worthy PSI! *DOES NOT COME WITH MULTI-TIRE HOSE KIT. MUST PURCHASE HOSE KIT SEPARATELY* With dual cylinder compressors pumping out 10.6 CFM, you'll be blown away by how much time it saves when...
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I've been using this also, the ease of use outweighs any reduced speed for me. However, I found this cool high flow chuck from Apex Designs. Ordered one, well see how well it works
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