Inflator/deflator and compressor suggesttions

[Bad1975]

Is there a specific model number for this Milwaukee?

M18 inflator.

 

[SamHendrick]

I just bought the Etenwolf. I'm not a serious off-roader but wanted something that could serve a lot of purposes.

 

[Electr0]

I go offroading more often than not, at least twice a week, during summer its essential to air down and up as quick as possible - for deflation i use the Apex Rapid Connect Valve which deflates me to 12psi in a min or so for all four tires. Inflation still needs some work - for now i have the ARB Twin Portable compressor, i'm working on a way to build it into the vehicle permanently but need some more inspiration for exactly where. the idea is to have it inflate all 4 tires at once too.

 

[Blandrope8020]

It depends on your usage, really. I’m out most weekends in the sand and rocks, so I'm airing up and down a lot. 1-4 times a week, depending on the trip/route.

I have an ARB twin compressor and tank to go in my FJ, which I will be fitting under the hood. (Once the weather cools down)

I have the ARB portable twin compressor and tank, which I use when switching cars and driving in the desert.

My New Prado has the same inbuilt compressor as my FJ, but I probably won’t use that much for airing up; I would prefer the more powerful ARB twins as it also helps if you de-bead a tyre. (5-15psi)

I used to use screw-on deflators for deflating but found them unreliable. If they come loose, you lose your settings.

I have an ARB valve deflator: screw on to the tyre valve stem and unscrew the valve, rapidly deflating the tyre.

I was looking at the E-Z Inflate hose items but ended up just making my own 2-hose and manifold system with a Milton gauge from some leftover pipes.

It’s all up to how much you want to spend and how much time you will spend airing up and down.

 

[TrailWhale]

Anyone have experience/opinions on using an inflator with a trailer 7-pin connector? e.g. the Viair 88p has this version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFQMJ9FX/?tag=landcruiserforum-20

I'm trying to downsize a bit and simplify to something effective and reliable, but as simple and minimal as possible - seems like the trailer connector would be a nice convenience here. (Right now I'm specifically exploring corded options, as opposed to something like the very popular Milauwakee M18 inflator)

 

[EOD Guy]

Anyone have experience/opinions on using an inflator with a trailer 7-pin connector? e.g. the Viair 88p has this version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFQMJ9FX/?tag=landcruiserforum-20
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I'm trying to downsize a bit and simplify to something effective and reliable, but as simple and minimal as possible - seems like the trailer connector would be a nice convenience here. (Right now I'm specifically exploring corded options, as opposed to something like the very popular Milauwakee M18 inflator)

I think the 7 pin would handle the load just fine as I utilize the 7 pin to power my Bike rack lift. I don't know how much the increase in cost is for ViAir with the seven pin, but a replacement 7 pin connector from Amazon is less than $15 and it would very easy to cut the ViAir cord and connect the wires to the 7 Pin. ("7 pin" Black terminal for +12 and the white terminal for ground).

 

[ovʀʟxnᴅ]

I advise against using the OEM 12v plug. I have a smaller compressor, the Viair 85p, and recently used it to pump up some bicycle tires. The draw it pulls when coming on can exceed the 15A fuse the LC250 12v plug is configured for. I plan on adding an additional 12v plug with larger wires/fuses that go straight to the battery.

 

[Blue Sky]

Just a heads up but Home Depot has the M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Inflator with (2) 5.0Ah Batteries and Charger on sale for $199.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Inflator-with-2-5-0Ah-Batteries-and-Charger-2848-20-48-59-1852B/326514175

 

[cvx5832LC]

Not a bad deal and gets you into the M18 system. I'm on their M12, but on another platform for the bigger tools. Great way to jump in if you're not yet invested.

 

[LCOceans]

Anyone have experience/opinions on using an inflator with a trailer 7-pin connector? e.g. the Viair 88p has this version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFQMJ9FX/?tag=landcruiserforum-20
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I'm trying to downsize a bit and simplify to something effective and reliable, but as simple and minimal as possible - seems like the trailer connector would be a nice convenience here. (Right now I'm specifically exploring corded options, as opposed to something like the very popular Milauwakee M18 inflator)

I have the Viair 450P and just ordered the 7-pin adapter from viair so I can use the trailer connection for power - should be much easier than using alligator clamps on the battery in rear.

 

[Blue Sky]

Not a bad deal and gets you into the M18 system. I'm on their M12, but on another platform for the bigger tools. Great way to jump in if you're not yet invested.

The M12 system is what really got me to consider making the jump over to team red, they're coming out with lots of really cool compact tools, like that m12 impact wrench.

I've been in the Dewalt ecosystem for about 10-11 years and have had great results with their 12v and 18v tools. Only have had 1 12v battery die out of 9 batteries. All my team yellow tools still work great only gripe is the 12" chainsaw doesn't hold its bar and chain oil during storage.

I was initially looking at the Dewalt inflator but after the $50 110v AC cable upgrade, both the Dewalt and the M18 inflator (w/ 2 5.0 batteries) came out to $200. So M18 inflator for the win!

A little bummed I will have to carry a seperate charger and batteries for the dewalt 12" chainsaw but it's really not that big of a deal. Next up, NOCO GBX55 before winter hits.

 

[Masbirdies]

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.

I have a Milwaukee 18v inflator. Can't see a need for anything else. Light portible and works.

 

[DubDub]

I’ve been running a Ryobi 18V inflator and an ARB E-Z deflator for years in my Polaris. Thought hard about the adjustable deflation caps for the LC, but defaulted to what I know and bought another. Since I have a dozen 4 and 6 Ah batteries, I bought another $30 Ryobi tool and just cycle a fresh battery into the LC every few weeks. I can inflate all 4 from 18 to 37psi about three times on a 6Ah. It’s slow going because I follow the cycle rate of the inflator, but it gets the job done and everything fits in the rear storage trough.