Tire and tool air compressor (expedition off-roading)

[K15 Blazer]

having an air compressor for expeditions is paramount.
tires requiring 50 psi on the highway and 12 in the sand, as well as powering an emergency impact tool can make or break an isolated desert expedition

I went and got me this one here
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Campbell-Hausfeld-3-Gallon-Compressor/12534870

which works... at home... but it will not run from vehicle power (even with an inverter)... so I may be returning it...

what products have you used in this situation? im going to the dunes presidents day weekend and need help figuring out something dependable.


thanks!!

 

[IOWNJUNK]

Nitrogen

You must be registered for see images attach

Air up and run any air tool you like.

With more time to put it all together, I would say convert your a/c compressor to an air compressor and run lines to a tube bumper.

 

[K15 Blazer]

but that's about $400....... +

im looking for a decent and cheap compressor I can just run from vehicle (12v) power

 

[IOWNJUNK]

Decent and cheap don't go together. Or everyone would have them. Had the a/c pump converted to an air compressor with lines run to my rear bumper on my Toyota years ago. Just turn on a/c and run vehicle. For the cost of some lines and fittings it isn't hard. I like my a/c too much though.

Don't forget the relief valve.

 

[badazzbulldog]

Nitrogen

You must be registered for see images attach

Air up and run any air tool you like.

With more time to put it all together, I would say convert your a/c compressor to an air compressor and run lines to a tube bumper.

like hes saying convert an a/c compressor my younger brother had a setup yrs ago he made had a 6" steel pipe for a rear bumper welded both ends closed and tapped in one end to receive air and 2 fittings at other end for hoses to run tools

 

[kamokevin]

I keep a cheap little harbor freight compressor in my truck. It hooks up to the cigarette lighter. I've used it probably 4 or 5 times. It's been reliable so far but it's very slow.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-69284-8788.html

If you're gonna be taking this far into the middle of nowhere, I would look at an established and reliable company like ARB.

 

[Horns]

Get an engine driven air compressor.

~Via Mobile

 

[IOWNJUNK]

I keep a cheap little harbor freight compressor in my truck. It hooks up to the cigarette lighter. I've used it probably 4 or 5 times. It's been reliable so far but it's very slow.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-69284-8788.html

If you're gonna be taking this far into the middle of nowhere, I would look at an established and reliable company like ARB.

He wants to run air tools.

 

[bow61509]

Get an engine driven air compressor.

~Via Mobile

This x10 I used a junkyard york, and did everything myself and have less than 170 in my setup. And will run any air tool I wanted to all day!

Sent from the big block!

 

[kamokevin]

He wants to run air tools.

That's why I suggested an ARB. It can be set up with onboard tanks to make running tools easier. Many people use a lesser cheaper compressor to air up their tires So as not to put lots of wear and tear on their tool dedicated compressor.