Wanted 12v air compressor

[Gravy]

Has anyone got a 12v portable air compressor they'd like to sell me?

 

[moab_cj5]

Napa has one for about $150 that is supposed to be pretty decent.

 

[Spork]

I've been running one like this for the last 10 years, fills up quick enough and I haven't had any issues...

Amazon.com

 

[McFate]

I've got a Viair 88P I'm not using anymore. It's about 8 years old, but still works pretty good. If you've got $50 and feel like making a drive to Herriman, it's yours. (I've been storing it in an ammo can instead of the carry bag shown in the Amazon link.)

 

[mbryson]

I think @ebryson has an older ARB unit that won't run his locker? Not sure if it would be rebuildable or good for filling tires?

 

[ebryson]

I think @ebryson has an older ARB unit that won't run his locker? Not sure if it would be rebuildable or good for filling tires?

I'd be happy to separate with it.

 

[glockman]

I have the MV50 that @Spork linked. I hot rodded it and it's faster than all the viar compressors I've tested it against. You do need hearing protection to run it though. 🤣.

 

[Kevin B.]

I have the MV50 that @Spork linked. I hot rodded it and it's faster than all the viar compressors I've tested it against. You do need hearing protection to run it though. 🤣.

Speaking as a guy who's had a couple Viairs now, I'm not surprised. They're quiet, and they're bulletproof, but they do NOT push the air they claim they do.

I'd like to see how your turboMV50 stacks up against an ARB though, because that's what I was gonna go to next...

 

[glockman]

Speaking as a guy who's had a couple Viairs now, I'm not surprised. They're quiet, and they're bulletproof, but they do NOT push the air they claim they do.

I'd like to see how your turboMV50 stacks up against an ARB though, because that's what I was gonna go to next...

I bought the high output smittybuilt and it will smoke any 12v compressor out there I've seen, including the dual ARB and its under $200. It airs a 37" from 25 to 30 in a out 1.5 minutes if I remember correctly. It's way bigger, heavier and quieter than the MV that just won't die. Time will tell how long it will last.

 

[moab_cj5]

I bought the high output smittybuilt and it will smoke any 12v compressor out there I've seen, including the dual ARB and its under $200. It airs a 37" from 25 to 30 in a out 1.5 minutes if I remember correctly. It's way bigger, heavier and quieter than the MV that just won't die. Time will tell how long it will last.

25 to 30 psi? Is that a typo? My ARB dual will fill a 37" tire from 15 to 30 psi in about 1min 45 sec per tire. If you are only going from 25 to 30 I would expect a much faster rate...

 

[Kevin B.]

I bought the high output smittybuilt and it will smoke any 12v compressor out there I've seen, including the dual ARB and its under $200. It airs a 37" from 25 to 30 in a out 1.5 minutes if I remember correctly. It's way bigger, heavier and quieter than the MV that just won't die. Time will tell how long it will last.

25 to 30 psi? Is that a typo? My ARB dual will fill a 37" tire from 15 to 30 psi in about 1min 45 sec per tire. If you are only going from 25 to 30 I would expect a much faster rate...

YES! Fight fight fight. I want numbers. I wanna see an air compressor drag race. I'll bring the brats.

 

[Greg]

I bought the high output smittybuilt and it will smoke any 12v compressor out there I've seen, including the dual ARB and its under $200. It airs a 37" from 25 to 30 in a out 1.5 minutes if I remember correctly. It's way bigger, heavier and quieter than the MV that just won't die. Time will tell how long it will last.

This one?

SmittyBilt Air Compressor $160

 

[Trate D]

I bought the high output smittybuilt and it will smoke any 12v compressor out there I've seen, including the dual ARB and its under $200. It airs a 37" from 25 to 30 in an out 1.5 minutes if I remember correctly. It's way bigger, heavier and quieter than the MV that just won't die. Time will tell how long it will last.

This compressor is very fast. Only used it a handful of times but it has always impressed me. My Jeep has a York set-up so the smittybilt usually rides under the truck seat for a just in case scenario.

 

[Trate D]

This one?

SmittyBilt Air Compressor $160

This is the one I have and it’s awesome.

 

[The_Lobbster]

I like the Puma 12vdc units that have a tank

 

[Pile of parts]

25 to 30 psi? Is that a typo? My ARB dual will fill a 37" tire from 15 to 30 psi in about 1min 45 sec per tire. If you are only going from 25 to 30 I would expect a much faster rate...

Agreed! I'd like to know more about experience with the SmittyBilt. I'm familiar with the ARB dual and would love to have one but not in the budget right now. My airing up is really only when my tires burp air on the trail and I need to get from 0 to 5-6 psi. So anything that would give me that at a decent rate and on a budget would be great.

 

[glockman]

YES! Fight fight fight. I want numbers. I wanna see an air compressor drag race. I'll bring the brats.

Yes, 15-30. Damn fat fingers.

@Greg that's the one I have as well.

 

[Greg]

Yes, 15-30. Damn fat fingers.

@Greg that's the one I have as well.

With the glowing reviews and low price, I might have to get one as well.

 

[moab_cj5]

Yes, 15-30. Damn fat fingers.

@Greg that's the one I have as well.

I figured it was a typo.

I'm not 100% sure but I feel like I read the Napa and Smittybuilt were the same. I've slept a few times since so im not certain, but that is stuck in my head.

 

[Pile of parts]

I figured it was a typo.

I'm not 100% sure but I feel like I read the Napa and Smittybuilt were the same. I've slept a few times since so im not certain, but that is stuck in my head.

So I looked up the Napa compressor. If the specs are correct , 300 liters per minute equates to 10.59 cfm. That's more than an ARB twin (and most portable/garage compressors). Reviews are mixed and I'm not sure how big/heavy it is but, it's priced about the same as the Smittybilt that is 5.65 cfm.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C