[johnbryanpeters]

I have wound up inflating automotive tires with a floor pump a couple of times, and while the exercise is laudable, if I'm on the roadside and need to get moving, I want an electric compressor. I'm considering buying a Slime 40026 2X Heavy Duty compressor.

Who has 12 volt compressors, which ones do you like, and why?

 

[Westy]

You get what you pay for. If you want something good, spend some money.

http://www.amazon.com/Viair-30033-VIAIR-Portable-Compressor/dp/B000X90YUO/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1431866787&sr=1-5&keywords=viair+air+compressor

That being said. If this is just something for emergency use. The cheap POS from the parts store will likely work a couple of times when needed.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Money's not the primary concern. I take it that you have the VIAIR 300P?

 

[jonKranked]

Travel with a CO2 tank.

 

[Westy]

No. I am pretty happy with a floor pump.

Money's not the primary concern. I take it that you have the VIAIR 300P?

 

[Toshi]

I have a Harbor Freight clone of that fancy one. It's stood up to many years of admittedly occasional use.

I tried a 120V $40 one from Amazon last year for garage use but it was ineffective, very loud, and had low quality attachment hardware. It was returned posthaste.

 

[Nick]

I have a small Craftsman which I used to keep in the trunk. It works, sure, but it moves so little volume of air it takes a very long time to inflate a car tire.

 

[kazlx]

The Viair one is pretty good. My dad keeps that in his camper for use on the road. Never hurts to have that and a plug kit on road trips.

 

[rockofullr]

Kill two birds with one stone. Get one of those combo compressor/jumper battery deals. I got a cheap one online and it's lasted me a few years now. I just use it for emergency type situations.

The compressor isn't something you'd want to use all the time but it works in a pinch.

 

[Westy]

Build up a hose that can thread into a spark plug hole on your car, unplug the associated fuel injector. $10 in parts, will move a lot of air, can generate well over 100 psi.

 

[Toshi]

Build up a hose that can thread into a spark plug hole on your car, unplug the associated fuel injector. $10 in parts, will move a lot of air, can generate well over 100 psi.

Won't the exhaust valve opening ruin it? I guess if you had a one way valve on it...

 

[I Are Baboon]

You should drive with a spare van in your van.

 

[Westy]

Won't the exhaust valve opening ruin it? I guess if you had a one way valve on it...

Yes, needs a check valve.

 

[SkaredShtles]

You should drive with a spare van in your van.

And since he has a BMFV, he ought to be able to fit a LMFV in it...

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Yes, needs a check valve.

Plus filter(s) to take out various hydrocarbons...

 

[Westy]

Plus filter(s) to take out various hydrocarbons...

See "unplug fuel injector". There will be some backflow from the exhaust but with a warm car there would be very little hydrocarbons.

 

[jonKranked]

You should drive with a spare van in your van.

call Xzibit