What type of compressor do you use?

[Scott Brady]

Compressors are one of the most important modifications or accessories for our trucks. I have owned many types, but am curious of what others use and like. In particular, I am curious how many people go with hard mount vs. portable.

I have the little ExpeditionAire and use it all the time with the test vehicles we feature. On my Land Rover, I have the ARB compressor, which is perfect for that truck, its size tires and the fact that it has ARB lockers.

 

[Scott Brady]

If you have more than one type, you can select multiple options in this poll.

 

[mires]

MV-50 here since it's use is light duty and infrequent. Being on a budget sucks

 

[brained]

Cheap n nasty for now. I've added a newer model A/C bracket capable of holding a York compressor!

 

[barlowrs]

Just mounted my Puma and 2.5 gal tank

 

[Chazz Layne]

Hard-mounted Viair 450C with a 2.5 gallon tank. Its a little slower, but it has a 100% duty cycle and is quiet enough to have a conversation next to it. It is also efficient enough to fill up my 265/75R16s on battery alone and leave plenty of power for starting the engine.

 

[Marcie's Disco]

I have a Viair 450. I also have an MV-50. I am so satisfied with the performance and convenience of the MV-50 that I haven't remounted the Viair yet. In a perfect world a high quality compressor with allegator battery clamps would work best for me. I have come to love portability.

 

[verticaltrx]

My MV50 has worked great over the past few years. I can air up all 4 of my Q78-15 TSLs on my trail rig from 8 psi to 30psi without a rest or overheating, couldn't really ask for more...

 

[greentruck]

HF knockoff of the Viair here. I modded it by adding a regulator and safety valve, as well as standard M type quick connect fittings. Spent about $120 to buy and mod it.

So far, just keeping it stashed with my other recovery/emergency gear. I may mount it and add a tank in the future, but that does reduce it's flexibility a little, since you have to drag a Land Cruiser along with it wherever it goes once it's bolted down.

 

[Azlugz]

Had a ViAir 450 series and 2.5 gal in the LJ but was slow. Have a Puma now and 6.5 gal that I am hard mounting. Lots faster and I can run air tools. I have a portable also

 

[PirateMcGee]

mv50 - I love mine

 

[RusM]

mv50 - I love mine

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I've also got a CO2 set-up.

 

[Martyn]

Extreme Outback Magnum, 1.5 HP continuous duty, 3 gallon air tank, on board air system.

 

[Cabrito]

MV-50 here since it's use is light duty and infrequent.

Same here.

I was at one time going to mount it permanant and have an auxilary air tank. That project never got off the ground so I sold the tank. If I need to go with higher capacity I'd keep the MV50 as a backup and get a C02 tank...

 

[jjohnsonphx]

Built my own out of a mini AC compressor (link below). I can air up 4 33" tires from 12psi to 33psi in 5 min 25 sec. I do have to run the vehicle though.