Air Compressors (On Board Air)
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Ron B
Explorer
I've had a Viair/5 gal tank in my truck for about a year now. I love it.
I got the 200 psi model compressor because I may play around with airsprings in the future. The other reason I got it was to run air tools. Makes changing these 8 lug wheels a bit easier. It's also great for blowing out the int of your truck after a dusty trail, and inflating those bed-time companions on long, solo expeditions!
Ron B
I got the 200 psi model compressor because I may play around with airsprings in the future. The other reason I got it was to run air tools. Makes changing these 8 lug wheels a bit easier. It's also great for blowing out the int of your truck after a dusty trail, and inflating those bed-time companions on long, solo expeditions!
Ron B
Ric
Adventurer
heres my opinion: (if you guys care, lol)
CO2:
Pros- fast, and can run tools. cost, pretty cheap if done right. (i got $50 in my set-up)
Cons- Ive already filled the tank (in the last 4 months) twice, and its a 20# tank, you have to have the refilled, and most places will only exchange a tank, so if you buy a new pretty tank, you will never see it after your first refill. they are big.
Compressor:depending on what model you get (i have the extreme outback)
Pros- never run out air, some can run air tools, some are 100% duty, mount it under the hood, doesnt take any room.
Cons- price, they are expensive, some are slow, Oasis has one that is as fast as CO2 (i know, we tested it ourself)
i feel i can say with all honesty, its well worth the cash to get either the Oasis, or a good compressor, depending on how much wheeling you do. I have both, the Extreme Outback and a 20# tank, i like them both, but i really want the Oasis, I would love to seel the compressor, but im in no hurry.
CO2:
Pros- fast, and can run tools. cost, pretty cheap if done right. (i got $50 in my set-up)
Cons- Ive already filled the tank (in the last 4 months) twice, and its a 20# tank, you have to have the refilled, and most places will only exchange a tank, so if you buy a new pretty tank, you will never see it after your first refill. they are big.
Compressor:depending on what model you get (i have the extreme outback)
Pros- never run out air, some can run air tools, some are 100% duty, mount it under the hood, doesnt take any room.
Cons- price, they are expensive, some are slow, Oasis has one that is as fast as CO2 (i know, we tested it ourself)
i feel i can say with all honesty, its well worth the cash to get either the Oasis, or a good compressor, depending on how much wheeling you do. I have both, the Extreme Outback and a 20# tank, i like them both, but i really want the Oasis, I would love to seel the compressor, but im in no hurry.
Willman
Active member
Ric said:Willman,
heres a few pics of the Extreme Outback:
I have a guy that said he would give me $275 and he would call me tomorrow, but i dont think he will come through. no biggie.
or did ya want pics of the CO2 ?
So...The Extreme is forsale??? If so...i would be interested!!!
No need for the CO2 pictures.
crawler#976
Expedition Leader
PCRover said:
I use a 20LB CO2 tank on the BPOS for trail air. It's mounted horizontaly and used horizontaly with the regulator facing up. With a standard valve stem the regulator is above the top of the tank. So far in 5 years I've not had a problem other than freezing, but that occures even if the tank is vertical in humid conditions.
I expect to get 25 to 30 air up's on a 20LB tank w/ 35-12.5x15" MT/R's, so it costs me about $0.75 per tire. On average it costs me $40.00 to $60.00 a year in CO2 (2 or 3 tanks). The regulator and tank cost was $240.00.
For the '98 Taco I'm using a VIAIR 400P. It is very quick filling the 31" BFG's - in fact, it's almost as fast as the CO2. I decided to spend the $$$ upfront for a good compressor vs. the reoccuring cost of the CO2, and the large space needed for a 20LB tank. The VIAIR portable comes in it's own bag w/ the hose, and fits nicely behind the d'side front seat.
Ric
Adventurer
since i wheel "every" weekend, Im airing up "alot" lol, Ive been through one tank of air already, the first fill lasted about 2 months, this tank has lasted about 3 weeks so far, once we get around to it, we will get the Oasis, and be done with air.
I couldnt even break down the cost of filling tires with the Oasis, the unit new, is like $800 new, if you air up, twice a weekend, 4 times a month, 12 months a year, (yes, Im wheeling this much) for the next, lets just say 4 years, Im not even going to try that one, lol, i really dont care what it cost, I want something that will fill fast, (in the winter, you want to fill the tires quickly lol) dependable, that will never run out, run air tools, and I can count on.
yea, I wheel this much, I moved out here to wheel, not to ski, but wheel. in the last year and a half, there has been been 3 weekends that I have not wheeled. so the CO2 really isnt an option, I dont want to pay $15-20 to refill the bottle every few months, and yes, I have ran out on the trail, thats not good, lol.
but for most people, CO2 is the best option, for some, a compressor is the best. its all up to you, what works for you.
I couldnt even break down the cost of filling tires with the Oasis, the unit new, is like $800 new, if you air up, twice a weekend, 4 times a month, 12 months a year, (yes, Im wheeling this much) for the next, lets just say 4 years, Im not even going to try that one, lol, i really dont care what it cost, I want something that will fill fast, (in the winter, you want to fill the tires quickly lol) dependable, that will never run out, run air tools, and I can count on.
yea, I wheel this much, I moved out here to wheel, not to ski, but wheel. in the last year and a half, there has been been 3 weekends that I have not wheeled. so the CO2 really isnt an option, I dont want to pay $15-20 to refill the bottle every few months, and yes, I have ran out on the trail, thats not good, lol.
but for most people, CO2 is the best option, for some, a compressor is the best. its all up to you, what works for you.
FlyingWen
Explorer
Willman said:
We went with the Extremeaire 12v Compressor. When have a tank mounted in the bad of the Taco. We are EXTREMELY happy with the compressor and highly recommend getting one.
Ric
Adventurer
wooow, talk about bringing up the dead 
Well shortly after my post, my old boss bought a bar, so he gave me a newer CO2 bottle, it works well, its fast, cost $12 to fill it (20# bottle) Ive got a total of $100 in it.
I did have the ExtremeAire, but found that higher elevation, it was extemelySlow, lol but does work... though I didnt have a tank, just running straight from the compressor.
Now that Oasis, thats fast, at 9000ft. it is exactly as fast as a freshly filled CO2, same tires, same size, both tires deflated to 12psi, I was VERY impressed, BUT it is VERY pricey.
For just about everyone, the ExtremeAire is the better opinion
Well shortly after my post, my old boss bought a bar, so he gave me a newer CO2 bottle, it works well, its fast, cost $12 to fill it (20# bottle) Ive got a total of $100 in it.
I did have the ExtremeAire, but found that higher elevation, it was extemelySlow, lol but does work... though I didnt have a tank, just running straight from the compressor.
Now that Oasis, thats fast, at 9000ft. it is exactly as fast as a freshly filled CO2, same tires, same size, both tires deflated to 12psi, I was VERY impressed, BUT it is VERY pricey.
For just about everyone, the ExtremeAire is the better opinion
