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12v air compressor recomendation

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CurtB, Mar 15, 2018.

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  1. Mar 16, 2018 at 7:23 AM
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    Curt,

    That compressor you linked says this in the description:

    MULTIPLE USES: Inflate tires on cars, bikes, sedan and midsize SUV. DOES NOT SUPPORT LT, HT and Truck Tires. Adaptors for balls and inflatables included.

    It may work just fine, just be wary...
     
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  2. Mar 16, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    Yes, saw that. I cant imagine it not airing up a taco, dakota, or MKX tire though. All have good rubber, and will stay that way. So the compressor will be used very little, if at all.
    I also understand the limits of a plug in. vs clamps.
     
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  3. Mar 17, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Probably your best option would be an MV-50 type pump like I mentioned, hard wired. There is a guy in the Gen 2 marketplace selling mounts for this pump to put it in the engine bay.
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    This. I have had a old MV-50 mounted and hardwired in my bay for a few years now. Works well enough to fill my 295s...couple minutes per tire. I use an ATV winch cover to keep it clean when not used.

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    A compressor that is too small isnt worth it. I have a old $50 Kobalt one that I used to use for regular 265s. It actually works well and is going on 5 years old...its just twice as slow as a MV-50 ....
    Kobalt Electric Air Compressor 120 PSI Portable 12 Volt or 120 V Tire Inflator
    https://uedata.amazon.com/Kobalt-Electric-Compressor-Portable-Inflator/dp/B00KK5RINC
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2018 at 9:09 AM
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    The cover is a great idea!
     
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  6. Mar 17, 2018 at 7:49 PM
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    Compressor.... portable... able to be used in 3 different vehicles.... HARD WIRED AND MOUNTED. :annoyed:
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2018 at 5:29 AM
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    You dont have to mount the thing...they are perfectly portable for use in 3 vehicles. However if the Tacoma is the one you are airing up and down then it just needs to be stout enough to do so.

    I use my hardwired and mounted one on other cars all the time...the just have to park nearby lol
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    ive got the viair 90p. works great on my 265/75r16s and is very portable, even came with a carry bag.
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2018 at 5:38 AM
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  10. Mar 18, 2018 at 5:42 AM
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    Where exactly did you say that it had to be portable and used in 3 different vehicles?? That's a terrible idea anyway. I guarantee you that if you ever actually need it, it will be in one of the cars you are NOT driving. Buy a crappy little plug in, and you stand a 50/50 chance that it will work ONCE. The tiny ones all overheat.
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2018 at 6:53 AM
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    Post #22 ;)

    Thanks for the advice fellas.:thumbsup:
     
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  12. Mar 18, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    I have an MV50 and it works well for what it is.
     
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  13. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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  15. Mar 18, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    Ohhh.... my fail :bananadead: plug in would work just will take awhile to air the tires up. 25 mins for my old plug in and 8 mins for the Viair 400P I have now.
     
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  16. Mar 18, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    At least someone can read, and understand, what I want. Thanks @Jimmyh
    I appreciate all the responses, but no more are needed.
     
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