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Compressor - VIAIR 12V with digital pressure gauge?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 19glendale, Jan 30, 2019.

  1. Jan 30, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    19glendale

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    Running a TRDOR 17 with stock wheels and tires. Is there a suitable VIAIR compressor with cigarette lighter power source and has a digital pressure gauge vs. a dial?

    THX
     
  2. Jan 30, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    The 12V ports on 3rd gens were downgraded to 10A. The only ViAir model that draws 10A or less is the purse-sized 75P, and it has an analog gauge: https://www.viaircorp.com/portables/75p
     
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    You want to get a compressor that connects directly to the battery, not one of those 12v ones that plugs into the cig lighter. Those are painfully slow for truck tires and usually only good for one tire at a time before you have to let them cool off for awhile.

    The battery connecting compressors are much nicer and faster
     
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    Hook it to the battery, leave the truck running with the AC on and have the cold sir blowing on the compressor.
     
  6. Jan 30, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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  7. Jan 30, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    O shoot. Meant to say cold air.
     
  8. Jan 30, 2019 at 6:49 PM
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    Have you used it?
     
  9. Jan 30, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Dozens of times. Works great.
     
  10. Jan 30, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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    This. I have a Viair 400P and it is fantastic
     
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