Portable Air Compressors... need advice please.

What I'm looking for is one of those small, portable, "I've got a flat and I'm on the side of the road," type of portable air compressor. Problem I'm having is, I don't know one from the other. I've seen these in all different price ranges, brands, etc. but don't want to waste time and money trying out 10 different ones... so I'm asking the experts, yeah... that's you all. LoL.

I'm on a budget though too, so let's not get too crazy. I don't have flats often (rarely ever get to trail ride, etc.) so its just something to go with my plug kit.

Hopefully several of you can point me in the right direction, thanks in advance.

 

MV-50 air compressor - bag for the buck the best.

 

Sorry, perhaps I'm just too new to all this... but can you tell me who makes it? I believe what you gave me is the model number, which I really appreciate by the way. Just need a brand name and I'll start searching for the best price.

Is this what you mean?? http://www.amazon.com/Industries-MV...402192001&sr=8-1&keywords=mv50+air+compressor

 

I'm using Viair 85P that plugs into the cigarette lighter.

http://www.viaircorp.com/85P.html



You can find it on Amazon, among other places:

$70 VIAIR 85P - 00085 Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor for Car, Truck & SUV 12V On/Offroad Tire Pump Air Compressor Portable Heavy Duty 60 PSI, Cigarette Plug, Twist Chuck

http://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-85P-Portable-Air-Compressor/dp/B0036E9VB6

Viair makes very good compressors. The higher-end models are popular for hardwiring into off-road vehicles to provide onboard air, for inflating tires, powering air tools and actuating ARB air lockers. Inflation times listed at http://www.viaircorp.com/85P.html#tabs-3 seem accurate.

 

Get that one. I have the bigger version and it is great.

 

x3 on the MV50. Amazing little compressor for $50.


FWIW, even for what you're doing I'd stay away from one's that plug into the cigarette lighting. That just can't draw as many amps.

edit: was $50 back when I bought it.....

 

REALLY appreciate the input and advice everyone !!! I'll let you know which one I decide to get, I think the MV50 will do what I need it to do... and is in my price range too.

 

Viair also makes the higher-spec'd 88P which clamps onto the battery terminals ($66):

$85 VIAIR 88P - 00088 Tire Inflator Portable On/Offroad Air Compressor for Car, Truck, SUV & RV | 12V Heavy Duty Pump 120 PSI, Alligator Clip, Twist Chuck

http://www.amazon.com/Viair-00088-88P-Portable-Compressor/dp/B005ASY23I/

 

That is SWEET... but I've gotta see how BIG it actually is. I might sound like I'm being picky, but I'd like for it to either fit behind/under the back seats, or neatly tucked away in the toolbox I'm going to get... aka, not take up much space at all really.

 

^Dimensions are 9.8"L x 3.1"W x 5.6"H per http://www.viaircorp.com/88P.html. The 88P fits upright in the bin under the rear seat of an Access Cab.

 

Effin' - A !!! This is probably the ticket. Thanks again !!!