Talk to me about air compressors

[alradco]

we camp out in the sand dunes on a regular basis which means we drop all tires to about 15psi. As you can imagine when we leave, we spend a long time getting 10 tires back to pressure. With that said, i'd like input and ideas about filling up FAST. A buddy has a nitrogen tank that works well but Id really like to find the ability to fill several tires at a time to a predetermined levels. Looking for input from the community. Im also pulling a large trailer so have plenty of room. Thanks in advance.

Peter

 

[PatriotHauling]

Hey, you said you were open to ideas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Tire_Inflation_System

 

[TANK'S 250]

I have onboard air...but mine is different then everyone else's..

I run a 10,000 watt inverter, and a 115v air compressor

 

[Redman920-06 350]

I work in the trucking industry and PSI axles really sound like the way to go for your case..basically set and forget.

 

[Betarocker]

I run a 100 Duty Cycle 200psi Air Zenith OB2 compressor. 2.66CFM @ 90psi , 3.22CFM @40psi.

Tank's setup is 2.6CFM @ 90psi and 3.5CFM @ 40psi. Just because it runs on more volts doesn't mean it is more powerful.

The important factors to look at for on board compressors is Duty Cycle and CFM. I only run my cut-out at 145psi, so I am not overloading the unit. If you want more volume than what the common high quality 12V compressors can supply, you might want to look into a gasoline engine powered compressor similar to http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Portable/Twin-Tank-Wheelbarrow-Portable-Air-Compressor/8474488.p

 

[AllGo'N'Show]

Turn your AC pump into on-board air and voila, no issues Except no AC so if its hot down there it may not work. Turned 45 minute re-air time into 1.5 minutes

 

[TANK'S 250]

I run a 100 Duty Cycle 200psi Air Zenith OB2 compressor. 2.66CFM @ 90psi , 3.22CFM @40psi.

Tank's setup is 2.6CFM @ 90psi and 3.5CFM @ 40psi. Just because it runs on more volts doesn't mean it is more powerful.

The important factors to look at for on board compressors is Duty Cycle and CFM. I only run my cut-out at 145psi, so I am not overloading the unit. ]

Beta is correct, the 115v air compressor 10 amp is only slightly better...I chose this route because I already had an inverter to run flood lights and power tools.

 

[alradco]

Thanks for the ideas. Although I may just put a compressor in the trailer and run it off the generator. Last time out it took about an hour to air up off the small compressor.

 

[Snake]

Filling up 10 tires off of a compressor designed for a 5 gallon tank will take forever! No way I'd recommend a Viair or Zenith for what you're trying to do. You nailed it when you mentioned putting a compressor in your trailer and running it off the generator. That's going to be the way to go.

 

[TANK'S 250]

Filling up 10 tires off of a compressor designed for a 5 gallon tank will take forever! No way I'd recommend a Viair or Zenith for what you're trying to do. You nailed it when you mentioned putting a compressor in your trailer and running it off the generator. That's going to be the way to go.

generator shmenerator.....inverter!!!

 

[Snake]

Ha! He already has a generator!

 

[tbsimmons]

I forgot what compressor I have but it and the 5 gallon tank is mounted on the frame behind the passenger side fender in front of the tire. I works great for 85 PSI in the trailer and 100 PSI in the dually. It is not a really expensive one though. Could not see spending a lot compared to when I had an air bagged truck and the compressor needed a higher duty cycle.

 

[Sprman]

On my Jeep i run a ARB compressor and can fill all 4 of my 35's up from about 15 psi in about 5-10 min depending on how much BS is going on. Run a viair on my truck with a 7 gallon tank. Haven't had to fill up all the tires at once so i don't know about it, but it works pretty good, but could be better. Mainly use it on other people's to fill a low tire, at the farm on the atv's and tractor when out in the field and for the air horns!!

 

[alradco]

On my Jeep i run a ARB compressor and can fill all 4 of my 35's up from about 15 psi in about 5-10 min depending on how much BS is going on. Run a viair on my truck with a 7 gallon tank. Haven't had to fill up all the tires at once so i don't know about it, but it works pretty good, but could be better. Mainly use it on other people's to fill a low tire, at the farm on the atv's and tractor when out in the field and for the air horns!!

The specs on that look really good, although I'm no expert on compressors, 6.16 CFM. I'll look into that more. Would just really prefer to have on board air instead of in the trailer, but if I don't have a choice that's what I'll do. Thanks.

5-10 min for all 4 tires is great. I have 37s and air up to 65psi. It probably takes about 8 minutes per tire.

Thanks for all the input.

 

[Snake]

The specs on that look really good, although I'm no expert on compressors, 6.16 CFM. I'll look into that more. Would just really prefer to have on board air instead of in the trailer, but if I don't have a choice that's what I'll do. Thanks.

5-10 min for all 4 tires is great. I have 37s and air up to 65psi. It probably takes about 8 minutes per tire.

Thanks for all the input.

That ARB compressor is actually two 100% duty cycle compressors working as one, but 6.16 CFM is still really impressive. Two Viair 480C compressors would flow just over 3.5 CFM.