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johnhealey1776's avatar
Jun 13, 2014

12v Air compressor question!? High Volume? Beach camping

Hi,

I camp at the beach mostly and im looking for a good 12v air compressor to bring my tires up from 18psi to 80 as fast as possible. Anyone have any good luck with any? The lines for the compressor at the beach are too long...

I have a genny and a 100v compressor, but usually dont carry it due to my truck being srw 250 and my camper being quite large.

Is viair the only good solution? Im all about spending 200$ if i need too, but would rather half that.

Thanks for your time!

35 Replies

  • I use ExtremeAire Magnum from Extreme Outback Products. 150 PSI 100% duty cycle. You can PM me if you would like more information.
  • I use the VIAIR 450. A great little unit that works well on LR-E tires. My camper has wheel well access doors and store mine behind the wheel wells in my truck.

    VIAIR 450

  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Back in my JEEP running days we was always bleeding down the tires for better traction.

    I have been using the 12VDC tankless portable air compressor. It may not be the fastest one in the world but airs up my trailer and truck tires and all the kids bicycles at the camp grounds...

    This is the Q Industries portable MV50 12VDC 150 PSI Air Compressor available from AMAZON. It fits in its nice carry bag under my truck back seat. I usually sit this on my truck tailgate and hook into the trailer batteries and then I can use the provided long air coil hose to walk around the trailer and tires...


    I also use this air compressor along with the CAMCO 36153 Blow Out Adaptor to blow out my water lines for winterizing. Being TANKLESS it takes more time to build up air compressor which is ideal for blowing out water lines.


    Perfect setup for me and my OFF-ROAD POPUP trailer.

    Roy Ken