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Goldbrick
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Jan 28, 2017

Belt Driven air compressor

I have tried a variety of small air compressors over time none of which compared with the convenience of the DP engine's I had in the past. I see now a kit {Extreme Outback air products} for pickups and that is belt driven. Has anyone ever added a belt driven compressor for attachment to a Ford F250-350 that will fill a tire to 100 to 120 PSI?
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  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Jan 28, 2017
    I carry one of these MV50 12VDC Tankless Air Compressor since around 2008... I got mine from AMAZON... Have seen them in Northern Tool...

    It used to air up tires pretty good but I guess it is getting worn out now. It would take a very long time to air up a 120lb tire now...


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    If I was going to get serious about airing up high pressure tires I would use a 120VAC tank model air compressor...

    My tankless 12VDC model is great for keeping tires aired up and filling tubes for going down the streams etc.. Also great for doing my real quick winterizing for my off-road POPUP trailer. Just takes a few minutes to blow out all of the water in the water lines. Also great for airing up my air matress when in camping mode...

    Roy Ken
  • moresmoke's avatar
    moresmoke
    Explorer
    Jan 28, 2017
    You could also look at Viair's offerings. They have some continuous duty electric compressors.
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Jan 28, 2017
    Lots of serious off-road 4WD drivers have those. They bead lock their tires and then air them down to 15 psi or so to drive across sand. When they are done they fill up the tires with that compressor. So they must work but which is the best, I could not tell you.

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