Pancake Compressor

[Tachdriver]

I just checked the air in my TT tires, a few are low and have been thinking of getting one of these pancake compressors.

Harbor Freight Clicky

I realize HF is not the best in quality. I have a large air compressor at home that is quite large but I would have to move the TT from storage to home and back and/or stop at home on the way to a trip and risk filling warm times.

for $40 I can carry this just in case I have a problem on the road, pending I can find 110v somewhere unless I am at a campsite and need air.

Does anyone have experience with this?

[Grumpy374]

Walmart carries a nice little 3 gallon "hot dog" type compressor made by Campbell Hausfeld. It's only $75.00, and is a plug in type, not a 12 volt. I work at Lowe's, and sell Campbell Hausfeld, but for some reason can't get this particular model. I have seen them in Walmart, and it's a nice little unit, and I'll probably pick one up for my Lexi. It's also a bit more compact than the round pancake your looking at.
I do carry a 12 volt compressor in each of my vehicles for emergencie's, and for a car tire their OK. Tried one on my Class C tire and it pooped out, not getting anywhere near 75-80 psi. I know there are quality 12 volt compressor's out there, but if you have a generator and can run a regular compressor, why not?
Grumpy
Just for the heck of it I checked Amazon and they have it for $69.00. no tax, and free shipping.

[BB_TX]

I have two of the $39.95 (on sale) HF pancake compressors. One in the 5er, one at some land I own for my tractor and implement trailer tires. Both work great.

[2oldman]

Not all these posts are for tires, but many are:

Compressor in heading.

[Tachdriver]

2oldman wrote:

Tachdriver wrote:
Does anyone have experience with this?

That particular one, or any compressor?

Either that brand or recommendations for others, just that I don't want to spend $100. I tow a rig that is 24' with tires at 50lbs. Not sure if anyone purchased one from HF and has had bad experience...

[2oldman]

Tachdriver wrote:
Does anyone have experience with this?

That particular one, or any compressor?

[Francesca_Knowl]

I carry one of those portable 12v powered compressors which works great for both tug and tow. Best part is that one doesn't have to look for an external power source!

You don't say how big your rig is, but the one at this link will do pretty goodsized tires. They do come in a wide range of other sizes/prices.

[scbwr]

It looks an awful lot like a Porter Cable unit:
http://www.cpoworkshop.com/factory-reconditioned-porter-cable-c2002-wkr-0-8-hp-6-gallon-oil-free-pancake-air-compressor-with-13-piece-hose-and-accessory-kit/pcbrc2002-wkr,default,pd.html?start=2&cgid=porter-cable-reconditioned-compressors

For $40, I don't think you have much to lose if you buy it and try it out. If you don't like it...return it.

[gbopp]

Harbor Freight Compressor