12v compressor for 4x4??
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 19:29
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Hi All
I am currently looking for a good 12v air compressor for my 4x4. Does anyone have Any recommendations??
Reply By: Drew - Karratha - Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 19:57
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 19:57
I had a few 'cheapies' before I bought a Blue Tongue (through Opposite Lock) - i have found it fantastic - never letting me down. It is in a plastic case so can be used anywhere (not attached to the vehicle). It certainly isnt the quickest compressor around, but I have found it good value for money for the amount of time I use it.... Just my thoughts...
Drew
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Reply By: PatrolEv - Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 20:29
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 20:29
Howdy,
ABR Sidewinder - good compressor, good price, good service. Check out their website
Cheers
Evan
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Follow Up By: Witi Repartee - Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 21:31
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 21:31
Just bought one...lives up to the excellent reviews.
Delivery to WA was quicker than expected.
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Follow Up By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 21:54
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 21:54
Bought one a year or so ago, top unit and great service
Cheers, Dave
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Reply By: ross - Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 09:32
Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 09:32
I have the Bushranger max air. List price is $396 but you can get it cheaper on ebay or haggling at 4wd shops.
Mine has never stopped or lost pressure in the 5-6 years I have had it and still comes tops in tests carried out by major 4wd magazines.
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Follow Up By: Member - Des - Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:46
Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:46
I have had a Bushranger for a number of years too and have found it very quick, reliable and relatively quiet. (Like
Ross I saw the good results in magazine tests, esp Australian 4WD Action.) Got it at a substantial discount at 4WD show.
My only (minor) criticism is that the tyre gauge on the hose has always been inaccurate, which means constantly stopping to check with my own gauge. But I suspect that this is common to a number of compressors.
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Follow Up By: ross - Friday, Dec 17, 2010 at 10:07
Friday, Dec 17, 2010 at 10:07
I found
mine to be about 2-5 psi out of calibration but I lent it to my son and his mates and now the gauge is 30 psi out of whack.
There are shops who sell gauges that will fit on these for around $50,or just keep a tyre gauge handy
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Reply By: Gossy - Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:38
Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:38
This could be a bit like tyres; everyone has their own opinion. Here's
mine :)
I have a 'big red' and had many good years out of it. In the 4x4 magazine's it finishes in the top half for heating, draw etc.
One common pattern in these reviews is one simple thing. You get what you pay for. The expensive ones did not finish in the bottom half and the cheapies did not finish in the top half.
You couldn't go wrong with a lot of brands including what Opposite Lock, TJM and ARB sell. Don't let money be the only factor though or otherwise you will finish up with a compressor that will keep cutting out when it gets hot and won't last the distance.
Cheers,
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Follow Up By: Gossy - Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:40
Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:40
forgot to mention that having it in a carry case and not attached to the car is very very very convient. I use
mine for my other cars around the house, loan to friends for quick jobs etc.
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 17:02
Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 at 17:02
I have had a Big Red for 2 years and is reliable but it is not that fast!! One thing about buying quality is you dont have concerns about letting you down!! Michael
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