Portable Air Compressor ?

[Tncdrew]

Does anyone have any experience with the MORRFlate compressors?

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[AcesandEights]

If no one else has mentioned Viair, I'd check them out...oh wait, almost everyone has said Viair...because there is a reason. I've had one for years and if you want quality and performance, look no further. The right tool for the job is Viair.

 

[CaJLMetalHead]

Looking to purchase a portable air compressor. Not really wanting to debate the benefits of an on board system . I prefer a portable . Looking to buy the best quality I can , Any experience with them good, bad is greatly appreciated.

When you say "Portable" do you mean a compressor you can carry around, connect/disconnect from the battery and then put away? ... Best quality money can buy... well.. ARB compressors seem to be the "go to" for the best quality money can buy... they are usually the "mount" type, but there are kits being sold that make them portable...

Also... how big of a tire do you need to inflate.. and how fast?... I use the SmittyBuilt one.. they provide high air volume and they are mules... but they are quite bulky, and they get super hot.. I mean like "burn your hand" kind of hot when operating..

 

[grimmjeeper]

I've had my Viair 400p for so long I can't remember exactly how old it is. Probably over 10 years. Works great still.

The zipper on the bag is giving out and I need to clean/rebuild the trigger on the air gun since it started taking longer to release. Other than that no real complaints.

 

[Some Random Guy]

That’s interesting! how would you plug in the compressor to the trailer hitch? Is this connection a factory option or would you have to “build your own”?

thanks!

New phone so I don’t have a photo handy, but you buy a 7-pin connector to replace the alligator clips. No soldering involved, just cut/strip and usually a screwdriver. Under $10 if I remember right.

 

[JO DYRT]

Does anyone have any experience with the MORRFlate compressors?

I have the EZFlate MOAB with 4 tire hose and love it
https://ezflate.com/products/ez-flate-m-o-a-b

 

[dmc3csc]

I carry a Dewalt DCC020IB, it works with my 20 volt batteries or 12V plug in. It is also handy for blowing up swim toys, kayaks, sports balls etc. I will say that it does take air up the tires on the Jeep, but you just screw it on the valve stem set the pressure and do something else until its done. https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCC020IB-20V-Inflator-Bare/dp/B07H39S9JQ

 

[ali.baba]

Even made my own 4-tire inflator hose system like the MORRflate.

Any tutorial on this?

 

[Stuckinthesand]

I have the ARB single piston compressor. It comes mounted into a “toolbox” of sorts, which can contain the hose too. I bought an ARB digital gauge to use with it. So far it does an admirable job. But if I were to buy again, I’d buy the portable version of their twin compressor for the increased air up speed.

+1 on this. Have had this for 2 years and gets plenty of use outside of airing up my 35”s after a trail ride.

 

[jaymz]

Another vote for the Viair 400P. Got mine back in July for just under $180 from Amazon.

 

[AndrewHW]

I have a Smittybilt 2781 and it has worked well inflating the 35s on my Jeep as well as needing to fill the tires on my Class C motorhome. I don't remember the exact size of them but they're probably regular truck tires. Has worked well. Does get hot but I'll let it cool down before putting it back in the bag. Speaking of bag, it's cheap! I mostly wheel by myself so I don't need to be quick in order not to hold up others.

 

[j_stew762]

Does anyone have any experience with the MORRFlate compressors?

I second this. There are a few companies out there with this design. MaxiTrac and Desert Armor are some others.

https://desertarmorshop.com/product/beast-portable-12v-air-compressor/

I’m in the market for a portable inflator, to pair with a speedflate hose set up, for a 3 vehicle excursion to the Fairplay, CO area in July of this year.

 

[Almost]

If you already have Milwaukee tools/batteries the M12/M18 ones are pretty great depending on your needs.

 

[Megawatt]

….,Looking to buy the best quality I can , Any experience with them good, bad is greatly appreciated.

If you want the best quality then you have to consider ARB air compressors. Avaliable in a suitcase carry box. Either the single or dual pump set up but you will pay for it.

Viair is excellent quality (a step below ARB) at a much lower price. I still have my 88P (small and very light) from 2013 and have used it to fill my 35” tires and it has never shut off due to duty cycle. But it is slooooooooow compared to other compressors and I could not use it to fill other peoples tires. That would be asking too much for that little unit. But it’s lightweight and takes up little room and is still going after 10 years.

There are many $100 air compressors that are very very fast and I don’t hear of people having to replace them and if they do $100 is well spent. Kind of depends on how often you plan on using them.

 

[Traveller128]

I have this one. So far it has worked well. What I don't like about it is:
The size. It is quite large. (Insert "that's what she said" joke here), and
The proprietary fitting on the air hose. If one of the hoses got damaged, then you would have to take it to a hose shop to get a standard fitting.

I have that compressor, and swapped out the hose on it for a short section attached with an Oetiker clamp, and a standard female air fitting on it. It puts out quite a bit of air for it's size, so I'm willing to deal with hauling it in it's case/bag.

The good thing I like about it is, it's relatively fast and is probably making close to it's rated CFM. I made an inflator hose to do two tires and use a damped air gauge to read pressure on the line and quick release fittings on the tire ends. I can do each side in about 4 minutes. It's 10 minutes from the time I pull the compressor out until it's going back in the cargo area. That's going from 18 psi in 33" tires up to 36.

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