Is it possible to run a small air compressor from the 400 watt 125 volt outlet? Something like the compressor below, it's only 3 amps.
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Air Compressor off 400w plug
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That specific compressor will be close to the maximum power that outlet can provide. 120v x 3A = 360 watts. Since it uses an oil-less pump it won't be affected by temperature as much as it would if it used a pump with an oil sump. The worst that will happen is it will pop the circuit breaker on that outlet. I did that a couple of times in my previous truck (2017 Rebel).
Bringing this back alive - does anyone have a small compressor that they can test? Like a small harbor freight or porter cable pancake compressor. Need the ability to run a compressor to fill tires in four wheelers when on the trail.
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I used one of these for this exact purpose. Worked great.
I also picked up the one below for taking on the trail on my DR650 when I had to air up and down for different road types. This is the newer model. Mine I bought 6 years ago and it still works like it was brand new. And it’s been to hell and back.
Power Sport Tire Inflator
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LaxDfns15
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You don't need a pancake compressor for just trail use, that's overkill. I have one similar to lharrell's above, and it works fine.
LaxDfns15
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After looking at that Viair some more I have one more like this. It goes up to 150 PSI, but mine has both a 12V plug and 120V plug. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RXZKMX3/
I've got a rollNlock bed cover. I've been thinking about adding an air storage tank under the rollnlock cover with a 12 compressor to air up the storage tank. I figure when I want air, I won't want to wait for the tank to air up or the slow fill for a 12 compressor, so I can bring it up to pressure as I drive and have air on demand.
there's also the space under the bed that the stock air tanks go if you don't have air suspension. that's another appealing place to put a tank.
there's also the space under the bed that the stock air tanks go if you don't have air suspension. that's another appealing place to put a tank.
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I have the Viair 400P auto, its pretty slick.
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I've used this one from Horror Freight and it works just fine with the rear seat outlet.
I'd like to move it to the bed. However I am trying to get an air suspension compressor from a new RAM. bolt that up in the factory place then run air lines with quick connects to the four wheel wells.
I'd like to move it to the bed. However I am trying to get an air suspension compressor from a new RAM. bolt that up in the factory place then run air lines with quick connects to the four wheel wells.
That’s a scary placeI've used this one from Horror Freight and it works just fine with the rear seat outlet.
I'd like to move it to the bed. However I am trying to get an air suspension compressor from a new RAM. bolt that up in the factory place then run air lines with quick connects to the four wheel wells.
Awesome, I was looking at that one too. Ideally I'd leave the compressor up in the V nose part of the trailer run a heavy duty short extension cord from the cab in the truck, let the compressor fill and go about my business. Thank you.
I use a viair 88p to air up my jeeps tires. If you add in a supplementary tank, fill it from shop compressor before you leave home.
None of the 12v compressors have a duty cycle good enough for hours of continuous usage.
None of the 12v compressors have a duty cycle good enough for hours of continuous usage.
