CMT Air Compressor Kit - opinions? experience?

[dave_in_delaware]

I realize that on-board air would be ideal (probably), but I was wondering about those portable non-permanent kinds of compressors. I've read some of the posts regarding the Master Flow air compressors and was wondering what everyone thought about this one:

http://www.jackstoolshed.com/product...arry_Case.html

Is it pretty much the same as the MF's? Would this be a good idea to carry in your vehicle (SMB or other vehicle - minivan, car, etc)? Comments? Opinions?

FYI: This wouldn't be for airing up 4 tires or anything hardcore, but more for filling a tire or two that had a slow leak or was just a little low. Kind of like an "emergency" compressor if you need to inflate a tire, or for general tire maintenance.

Please let me know your thoughts! You guys/gals are probably the most well-versed people I know who use such things for vehicles!

[Ford_6L_E350]

I've tried a couple of those cheap, little compressors. Claim to be able to deliver 125 or even 200 psi. But, I could never get 50 psi, even deadheaded.

My answer would be to save your money for a real compressor, portable or hard mounted.

Mike

[scatter]

I have to agree with Mike here Dave. The little ones that plug into the cig lighter are pretty much junk. Costco was, and maybe still is, selling one for around $50 and it's not too bad for emergency work. But still nothing great and a friend had one go bad right away. Not good for something along the lines of emergency gear.
As the man said, save your money or hope for a benevolent Santa....

[Greg In Austin]

We have had three in the last few years. Two of them with the Craftsman label on them. They would work for a while, but never seem to last, and this is with no hard core usage.

The latest is a Diehard combo unit with jumpstart and inverter and it will overheat under any sort of extended use.

I have to say I was impressed with the Extreme Air unit during our Big Bend Ranch State Park trip.

[JoeyNick]

Dave,

Try this portable air compressor. It works well.


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=93186