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Cincinnati h2
12-25-2003, 01:11 AM
Has anyone found a good after market compresser that could be mounted under the rear in the stock compresser location? I would like to find one that doesn't take 5-10 minutes to fill a tire.I didn't get the air suspension because I don't trust airbags but could use the compresser.
Cincinnati h2
12-25-2003, 01:11 AM
Has anyone found a good after market compresser that could be mounted under the rear in the stock compresser location? I would like to find one that doesn't take 5-10 minutes to fill a tire.I didn't get the air suspension because I don't trust airbags but could use the compresser.
Cincinnati h2
12-25-2003, 01:20 PM
Phil,
I thought about the scuba tank also but was told by a few people that a scuba divers license is required to have it filled. I have used the portable air storage tanks and they just didn't hold enough air. I was thinking about installing a small tank under the rear with a compresser but don't know if there is enough room. I think that a tank as small as 4-5 gallons would probably be enough with the compresser.
HUMDNGR
12-25-2003, 03:42 PM
This is what I use. The Power Tank <http://www.powertank.com/start.htm> it works great. It will fill 40 plus 37x14.50 tires in seconds at a time. That is with the old style regulator that I have. They have a higher volume reg. now.
HUMDNGR
12-25-2003, 03:45 PM
sorry the link will not go through. PowerTank.com
noc
12-25-2003, 04:05 PM
Linked: Very cool but pretty expensive (http://www.powertank.com/start.htm)



<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HUMDNGR:
sorry the link will not go through. PowerTank.com<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
DiscoDancingRover
12-25-2003, 07:08 PM
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/powertank/index.htm They have some of the best prices I believe. They are also great people to deal with. They know a lot on the topic and can explain anything to you about it. They also get your order out quickly!
Centerfire
12-26-2003, 12:01 PM
Another alternative for tank fills: If you have a friend in the fire dept. They fill can and do fill air tanks for their use.. We fill our Tanks we use for our Airmunitions Guns.. NO charge.. SO make friends with a fireman.

Mike
Cincinnati h2
12-26-2003, 12:09 PM
Thanks to everyone who has responded. A compresser is still my first choice but it sounds like the tanks are quicker at filling the tires and probably a lot cheaper than a good compresser.
HUMDNGR
12-26-2003, 12:10 PM
PhilD, how long have you been using your power tank? By the way it runs my impact driver and nail guns great also. I must say the hand grips do get a little cold.
Cincinnati h2
12-26-2003, 12:12 PM
Centerfire,

Thanks I didn't even think about that, my brother in law is a fireman.
Detonate
12-26-2003, 12:29 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HUMDNGR:
It will fill 40 plus 37x14.50 tires in seconds at a time.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That may be a little optimistic.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That estimate might actually be spot on.

A scuba tank holds compressed air.

The Power Tank hold liquid CO2 which evaporate and creates compressed inert gas. So it's basically refilling itself over and over again as you are using it.

Look very cool. Not sure if I could afford one. Seems like it might be cheaper to just get a real good compressor at that point.

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.