12 volt portable air compressor ???

Remember the good old days, when you were lucky if you had your old bicycle pump in the back of your rather large trunk.
We are either getting old or smarter? OK Smarter!
I'm with Larry, I'd like to know what works also.
Curt

I have a Campbel Hausfeld I have used for well over 10 years. It is battery operated but you can still plug it in as well. It has been handy for bicycles and toys due to it's protability. I use it to air the tires on cars in the other garage. I originally bought it as field equipment for charging retractable landing gear on my radio controlled aircraft. These system I aired to 100+psi. I have used it harder then they intended it to be used and after 10 years the battery is still good and I can still air a flat tire. It takes a while but it will do it no problem.

http://john1701a.com/prius/images/Campbell-Hausfeld_Cordless-Inflator.jpg

I would as much stay away from Sears. I had a neighbor who worked for a company that built the air compressor pumps for the Sears model. He shoewed me their tiny little pump put in a large case to make it look like somehting. This was their standard model. Their DELUX model was the SAME PUMP in a bigger case!

Gary

Larry,
I have one made in China. No brand name on it.
Works off 12v. Had it now 5 years and have used it on many occasions and still works great. If I remember correctly, I got it at Checker for like $19.95.

Takes awhile to get something pumped up to 36+ psi, but it's better than nothing at all when your out in the middle of nowhere and need air.

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I have a Campbel Hausfeld I have used for well over 10 years.

I've found this one, direct from C/H with free shipping, for $55.

Larry

I'm using the model MV50 from DV Innovations

http://dv-innovations.com

It's compact, came with a cordura style carrying case, puts out 72 LPM, 120 PSI. Its equipped with a 1/3 HP, 30 amp motor.

It will inflate an auto tire in a few minutes.

George

I went to the local junkyard and got the level ride pump from an old Caddie. They are mounted in plain sight in the engine compartment. Very reliable and put out 200 psi. I added my own hose and cig lighter wire. Total cost was less than $30.