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[erod]

Just picked one up at Costco for $48. Seems like a nice little unit, thought I would post a pick if anyone is interested...

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[jimjxsn]

I've been using the same one and it seems to work real well. I picked it up at pep boys - with a $10 rebate it was around the same price.

[kcowyo]

They're great little units.

I've seen some people complain that the fuse blows but it hasn't on me in the last two years. I once accidently put it in the bag on top of one of the alligator clips. Crimped it a bit, they're a little chintzy so watch out for that.

When I air up, I leave it out of the bag to cool for awhile. Then I'll put it away the next time I stop.

[chnlisle]

How long does it take you to air back up with it.

[brett13]

Does it come with a 12v lighter plug too or just the aligators? I find the cig lighter plugs easier, especially since they are in both front and back of my trucks.

[erod]

just the alligator clips...

[kcowyo]

How long does it take you to air back up with it.

I can air up my 285/75/16's (33"-ish) from 18 PSI back up to 35 PSI, in 4min 30secs per tire, pretty good. My airbags, which aren't much bigger than a soda pop can, air up from 50 PSI to 85 PSI in seconds, maybe 10 -15.

[chnlisle]

Years ago I bought an air horn compressor from JCWhitney. I mounted it in a ammo can with 20 ft of hose. It is really well made and works well. I've inflated hundreds of tires with it but it is slow. But I figure I'm never in a hurry when we go camping so I think I'll stay with it until it dies. May then I'll get one of those "hi speed" jobs from one of the 4X4 sites.

[DLN]

Brett,

I'm with you on the plugs...if you find one with a plug let me know.

[simimike]

Check Radio Shack for the plugs. They can't be to expensive.

Cheers,

Mike