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Udo
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TIRE AIR COMPRESSOR
Just out Nomads!
Harbor Freight finally has the high volume air compressor on sale. This is the one that David K has been so high on. It fills a tire in about two
minutes.
Model#93186/66399. It is $20.00 off at $49.99, plus you get 15% off if you bring the coupon in the paper.
The sale is good until May 11, 2009.
Udo
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CaboRon
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Is that in La Paz ????????????
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desertcpl
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I just looked on Harbor Freight web site,,, cant find the ad,, and its listed for $69.99
can you send us the link so we can see the $20.00 off and the 15% discount,,,
or will I to look for it in print
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David K
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Here's where I first reported on the air pump... scroll down to see a photo of it filling my tire: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=22837
The rate of fill was 6 PSI per minute...
That is three times faster than the Coleman cigarette lighter air pump (2 PSI per minute)... For those of you in Rio Linda, that's from 12 psi (beach
pressure) to 30 psi (highway pressure) in 3 minutes!
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woody with a view
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how does it compare to the one in the tienda?
[Edited on 4-12-2009 by woody in ob]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
how does it compare to the one in the tienda?
[Edited on 4-12-2009 by woody in ob] |
Woody, I don't have the one in Doug's Tienda... so I don't know how it compares... I didn't learn of the Baja Tienda model until after I bought mine
(from the referal by BajaLou to Harbor Freight).
Doug's is a few dollars more, so I will guess it is BETTER! I would
rather have some profit go to Baja Nomad than Harbor Freight corporate!
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[Edited on 4-12-2009 by David K]
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Bajaboy
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Here's a pretty good overview of compressors:
http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodreview/inflatortest/inflator...
I have the Quickair and love it. It amazes me that people skimp on air compressors especially traveling in remote parts of Baja. I rather spend a
few hundred bucks more and have some piece of mind. Just my opinion, though....
Zac
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David K
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Thanks Zac... too bad the Harbor Freight one isn't in that comparison, but the fill rate matches (Super Flow & Harbor Freight)... 10-35 psi in 4
minutes... 25 psi/4 min. = ~ 6 psi:min.
Now, what seems real far off is the price... A Super Flow for under $30?
As for times... I have used a Quick Air 2... it was not that quick, and the fill tube failed at the first use! That was in 2001, so maybe they
improved it?
The cost is: $300 compared with the Super Flow or Harbor Freight at $25-$75 and here is the tested 4 tire fill times:
Quick Air 2 16:17
Superflow 16:57
For an extra 40 seconds, I will save the $225-$275.
[Edited on 4-12-2009 by David K]
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Bajaboy
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I have had my Quick Air since 1997 and it's still going strong. Durability and longevity are worth $300 bucks to me.
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David K
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That's true... thanks for the great link Zac!
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Baja&Back
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Any of you guys know of a 12v compressor/inflator with adjustable auto shut-off to buy?? I want to fill a tank for onboard air supply to fill
& change tires on the road (sort of like my own service truck)
Thanks.
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Pompano
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Works good in the Jeep.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja&Back
Any of you guys know of a 12v compressor/inflator with adjustable auto shut-off to buy?? I want to fill a tank for onboard air supply to fill
& change tires on the road (sort of like my own service truck)
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Viair Constant Duty On Board Air System. You might check it out. Fairly heavy duty. Powerful and convenient. Has adjustable auto shut-off, but I
use manual. Takes about 2 hours to install on your vehicle, after that your air inflator worries are over.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92043_600.htm
It works very well in this Jeep. Can inflate anything..and you won't be waiting long. 
[Edited on 4-13-2009 by Pompano]
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
A Super Flow for under $30?
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At one point, they were available at Kragen (and other company branded stores) for $25. I believe it was their blowout price to get rid of them, as
they weren't selling - most customers (these stores have) didn't like them because they needed to be connected directly to the battery and not via the
cigarette lighter outlet.
Some of the warehouse stores have had the MV-50 in the past year, and their retail prices are below what the direct importer charges me as a wholesale
price. Guess I don't have quite the same amount of volume.
I believe that the MV-50 and the Harbor Freight unit are pretty similar overall. Do whatever works out better for you. They're very handy to have.
I use my MV-50 just about every time I go off the highway - as I'll air down, and these make it simple to air back up rather quickly.
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Hook
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My MV-50 has a problem that I am wondering if others have. At the two-piece, brass connector to the tire valve, I often get lots of leakage unless
the brass connector is completely in-line with the tire valve. Of course, with the tension on the connector created by the yellow coiled air hose, the
only way I can keep the brass connector in line is to manually hold it in place while inflation is going on. It's a pain in the burro.
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4baja
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ive gone through many pumps including useing my AC as a pump and hands down co2 tank all the way. theres not many pumps that will reseal a broken bead
but co2 will. i have a 10 pounder and a 5 for atv and have never ran out in baja or anywere else.
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Hook
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Roger, can you give us a pic as to where it is mounted on a Jeep? Does it cost you much clearance?
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Pompano
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Hook, I will take a photo of it on the Jeep as soon as I get my replacement camera. My digital Nikon went south...or 'north' in this case.
Clearance on the pump is not a problem and it's easy access.
I should have a camera on April 24th. Sorry, but that's the best I can do. A local buddy, Polo Ruiz, did the install.
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Pacifico
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I have a friend that has the Powertank and it is awesome. I plan on buying one soon. It is a quality piece of equipment that would last you a
lifetime. To me, time inflating a tire is important - when you are stuck out in the baja sun sweating your rear off you want it done asap! Nice
compressor review - good info!!!
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Hook
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Thanks, Roger. I'm in no hurry. Was more concerned about the placement of the tank and clearance.
Your camera didn't fall victim to the notorious Burro or Escondida Beach Bandits, did it?
Love the Quadratec site; I spend entirely too much money there.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Your camera didn't fall victim to the notorious Burro or Escondida Beach Bandits, did it?
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Afraid so, Paul. But not to worry, I don't like being a victim and the scales of justice are moving as we type. Will write a little report about
this later..after the trapdoor has sprung.
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