PapaGing

Like many jeepers, I have a portable air compressor that I hook up after the ride to refill the tires back up to road pressure. And, like many, I have been opening the hood and connecting the alligator clips for the compressor to the battery to finish the job.
I purchased the Air Armor M240 portable air compressor because I liked the idea of the compressor and the accessories in a single, durable container. I just hated the idea of how it needed to connect directly to the battery every time I used it.



My solution was to create a method to power the compressor without the alligator-clip-to-the-battery approach. To solve this I purchased a couple Anderson SB50 connectors. I cut off the alligator clips on the compressor and attached one Anderson connector to the compressor.






I then manufactured a wiring loom with the other Anderson Connector. I ran the wiring loom to my SPOD so that it could be controlled by the toggle switch in cab. The other end was zipped tied to another wire loom which ran in the bumper. I have a weather cover coming for the connector that remains on the bumper.



Now, when I need to power the air compressor, I simple connect the Anderson Connectors, flip the toggle, and the air compressor is humming away. The Anderson connectors are designed to maintain polarity and cannot be connected improperly. It's not on-board air, but it is a breeze to use.

ronjenx

Very nice! It's handy having a 12 volt connection.

I did something similar, with the connection in the back.

DKehler

Nice. I was thinking of doing something similar with my portable compressor, then it died and I bought CO2.

jeepmojo

viar 400p ? pros and cons before i decide on spending 200 .00
which one would you go for ?

PapaGing

I sent you a PM about the air armor. I am exceptionally pleased with the compressor. I looked it up on line and realize that I got a screaming deal when I bought mine.

jeepmojo

its 199 the cheapest i can find out there at quadratech or auto barn free shipping
thank you for responding on it and the pm

WHT_JKUR

Been looking at the Air Armor..., How does it do inflating 4 tires.. After airdown? say from 15psi?

jeepmojo

but i think 15 min max then cool down 15 min. but he just told me that his friends heats up so hot they cant put theirs in the nylon bag . but this one isnt even hot . So im gonna order one soon i think
Like to know if quadratec gives us a jk forum discount? that would help a little bit . id order from them they carry it. he got his for 120
in 2014 i guess . seems they went up in price

WHT_JKUR

Found one on eBay for $145.. Says is is "manufacturer refurbished".. If it comes with warranty might be worth it..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Armor-M2...134719&vxp=mtr

jeepmojo

i dont buy off e bay nor would i want a refurbished compressor myself .
but a option if you dont mind chancing it . id rather have a new one
and hope for the best