Hi All,

I think I've decided to get the Warn compressor, but was hoping someone with one could chime in with their thoughts.

I was going to go with a Viair on board system, but realized a portable system like this (has a small built-in air tank) would be more flexible.

 

I have the Power Plant winch, and I think the compressor is the same. Two thumbs up if that is the case.

 

Well, I just bought one from Northridge. I'll post a review.

 

Hi All,

I just received the unit and unboxed it. Initial reviews: DISAPPOINTED

First off, the unit is MADE IN CHINA. If I had known that, I would not have bought it. I hate to return it to Northridge, but may if the cost is not too steep.

That being said, it looks nice and seems very well designed. The electric motor that runs the pump is larger than most auto starter motors.

Out of the box, the power cables (about 6 feet long) have eyelet connectors on them, so you can not simply hook it up to use. I'll get some high current quick connects and then try it.

DO NOT buy the Powerplant accessory kit. It is made in Taiwan and is of very poor quality. The hose is a hard plastic, the air gauge came with free corrosion. This *is not* worth the $100 - not by a long shot. Maybe $25. I could have purchased a Made In USA hose and gauge for the same money.

I'll post a full review when I get to play with it.

 

OK, I've lived with this unit for 6 months and will give a review. In short - it is great. I was deeply concerned when I first received as as it was made in China - not usually a source for high quality products. In reality, except for a few screws that loosened up all the time (I had to Lock-Tite them), it has held up well. I can go from 18PSI to 37PSI in less than a minute (32" tires). It can run an impact wrench to take off lugs, though you need an efficient (high quality) gun to do so. Every time I take it out to air up, everyone wants to use it. I attached clamps to the power cables to allow me to connect it quickly. It has a 100 percent duty cycle, so no need to let it rest between tires.

Oh, and it is the same compressor the PowerPlant uses.

 

Which Warn compressor did you get?

 

SPI - single cylinder.

 

I am looking at this unit... do you still recomend it? Where did you source the clamps for the cables?

 

Just noticed your posting - next time PM me.

I still recommend it. It has held up very well. Last time I went out with it, four Jeeps lined up to use it. It ran for about 45 minutes straight in the mud and pouring rain and did not miss a beat.

 

Cable clamps came from my FLAPS. I now use high current disconnects to make it easier.