MoombaMR20

heres some food for thought. My buddy once welded his rear bumper all round to make it a sealed unit. the bumper attached with all the proper fitting and everything then became his air tank, great idea; great functionality, it's like a sleeper tank, no extra weight and clean look

Border Dave

This has been beat to death, but if you're looking for a portable electric compressor, the MF-1050 is one of the best for the money. I bought mine from Costco (they call them the MF-1052) for less than $49.

Costco doesn't have them on its website, but here's the distributor's website: http://www.dv-innovations.com/products/mf_50.htm

Another fairly portable compressor that looks to be a very good deal for the money is the Puma. Here's one on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/12-V-Air-Compres...QQcmdZViewItem

Andrews

Then there is always the Warn PowerPlant winch which includes an on-board air compressor. Expensive, but it solves the space problem.

That is, if you don't have a winch already, aaaand if your bumper will fit it - which, by the way, the aftermarket bumper I was looking at (the Fab Fours front winch bumper) will not...

Hip2u77

I'll second the nod to the MV50 / MF-1050's.

2:00 (timed) to air one stock Rubi tire from 20-37 P.S.I.

And while I didn't time it, I'm guessing it took around 12-13 minutes to do all four at once with a homemade "4air" type setup. Same pressure 20-37 P.S.I.

I'm happy with mine.

redWRANGLER

Is there a brand name or is it called MF-1050? Is Costco the only one's that sell it?

Border Dave

Through Costco it is the Master Flow Q-Maxx High Volume Portable 12 volt Air Compressor, MFG Part Number MF1052. Sells for $48.59 plus tax.

Through Pep Boys, which you'll probably have to special order it since I can't ever seem to find it in stock in any of their stores, I believe it is the Master Flow Tsunami MF1050. They sell it for $59.99 and sometimes offer a $10 mail in rebate through their flyers. It has a red body.

I've seen several places online sell the MF1050/MV-50 (same product) for $59.99 to $84.99 plus shipping.

DO NOT SETTLE on ANY inferior model such as the HV-30 or the HV-40. You won't be happy. Also, you may encounter a product called TruckAir. It has been touted as a very high flowing 12 volt compressor. I bought it last year and was severely disappointed in how slow it was.

Here's a review of the MF1050. http://www.gearinstalls.com/pepboys.htm

And another. http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/portable_oba/

That being said, if this is going to be your primary compressor, I think the Puma might be a better deal in that it comes with a removable tank, regulator, pressure switch, air gauge, drain for the tank, quick disconnect for the air hose, puts out more air than the MF1050, and runs at 100% duty cycle (if you trust what's on the internet).

Here's some more info on the Puma. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PUMA-...spagenameZWDVW

edit: Here's a review of several air compressors. http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...spagenameZWDVW

On that page, the Superflow MV-50 is the old name for the MF1050.

Four Wheeler Magazine also did a write-up on some compressors. http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...pressor_guide/

Hip2u77

They're called the Superflow MV50, or Masterflow "Tsunami" MF-1050.

I bought mine last year from 4wheelparts.com, but I don't think they sell them anymore. I've heard some of the Pep Boys still have them in stock, and actually go on sale from time to time. Amazon still sells the Superflow also.

I've never seen the one at Costco, so I can't comment on that one.

Edit: Looks like Border Dave beat me by a few on the reply. I think this is the link he was trying to post for the reviews. http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...flatormain.htm

redWRANGLER

Thaank you for the help. This looks like a good solution. I have a heacy duty air compresor at home, just need something for the beach and trails on the weekends. This should work perfectly.

Border Dave

That IS the website I was trying to post. Thanks for the correction, Hip. I fixed it in my original post.

Jeepin Dad

4 Wheel Drive Hardware also sells them, Part # MV50, for $69.99