I need to buy a compressor. What savings can be made at a camping show?

[Titfish Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Titfish]

As the title suggests I need to get a compressor and was wondering what sort of savings I can expect to get by buying at a camping show, namely the caravan and camping show on at Maitland next weekend.

Also, although it has been probably done to death on other posts what compressor to get. I have looked at the TJM for about $220 and wonder if it compares favourably with the ARB at $349?

Any information would be great.

Thanks
Ken

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Ken, you might be lucky to get a show discount of around 10%

[brooksy78 Member Find all posts View Profile Close brooksy78]

Check out 4x4 actions air compressor comparison. It can be found via google. Will definitely make you think about which compressor to buy.

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

I have had two ARB onboard compressors, one in my 90 series for the locker (and airing up) the other is waiting to be installed in the 120.
BUT... I keep coming back to my Bushranger Auto Max Air.
It might be because its still portable and not hard wired (therefor less current drop) but I find it does an easier job of inflating my tyres than the ARB ones. Doesn't labour as much as the ARB one.
Both are good, ARB mounts easier though...

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10-15% would be the norm. Dont be afraid to ask, tell them you will buy it now with the discount.

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This Pro Flow Dr Air compressor seems to be rebadged elsewhere. Example in Jaycar:
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MC7200

Tigerz11 http://www.tigerz11.com.au/index.php...OMPRESSOR.html
Ironman FloMax Pro http://www.4wd1.com/pumps.htm

Except it's a curly hose instead.

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I bought the Thumper from Tigerz11 as above for my son. They are well built and perform well.

I think I will get one for myself when mine dies.

[shodown Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close shodown]

I need to get a compressor - wasnt too sure whether to get something portable or an ARB twin onboard. When I rang around last week, the ARB Twin Onboard is friggen exxy (fitted). At this price though, I can get the Dr Air (and use) it immediately without forking out the better part of a grand.

The Tigerz11 is $33 shipping to WA, therefore for the sake of $7, I think the Pro Flow DR Air is awesome value - especially with 5 yr warranty.

Anyone know the warranty period of the Tigerz11 out of curiosity?

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Intersting you mention that, shodown. From the website it appears to be 24 hrs from receipt

[shodown Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close shodown]

I need to get a compressor - wasnt too sure whether to get something portable or an ARB twin onboard. When I rang around last week, the ARB Twin Onboard is friggen exxy (fitted). At this price though, I can get the Dr Air (and use) it immediately without forking out the better part of a grand.

The Tigerz11 is $33 shipping to WA, therefore for the sake of $7, I think the Pro Flow DR Air is awesome value - especially with 5 yr warranty.

Anyone know the warranty period of the Tigerz11 out of curiosity?

Next question - anyone know the rated duty cycle of the Dr Air Pro Flo AC495? All I can find it an ebay link stating "25 Minutes @ 40 psi"

So you can run for 25 mins to top tyres upto 40 PSI, then what? Allow to cool for how long? I was hoping to be able to use this to top up 2 or 3 cars depending what people have compressors.....

Cheers,
Kevin

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I have one of these I-Max compressors from this seller on eBay :-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-2012-...item3f19c15550

At $89 if it lasts a couple of years you're still well ahead. The seller is good and replaced my carry case promptly when it arrived with a crack in it.

Mine doesn't have the gold coloured caps on the pistons as I bought it in 2011 but it is the same unit. I think a lot of these compressors are coming out of the same factory in China with different stickers on them.

To be fair I haven't given mine a full blown deflate/re-inflate test on 4 tyres yet but it works fine when I'm topping up the tyres. I like that it already has some rubber dampeners on the feet between the feet and the base plate, cuts down the noise a bit but it still moves around (on concrete anyway). The only thing I can't figure out is the inline control on the T piece, instructions are somewhat lacking in that regard. Also I wouldn't trust the gauge on it, I have an ARB one for checking pressures.

[shodown Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close shodown]

I have one of these I-Max compressors from this seller on eBay :-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-2012-...item3f19c15550

At $89 if it lasts a couple of years you're still well ahead. The seller is good and replaced my carry case promptly when it arrived with a crack in it.

Mine doesn't have the gold coloured caps on the pistons as I bought it in 2011 but it is the same unit. I think a lot of these compressors are coming out of the same factory in China with different stickers on them.

To be fair I haven't given mine a full blown deflate/re-inflate test on 4 tyres yet but it works fine when I'm topping up the tyres. I like that it already has some rubber dampeners on the feet between the feet and the base plate, cuts down the noise a bit but it still moves around (on concrete anyway). The only thing I can't figure out is the inline control on the T piece, instructions are somewhat lacking in that regard. Also I wouldn't trust the gauge on it, I have an ARB one for checking pressures.

Cheers Fido - good to hear some feedback about the ebay cheapies. I think for the sake of it though, I will get the Dr Air unit, but will keep this one in mind for a xmas / bday present for the in-laws as they wouldnt use it as often....

Kevin

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Thanks for the feedback everybody. I'll probably get to the show and make a decision when I get there.

Cheers
Ken

[steve f Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close steve f]

For what it's worth I have had a bushranger max air for 8 years now and so far still going strong. Couple mates have them also with no issues at all.

[Darran K Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darran K]

Thanks for the info in here guys.. Just ordered http://www.motoquipe.com.au/buy/air-...ion-award/4278 $180, why not.

Cheers.