4x4 Air Compressors - Beginner Tips.

[Epic Drives WA]

The very first addition to your 4WD setup that you MUST have before you head off road is a 12 volt air compressor. I don't believe that you need expensive equipment to enjoy the great outdoors however there are a few things that will help ensure your first experience off-road is an enjoyable one. In this video I run through the basics of what why you need an air compressor, what to look for when searching the market for one and a rough guide as to tyre pressures.

 

[Deleted member 69390]

As good as the vid may be or not (not watched it) - I guess this post is really an ad for your Epic Drives business and your Youtube Channel.

 

[Epic Drives WA]

I’m not a business, I don’t sell anything I just like 4WDing, sharing my videos and chatting with like minded people. If you watched my video before commenting you’d realise this. I appreciate creative criticism and advice however your comment, I find to be of little to no use . I appreciate the fact that not everyone finds my videos helpful and I put my hand up and admit I’m far from an expert, that’s why I’m on this forum. It’s sad that people on here (very few) feel the need to post pointless comments aimed at nothing more than putting people down. Saying that I do enjoy reading people’s comments and find this forum is generally full of great people offering friendly and awesome advice.
Cheers,
Dan.

 

[Davepatrol]

Hi Dan, I thought your video would be quiet helpful for newbies, but would warn that Staun Tyre deflaters can & have stuck, deflating your Tyre completely. I have a couple of sets but mainly use an ARB deflater which I find gives me more control over how much air I let out

 

[shanegtr]

I brought an ARB compressor probably close to 20yrs ago when I first started out 4wding. Was the very first accessory I brought. Still got it and still use it - but its slow (was never the fastest around even when new).

 

[sharkcaver]

I brought an ARB compressor probably close to 20yrs ago when I first started out 4wding. Was the very first accessory I brought. Still got it and still use it - but its slow (was never the fastest around even when new).

Slow but reliable hey. I have one too, but still carry a portable just in case.....No wonder I'm heavy. Would like a twin motor job, but boy, they pull some serious current, like +50A

 

[Perth Pioneer]

same here, I relocated the original ARB to my bike trailer and bought the newer version to hard mount in the Cruiser with a 9ltr air tank. The original compressor just keeps on working but is slow compared to what is now available.

 

[Petunia]

First 15 years I didn't have a compressor, went for a weekend with 3 mates who all religiously let the air out, I got up the same hills they did.

I will buy my deflater when I need it, they are available on every tree, is sold under the heading, a ''Stick''.

Fancy gear may be nice, but there are cheap/free alternatives, in my humble opinionated opinion 'deflation' is a buzz word with over the top importance attached that now everyone is doing it regardless? A tyre is a tyre, but a 31/10/15 is totally different to a stock 16inch split rim with Handcrook tyres and I would prefer 16's rims and tyres anyday.

 

[sharkcaver]

First 15 years I didn't have a compressor, went for a weekend with 3 mates who all religiously let the air out, I got up the same hills they did.

I will buy my deflater when I need it, they are available on every tree, is sold under the heading, a ''Stick''.

Fancy gear may be nice, but there are cheap/free alternatives, in my humble opinionated opinion 'deflation' is a buzz word with over the top importance attached that now everyone is doing it regardless? A tyre is a tyre, but a 31/10/15 is totally different to a stock 16inch split rim with Handcrook tyres and I would prefer 16's rims and tyres anyday.

Buzz word with OTT importance hey - You obviously have a lifetime of off road experience. Nuff said.

 

[CaptainBanana]

Lol deflating tyres is overrated?? Said no one who drives anything remotely interesting/entertaining/difficult. In my time off-road I've run everything from stock 29 inch rubber to 37 inch creepy crawlers and every last one of them gripped more and rode better at 10-20 psi than they did at 30-40psi....what a ridiculous statement.

 

[mikehzz]

I still like my dual Thumper that auto cuts out. I use the end bit to deflate, it just clips on the valve and the tyres goes down quick enough. The gauge is very clear and accurate according to my tpms. I hope it lasts because I really like it.

 

[phs]

Lol deflating tyres is overrated?? Said no one who drives anything remotely interesting/entertaining/difficult. In my time off-road I've run everything from stock 29 inch rubber to 37 inch creepy crawlers and every last one of them gripped more and rode better at 10-20 psi than they did at 30-40psi....what a ridiculous statement.

He is just looking for bites.

 

[Epic Drives WA]

First 15 years I didn't have a compressor, went for a weekend with 3 mates who all religiously let the air out, I got up the same hills they did.

I will buy my deflater when I need it, they are available on every tree, is sold under the heading, a ''Stick''.

Fancy gear may be nice, but there are cheap/free alternatives, in my humble opinionated opinion 'deflation' is a buzz word with over the top importance attached that now everyone is doing it regardless? A tyre is a tyre, but a 31/10/15 is totally different to a stock 16inch split rim with Handcrook tyres and I would prefer 16's rims and tyres anyday.

Hi Dan, I thought your video would be quiet helpful for newbies, but would warn that Staun Tyre deflaters can & have stuck, deflating your Tyre completely. I have a couple of sets but mainly use an ARB deflater which I find gives me more control over how much air I let out

G’day mate, yeah I can see how that could happen. I’ve never had any issues... yet anyway. I don’t leave them unattended as by the time I’ve screwed on the 4th Staun I’m unscrewing the first one. I know there are a few “cheaper” versions out there and yeah nar I wouldn’t bother. For me they are super handy and super fast but each to their own. Thanks for the comment mate.