Milwaukee M18 2 Gal Air Compressor for Airing Back Up

[Troybilt]

I have bel looking for a decent way to air back up after hitting the trails. I have been looking at the ARB. I just received an email yesterday on the Milwaukee M18 2 Gal Compact Quiet Compressor.

How about one of you guys run out and get one and post up a review before I go and spend my last dime on one.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Produ...0bEo5eUpsXC9Qc0JOdVBxNE1XV1VWcGdYd2ZUQTkifQ==

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[Chance_P]

Thanks for posting this! I too am now anxiously awaiting some reviews. I was just looking at 12v compressors to keep in the Jeep, but if this can do the job, I can think of tons of other uses away from the vehicle.

 

[Rubicon Bob]

I have a Husky compressor, 1 or 2 gallon, from Home Depot. It is slow to fill the tires. Luckily, I only use it as a backup source. I use a SCUBA tank for my main source.

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

The Milwaukee flows 1.2CFM @90psi and the ARB twin at max loading flows 4.68@29psi and 6.16@0psi.

Extrapolate what you will but it sounds to me like the little Millie can do it but will be rather slow, perhaps too slow. Might make an excellent fix-a-flat side of the road unit but not to do 4 tires from ~15psi to ~40psi.

https://www.arb.com.au/assets/air-lockers/6-07.pdf for reference

 

[noside85]

VIAIR 400P Automatic all the way. It's ~$240 on Amazon. Easy to use, quick to inflate, and comes with carrying case. This thing is solid. Never used one before. Hooks up to car battery. There's also a gauge you can just use to check air while airing down. Doesn't hurt to have your TPMS monitor it as well.

We were in Corolla, there's a place by the off road beach to air back up after playing. There was a line of 8 trucks/Jeeps waiting to refill. Luckily I had my new VIAIR, filled it up within 10-15minutes and was on my way. It really couldn't be easier.

PS The Automatic shuts off in case of overheating or just pausing in between tires. No need to run from tire to pump to shut off and then back. Worth the extra cost.

 

[Gobi Wan K]

I have bought into the Milwaukee stuff hook line and sinker. Started replacing my old DeWalt 18v stuff. I am very happy with everything I have gotten so far. That said I am not sure this would be a great option for a Jeeper. If you were buying this for your work and also used it in your Jeep it might be worthwhile. It looks pretty big compared to the Viair and ARB compressors although I realize it has a tank where those others do not. The tank is really only good if you need a quick volume of air like a nail gun or an air horn. It isn't going to help you filling tires. I am not convinced it would be a bad option though. Those 12 ah batteries are almost as expensive as a Viair compressor though.

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

I know that place in Carolla and yeah the line gets long. OBA is a must if you are on and off the beach a lot.

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