I would add that if one goes CO2, it's important to know how full the tank is before setting out. Can't tell from pressure gauges. LCD strip a possibility but not that reliable. Only sure way is to weigh it. Easy enough.
York vs electric compressor vs CO2
- Thread starter NLXTACY
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
NLXTACY
Wits' End
- Thread starter
- #22
Very good point about weighing the bottle. I have one of those suitcases that have the built in scale with LCD panel that we use for flights to make sure we are under 50 pounds. Well the suitcase got damaged so I can see integrating the scale into whatever I use for the CO2 tank holder.
Another option
I have the Puma 12V compressor, they cost nowadays about $200. It will air up my 4 33" tires from 15 PSI to 40 PSI in about 10-12 minutes, total. I've had this thing for about 5 years now, used it many times for my truck and other's, and never had a problem. It's not too big, it's not too heavy, and you can take it with you. I clamp it onto the battery terminals. If/when you upgrade, you can sell it. No tanks to worry about, it's a decent little unit, and it's way faster than the MV50.
If you want to come by and see one, I'm in Sherman Oaks
Dana
I have the Puma 12V compressor, they cost nowadays about $200. It will air up my 4 33" tires from 15 PSI to 40 PSI in about 10-12 minutes, total. I've had this thing for about 5 years now, used it many times for my truck and other's, and never had a problem. It's not too big, it's not too heavy, and you can take it with you. I clamp it onto the battery terminals. If/when you upgrade, you can sell it. No tanks to worry about, it's a decent little unit, and it's way faster than the MV50.
If you want to come by and see one, I'm in Sherman Oaks
Dana
I have the MF1050. I just jackknife the trailer to fill it. As for the original question: I carry two of the compressors. They are slow but haven't failed me yet.
Greetings:
Since a 2nd battery is in your future, it can be wired to an inverter. The inverter in turn can be used to run a pancake compressor with tank. Take it with you on the trail for quick air-ups and air tools. Make sure the inverter is large enough to handle the compressor you choose. This setup works for me. And gives you the flexibility to run other 110 volt appliances, small chainsaw, etc.
Steve
94'
185,000
Since a 2nd battery is in your future, it can be wired to an inverter. The inverter in turn can be used to run a pancake compressor with tank. Take it with you on the trail for quick air-ups and air tools. Make sure the inverter is large enough to handle the compressor you choose. This setup works for me. And gives you the flexibility to run other 110 volt appliances, small chainsaw, etc.
Steve
94'
185,000
I have all three options you are considering. In my FJ40 I have a redundant system with an ARB electric compressor and also a York, both of which feed into a 2 1/2 gallon reserve tank. Years ago I just had the ARB compressor and reserve tank but it just wasn't fast enough to quickly fill tires. I added the York and it works great.
In my FZJ80 I keep a 10 lb C02 tank. It works well, but I still plan to add a York. The York has the advantage of unlimited air, so I'm more willing to break out the air tools on the trail which speeds repairs. You don't have to worry about keeping it filled or forgetting to pack it (which I've done with the C02 tank). The York is always there. It is reliable. It doesn't take up storage space.
If you or a buddy has a welder it is fairly easy to make a bracket, add a pulley, and mount the York. The rest is simple plumbing.
In my FZJ80 I keep a 10 lb C02 tank. It works well, but I still plan to add a York. The York has the advantage of unlimited air, so I'm more willing to break out the air tools on the trail which speeds repairs. You don't have to worry about keeping it filled or forgetting to pack it (which I've done with the C02 tank). The York is always there. It is reliable. It doesn't take up storage space.
If you or a buddy has a welder it is fairly easy to make a bracket, add a pulley, and mount the York. The rest is simple plumbing.
NLXTACY
Wits' End
- Thread starter
- #27
Well I've definitely made my decisions at this point. After doing a bunch of research I am going the way of the York and the CO2 bottle and there is also a good chance I am going to pick up a Viair compressor on the cheap because a buddy's mini-truck just got nailed so he is getting rid of what is still usable. I had dibs on his compressor.
STLCRUISER, I am definitely going the way of the inverter but for other uses. Any compressor I run would be 12VDC.
In checking out CO2 systems, I would have to say that all of the kits out there all look to be the same thing just different color tank and maybe a prettier regulator. So I took a trip to my local AirGas and took a look at what they had. For a brand new 10lb. tank, regulator, hose and fill would run $190. All I would then need is a valve stem chuck and the mount for the truck. The only issue with AirGas is in the location that is next to me, they only exchange the bottles. Not good. But that is only because they don't do any refilling at all. If I take the trip and do the extra 10 miles to the Burbank store I can get them to refill my tank. The cost to refill is $35.
Now on the York side I have decided to go with LUMPDOG's York bracket...if he can ever finish it
. And then getting a shiny "new to me" York from APPLETECH. This will then be going to a VIAIR 5 gallon tank and then all hooked together. My question now is what do people run for the hose to the tank AND what about running to the bumpers for quick-disconnects? I was thinking of using Semi truck brake hoses but no idea where around here I could find that stuff. Any other ideas?
STLCRUISER, I am definitely going the way of the inverter but for other uses. Any compressor I run would be 12VDC.
In checking out CO2 systems, I would have to say that all of the kits out there all look to be the same thing just different color tank and maybe a prettier regulator. So I took a trip to my local AirGas and took a look at what they had. For a brand new 10lb. tank, regulator, hose and fill would run $190. All I would then need is a valve stem chuck and the mount for the truck. The only issue with AirGas is in the location that is next to me, they only exchange the bottles. Not good. But that is only because they don't do any refilling at all. If I take the trip and do the extra 10 miles to the Burbank store I can get them to refill my tank. The cost to refill is $35.
Now on the York side I have decided to go with LUMPDOG's York bracket...if he can ever finish it
. And then getting a shiny "new to me" York from APPLETECH. This will then be going to a VIAIR 5 gallon tank and then all hooked together. My question now is what do people run for the hose to the tank AND what about running to the bumpers for quick-disconnects? I was thinking of using Semi truck brake hoses but no idea where around here I could find that stuff. Any other ideas?
Last edited:
I currently have a MV50 and will be upgrading to a York with a tank and the whole 9 yards... The MV50 will then live in my wifes SAS'ed 4Runner. (That's the beauty of always wheeling together!)
I used fuel line from McMaster for all the runs. I have a quick disconnect on my ARB bumper that works great. I use the frame rails as conduit to run all sorts of stuff from front to rear.
Sounds good. Fuel line it is. And here I was worried about getting air-brake hose
Type B air brake tubing is not hard to find.
Any large truck/trailer shop will have it. I imagine your local NAPA has it or can tell you where to get it.
Keep it away from headers and exhaust components and you'll be fine.
I used it on my Early Bronco in 3/8" and have 1/2" sitting around for when I do the Cruiser.
I thought I'd revive this old thread for more up to date discussion on compressors and the like. Last week we had one guy with a York (wrong! Sorry.) Puma compressor and 3 to 4 rigs that needed air. He had a 1.5 gallon tank and that made things better, but nobody wanted to wait around while everyone aired up off that single compressor. The gas station was even slower. Yes, I enjoy being out there, but I enjoy wheeling and hiking and shooting it around the camp fire, not listening to a compressor for 2 hours.
-I decided I need an OBA solution so I don't have to rely on someone else.
-I want it fast sometimes and sometimes I don't think I'll care.
-I want it reliable.
-I want to run air tools.
-I want to air up 5 times on a trip.
-I want to help out the guy that doesn't have OBA and always pay it forward.
This sounds like a combination of a compressor and CO2.
-I decided I need an OBA solution so I don't have to rely on someone else.
-I want it fast sometimes and sometimes I don't think I'll care.
-I want it reliable.
-I want to run air tools.
-I want to air up 5 times on a trip.
-I want to help out the guy that doesn't have OBA and always pay it forward.
This sounds like a combination of a compressor and CO2.
Last edited:
Does the co2 bottle lose cfm as it drains, or does it suddenly just give out when it's empty?
In my opinion York is the cats ass! When I lived up by Siver Lake Sand dunes we aired down the tires on my Heep to 5# (no beadlocks) on April 15th each year, and didn't air them again until after they shut down for the season. I lived 15 miles from the park entrance, and NEVER, in 9-10 years, did I ever run a tire off the rim or ruin a tire.
CO2 systems are #1 when full, but garbage when empty, and if your not weighing them every trip, your playing Russian Roulette.
CO2 systems are #1 when full, but garbage when empty, and if your not weighing them every trip, your playing Russian Roulette.
IMO, dual ARB is quite amazing for what it is! Thing will run power tools no problems but if i had an option for a York id do it 
, im swapping an ls and im still looking at my options
it goes honest york = arb twin (same level)> CO2 with 50 dollar back up > viair or arb single > 50 dollar special > gas station
, im swapping an ls and im still looking at my options it goes honest york = arb twin (same level)> CO2 with 50 dollar back up > viair or arb single > 50 dollar special > gas station
Last edited:
Woot! the compressor debate continues!!!!!!
Ok everyone already knows by preference so carry on.
IMO, dual ARB is quite amazing for what it is! Thing will run power tools no problems but if i had an option for a York id do it
it goes honest york/arb twin together > CO2 with 50 dollar back up > viair or arb single > 50 dollar special > gas station
You my friend is a fan of backups for your backups, I like it!
There are many times when my friends said let's just go to gas station to air up and greeted by broken or missing inflator.
That's why I have a York..... don't need to carry all the extra weight of a backup! Reminds me of my neighbor, he just put synthetic line on his winch, and then put the old wire rope in his truck toolbox! Hmmnnn..... I thought he was trying to save weight, not carry more! Lol
inkpot
SILVER Star
Still lighter than 2sets of wire rope?
