Tyre Pump

Not sure on current prices, but I suggest that you buy a known reputable brand that others here recommend. I used an el cheapo and it melted. I used a more expensive el cheapo and stood around waiting for a long time . It simply wasn't up to the job. I bought a Big Red compressor (around $300 at the time) and have been quite satisfied.
Nothing worse than being stranded by a bit of gear that gets so little use but you rely on it in a pinch.

Hi Cobber
I use a pump from BigW cost $89 and has no problems pumping up the tyres on the 4by and now the motorhome. You have a spare at the price you are willing to pay.
Regards Ray

Just make sure it's not a MADE IN CHINA piece of #### , Toeloose got it right spend a few $$$ more in the beginning and you won't be cussin , ARB or [OX made in usa ] Big Red ,i don't where those Bushranger things are made,but like Ankleloose said they won't survive.

I wanted a new air compressor about 12 months ago. I had a thought that I'd eventually put ARB lockers in the 4B and would get an ARB compressor at the time. In the meantime I wanted a good compressor, but didn't want to pay too much. AS it turns out I haven't fitted the lockers and probably won't.

Super cheap had some compressors on special, so I had a look. I ended up with (brand on it) Super Force Professional Heavy Duty. Other info on label: max 30 Amp; 72 Lt per min; 40 min continious cycle. It was the biggest and most expensive they had in stock at the time.

I get out a fair bit with the 4WD Club and do some beach driving, including Fraser Island, so it gets plenty of work. So far I can't fault it. Gets 4 tyres from 18 psi to 36 psi in good time. Faster than many more expensive ones used by others in the Club.

From memory, normal price was around $250 and I think I paid $140 odd on special. If you can get it on special I think it is a great unit. I don't know how long it will last, but after a year it is like new.

I doubt that it would set the bead on most tubeless tyres, but very few 12V compressors will. That's why I carry 3 spares (including for CT) when on major trips.

That's my recent experience.

I had a cheapie...... it took forever to pump up my tyres and at the 6th pump-p, it disappeared in a cloud of blue smoke on the last tyre...... It was still in warranty so I took it back for a refund.

I saved a bit more and bought an Ox, $400, pumps my 33's from 18 to 40 in 5 minutes per tyre without a drama. Used it heaps so far and it's a ripper.....

Carry one of these also..DIY "Spare AIr"..In ea.of my rigs I carry one.So what is "one"?..Buy two clip on tyre chucks,5m of 8mm clear air hose with red stripe (red stripe means ok for fuel..Stuck with a broken fuel line..Us a bit of this) two OTK or worm drive hose clamps (OTK clamps,you just squeeze the two sides to tighten..No "sharps" Need less Band-Aids™) Make up as per picture..I always carry higher pressure in my spare (The extra weight has'nt caused any rear suspension sag so far :-) although,if you "steal" air from any of the normal road tyres,you will be hard pressed to note much difference visually or performance wise.Yes,I do carry a compresser in ea.rig,but why would you bother,as with this,just fit two chucks and do something else (boil the billy,change a nappy,take some video or pix,call home etc)..Can't over-inflate..Warning ! Do not use "clip on" tyre chucks on your compressor..I blew the tread clean off a almost new $220 plus tyre by over-inflation..Air escaped from inner tyre casing thru a small nail hole,got under tread and blew it off in a loud explosion.I got a "death grip" on the steer wheel,waiting for the wobbles as cars were parked either side..Neve went flat!..When I got to destination,had a look.Tread was back there somewhere,I was driving on the casing.Different!..Pix http://public.fotki.com/RockyOne/rockys_workshop_world/tyresaver.html

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G'day cobber, did you get your answer?? probably not!
but then again you never ask a question unless you have your own idea on the answer!
Buy a decent brand, any brand it'll last as long as you want it too