What makes a good portable air compressor

[bluefin59]

I have the thumper as well but mine has the rubber hose ,keep an eye on it when using it as it only takes a minute or so to bring your tyres back to pressure for the road.. Matt

[Lucky_Phill]

My advice is get a twin cylinder. Brands etc don't phase me.

You'll need a rubber hose ( the standard plastic ones don't last long ) and good fittings.

Preferably in it's own carry bag and a long electrical cable with ciggie plug and aligator clips.

Cheers LP

[Giveitacrack]

I was going to buy an ARB compressor for $350-$400 but considered how much I would use it (not weekly) so bought a Thumper from 4Wd supacentre for $134 with a free tyregauge. Very impressed with it's power. Hose gets a bit hot though.

[mrhappi]

+1 for the value of the Thumper

[ozscott]

Redlands 4wd Centre has them for $129 with some freebies thrown in at the moment.
Cheers