Craftsman inflator

[telebrewer]

My wife bought me a Craftsman inflator model 75120. It pushes 60 cfm @ 30 psi.

Does anyone have experience with this brand? It will be used to re-fill all four tires when I lower the pres. in Baja. It was about $50.00. Just wondering if I should keep it or return it for something that may be better. I'm not talking about the $250.00 Viair. Just something in the same price range.

Thanks.

 

[craig333]

Craftsman, means they're probably warrantee it. It'll be slow but do the job. I'd be inclined to keep it if you dont' want to shell out for a better unit.

 

[generubin]

Hi Craig,
Baja is a long way from home, a warranty means nothing when what you really need is a working, capable compressor 500 south of the border. When I am in Baja, I use my compressor often as the dirt roads are terribly washboarded, yet the getting on and off of the pavement is every day or so. On your Dodge, a $50 compressor is likely to take a very long time if it even lasts more than a handful of hours on the job. I bought a ViAir 400 about 6 years ago and it has held up beautifully (it is imported, maybe you can find a USA made brand). It costs me what would now be about three tanks of diesel for my CTD. I don't know who makes the best compressors nor how much you have to spend. But I do know that Baja will test you and your gear. Get something that is good, damn good, you'll not be sorry.
Gene

 

[craig333]

The viair are very nice units. Much nicer than the quickairII I have in the Jeep. All depends on what you can afford. And yes, if you need it and don't have it you'll wish you'd spent the money