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Features
Inflate tire in less than 2 1/2 minutes
120 PSI air compressor
16-foot coiled hose
Storage bag included
Ideal for off road vehicles
Description
The MV50 SuperFlow hi-volume air compressor is perfect for trucks, SUVs, RVs and other full-size vehicles, and is designed for everyday use - from blowing up your kids' soccer ball to filling up a flat tire. The MV50's 12 volts of power and 120 PSI capacity is comparable to other higher-priced compressors. Features include: 10 foot power cord to reach around the vehicle, detachable hose 16 feet long to connect from compressor to tire, built in pressure gauge, and alligator clips to hook directly to battery. Flow up to 72 lpm (2.54CFM), max amps 30, individual weight of 10.25 lbs. Adapters and carrying bag included. Great item if you have an SUV and need air for off road activities.
Product Details
Product Length:
13.2 inches
Product Width:
7.48 inches
Product Height:
8.38 inches
Product Weight:
8.8 pounds
Package Length:
11.3 inches
Package Width:
9.1 inches
Package Height:
8.0 inches
Package Weight:
10.65 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 71 reviews
Customer Reviews
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cracked gauge Aug 28, 2010 Upon receiving this product,i niticed that the lens covering the pressure gauge is cracked. I don`t think that this would hamper the operation of this product.I did not return as the cost would be to prohibitve. I probably can find a replacement gauge somewhere.
Good Air Comprssor Aug 27, 2010 I bought this to take with us on our Colorado trip. We do a lot of 4X4 off road trails with our Jeep and planned to do our first difficult rated trail. To get better traction, one has to "air down" at the start of a trail which, of course, means that the tires have to be "aired up" before going back on regular roads. That's why I bought this "SuperFlow Hi-Volume Air Compressor". I only gave the compressor a 4 for the following reasons.
1. I've only used it once.
2. It performed as advertised except it took quite a bit longer to re-inflate a tire than the advertised 2-1/2 minutes.
3. By the time I finished the second of 4 tires, the compressor motor was hot to touch but the performance didn't seem to change. Since the other 2 tires had already been quickly re-inflated by a friend using his compressed air tank, I don't know if the performance would have suffered or not had I continued to use it.
Based on my limited use so far, I would recommend this item as a good buy especially at the low price.
Good Machine Aug 24, 2010 Used it several times already to inflate the pontoons on my Rogue pontoon boats.
It is quick and beats the old foot pump which makes me sweat! I hate sweat. It runs fairly quiet for a compressor. I wouldn't go fishing without it!
Good pump, bad connectors Aug 22, 2010 Used it maybe 20 times over the last 3 years. It pumps a good volume fast, 2-3 minute to air up my 31" from 15 to 33psi.
First, the screw-one Schrader connector started to leak. Now the coupler on the other end of the hose leaks badly. The coupler is non-standard and the thread in the pump wall is not 1/4" NPT, so I can not replace hose easily. Should have probably bought Viar from the beginning.
3 things that will get you stranded in a hurry - gas, battery, and air Jul 24, 2010 Just like fire needs oxygen, heat, and fuel, cars become roadblocks withoug gas, battery, and air. You can carry more gas, and a second battery / electrical system, but air is hard to find, and with "service" stations removing it from their offerings of yesteryear, you need to have your own air system.
What impressed me most about this compressor was the attachment point to the valvestem. It is threaded and screws on, forming a seal during refil. This seal is exceptional - good enough that the guage mounted on the compressor itself is accurate to set your tire pressure at the other end of the hose. If you are filling a big tire, it will take some time, so this lets you sit back and relax while the motor works. My tire chucks for shop air all require constant finger pressure to ensure a seal - not having to get tire chuck thumb was a nice side benefit!
As for portable inflation systems, I've grown tired of anything with a cigarette lighter plug as the power source. It's limited to 10 AMPs which gives you roughly 130-140 watts of power. 740 would be a full horsepower. This compressor under load can draw 30 amps at 13V, for 390 watts - more than a half horsepower. To do that they use clipon cable back to the battery. Because I carry a second battery I clip on to it for the juice to run this. It will also work with your main starting battery if you don't have a backup elecrical source.
In the box you will find a carrying bag as well as an octogonal shaped piece of plastic - thats the air input filter - you need to screw it onto the air inlet to protect the compressor. Its a quality unit so it needs protection.
When all is said and done you have a 1/2 hp 12VDC compressor that gives you the freedom to set your tire pressure when and where you want to. With the fast fill rate it takes very little time to top off your tires, if you want to drop your pressure for sand offroad and then refill it later when you hit asphalt this is a small but valuable tool to have in your emergency kit.
The unit has a well balanced carrying handle to take it between tires and is light weight enough to take with you everywhere. While you can use your car's starting battery, a second battery will prevent you from draining your starting battery. When done, start up and drive away.
If you seriously go offroad consider a highjack lift to get you out of a bind, or else a hydraulic system with a portable cylinder fed from your engine's hydraulic pump (if yours is equipped with one) or a secondary hydraulic system powered by your secondary electrical system - with all this you will not be stuck for long!
Finally maintaining your tire pressure at proper levels for your load optimizes your fuel efficiency - at $3+ / gallon for fuel these days your efforts will pay for themselves shortly.
While I have a 240VAC compressor in my shop, this is the first honest 12VDC compressor that does not take forever to fill a tire. With a half horsepower air cooled motor it does the job quite well. It's worth the money to keep onboard.
based on 71 reviews
cracked gauge Aug 28, 2010
Good pump, bad connectors Aug 22, 2010
