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WGG1848



Member Since: 01 Apr 2009
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey
Portable Tyre Compressor

The portable tyre compressor I have had for a number of years final ‘blew’ it’s last breath. The Swac5 had done its job well over the years.
Just wondered if you guys can recommend a good all round 12 volt unit? One Discovery, gone
Now on third Freelander 2
2013 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Post #338196 29th Dec 2017 8:26 pm
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RogB



Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Mansfield
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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

I had to buy a portable (own brand) jump pack from Halfords a few years ago as a previous car was being an idiot (Vauxhall Zafira.. don't ask!!)

It was about £85 IIRC and has a compressor with build in airline, light, aux charger ports, and detachable jump leads. Suitable for anything up to 2.5L engine heavy duty. Charges from mains and holds the charge for ages. Really good bit of kit.

Post #338406 2nd Jan 2018 9:13 am
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Lightwater



Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

ARB do a portable single or dual compressor with or without additional tank. The single compressor is adequate for Freelander sized tyres. It draws up to 34.3 amps, dual compressor draws up to 68.6 amps.

My dual compressor with 4 litre tank and moisture trap. http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic30454.html Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Post #340124 22nd Jan 2018 8:09 am
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andyk159



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I bought one like this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Port...ect=mobile Andy
Freelander2 HSE (59 Plate, MY10 spec)

Post #340155 22nd Jan 2018 12:11 pm
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RogB



Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Mansfield
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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

This is similar to the one I got from Halfords but mine is about 4-5 years old now so guessing this is the newest version

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/gar...led-12v-dc


mine was used to jump start a 2.2 petrol so im pretty sure it was good up to 2.5L engines, rather than the 2.0L for the one above. Guess its down to the specs for the unit whether it can handle a 2.2 Diesel or not.

Or Maplins do this one

https://www.maplin.co.uk/p/heavy-duty-jump...ssor-n26nc

Post #340157 22nd Jan 2018 12:28 pm
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SimonB



Member Since: 23 Feb 2011
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Very happy with my Ring RAC600 Digital Tyre Inflator, which I bought based upon many other recommendations.

Post #340174 22nd Jan 2018 4:10 pm
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blacktiger



Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: St.Leonards on sea
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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

These Slime compressors have a very good reputation in the motorcycle world. I had one for a while but I lost it when my top loading pannier came open and it leapt out into the Romanian countryside.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-40001-Motor...e-Inflator

But if you want something that is indestructible and is quite often advertised as being used by the Army, then you need this https://metalmule.com/by-product/maintenan...chuck.html
Which is what I bought after loosing the Slime one. MY13 Santorini Black SD4 HSE

Post #340204 22nd Jan 2018 9:18 pm
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Steve D



Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
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As above. I have the slime compressor and it works really well. Small neat unit that fits under my motorcycle seat. I believe they have a metal compressor piston which is better than the plastic ones that can melt. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #340213 22nd Jan 2018 10:24 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

A review here of a dozen compressors including temperature https://www.4x4australia.com.au/gear/elect...comparison

Whichever compressor you use you might want to put some descent wire on it as they all use too smaller gauge. Calculate the length there & back i.e. the positive & negative total length for the acceptable voltage drop! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

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