Portable Inflator - anyone w/ 1st hand experience w/ Thor’s Lightning?

Drachenfels

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Looking at this: https://thorslightningairsystems.co...thors-lightning-bolt-true-dual-air-compressor

It appears to have good output, good power connectors, and a 50% duty rate - and as I look at other options that aren’t Chinesium, this seems to be a good one. Thinking a compressor that I don’t drag along every day makes the most sense for my use requirements, but open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance!
 
Looking at this: https://thorslightningairsystems.co...thors-lightning-bolt-true-dual-air-compressor

It appears to have good output, good power connectors, and a 50% duty rate - and as I look at other options that aren’t Chinesium, this seems to be a good one. Thinking a compressor that I don’t drag along every day makes the most sense for my use requirements, but open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance!
I went with twin ARB very happy added thors air up hose system love it . A friend went with there air compressor (Thor) it failed within an about a year .
 
I use an ARB twin mounted under the passenger seat, with quick chucks ran to the edge of each front seat. It's enough to go from 10psi to 20+, so you can leave the trail and head back to civilization. Plus you really don't see anything related to the OBA when you're inside the Jeep.

Beyond that, I carry a Milwaukee M18 portable compressor and have never been let down by it. It takes your normal M18 batteries, so super convenient if you already have some. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m18-18v-cordless-tire-inflator/2848-20

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I just recently purchased the Milwaukee M18 and totally impressed. Very fast and portable!
 
I have their TotalControl compressor mounted in my Jeep along with their 4 tire system and couldn't be happier, works great. Had a few issues initially, I believe user induced, and their customer service was awesome.
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I have their TotalControl compressor mounted in my Jeep along with their 4 tire system and couldn't be happier, works great. Had a few issues initially, I believe user induced, and their customer service was awesome.View attachment 52545View attachment 52546
I like that rear cargo mat. Do you know who makes the one you have in the pictures?
 
I use an ARB twin mounted under the passenger seat, with quick chucks ran to the edge of each front seat. It's enough to go from 10psi to 20+, so you can leave the trail and head back to civilization. Plus you really don't see anything related to the OBA when you're inside the Jeep.

Beyond that, I carry a Milwaukee M18 portable compressor and have never been let down by it. It takes your normal M18 batteries, so super convenient if you already have some. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m18-18v-cordless-tire-inflator/2848-20

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Also my exact setup. I use an ARB twin compressor mounted in an American Adventure Labs Tailgate housing. I always carry Milwaukee impact drivers and otehr stuff so I have their inflator - which works perfect. As a backup.
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