"You carry an air compressor? that's weird"

[snorko]

I just finished airing up a co-workers flat tire. Big nail in it but they should make it to the tire shop a couple blocks away no problem.

They had left the office then came back saying they had a flat and needed to call someone. Newer car, spare tire and jack available, did not occur to them to change the thing themself.

I offered to air it up so they could drive to the garage, avoiding the need to pay for service. "You carry an air compressor? that's weird" was their reply. It took a moment then the irony sank in.

 

[musicmonkey317]

Good job being prepared. They make little ones that run on 12v cigarette lighters. Why not have one!

 

[HavokCycle]

-you keep a fire extinguisher?-

-you keep epi-pens?-

-you keep bandaids?-

weirdos.

 

[TB1999]

i thought this was an "no country for old men" thread

 

[snorko]

i thought this was an "no country for old men" thread

Heads or tails?

 

[Scutter01]

I usually have one in the trunk, but it's more of a coincidence than any conscious preparation for an emergency. Regardless, it would never occur to me to think it's odd to have basic car maintenance tools in your car.

 

[mcolford]

Have one in my roadside kit..... Used it countless times.

 

[BGDave]

Maybe they expect someone to rescue them. Wondering, did they thank you?

 

[shibumiseeker]

You only carry 1? How weird.

Only half-joking: car has one 12v, plus one foot operated manual.

The truck has a heavier duty compressor and a cheaper 12v one, plus an onboard tank.

 

[Scutter01]

You only carry 1? How weird.

Only half-joking: car has one 12v, plus one foot operated manual.

The truck has a heavier duty compressor and a cheaper 12v one, plus an onboard tank.

My trunk is usually filled with the emergency gear I actually need on a regular basis. You know, laptop, cabling kit, zip ties, console cables, spare network car, USB DVD drive, etc.

 

[shibumiseeker]

My trunk is usually filled with the emergency gear I actually need on a regular basis. You know, laptop, cabling kit, zip ties, console cables, spare network car, USB DVD drive, etc.

I have emergency gear stashed under the seats, in the spare tire well, under some trim pieces... The trunk is taken up with caving gear.

 

[Rookie]

I had one on my off road jeep that was engine driven. With the two gallon tank, I could run air tools. It was nice, still have it taking space in my garage...

 

[hoosierdoc]

We bought 12v ones at Walmart for $5 each a few years ago, come in very handy. I brought a 2-gal electric one when we renter the RV. Way to be prepared!

 

[DownByTheTracks]

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-J5C09-500-Amp-Built-In-Compressor/dp/B002X6VXL4/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Stanley J5C09 500-Amp Jump Starter with Built-In Air Compressor : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

I have used these for years, I try to keep one in each vehicle.

 

[Bennettjh]

I have a VIAIR compressor and tank mounted in my Wrangler. Very handy for off-roading trips or random flat tires.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Stanley J5C09 500-Amp Jump Starter with Built-In Air Compressor : Amazon.com : Automotive

I have used these for years, I try to keep one in each vehicle.

That's a great price for what you get. One for wife and kids for sure. I have a smaller one that just jumps but this thing is a beast

 

[Nayls47]

Why do you have jumper cables? You have two batterys.

 

[manygunsmike]

My mini van has an air compressor built into the rear compartment i have used it many times

manygunsmike

 

[Ted]

I have 2 of them.

 

[hammer24]

Have a 12v compressor and a tire plug kit in my trunk. I picked up a roofing nail a few months back. Pulled the tire off, pulled the nail out, plugged it, and was on my way again in about a 1/2 hour.