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Old 08-29-2011, 10:52 AM
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My HF all in one port a power/air compressor is useless after less than 2 yrs. I used it for air compressor and to power my trailer winch at track. It worked well at first but eventually got to where it wouldn't charge enough to pump air or pull car up on trailer. Is there a reliable all in one or should I just get 25' jumper cables and separate air tank? The all in one is pretty handy around house for jumping off my other vehicles, but it never had enough to jump off Z. Is there something better out there that I can't find?
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I've never had good luck with those portable jumpers. Now I use a plug in charger rated at 2/10/50, it can either trickle charge or start a car.
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Originally Posted by waddisme
My HF all in one port a power/air compressor is useless after less than 2 yrs. I used it for air compressor and to power my trailer winch at track. It worked well at first but eventually got to where it wouldn't charge enough to pump air or pull car up on trailer. Is there a reliable all in one or should I just get 25' jumper cables and separate air tank? The all in one is pretty handy around house for jumping off my other vehicles, but it never had enough to jump off Z. Is there something better out there that I can't find?
I have had 2 & like them because they have air comp & 12 volt. I also carry a 7.5 cf tank that is topped off every event for quick air.

Just get one with a bigger reserve batt. Last about 2-3 years.

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Originally Posted by waddisme
My HF all in one port a power/air compressor is useless after less than 2 yrs. I used it for air compressor and to power my trailer winch at track. It worked well at first but eventually got to where it wouldn't charge enough to pump air or pull car up on trailer. Is there a reliable all in one or should I just get 25' jumper cables and separate air tank? The all in one is pretty handy around house for jumping off my other vehicles, but it never had enough to jump off Z. Is there something better out there that I can't find?
Small Honda generator for $1000--run portable air compressor and winch--
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Put on a Marine deep cycle battery for the winch and charge it before you go and it will last, no problem. They are made to be recharged. Walmart $65.00 For air I got a 6 gallon comp from Home Depot and you can use it as a tank or compressor. 3 gal is to small. Just my .02 JD
http://www.nextag.com/Porter-Cable-C...15/prices-html

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