What’s the “best” Onboard Air Compressor

Hey there
Looking for input into brands of onboard air compressors.
Looking to be able to air up tires, if needed, and my Firestone air bags as well.
Seen a few guys mount them everywhere but I like the mounting in the rear right storage bin in the box by the inverter the most.
I know nothing of the brands and reliability and that’s what I am after.
Any inputs?

 

Arb single or twin
Or viair are the 2 most popular.

 

According to ARB the

$318 CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor High Performance 12 Volt for Air Locker Differentials and Tire Inflation

CKMA12 is the middle of the road unit which aligns with my application.
Does that sound about right?
I’ll have to check out the dimensions

 

Take a look through here
https://www.tacomaworld.com/search/13675316/?q=Arb+on+board+air&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1

 

My single ARB gets the job done:


Build Details:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cudgels-build-thread.600420/#post-20174417

 

Do you recall what model # you used?

 

Same one you are looking at.

$318 CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor High Performance 12 Volt for Air Locker Differentials and Tire Inflation

CKMA12

 

It appears you mounted under the hood. Any particular reason for the location you chose?

 

Don’t they need to be run from the battery?

 

Yes:

1. Close to battery.
   
2. Save and secure.
3. Convenient to use.
4. Out of the way (it is not a frequent use item for me)
5. Zero mod install.

 

I was thinking possibly stealing power from somewhere out back or running power back there but I just looked at that inbox storage compartment and there’s no way that unit is fitting in there.
Maybe I’ll fabricate an aluminum box on the left where Toyota used to put the larger storage box or just under the hood. I just wasn’t too fond of the access under the hood vs in the box

 

@doc76 ^

 

Get the ARB Twin you will not regret it, the extra $ = time saved airing up

 

Do you want to remotely air up the airbags? If so, @spectacolar.adventures did something like that over here

 

I have a tonneau so not too concerned on the security but good call on the zero mod for sure.
I did plan to fab in a storage box on the rear left so maybe I’m just doing it a little sooner than planned

 

Big compressor CFM low pressure you don't need 100psi in your tires

 

Yes I don’t want to have to find air or air up before I pick something up. That’s gonna be a pain in the #ss

 

My buddy uses desert armor compressor. Works good

 

Power tank or diy

 

I have a single arb compressor in the toolbox of my truck. Been using it for a couple years without issues