MV-50 Superflow compressor power option?

[Limbwalker]

Has anyone cut off the alligator clips and put on a cigarette lighter adapter?
I have the 12v lighter plug by the rear hatch and I think it would be cool to be able to run the compressor from there.
Can it carry the amps? I doubt it, but would like a few opinions and/or other inexpensive options. Thanks

 

[csp]

It has alligator clips because of the amperage draw.

 

[twitchee2]

i mounted mine and wired it right in to a fuse panel. got a long air hose and it works great

 

[Limbwalker]

i mounted mine and wired it right in to a fuse panel. got a long air hose and it works great

Nice! Yeah, Ive been considering doing something like that too. Looks good

 

[kolelt]

How much does a compressor like that go for

 

[Limbwalker]

How much does a compressor like that go for

Around $70 on Amazon

 

[slomatt]

The wires going to the rear power outlet are fairly small and not large enough for the MV-50 unfortunately. You would get a significant amount of voltage drop and the wires would heat up, at least until the fuse blows.

I ran a 8awg wire to the hatch to power my MV-50 and it's been working fine for ~4 years.

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- Matt

 

[snow junky]

Mv50 would blow fuse fast if your lucky. Put it under hood or rune big power wire from bat to back