Did I miss the onboard air compressor? Is it there?

[Gvardaman]

So, maybe I have just missed it, but is there an on-board ir compressor? Wasn’t that a proposed addition?
it’s not a deal breaker for me and when I reserved there was no rear wheel steering, so I feel that’s more than a fair trade, just curious…

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[Gurule92]

i mean, it has something to raise.. but i dont think you can access it.

They have an accessory one on the store under cybertruck

https://shop.tesla.com/product/cybertruck-air-compressor-ultra-_-tire-repair-kit

 

[Gvardaman]

Yeh, I am thinking the one in the store is like the repair kit I bought for our model 3; small can of sealant and a tiny 12v com-resort. I thought this was going to have one on-board we could acces for tools and such?

 

[Crissa]

There has been no mention of it.

At the end of the day, a battery-operated compressor weighs less than the hose needed to get to all four tires.

So... ?‍

-Crissa

 

[JeffnReno]

There has to be an air source for the air suspension but air capable of running air tools would probably require more CFM with a few gallons of holding tank or a very fast recovery. I'm already used to carrying a portable 12v for emergency tire repairs but on tires that large, it may take forever to fill one from flat. AAA on speed dial might be quicker.

 

[SteelRhino]

There has been no mention of it.

At the end of the day, a battery-operated compressor weighs less than the hose needed to get to all four tires.

So... ?‍

-Crissa

The recommended air pressure for CT is 50psi. A battery operated air compressor might take a while to get here. And I heard in a youtube video that the on-board compressor does not have enough capacity to inflate CTs tires in a timely manner (really slow) hence there is none onboard. That being said, I am interested to know how Rivian pulled it off - it does take some time as well. But at least there is something for an emergency where you are somewhere off-roading... better something than nothing.

 

[rlhamil]

There has to be an air source for the air suspension but air capable of running air tools would probably require more CFM with a few gallons of holding tank or a very fast recovery. I'm already used to carrying a portable 12v for emergency tire repairs but on tires that large, it may take forever to fill one from flat. AAA on speed dial might be quicker.

A small 110VAC compressor with a long hose (or extension cord) would work, given the 110VAC outlets in both bed and cab. If you want to run air tools, a larger one, even 220VAC, would work (there's that 220VAC outlet in the bed).

I already had a very good 12VDC compressor with enough cord and hose for an RV or even semi and proper click on hose or filler (both wand and screw on) connectors, that normally connects directly to battery given high draw. So I got a 1000W max output 110VAC to 12VDC converter, about $40 or so. Since the compressor draws 318W and motors can have twice running draw at startup, that's still plenty big enough. And the rest of the time, the converter is in the cab running my standalone GPS and radar detector.

There are reasonably small battery powered compressors that could do at least one tire all the way, or all four partly if previously reduced for off-roading. But it's one more thing to remember to charge, and I'd rather not depend on my memory to ensure it's ready when I need it.

 

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