Non-Tesla portable air compressor review from Wolfbox

[carsly]

I have a 2024 FS AWD and while I do have the spare tire, I always feel better with both a jump starter and air compressor in each vehicle. So shopping I went.

I found this Wolfbox MegaFlow 24 Pro with dual-cylinders designed to quickly reach high pressures up to 150 PSI. Here is my quick unboxing and test video:



Takeaways:
- Quickly gets our massive, high-pressure, Rivian tires up to the necessary inflation pressures
- Quite portable with a nice, durable, carrying case
- Two ways to charge - USB-C and 12V with the ability to run directly from a 12V socket
- 12,000 mah built-in battery that you can also use as a power bank
- Easy to use - power on, connect the hose, set the target pressure and tap again to start inflating. It stops automatically when hitting the target pressure.
- Feels well constructed, solid, unlike the portable Rivian air compressor

Here is the Amazon link if you're interested: https://amzn.to/4relxVO

Questions welcome!

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[LuvOrH8]

Seemed kind of weak inflating based on your video. Take all the air out, fill till 50 psi. How long did it take? Did the battery last the entire time without needing recharge? I believe the Cybertruck tire also bigger than Rivian, so will take even longer.

 

[carsly]

Seemed kind of weak inflating based on your video. Take all the air out, fill till 50 psi. How long did it take? Did the battery last the entire time without needing recharge? I believe the Cybertruck tire also bigger than Rivian, so will take even longer.

I think the better play with this one is to have it plugged in to 12v power instead of running on its internal battery.

Not going to deflate to zero, not a realistic use case for me, but my Ryobi handheld inflator really struggles to go from 45 —> 50 psi. This handles that seasonal use case of needing to add 3-5 psi without sweating.

Admittedly the Cybertruck one is far superior - but it also costs 10x the price of this one and can not be run on an internal battery. I have both and prefer the Cybertruck inflator for off-road use or where there is risk of major loss of pressure. This Wolfbox one is easier to setup and use for day-to-day use. I don’t think it’s an either-or situation.

 

[browncowboy]

I have a 2024 FS AWD and while I do have the spare tire, I always feel better with both a jump starter and air compressor in each vehicle. So shopping I went.

I found this Wolfbox MegaFlow 24 Pro with dual-cylinders designed to quickly reach high pressures up to 150 PSI. Here is my quick unboxing and test video:



Takeaways:
- Quickly gets our massive, high-pressure, Rivian tires up to the necessary inflation pressures
- Quite portable with a nice, durable, carrying case
- Two ways to charge - USB-C and 12V with the ability to run directly from a 12V socket
- 12,000 mah built-in battery that you can also use as a power bank
- Easy to use - power on, connect the hose, set the target pressure and tap again to start inflating. It stops automatically when hitting the target pressure.
- Feels well constructed, solid, unlike the portable Rivian air compressor

Here is the Amazon link if you're interested: https://amzn.to/4relxVO

Questions welcome!

So this seems good for top ups. For Offroading when you lower to 10-18 PSI and want to go back to 50PSI, it'll run out of battery and run into charge cycle issues I think. I think their Amazon link also suggests to only use it for Sedans and not for RVs and Trucks. If it runs out of battery, the Cybertruck doesn't have a 12V car plug like this requires. it only has 120V Wall Outlets.

I think these things make it less than ideal for Cybertruck use.

 

[carsly]

So this seems good for top ups. For Offroading when you lower to 10-18 PSI and want to go back to 50PSI, it'll run out of battery and run into charge cycle issues I think. I think their Amazon link also suggests to only use it for Sedans and not for RVs and Trucks. If it runs out of battery, the Cybertruck doesn't have a 12V car plug like this requires. it only has 120V Wall Outlets.

I think these things make it less than ideal for Cybertruck use.

I believe it said 4-6 truck tires on a full charge.

More for seasonal adjustments, develop a slow leak or if you nominally air down to 30-35psi. I agree, if you drop pressures to <20psi I'm not confident you'd be able to air up all four before running out of charge.

BTW, it also takes a charge via USB-C. Haven't tried to power it from the USB-C ports in the Cybertruck while the compressor is running but you can certainly charge it on the go or as needed. Don't need a 12v.

 

[M0unt41nm4n]

I have a 2024 FS AWD and while I do have the spare tire, I always feel better with both a jump starter and air compressor in each vehicle. So shopping I went.

I found this Wolfbox MegaFlow 24 Pro with dual-cylinders designed to quickly reach high pressures up to 150 PSI. Here is my quick unboxing and test video:



Takeaways:
- Quickly gets our massive, high-pressure, Rivian tires up to the necessary inflation pressures
- Quite portable with a nice, durable, carrying case
- Two ways to charge - USB-C and 12V with the ability to run directly from a 12V socket
- 12,000 mah built-in battery that you can also use as a power bank
- Easy to use - power on, connect the hose, set the target pressure and tap again to start inflating. It stops automatically when hitting the target pressure.
- Feels well constructed, solid, unlike the portable Rivian air compressor

Here is the Amazon link if you're interested: https://amzn.to/4relxVO

Questions welcome!

Holy crap dude... has anyone told you you could be Steve Buscemi's brother?

Its gotta be that Jersey Italian mobster thing

 

[browncowboy]

I believe it said 4-6 truck tires on a full charge.

More for seasonal adjustments, develop a slow leak or if you nominally air down to 30-35psi. I agree, if you drop pressures to <20psi I'm not confident you'd be able to air up all four before running out of charge.

BTW, it also takes a charge via USB-C. Haven't tried to power it from the USB-C ports in the Cybertruck while the compressor is running but you can certainly charge it on the go or as needed. Don't need a 12v.

Very interesting. I'll have to test it out. Thanks for sharing. Nice YouTube by the way, I just subscribed. I'm also posting some content on Cybertruck and EVs. When I visit the east coast I'd love to connect. I'm in Utah, feel free to reach out whenever you are in the rockies.

 

[carsly]

Very interesting. I'll have to test it out. Thanks for sharing. Nice YouTube by the way, I just subscribed. I'm also posting some content on Cybertruck and EVs. When I visit the east coast I'd love to connect. I'm in Utah, feel free to reach out whenever you are in the rockies.

thanks for subscribing and definitely ping me

 

[Spartacus]

Don't understand why CT owners with access to 110/220v buy these toy battery powered inflators? Get yourself car battery sized inflator and a 20 ft extension cord. Less cost, way more power for far faster inflation times.

 

[carsly]

Don't understand why CT owners with access to 110/220v buy these toy battery powered inflators? Get yourself car battery sized inflator and a 20 ft extension cord. Less cost, way more power for far faster inflation times.

I've got four cars - each with a spare tire. I end up adjusting tire pressures about 6 times per year. 6 x 4 x 5 = 120 tire pressure adjustment/year outside of extraneous events. When I have five to seven minutes, I can grab a battery operated inflator and finish one vehicle - no setup, no winding cords, just grab and go.

I do keep wired air compressors in each vehicle for heavier duty work or if I'm on the road and something happens.

But for around the house use? Give me a battery powered inflator any day. Just saves time. YMMV

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