Does this compressor pair fit your air system
The 480C kit is built for air suspension, air tanks and air horns, and it ships as two Pewter compressors under model 48012. Each unit runs on 12 volts and is rated to a maximum working pressure of 200 PSI.
We'd consider this pair for a build that wants a fast tank refill or redundancy across two units. VIAIR states the setup fills a 2.5-gallon tank from empty to 200 PSI in 2 minutes 22 seconds. That timing is the clearest guide to whether the pair matches the way you use air.
| Product detail | Value to match to your vehicle |
|---|---|
| Product | VIAIR 480C Dual Air Compressor |
| Model | 48012 |
| Color | Pewter |
What it will not do
This is compressed air hardware, not a fix for a leaking bag, a failed controller or a vehicle that cannot supply the current two compressors need. The built-in thermal overload protector guards each compressor against overheating, and it does not correct under-sized wiring or a weak charging system.
A lower price does not make continuous high-pressure operation safe in a system that was not built for it. At 200 PSI each compressor is rated for a 50 percent duty cycle, so that pressure is not a continuous-use target.
It will not diagnose or repair leaks in your suspension or tank.
It will not raise the electrical capacity of your vehicle.
What the dual compressor kit costs
- Amazon price
- $455.94
- Customer rating
- 4.6
- Customer reviews
- 94
- Typical price over 90 days
- $514.30
- Difference
- $58.36 (11 percent)
$455.94 is 11 percent below the typical price over the last 90 days of $514.30. That works out to about $58.36 less than the recent average.
The rating sits at 4.6 from 94 reviews, so the kit has a track record to weigh alongside the price. For a build that already calls for two compressors, the gap against the recent typical price is the main reason to move now rather than wait.
Power and mounting checks before you commit
Two compressors draw considerably more current than one, so confirm your alternator, battery and wiring can carry both units, particularly if you intend to run them at the same time. Check the fuse, relay and pressure switch ratings against the combined load before you buy.
Decide where each compressor will live and how the air lines and leader hose will reach your tank or manifold. Verify the port thread sizes against your tank fittings, and leave room for the thermal overload protector to do its job without heat building up around the units.
Who should choose this dual kit
Choose this if your air suspension, tank or horn setup genuinely needs two compressors, either for quicker refills or for redundancy, and your vehicle can feed both. The 100 percent duty cycle at 100 PSI suits frequent cycling at that pressure.
Skip it if one compressor would cover your air needs, or if the current draw of a pair is more than your charging system can support. The second unit only earns its place when your tank size or usage pattern calls for it.
Specifications
| Model | 48012 |
|---|---|
| Color | Pewter |