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09-13-2017, 10:46 AM
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Location: Splendora, Texas
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Air compressor
Does anyone know of a good small air compressor to take with us in our fiver? It needs to put 80 lbs into the trailer tires. Thank you for any imput. I have seen very small compressor that plug into a lighter socket but the ones that I have seen wouldn't do the eighty lbs.
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09-13-2017, 10:48 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Viair is a 12v compressor that hooks onto the battery. It'll do up to 125psi (which is what my trailer tires take).
They're expensive, but you can't beat the quality.
Product Review: Viair 450P 12v air compressor | Learn To RV
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09-13-2017, 11:09 AM
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You can do Viair for far less money and still get the same quality. I've been using the 88p off-roading for years, and now that I own an RV I use it for the TT too. You can't buy the same duty cycle and air volume for triple the price. I highly recommend it without reservation, and at $50 it's a steal.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ASY23I..._aFvUzbMWFS352
And don't buy one that uses the lighter socket. That limits the amps going to the compressor, leaving you with a woefully underpowered compressor pump.
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09-13-2017, 11:10 AM
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I got the Viair 88P, less that $50 on Amazon. Connects to TV battery. 10ft power cord and 16ft air hose.
88P Portable Compressor | VIAIR
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09-13-2017, 03:52 PM
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Thank you for your excellent advice. I ordered one today. It should be delivered on Monday.
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09-13-2017, 03:53 PM
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09-14-2017, 05:08 PM
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Now they say it will be here on Friday, tomorrow.
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09-14-2017, 05:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whj77372
Now they say it will be here on Friday, tomorrow.
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Christmas comes early...
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09-14-2017, 05:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whj77372
Now they say it will be here on Friday, tomorrow.
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09-14-2017, 07:23 PM
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Hi,
I know it's not as sexy as the Viair, but I have $45 Menards pump/tank combo that stores nicely and does a good job on both tire inflation and blowing out my lines for the winter.
Yes, it requires 120 volts. But ordinarily I can plug it in at home or campground, and it also runs off my inverter if I'm away from those sources.
FWIW.
Rich Phillips
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09-14-2017, 07:52 PM
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09-14-2017, 08:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FirstTracks
You can do Viair for far less money and still get the same quality. I've been using the 88p off-roading for years, and now that I own an RV I use it for the TT too. You can't buy the same duty cycle and air volume for triple the price. I highly recommend it without reservation, and at $50 it's a steal.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ASY23I..._aFvUzbMWFS352
And don't buy one that uses the lighter socket. That limits the amps going to the compressor, leaving you with a woefully underpowered compressor pump. |
Will I have a hard time with the 88P @75psi?
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09-14-2017, 08:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodyrock1
Will I have a hard time with the 88P @75psi?
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Not at all.
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2014 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8
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09-14-2017, 09:00 PM
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Something to think about... if you add an exhaust brake that utilizes a compressor, you can add a tank and have on board air. I just did it to my truck.
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09-16-2017, 12:26 AM
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I don't know why it was so cheap but I got a new Viair 450P-RV on Amazon for $139. I'm very happy with it. Among other things, the "RV" version means it includes an extension hose. Other accessory parts may be different, as well, such as the extended reach chuck.
The needle fell off the air gauge after only a couple of uses. I chalk that up to poor gauge manufacturing in China, not Viair's design or manufacturing. It will be replaced for free. In the meantime, I have to detach the screw-on valve connector to check the pressure while inflating. Annoying, but will be short-lived.
They offered an upgrade to a digital gauge for $10 as part of the warranty replacement. I accepted but, upon receipt, had second thoughts because it requires batteries. If it sits unused for a long time, the batteries may be dead at an inopportune time. Better to have a simple analog gauge that doesn't require batteries. That's in the mail.
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09-16-2017, 06:24 AM
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Also late but for others reading we have a Ryobi 18 volt compressor. Automatic shutoff at setting etc. goes up to 120 lbs max I think. Been working great for us. Was about $40 at Home Depot.
Since we also have 18 volt blower / drill / work light / etc that we keep in the MH it is nice with all the batteries being the same.
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