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Old 09-12-2018, 07:40 PM   #1
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Do you carry an air compressor for your tires?

Hi everyone,

I’m realizing there is sooo much to consider in the RV camping world. (TT world for me) It is very different from the tent camping world I’m coming from. I’ve learned about the mission critical importance of trailer tires, including tire inflation and pressure. It occurred to me I can’t just inflate my tires at the local 7-11 or anywhere like I do with my vehicles. It seems that being self sufficient in tire inflation would be a plus. So do you carry your own air compressors? If not why? What make and model and why? Please excuse me if I missed this thread already.
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Old 09-12-2018, 07:46 PM   #2
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Yes , always carry. there are some good 12 volt compressors out there that will do the job . i carry a 120v husky 3 gallon ,1 hp oil filled for much of my needs but also have a 12v just in case . one big enough to pump up a trailer tire
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Old 09-12-2018, 07:52 PM   #3
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VIAIR 45053 Silver Automatic Portable Compressor Kit (450P-RV), 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0141KJTKQ..._7rBMBbN23M0NN
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Old 09-12-2018, 07:52 PM   #4
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Lots of posts on this. Many carry a compressor. Many use a small pancake from whatever their favorite store is. I went with a Viair 400P, mostly due to its small size and overall capacity - it can fill 100+ PSI tires. Good luck
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Old 09-12-2018, 07:52 PM   #5
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Do you carry an air compressor for your tires?

I do carry a small 12V air compressor, one that will inflate at least the psi (whatever the RV tire pressure) or more is important. Also grab a 12V Extension cord if you feel the plug in your vehicle may be to far for the power to reach.

I had one that would top out at 40psi, and couldn’t do more if it tried. Had to upgrade for the Trailer use. And it was only about $40.
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Old 09-12-2018, 07:59 PM   #6
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Viair. I use a 12 volt that can run off the batteries. Nothing wrong with a 120 volt as long as you have room and access to power.

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Old 09-12-2018, 08:02 PM   #7
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:02 PM   #8
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Yep, I sure do. I gave up using tire pumps a long time ago. You don’t need one of those 80 gallon five-horsepower models though. Any good 12V model will serve well.
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:19 PM   #9
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I have a twelve volt for tires. Also to blow out water lines for storage.
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:31 PM   #10
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I just installed a viair compressor with a 1 1/2 gallon tank. It is rated at 125 psi. I installed an inline air pressure regulator with a 50 ft air hose put a air chuck in the end of the hose that locks on the end the valve stem all tires on the 5 th wheel and truck inflate to 80 psi. I fire up the compressor check all pressures with tpms. Then attach quick coupler to valve stem one tire at a time and let compressor run until compressor quits cycling and move to next tire. Now I’m not holding and air gauge or chuck I’m able to do something else while the air compressor is doing it’s this.
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:33 PM   #11
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Yep, I never head out camping without my VIAIR 90P 12-volt portable compressor.



After I got it, I noticed the cord wasn't very long so I picked up about 20-feet of heavy duty cord at Home Depot and spliced it on. Now, it will reach all trailer tires from a connection to the truck.



Make sure whatever you buy has enough PSI. My Firestone bags don't have a compressor so I use the Viair to get those up to 90 when I'm towing. (40 when I'm not.) I think the big Class-A RVs need 100 psi in their tires.
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:39 PM   #12
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I carry a 110 volt pancake air compressor, I have tires that hold 110psi. I carry two Honda’s so electric isn’t a problem. Space isn’t a problem. I normally air up my tires for the season and never add any air to the tires, I have a TPMS on my camper tires and I just look at it often every day
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:41 PM   #13
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Yep. I carry one that I can hook to my truck battery.
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:49 PM   #14
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Harbor Freight High Volume 12 VDC compressor here. Not as pricey as Viair and works as well for limited use which I hope will continue to be my frequency of need.
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:52 PM   #15
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If your trailer tires max out at 65 psi then most of the 12-volt air compressors will work.

If you have 80 psi or higher tires...then most of the 12-volt air compressors won't work.
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Old 09-12-2018, 09:00 PM   #16
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Old 09-12-2018, 09:07 PM   #17
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yes, and have used it. you didn't state what you have. and yes there are many many posts about this.

12 volt dc compressors are nice as you always have 12 volts available. 120 vac compressors need 120 vac power which is not available at the side of the road unless you have a generator with you.

the type of tire you have has an impact. as the psi required in the tire increases the cost of the compressor will go up. don't expect to fill a tire to 110 or 125 psi using a lightweight compressor. many people, myself included, use a viar compressor as we need 110 psi in the tire. they are 12 vdc and do not take as much storage space as the pancake type compressor do.

again research the previous posts and you see thousands of recommendations. and most important, take care of the tires and inflate them properly.
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Old 09-12-2018, 09:20 PM   #18
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VIAIR 45053 Silver Automatic Portable Compressor Kit (450P-RV), 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0141KJTKQ..._7rBMBbN23M0NN
Same one here, highly recommended
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Old 09-12-2018, 09:24 PM   #19
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Viair mounted in the second battery shelf. Works great.
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Old 09-12-2018, 09:28 PM   #20
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I bought my vlair 450 from Jegs for 240.00, I have used it and let friends use it several times, I'm glad I didn't go cheap.
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