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Old 05-07-2017, 09:55 PM   #1
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How to air in the tires

What's the secret ? Is there an attachment to buy?
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Old 05-07-2017, 10:32 PM   #2
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Based on your question your best bet would be to take it to a tire shop and have them air your tires
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Old 05-07-2017, 10:35 PM   #3
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Aaah no... I need to know how to do it myself and can't find an attachment to fit it the tiny hole
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Old 05-07-2017, 10:48 PM   #4
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Aaah no... I need to know how to do it myself and can't find an attachment to fit it the tiny hole
I'm not sure I fully understand your question or the "tiny hole" reference. Are you talking about the inside tire on your rear duals, and not being able to get an air chuck to the inside valve stem? If so, yes, they make several chucks that are longer...maybe 6 to 8 inches, on a solid metal stem, that will allow you to reach that inside valve stem.
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Maybe you need something like this???

https://www.amazon.com/COMMERCIAL-IN...ruck+air+chuck
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We are gonna check it out tomorrow .. the thing is if we pulled into a pump. They already have their own fitting right? On The front tire valve stem is inside the hub cap and if you stick the compressor fitting in there... the angle is wrong and it's impossible to fit! Am I the only one with this problem
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We are gonna check it out tomorrow .. the thing is if we pulled into a pump. They already have their own fitting right? On The front tire valve stem is inside the hub cap and if you stick the compressor fitting in there... the angle is wrong and it's impossible to fit! Am I the only one with this problem

Not sure what part of the country you live or travel in but out here the chances or any place but maybe a Truck stop and not always them having a good usable airing station is slim to none. Plan to have what you will need. There are many affordable compressor options but we carry a small tank type compressor and then packed away a small high pressure low flow 12 volt type. The best of those can be like this: https://www.amazon.com/Viair-40047-A...air+compressor OR CHEAPER but lower quality and reliability would be in the range of $59 to $89 at Harbor Freight.

You are right, YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO DO it but you will likely need your owe equipment as well.
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I use Viair it works great. You can watch a demo on you tube.
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We had the same issue. The valve stem for the inside tires was easily accessible but the outside tire valve stem is in a little cut-out. We found a valve stem extender that was angled so that the stems for the outside tires now also protrude from the cutout.

The extenders for the FR3 were more difficult to find as the FR3 tires are smaller and most of the kits are for the larger tires. Be sure to order one that is for our smaller tires. If you need the part number, I can get it for you when I am back home in a week.
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Just a question about these class A's. Don't they have air ride or air brakes? If they do then you should have an air compressor and storage tank on board.
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We are gonna check it out tomorrow .. the thing is if we pulled into a pump. They already have their own fitting right? On The front tire valve stem is inside the hub cap and if you stick the compressor fitting in there... the angle is wrong and it's impossible to fit! Am I the only one with this problem
Sounds like you need valve stem extenders.

Checking and airing up your tires is a basic (but important) part of R/V traveling.
Hopefully you can get what you need to do it.

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First things first. I assume you have had the valve stems replaced with the longer solid stems (not just extensions). This makes it a lot easier to air up and more stable if you intend to put on tire pressure monitors on the end. I recommend these. This is what I have on my rig. DL1FC Chrome Duallyvalve Kit https://tiretraker.com/products.php?cat=3
Second, I have found and recommend the https://www.amazon.com/Viair-40047-A.../dp/B004B68XGC so you can air anywhere and anytime. It is a complete kit. These items have worked for me over the years and in my opinion are gold!
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We have a gas mh . We don't have an on board compressor... so the issue is when we bring it to a pump the fittings on the pump are permanently attached so these fittings won't fit . I'm wondering what's going on? Surely we are not the only ones that have this problem .
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Just a question about these class A's. Don't they have air ride or air brakes? If they do then you should have an air compressor and storage tank on board.


No they do not have air brakes or onboard compressor
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You gotta take the wheel simulators off, or bend them like i did.

Or just put extensions on.
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First things first. I assume you have had the valve stems replaced with the longer solid stems (not just extensions). This makes it a lot easier to air up and more stable if you intend to put on tire pressure monitors on the end. I recommend these. This is what I have on my rig. DL1FC Chrome Duallyvalve Kit https://tiretraker.com/products.php?cat=3
HOLY **** ARE THOSE EXPENSIVE! You can get a crossfires for less and they're better for your tire wear and easier to fill.

https://www.amazon.com/Crossfire-Dua.../dp/B00030410M
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We have a gas mh . We don't have an on board compressor... so the issue is when we bring it to a pump the fittings on the pump are permanently attached so these fittings won't fit . I'm wondering what's going on? Surely we are not the only ones that have this problem .
Did you read the suggestions about valve stem extensions?
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I would stop by a tire store and let them look at your problem first hand. Bet they can recommend a solution, best for your rig !
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We have a gas mh . We don't have an on board compressor... so the issue is when we bring it to a pump the fittings on the pump are permanently attached so these fittings won't fit . I'm wondering what's going on? Surely we are not the only ones that have this problem .
You are not the only one with this problem...
I would go to a tire store and have them add valve stem extentons so you are able to add air in the future. Not all class A's have the same wheels so dealing with someone in person is your best bet.
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Based on your question your best bet would be to take it to a tire shop and have them air your tires
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