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02-24-2011, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
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Air compressor
Anyone out there carry an air compressor on board, especially for tire pressure maintenance? Any specs? Whose make? Where did you get it? Price? Pics?
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Ken and Terry
2010 Georgetown 330TS
2004 GL1800 Honda Goldwing
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02-24-2011, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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I may carry my air compressor but unsure of what I may need it for on short trips that I may go on. I do have a 2 gal air compressor that is fairly small. If I loose air in a tire the chances are it's more of a repair then what a air compressor can help with.
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2009 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2500 6.7 cummins
2011 Forest River Cherokee 28BHKS
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02-24-2011, 11:03 AM
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Pete
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Fulltiming
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we carry a "pancake" compressor. Prior post is correct....probably wouldn't do much good on the motorhome unless the issue was air pressure fluctuation due to alltitude or cold/hot weather.
We carry it for our toad and morotcycles. We do off-roading and sometimes release air on the Jeep, then need to "air-up" after off-roading.
Porter-Cable C2002 Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor
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Pete and Patty
2010 Georgetown 378TS; 2012 4dr Jeep Rubicon
1 Yellow Lab (hers);1 Little Bitty dog (mine)
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02-24-2011, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Southern Maryland
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We carry a portable Battery Charger and Air Compressor combo. It's good for topping off the tire pressure or filling bicycle tires. We use the battery charger more than the air compressor.
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Bill and Darlene
2008 Tundra 5.7, 4.30 axle, 8' Bed, 4WD
2009 Rockwood 8319SS Reese WD hitch
Nights camped in 2012(7) 2011(21) 2010(48)
Nights camped in 2009(33) 2008(18)
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02-24-2011, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gartonhl
we carry a "pancake" compressor. Prior post is correct....probably wouldn't do much good on the motorhome unless the issue was air pressure fluctuation due to alltitude or cold/hot weather.
We carry it for our toad and morotcycles. We do off-roading and sometimes release air on the Jeep, then need to "air-up" after off-roading.
Porter-Cable C2002 Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor
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Thats the exact same compressor we carry. It comes in handy for adjusting the air bags, ours doesn't have a built in compressor. We also carry one of those battery boost packs. Plus I have a fully stocked 4 drawer tool box for major repairs and a 24 volt cordless impact gun for changing tires.
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02-24-2011, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Regina, Sask.
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We carry a pancake compressor. Haven't needed it for tires but use it to presseurize 2 fire extinguishers that are filled with water & use as water pistols on the hot days. 
I'm going to add air bags soon so will need it for those as I'm not adding an onboard air compressor.
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Ken & Janet
'07.5 GMC 2500 D/A CC/SB
'09 SABRE 31RETS-6
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02-24-2011, 05:35 PM
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Lou Amadio
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Southeastern PA
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Ditto pancake compressor. I carry a full range of air tools in addition to the air guage. The air powered grinder comes in very handy to trim Bella's talons. 
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Lou and Laura Amadio and Bella the German Short Hair Pointer
2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crewcab SB Allison Duramax
2010 Flagstaff 8526RLWS 5th Wheel Pullrite Hitch
(2009: 28) (2010: 74) (2011: 93) (2012: 7)
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02-24-2011, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Are the pancake compressors strong enough for winterizing blowouts?
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Paul, Marcia, Calyn, and Josie
2 Goldens- Asti and Ryan
1 Sheltie- Jackie B
2007 Expedition
2011 Forest River Greywolf 26BH
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02-24-2011, 06:10 PM
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Pete
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Fulltiming
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sundawg
Are the pancake compressors strong enough for winterizing blowouts?
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They are shown to have 150 PSI max. I used mine to clear the water lines this winter. I made sure the H2O filter canister was off and the H2O heater anode rod was out when I blew out the lines.
I have added air in the tires on our 378TS...I run approx. 90-95 PSI in the tires.
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Pete and Patty
2010 Georgetown 378TS; 2012 4dr Jeep Rubicon
1 Yellow Lab (hers);1 Little Bitty dog (mine)
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02-24-2011, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Saint Cloud FL
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My tow vehicle has on-board air with the chuck to hook up a hose - a few years back I added Train Horns to my truck - I went with a Viar 420C compressor and a 5 gallon tank and mounted to the frame and hard wired it and made some provisions to be able to hook a hose for those just in case.
Best Mod I have ever done - am pretty sure you could hard mount one unless you wanted it to be a carry type.
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Qaud Cab 4x4 with 35" tires and 3.92 gears, Dynatech Longtube Headers & Fabtech 6" lift + Superchips with shift Tuning
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