Just saw a new line of lithium battery power tools by a company named HART. The tire inflator looks interesting and was wondering if anybody has tried it. It looks just like a power drill. It says it has a 0-150 psi rating but was wondering how it would work for topping off my tires rated at 110 psi.
So the manual for that inflator indicates that it should only run for 5 minutes before it needs a 5 minute cool down period. That's likely to be a problem with your truck tires if you need to increase the pressure more than 1 or 2 PSI. (and if they are only 1 or 2 PSI low, do you really need to inflate them?) The problem here is air volume.
Most inflators like this one indicate that they should not be used on truck tires. This is because they just won't inflate them very fast, and are likely to exceed their max continuous run time and overheat.
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2018 Flagstaff Micro Light 21DS
2018 Ford F250
Viair makes many models of high quality portable compressors, although I don't think any are rechargeable. Some models are configured specifically for RV's. I am very happy with mine.
I have the Ryobi version of that inflator and it is ok for an emergency, I suppose. I will be buying something like the Viair 88p, soon. Also looking at Smittybuilt. Those clip directly to your truck battery and have a higher duty cycle.
I have a Viair portable compressor, it works great, it’s fast and durable. Downside, it’s expensive. I recently got a Milwaukee 2475-20. It also works great, a little slower compared to the Viair but much more convenient to use.
For those in Canada, I have been using a "MotoMaster Heavy Duty Tire Inflator with Case" from Canadian Tire ($80 on sale). It connects directly to the coach or chassis battery and seems to have a good capacity. My only issue was that the 12V power line was too short to reach the end of the motorhome so I spliced in a short length of 16 gauge wire. I mostly use it for adjusting the pressure in the Ride Rite air bags but I have also used it successfully to top up several tires.
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2020 F.R. Forester 3011DS (2018 E-450 Chassis) (32')
Toad:2018 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
2011 Keystone Montana 3455SA (38') with F350 diesel
2004 ALFA Leisure Gold Diesel Pusher (41')
1990 Elite (27' C Class, not on rental fleet)
1984 Elite (25' C Class on GO Vacations rental fleet)
I'm the one who originally posted this thread and did so mostly out of curiosity. I have a Viair too and love it. I thought if this was a viable product for those looking for a light weight air compressor, could it fit their needs both in functionality and cost. I hope maybe I gave someone some ideas regarding a small air compressor and would still like to hear from someone who has used one. Thanks to all that replied.
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2013 Ford SD F250 4x4 SC; 6.2
Reese 18K Elite w/slider - Rockford, Michigan
Looks like that would work great to store on motorcycle.
Thanks for the tip.
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