Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-24-2018, 02:13 PM   #21
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Harborcreek, PA
Posts: 34
I use the Viair 400P-RV (150psi max), works great on my 110psi tires and hitch. I keep it in the battery compartment connected all the time.
__________________
Tim & Eileen
2016 Cedar Creek 34RL towed with a 2017 Silverado 3500HD Diesel
timerie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 02:24 PM   #22
Denver, CO
 
garbonz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 2,102
Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike View Post
I personally hate the 12V compressors. I would rather have a 120V model with a 150 PSI capability and can fun from my 3500 Watt Generator.

Gets the job done faster and less chance of burning up some wires.

Absolutely avoid any compressor that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Almost every one I've seen ends up burning up the plug itself because they put out such a small volume and have to run 30 minutes to an hour to pump up a flat tire.
The Viair clips on the battery, shuts off when up to pressure and works fast, so try it you will like it. I got no room for a 120 volt compressor of any kind as many class b and c rigs. Viair is perfect.
__________________
2017 Fuse 23T
garbonz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 02:26 PM   #23
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 446
Stanley makes a great one. I just bought it at Sams Club for $69. It WILL pump up to 100psi. I used it to top off my RV tires to 80psi. Worked fine.

It also will jump start your battery and has an internal charger, plus USB ports and an LED light.

Great item.
MOODMAN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 03:47 PM   #24
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 30
We have an off brand 12V, 100PSI compressor purchased through JET.COM and had an opportunity to use it to inflate a flat spare tire to 70PSI. It worked, but took a while and the hose connection at the compressor was extremely hot.
duby325 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 04:16 PM   #25
Itching to go . . .
 
Moosure's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Fort Worth TX Where the west begins
Posts: 92
I love my Viair 88P 120 psi. @ Amazon for about $64.
Never had a problem. I keep it, a tire repair kit, and a pressure gauge in an ammo box.
__________________
2018 T21TBHW Aframe
2017 F150 Lariat Screw FX4 3.5 EB 10 spd w/MaxTow
Moosure is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 04:38 PM   #26
Senior Member
 
Villagerjjm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 852
Lowe's has a unit that works off both AC and DC power for about $45.00. PSI up to 90...
Villagerjjm is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 04:57 PM   #27
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 272
I've had this for several years......so/far so/good.....
__________________
Unencumbered By The Thought Process
tande is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 05:42 PM   #28
Senior Member
 
Tiguan Tow r's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: GTA
Posts: 133
I have Slime 40022 12-Volt Digital Tire Inflator I bought at Walmart
and it works great. I run it off of the trailer battery with an alligator clip wire connector.
Tiguan Tow r is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 07:38 PM   #29
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 93
Harbor Freight has a good one and it's inexpensive.
lexstone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 08:53 PM   #30
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 578
Slime 2X Heavy Duty Tire Inflator 40026

I just bought the Slime Slime 2X Heavy Duty Tire Inflator 40026

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-2X-...40026/20573327

In testing it puts 80 psi into my TV tires pretty easily. I think it will handle the 110 psi 5er tires. Before I bought it, I read other reviews that said it would, but it's not going to be quick about it. Like all lower-priced units, it does have a max run time after which a cooling period is required. It feels solid and reliable.

I would recommend it to a friend.
Slow Moon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2018, 01:24 AM   #31
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Sonora, Ca
Posts: 11
Smile Tire inflator

Go to Lowe's, for a little over $125 you can buy a combo Jump start, Tire pump, cell phone /Tablet charger, nicely portable . My travel trailer is also in storage with no A.C power. Just need to recharge the battery after use.

Hope this helps.: Rosecreek
Rosecreek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2018, 07:33 AM   #32
Newly Retired
 
Steveboe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: North GA
Posts: 220
No cig lighter

Northern tool has a good one for about $160. Direct battery connections.
Save it for emergency as much as possible.
Forget the cig lighter type. You will blow fuses and be left flat.
Steveboe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2018, 10:39 PM   #33
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 952
X2 on viair. I have two of the heavy duty units and use them. Frequently.

X2 on direct battery connect. While at 50psi you shouldn't need it, the mid- duty and up compressors will up will always have them.
__________________
2016 RAM 3500 DRW 4x4 LB LoneStar, w/RDS 33Gal Aux tank, Timbrens, Andersen Ultimate2, SwiftHitch SH04
2018 Chaparral 360IBL w/TST507 TPMS, Lippert GC3 Autolevel, Furrion Backup Cam, Progressive HW50C
2006 RAM 3500 DRW LoneStar Edition
2011 Starcraft 392BHUw/Andersen No-Sway

chaps2018 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2018, 07:46 AM   #34
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 23
Perhaps someone could clear up the "direct battery connect" reference for me. Is this a wire harness that remains on the battery posts all the time? And you plug the compressor into it?

I need a 12v compressor that can be used when on the road with 5th Wheel hitched to the truck. And it doesn't seem I can get a long enough cable run to reach the trailer tires if powering off the truck batteries. And when hitched, getting to the trailer batteries for power is problematic - there is limited room.
hittheroad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2018, 10:20 AM   #35
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 952
The direct connect type compressors typically use alligator clips to connect the compressor to the battery posts. This ensures max current to the compressor.

The other type of compressors use the cigarette/12v socket inside the vehicle.

Regarding the distance between the battery and the wheels -- it is power cord length and air hose that separate the typical car-type compressors vs ones for trailers.

On my bumper pull, I solved this problem by hooking to travel trailer battery (to shorten the distance) and adding one additional air hose.

On my 5er, I got a different compressor with substantially longer hoses (can connect to my truck battery and it will reach back to the trailer spare tire.
__________________
2016 RAM 3500 DRW 4x4 LB LoneStar, w/RDS 33Gal Aux tank, Timbrens, Andersen Ultimate2, SwiftHitch SH04
2018 Chaparral 360IBL w/TST507 TPMS, Lippert GC3 Autolevel, Furrion Backup Cam, Progressive HW50C
2006 RAM 3500 DRW LoneStar Edition
2011 Starcraft 392BHUw/Andersen No-Sway

chaps2018 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2018, 10:44 AM   #36
code.org
 
moff34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 292
Viair 300P

I got the Viair 300P. Seemed like the best bang for the buck. I connect directly to the trailer's 12v batteries and the cord / hose are long enough to reach the trailer's tires and the TV tires.

It is also a compact unit not needing a lot of storage space and comes in a nice bag. It worked well on our two long trips last year.

Appears to be on sale at Amazon at the moment:
https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-30033-3...rds=viair+300p
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Viair.jpg
Views:	48
Size:	209.2 KB
ID:	161662  
__________________
Randy, Mary, and Mojo
Rockwood Signature UltraLite 8329SS
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel / Allison Trans
2015-14 Nights, '16-90 Nights, '17-101 Nights, '18-146 Nights, '19-76 Nights '20-56 Nights '21-42 Nights '22-86 Nights '23-65 Nights
moff34 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2018, 12:09 PM   #37
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Apollo, PA
Posts: 588
Quote:
Originally Posted by moff34 View Post
Appears to be on sale at Amazon at the moment:
https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-30033-3...rds=viair+300p
Thanks for the heads up. I got one.

As with all compressors, when you need more reach, add more hose, not more wire.
__________________

2017 Rockwood 2703WS - Sold
2015 Keystone Sprinter 333FWFLS
2017 F250, 6.2 Gas, 3.73 Axle, 2902 lb Payload
If women don't find you handsome, at least they should find you handy!
andymil is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2018, 12:24 PM   #38
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Maple Shade, NJ
Posts: 98
Quote:
Originally Posted by moff34 View Post
I got the Viair 300P. Seemed like the best bang for the buck. I connect directly to the trailer's 12v batteries and the cord / hose are long enough to reach the trailer's tires and the TV tires.

It is also a compact unit not needing a lot of storage space and comes in a nice bag. It worked well on our two long trips last year.

Appears to be on sale at Amazon at the moment:
https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-30033-3...rds=viair+300p
I recently bought the 88P. It didnt come with a bag though, i bought a cheapie one seperately...
__________________
2017 Freedom Express 271bl
2013 Silverado Z71
TimNJTA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2018, 12:25 PM   #39
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
Posts: 17,263
Two weeks ago I picked up one of these at O'Reilly Auto Parts.



https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/s...air+compressor

$89 and it uses cord clamped directly to battery terminals.


It filled a 205/75-15 LR D tire from FLAT to 50 psi in just over 5 minutes. Max capacity 150 PSI.

Comes with a nice little carry bag too to keep things neat while sitting in the storage compartment.

I was holding out for a 120 Volt unit but couldn't find one reasonably priced and I suddenly needed a portable for a dump trailer. This one worked so well I'm somewhat of a convert, as long as the unit has direct connecting battery clamps.
__________________
"A wise man can change his mind. A fool never will." (Japanese Proverb)

"You only grow old when you run out of new things to do"

2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change)
TitanMike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2018, 12:50 PM   #40
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
Posts: 17,263
Quote:
Originally Posted by andymil View Post
Thanks for the heads up. I got one.

As with all compressors, when you need more reach, add more hose, not more wire.
If one has a really good set of jumper cables (I have a set designed for professional road service trucks) one could use them as a power cord extension. One end clamped to the battery and the other end clamped to the proper color alligator clip. My battery cables are 1/0 wire so I doubt that there will be much voltage drop.

I would PREFER more hose, always, but I'll use what I have in a pinch
__________________
"A wise man can change his mind. A fool never will." (Japanese Proverb)

"You only grow old when you run out of new things to do"

2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change)
TitanMike is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
12 volt, tire

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:34 AM.