Pump that will air up tires, is there one??

[Unplanned Tourist]

Originally Posted by Ron Postma

Take a look at this one. Price is right.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fini-1-5-HP...essor/50385522

That's a good looking compressor, and I like the idea of only using a single small tank. Very compact as well.

[grumpy0374]

Originally Posted by Ron Postma

Take a look at this one. Price is right.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fini-1-5-HP...essor/50385522

This is the one I carry. It was originally sold under the Sears Craftsman name, but was around $140.00. Small and compact, but a powerful little unit.
At $109.00 its a bargin, and does a great job on my class c tires.
But class c tires only require 70-80 psi, and it certanily is good up to the 120 psi, but might strain a bit to reach the 135 psi.
Grumpy

[Dutchstar08]

Viair best bang for the buck.

At wallyworld for $179

https://www.walmart.com/ip/42279941?...&wl13=&veh=sem

[Tonyb337]

The Viair can be mounted outside,you just have to run the air filter from in a weather protected area with the extra hose and adapter that comes with it, get the bigger model, you will like it. I have been using them on my 40ft flatbed gooseneck with airride,so it has to work while traveling and they hold up well.Just make sure you put the air filter in a clean and out the weather, clean foam filter every 3 to 6 months and make sure the foam housing is sealed good.

[noserider]

Originally Posted by Dutchstar08

Viair best bang for the buck.

At wallyworld for $179

https://www.walmart.com/ip/42279941?...&wl13=&veh=sem

That's a great price for the Viair. I did not know Wallyworld carried it.

[69Stang]

Originally Posted by Ron Postma

Take a look at this one. Price is right.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fini-1-5-HP...essor/50385522

I have that one and it works great on my Class A (19.5") tires.

I also used it for my staple gun when I installed new carpet in my MH. Very quiet and works well.

The only negative is that the dedicated tire hose is a bit cumbersome to use. I just use the regular hose connection for everything.

[stallion143]

Originally Posted by stallion143

I too use the Viair compressor. Got it on sale at Amazon last year. It was more expensive, but it works great!

The model is Viair 40047 400P-RV. 150 psi max. I've used it since July of 2016 with no problems. I connect it to my cranking battery with the alligator clamps that are included and have no problem reaching any of my tires with the 2 - 50 foot quick connect hoses. I like the bag that stores everything that is included with the compressor.

[mrfix]

I use a porter cable 6 gal pancake rated for 150 psi, I purchased at Lowe's for $99.00. It has been great on my 22.5 tires.

[OLYLEN]

For lower presure 22.5 and smaller tires 19 the 135lb will will do. But thr bigger high presure tires the 120 volt pancakes at 150lb are the way to go. Most have a low pressure side you can set at your desired presure and use a clip on devise and stand up and wait until correct presure is reached.

LEN

[Wundertaker]

Originally Posted by relaxn

Does that cap out at 90 psi? If so, that doesn't cut it. :-(

Nope...it caps out at about 140 and kicks in at 105psi....WORKS LIKE A CHAMP!!! Delivers about 3.6 CFPM at 90 psi...so go for it!!!!!!

[Wundertaker]

Originally Posted by Scottybdivin

My 8 YO pancake finally gave up. For those of you that use the Viair compressors, how do you power it, especially on the opposite side from your batteries. Do you use a long 12V extension cord. Also, I notice the Viair comes in several duty cycles from 33% - 100%.

I am SO DONE WITH 12 VOLT COMPRESSORS.....aren't worth a diddle IF your serious about YOUR air!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wundertaker]

Originally Posted by Unplanned

That's a good looking compressor, and I like the idea of only using a single small tank. Very compact as well.

That compressor puts out 1.7 CFPM of air at 90 psi....my porter cable puts out 3.6 CFPM at 90 psi...much faster and got it on sale for $128 from Home Depot...LOVE IT!!! It wins the Inflation Race. Most people don't really understand how to buy an air compressor. For me...I want to have a good adequate air system so that I can HELP OTHERS with their needs too!!!

[Unplanned Tourist]

As I said, I like the smaller size for a compressor, I modified mine a little bit. It is a 2 hp. stacker that I removed the compressor and hooked up the pressure switch to the discharge line. Now it is tankless and went from 50 pounds to 30 pounds and is 1/3 the size. With the air hose acting as the tank, it will only cycle on and off when I'm using it.
I have these before and after pics.

[Mr_D]

Originally Posted by SpaceNorman

Just curious ... what air fitting were you using? I had the exact same problem trying to inflate my tires using the coach air system using a cheap inflator that looked like this.

When another forumite suggested I upgrade my inflator - I went out and purchased one of these.

The difference is day and night! With the old inflator ... I could add air for 2-3 minutes and not see a change in tire pressure when checked with the guage. With the new inflator - it seems to raise tire pressure by 1 lb every 30-45 seconds. The new inflator's only shortcoming is that while the "clip on" connector stays on the tire valve stem - it still needs to be held manually to ensure proper alignment when filling the tire. It's a minor inconvenience.

What I thought was a "pump problem" was in fact an issue with the inflator. My coach air system works fine for filling the tires now. Now my only issue with using coach air to top off the tires is that the coach engine needs to be running when I'm filling tires. This means it's not really appropriate for use while parked in crowded campgrounds etc. unless it's an absolute emergency. I find I fill tires before we leave the storage lot, at the rest area or in store parking lots where I can run the engine without being concerned about it disturbing my neighbors.

Not sure anymore since it was over 14 yrs ago now.