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03-21-2017, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: "Murvul", TN
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I bought a 6 gallon Dewalt Pancake compressor. It goes to 165 psi and is more than enough. It might be a little big for you, size wise, but it's a dandy for sure. 120VAC and pulls about 10-11 amps. I've got an onboard 5500W Onan with the Toy Hauler, so no worries about power for it.
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03-21-2017, 08:55 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Kamloops, BC, 60 miles from the Center of the Universe according to the Rinpoche, of the SF monks.
Posts: 7,387
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Originally Posted by Unplanned
I bought a "Twin Tank" compressor and removed the tanks, re-plumbed the air system and pressure switch so it runs with the air line as the tank. Works great, but takes pretty much a full 15 amps at 120 volts to run. It will go up to 120 PSI and has a pretty good CFM rating. Makes it less than half the size with all the power and flow I need.  |
Forgot to mention that it is oil bath compressor. Cast iron cylinder and is right about 30 pounds without the tanks. Those are before and after pics.
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03-22-2017, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
Posts: 30,903
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSkyBob
I've been using the Porter Cable pancake compressor for years and has done a god job. It goes to 150 PSI and fits nicely in one of the cargo bays. Lowes has these on sale on occasion.
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This is the most favorable type compressor by far. We buy this type, with this pressure capability, for ease of use and reliability.
Never buy an compressor with a low pressure cut-in higher than your tires required air pressure or you will be frustrated quickly.
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03-22-2017, 10:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Goodyear, AZ
Posts: 380
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I did the Viair method on two different trucks. The 01 it was enclosed and mounted under the cab. On the 2016 I did not feel like to it under the cab and also I now have a large tool box in the bed, it takes up space but still a lot of storage in the box. I need to replace the rubber mounts to quiet it down and plan to later to install a electric / air pressure gauge in the dash.
It is constant duty and cut out at 145 PSI and will handle my 16" and 17" tires on truck and trailer plus I run a set of air horns.
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03-23-2017, 12:15 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 15,749
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I have the Porter Cable as well. Used it just this morning. Brought a tire from 90 to 110 psi easily. Bought from Amazon a couple three years ago for $99 iirc.
http://m.sears.com/porter-cable-cmb1...03003_11042411
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2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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03-23-2017, 04:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 679
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Originally Posted by vsheetz
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That's the compressor we carry. Works great, light, and 150 psi rating.
L & M Fleet Supply carries/sells them. $79.99 with free shipping.
Bought from them online and had it delivered 3 days later.
Grumpy
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2012 Forrest River Lexington 283ts
2013 Subaru Crosstrek toad
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03-23-2017, 07:21 AM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Jose, Ca.
Posts: 1,334
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Originally Posted by Edd505
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That's the one I have and I can't get a tire to 95lbs unless I want to wait for 30 minutes. I gotta wonder what may be different between yours and mine?
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2005 Dolphin 5376, W24, Solid Body Paint, Koni FSD's
Looking for a new toad
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04-03-2017, 10:39 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Yulee, Florida
Posts: 76
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I bought the Viair 400P-RV when we got the RV a couple months ago.
400P-RV Automatic Compressor | VIAIR
So far I like it a lot.
Comes with everything you need in a bag. I took my 245\70-19.5's up to 86 lbs. like it was nothing. I was adding about 4 to 5 psi. It is good for 150 psi.
I bought it based on this video:
https://youtu.be/Yzv3ymNZ5zQ
They use it on their 22.5's at over 100 psi. Shows unboxing and using it.
Very light weight and fairly compact. All the items in the kit seem to be of very good quality. The coiled hoses are not the cheap yellow plastic ones that you have seen before. Mine are black and coated with something. Very nice unit.
Larry W.
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04-09-2017, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,542
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrf1002u
I bought the Viair 400P-RV when we got the RV a couple months ago.
400P-RV Automatic Compressor | VIAIR
So far I like it a lot.
Comes with everything you need in a bag. I took my 245\70-19.5's up to 86 lbs. like it was nothing. I was adding about 4 to 5 psi. It is good for 150 psi.
I bought it based on this video:
https://youtu.be/Yzv3ymNZ5zQ
They use it on their 22.5's at over 100 psi. Shows unboxing and using it.
Very light weight and fairly compact. All the items in the kit seem to be of very good quality. The coiled hoses are not the cheap yellow plastic ones that you have seen before. Mine are black and coated with something. Very nice unit.
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Viair compressors are great quality/performance units. They are very common in off road circles for airing large offroad tires back up after a run. I have a smaller 88P unit for my Hummer, but have heard nothing but good about the 400p-RV model.
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'20 Can Am X3 X RS Turbo RR, '85 ATC250R, '12 Husky TE310
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04-16-2017, 10:46 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Byhalia, MS
Posts: 3,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrf1002u
I bought the Viair 400P-RV when we got the RV a couple months ago.
400P-RV Automatic Compressor | VIAIR
So far I like it a lot.
Comes with everything you need in a bag. I took my 245\70-19.5's up to 86 lbs. like it was nothing. I was adding about 4 to 5 psi. It is good for 150 psi.
I bought it based on this video:
https://youtu.be/Yzv3ymNZ5zQ
They use it on their 22.5's at over 100 psi. Shows unboxing and using it.
Very light weight and fairly compact. All the items in the kit seem to be of very good quality. The coiled hoses are not the cheap yellow plastic ones that you have seen before. Mine are black and coated with something. Very nice unit.
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Great compressor, lightweight and compact. Does the job up to 150 psi. Quality unit. Pricey but worth it when filling 22.5" tires to over 100 psi.
jt
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2005 Newmar Kountry Star Gas (Sold)
2022 JL Wrangler 4xe or 2017 Harley Ultra in tow
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04-17-2017, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Jose, Ca.
Posts: 1,334
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Thank you to all. I'm buying the 400 rv unit this week.
Cheers
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2005 Dolphin 5376, W24, Solid Body Paint, Koni FSD's
Looking for a new toad
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04-17-2017, 04:55 PM
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#27
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Oroville, CA
Posts: 3,133
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2012 Sunnybrook Harmony 21FBS (SQEZINN)
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
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04-17-2017, 06:32 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Yulee, Florida
Posts: 76
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cruzbill
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Note:
Mine has a gauge already on the "air gun" part and a bleeder valve. Also on a safety note, at someone else's suggestion, I bought one of the Milton dual foot air chucks that holds onto the valve on its own when you cock it sideways like the tire service guys use, and a Milton 5 foot hose so I can attach that to the included "air gun" part that has the gauge, using the quick connect from the long included air chuck. Lets me stand to the side while airing up for safety. Part numbers pics if needed.
Larry W.
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