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10-11-2013, 04:48 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Bolivia, NC
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I just bought this one from Lowes a month ago. It has performed very well.
Shop Kobalt 1.5-HP 3-Gallon 155-PSI Electric Air Compressor at Lowes.com
I have air available from the on board compressor for the air brakes, but sometimes I want to put air in the toads tires or use for something else without starting up the MH diesel. I find it much easier to carry this compressor on board.
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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser,2018 mercedes Benz GLA 250
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10-11-2013, 11:39 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Today? Clayton, North Carolina
Posts: 5,093
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CountryFit
if your 04 Damon Challenger uses air brake, you have a built in compressor which produces air above 120 psi. You may be able to find the live air nozzle - typically the quick connect type, just connect a hose and pump up your tires. If no such a nozzle, have an RV shop connect a T to a live air line to make one. it's a guaranteed air and you will never need to worry about it.
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CountryFit, the engine mounted compressor cycles approx. 90-120psi. If you need 110psi in your front tires (fairly common), the internal air system will vary from "sometimes barely adequate" to "non-functional".
I went to HF and bought this one for $104. Works great. All the time.
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Fulltimers since June, 2012
2002 Dutch Star 40, Freightliner, Cat 3126, 2004 Element
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10-12-2013, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 4,581
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFXG
CountryFit, the engine mounted compressor cycles approx. 90-120psi. If you need 110psi in your front tires (fairly common), the internal air system will vary from "sometimes barely adequate" to "non-functional".
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I have one of the pancake compressors and it does pretty much the same - pressure drops to maybe 80 or 90 psi before the compressor kicks in. So if a tire is 10 pounds low I have to stop airing up the tire and wait for the pressure to build back up. In my opinion it has about the same functionality as the onboard air system.
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SW OREGON 2005 34 foot DolphinLX
If towing: a bright red 2016 Mini Cooper on a tow dolly.
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10-12-2013, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member
Triple E Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Posts: 140
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I have been using a Porter Cable 120V 4 Gal pancake oil-free compressor Model C2004-WK for the past few years with great success. My Motorhome tires require 120 lbs pressure which this compact unit handles without difficulty. The compressor features a cut-out max pressure of 165 PSI and a cut-in startup pressure of 135 PSI. It weighs approximately 30 lbs and is easily stored in a basement compartment. It comes with a 25' x 1/4" hose but I purchased a higher quality 50' x 1/4" coiled hose for utility and convenience. Once pressurized, I can quickly check and top-up my 6 coach tires (or the toad) as required, usually with the pump cutting in perhaps once or not at all. Here is a link for more details on this unit: Porter Cable Product Details for 165 psi, 4 gal Oil-Free Pancake Compressor with 25' PU hose and fittings - Model # C2004-WK
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10-12-2013, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member
Triple E Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Posts: 140
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10-13-2013, 07:04 AM
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Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Posts: 86
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Thanks again all! We made it to Clarksville Tennessee last night!
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04 Damon Challenger 348F | 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport | ReadyBrute Elite towbar
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10-13-2013, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rainbow Riding
Posts: 18,574
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patsikes
Thanks again all! We made it to Clarksville Tennessee last night!
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Did ya get the Porter Cable and how did it work?
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2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38F ~ 325 ISB Turbo ~ Freightliner XC 2014 CR-V ~ Invisibrake / Sterling All Terrain
Sioux Falls, SD (FullTime Since Nov 5th 2014)
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10-13-2013, 08:58 AM
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Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Posts: 86
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flaggship1
Did ya get the Porter Cable and how did it work?
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Sure did. Worked perfectly and wished I would have thought if that myself. I did not think a pancake compressor would work due to the Harbor Freight one I had would not work.
Now I just need some short valve stem extenders because the outer dualy tire stem is in the middle of the rim and really hard to get air in.
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04 Damon Challenger 348F | 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport | ReadyBrute Elite towbar
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10-13-2013, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Horse Country, FL
Posts: 169
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Small world. What campground are you in? I'm at Clarksville RV Park, off I-24 Exit 1. Got here yesterday.
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2012 Itasca Meridian 36M
2012 Jeep Wrangler
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10-13-2013, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rainbow Riding
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patsikes
Sure did. Worked perfectly and wished I would have thought if that myself. I did not think a pancake compressor would work due to the Harbor Freight one I had would not work.
Now I just need some short valve stem extenders because the outer dualy tire stem is in the middle of the rim and really hard to get air in.
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Sweet! Nice looking rig and site ya have there too!! Ok - from my pics above you can see I upgraded to a 50' GoodYear 3/8" 250 psi hose with 1/4" ends. And - have a Power Tank TIG 8160 inflator kit that store in a little black box. The inflator kit comes with a dual head chuck and a clip on. Not sure if it would work for you but what came with the compressor wouldn't work well with my duals either - but the inflator kits works great. The gauge is fluid filled and I'm betting will outlive me - but it should at $109 from Amazon. But it also kept me from needing extenders.
The heavier 50' hose is long enough to go around the coach without having to move the compressor.
Steve
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2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38F ~ 325 ISB Turbo ~ Freightliner XC 2014 CR-V ~ Invisibrake / Sterling All Terrain
Sioux Falls, SD (FullTime Since Nov 5th 2014)
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10-13-2013, 09:40 AM
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Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: St Petersburg, FL
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We are at Fletcher's Fork which is a MWR campground at Fort Campbell. It is open to the public but quite full right now due to the 4 day leave the base us on. Only a couple open spots.
The grounds are really nice but the shower house is a bit run down.
My nephew is stationed here.
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04 Damon Challenger 348F | 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport | ReadyBrute Elite towbar
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10-13-2013, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Horse Country, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patsikes
We are at Fletcher's Fork which is a MWR campground at Fort Campbell. It is open to the public but quite full right now due to the 4 day leave the base us on. Only a couple open spots.
The grounds are really nice but the shower house is a bit run down.
My nephew is stationed here.
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This campground is pretty full too. Columbus day weekend ...
Tell your nephew "Thank you for your service to our country" for me.
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2012 Itasca Meridian 36M
2012 Jeep Wrangler
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10-13-2013, 09:58 AM
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Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NukeRef
This campground is pretty full too. Columbus day weekend ... Tell your nephew "Thank you for your service to our country" for me.
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Absolutely NukeRef.
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Patrick & Stephanie - Stanley & Ole (cat kids)
04 Damon Challenger 348F | 2012 Chevy Captiva Sport | ReadyBrute Elite towbar
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