twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Our camper tires are a little low and while we could probably find a gas station to fill them up... I was thinking it might be easier to have something at home that would do the job? Recommendations on a product? I was thinking about this one: http://www.amazon.com/Kensun-Home-Portable-Compressor-Inflator/dp/B00NFSNAS8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433505245&sr=8-1&keywords=kensun+ac I want to be able to plug it into an electrical outlet (rather than the car battery), as I need to use an extension cord to reach all four tires on our TT. Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 That one only pumps to 40 PSI. I don't know what your trailer tires are rated to run at, but our last trailer was at 65 PSI. I see Amazon calls that a "compressor", but I would probably classify that an "inflator". This one isn't nearly as portable but is much more robust for what you are talking about using it for. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-Gal-Portable-Electric-Air-Compressor-TA-2530B/202564847?N=5yc1vZc9pn It's $40 more than the one on Amazon but has more capabilities. It does require a bit more maintenance however....such as oiling and bleeding the tank etc. I just hate for you to get something that won't do the job. Another benefit of a larger compressor is that you can get a fitting to blow out your water lines when you go to winterize. Just a thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oft013 23 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I have a 1 gallon Craftsman compressor that fits into a storage compartment in my MH. It has a max pressure of 150 PSI and it is also oil-less. Here is a similar unit, I guess they don't have the exact one I have any more. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-airboss-8482/p-00916574000P?prdNo=20&blockNo=20&blockType=G20 There is a video on the Sears web site above where they actually mention RV tire inflation being one of the uses. It is more expensive but I like mine it was a good investment. When we travel with the RV I always ad air before we leave home and I check and adjust as needed before we head home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santa ... Shannon 160 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 What kind of camper do you have? My DP has air ride and brakes and had a manifold I could add an air hose coupler to. So I just carry a 50' hose and can fill from the onboard air system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I bought a Porter Cable 3 gallon pancake compressor from Home Depot. While it has never compressed a pancake (it just sort of blows them to smithereens), it does a good job on the truck (65-70psi) and camper tires (80 psi). It was $100 from Home Depot: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cable-3-5-gal-135-psi-Pancake-Compressor-PCFP02003/203254365/ You have to buy the hose and air chuck (end that connects to the air compressor that fits the tires) separately. I also bought a pair of male/female quick connects to make swapping the air chuck out easier. A couple of things to be mindful: - make sure the pressure at the tool (air chuck) is higher than what you need in the tire; I foolishly returned 1 smaller compressor thinking it wasn't working when I was probably the problem. And then still sat and literally slowly deflated one of my tires (partially) before realizing what was wrong. - the quick connects have different types; make sure you get matching ones - you'll love having a compressor! I actually carry mine along on trips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 What kind of camper do you have? My DP has air ride and brakes and had a manifold I could add an air hose coupler to. So I just carry a 50' hose and can fill from the onboard air system. She has a Jayco travel trailer. (Honest, I'm not a crazy stalker!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stockboys10 2 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Little pancake is the way to go. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Campbell-Hausfeld-1-gal-Air-Compressor-with-Basic-Inflation-Kit-FP2028/202581673 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I have an older Husky I got from HD a few years back. It was probably around the $100 range, It looks like roll around carry on luggage. It stands upright, has a pull out handle and wheels. It came with a cheezy hose which I replaced. It goes up to 120 or 150 psi. Has always worked great. If you have a Harbor Freight nearby, they have inexpensive compressors, and a good price on all of the accessories, quick change fittings, hoses, water separators, nozzles, etc. That first one you showed would work in an emergency if you had a soft tire and an hour or two to spare. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm with Doug and have the same compressor but could also use a airline hooked to the truck if needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm with Doug and have the same compressor but could also use a airline hooked to the truck if needed. If I had air anything on the truck, I'd figure out a way to tap into that. In fact, I'd LOVE a Viair compressor installed under one of my fenders; but I'm cheap and lack skills to install it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Our TT tires have a PSI of 50. Right now, they are cold and reading between 47 and 48.5. Please confirm that I am correct.... they should read (as close to) 50 PSI when cold, correct? She has a Jayco travel trailer. (Honest, I'm not a crazy stalker!) Yep. And that's okay... I will be "stalking" your cross-country trip this next year :) Little pancake is the way to go. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Campbell-Hausfeld-1-gal-Air-Compressor-with-Basic-Inflation-Kit-FP2028/202581673 1 Gallon.... very "blond" question but, runs on gas?? Can't tell how these work. These seems better suited for what we need, as we need something sufficient, but not super strong as we have no air tools, just need it to inflate tires. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Yes, you want 50psi. The air compressor that stockboys10 linked to plugs into house hold electric (aka 110). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Yes, you want 50psi. The air compressor that stockboys10 linked to plugs into house hold electric (aka 110). Oh... I like that better than having to put gas in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Tire pressure is measured when and inflated when the tires are cold. Depending on how good you tire gauge is, that 48.5 may even be 50. 1 gallon is the size of the air pressure tank. That allows the air to be stored and used before the compressor motor turns on again. For tire inflating that is sufficient, along with some minor types of air tools like staplers. If you were going to use a tool that ran constantly, like a sander, spray gun, you would want something with a bigger tank to keep the air pressure built up at a steady level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I was reading a thing on tire pressure gauges- it said that the worst digital gauge was still better than the manual stick gauges. (And no, he wasn't selling digital ones :).) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead7368 aka Norm 101 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 If you have a Harbor Freight near you, they have pancake compressors as well and with a 20% off coupon, they are pretty cheap. http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gal-13-hp-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-61615.html I have this one under my bench for the same reason you want one. It gets to be a pain to go to the gas station to fill up before trips.http://www.harborfreight.com/8-gal-2-hp-125-psi-oil-lube-air-compressor-68740.html Best Regards,Norm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I was reading a thing on tire pressure gauges- it said that the worst digital gauge was still better than the manual stick gauges. (And no, he wasn't selling digital ones :).)Funny, I was looking for a high (90 psi) gauge for my PUP tires. Some of the reviews said that a good stick gauge is way more accurate that a digital or dial. Of course others said just the opposite. I think the internet has made everyone into a critic over the slightest issue, that and lawyers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Funny, I was looking for a high (90 psi) gauge for my PUP tires. Some of the reviews said that a good stick gauge is way more accurate that a digital or dial. Of course others said just the opposite. I think the internet has made everyone into a critic over the slightest issue, that and lawyers! Heh, speaking of everyone's an expert- here's where I read it: http://www.rvtiresafety.com/2012/10/gauge-accuracy.html I participated with this guy on a couple of forums; he is supposedly a retired tire engineer. But, I can also tell you I started the X-Files during my time at the FBI. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Heh, speaking of everyone's an expert- here's where I read it: http://www.rvtiresafety.com/2012/10/gauge-accuracy.html I participated with this guy on a couple of forums; he is supposedly a retired tire engineer. But, I can also tell you I started the X-Files during my time at the FBI. :)Interesting. But basically, if you take any gauge and compare it to a "master" gauge, you would know what you needed to do to compensate. One of the complainants about the dial gauge I purchased was that the needle was too wide and it covered more than 1 bar on the dial! Give me a break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 If I had air anything on the truck, I'd figure out a way to tap into that. In fact, I'd LOVE a Viair compressor installed under one of my fenders; but I'm cheap and lack skills to install it. The plan is to have a large tool box with a 50' hose reel in it tied into the truck should have plenty of air when needed and can stop carrying another compressor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 If you have a Harbor Freight near you, they have pancake compressors as well and with a 20% off coupon, they are pretty cheap. http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gal-13-hp-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-61615.html I have this one under my bench for the same reason you want one. It gets to be a pain to go to the gas station to fill up before trips.http://www.harborfreight.com/8-gal-2-hp-125-psi-oil-lube-air-compressor-68740.html Best Regards,Norm Just a FYI Harbor Freight is having a large parking lot sale in our area this weekend and think it is also nationwide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Just a FYI Harbor Freight is having a large parking lot sale in our area this weekend and think it is also nationwide.Tampa too, so it looks nationwide. I haven't seen any 20% off coupons lately? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I have a Craftsman version of this that lives in the bed of my truck, I use it for truck and camper tires up to 80PSI http://www.sears.com/porter-cable-150-psi-1.5-gallon-oil-free/p-00946320000P?prdNo=22&blockNo=22&blockType=G22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I have a Craftsman version of this that lives in the bed of my truck, I use it for truck and camper tires up to 80PSI http://www.sears.com/porter-cable-150-psi-1.5-gallon-oil-free/p-00946320000P?prdNo=22&blockNo=22&blockType=G22 That's a lot like the one I had for years that I got at HD....it died this past fall and HD no longer sells one like it (as far as I could find). Wish I had known about it before I bought the Husky oiled one. I like it, but the old one was easier to use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I have a Craftsman version of this that lives in the bed of my truck, I use it for truck and camper tires up to 80PSI http://www.sears.com/porter-cable-150-psi-1.5-gallon-oil-free/p-00946320000P?prdNo=22&blockNo=22&blockType=G22That's similar to the HD Husky one that I have with wheels and pull up handle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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