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nessmuk
04-30-2013, 01:28 PM
I have looked around local but cant find a good light weight air compressor to carry with me. must be able to inflate 80 lb tire. 110 volt. any one using one?

justlkn
04-30-2013, 02:09 PM
I am using this Craftsman and it works like a champ. You can get it cheaper at Kmart usually around 80 bucks

http://m.sears.com/productdetails.do?partNumber=00915309000P&sid=&psid=

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randy69
04-30-2013, 04:19 PM
Using a ingersall ran fit perfect in storage compartment. Remove wheels and handle. This one is a piston type nice and quite and small gallon tank.

hankaye
04-30-2013, 04:58 PM
nessmuk, Howdy;

Bought one of these last year.
http://www.dewalt.com/tools/compressors-hand-carry---electric-d55140.aspx
Keeps the F-250's tires up as well as the rv's.
Fits nicely in the front storage area of my 5'er.

hankaye

ed cobos
04-30-2013, 05:02 PM
i bought a small compressor , from harbor freight, that would run from the cig lighter - slow and the hose couldn't even reach the back tires of the truck. didn't want to buy anything bigger or more expensive than $20 - it's for a 24 ft tt tires mainly.

davidjsimons
05-01-2013, 01:13 AM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/01/avupysub.jpg
I bought this little unit from Lowes for $50. Runs on 110 or 12 volt. So far, it has worked great.


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apr67
05-01-2013, 05:07 AM
I use a Masterflow Tusnami

http://www.masterflowair.com/

hoffbrew
03-05-2014, 10:23 AM
I am looking for a small compact to mount in my FZ371, are there any updates on a good one? I dont care about $, just need it to at least be able to top off my G rated 110 psi trailer tires.

hoffbrew
03-05-2014, 10:27 AM
a quite one too

Bluewater
03-05-2014, 10:59 AM
I tried the 12 volt route but it took hours to infalte a tire. Went to Harbor Frgt and found one for $40 that was small light and works great for me.

HDCVO
03-05-2014, 11:25 AM
Check out the Superflow MV50. Runs on 12 volt (truck or TT battery). High volume and you can use it on the road. $79 at O'reilly's auto parts. 3 year exchange warranty.

hoffbrew
03-15-2014, 01:21 PM
Found this for starters
http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-CMB15-Oil-Free-Shrouded-Compressor/dp/B006CVXGR0/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1394918284&sr=1-2&keywords=craftsman+air+compressor+portable#product Details

hoffbrew
03-15-2014, 01:25 PM
and this too.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-airboss-8482/p-00916574000P

remember... airing up G rated tires @ 110 psi

buzzcop63
03-15-2014, 01:41 PM
I have looked around local but cant find a good light weight air compressor to carry with me. must be able to inflate 80 lb tire. 110 volt. any one using one?

B&D, AC/DC Model ASI300, set the pressure and unit inflates to that pressure. Works good on both AC/DC application. Target for $49.95, has two year warranty. Always take it with me!

jtyphoid
03-15-2014, 05:48 PM
Check out the Superflow MV50. Runs on 12 volt (truck or TT battery). High volume and you can use it on the road. $79 at O'reilly's auto parts. 3 year exchange warranty.

I have two MV50s and, although they were okay at first, I did have some problems with them after a while. The battery clamp crimps failed and the plastic hoses became brittle and broke. They were fairly easy to repair, but I don't fully trust them now.

Javi
03-15-2014, 05:53 PM
This is what I bought and have used, it has held up well and fits easily in my trailer storage. http://www.cpoworkshop.com/porter-cable-pcfp02003-135-psi-3-5-gallon-oil-free-pancake-compressor/pcbnpcfp02003,default,pd.html?ref=pccipla&zmam=31282435&zmas=47&zmac=670&zmap=pcbnpcfp02003&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=34-157153877-2

jtyphoid
03-15-2014, 05:54 PM
If you're looking for a commercial quality, quiet, portable 110V compressor, take a look at the Rolair JC10. It'll handle 80psi just fine, but might not work with 110psi tires.

fixithud
03-16-2014, 03:59 AM
I agree with having 12v or 'on the road' capability. Having a compressor and plug kit on the road can really save time. You also need enough hose to get to the tires. I have fixed more problems with the tires still on the truck/trailer than off.

Jim Dow
03-16-2014, 07:24 PM
I went with the DeWalt 110v 2 gal (2 horizontal bottles); and it works just fine. It has the capacity to air up all my tires on TV and TT; and it is compact and lightweight.

I purchased it at Lowes.

rode2nowhere
04-08-2014, 09:17 AM
guess I need one too, I have an air tank but the gas stations do not have higher pressures here :(

jsmith948
04-08-2014, 03:44 PM
We have been carrying a 6gal pancake that came packaged with a brad nailer.
It works great, but is too big and heavy. My DS has an MV50 which I believe is rated at 150psi and it works really well. I plan on getting one of these and will plumb it to a small air tank (big rig salvage yard) so I can build up air ahead of time to make airing tires a little quicker. I want a 12v compressor so I can air tires along the road if necesaary or when dry camping.

rode2nowhere
04-09-2014, 02:22 PM
I had a 12 volt one and it fried pretty quick

austinp
04-28-2014, 07:20 AM
This is the one I have.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00988551000P

wowchad
04-28-2014, 07:00 PM
Anyone using a Viair 300 or 400 series?
I'm thinking about dishing out some coin on one soon

jtyphoid
04-29-2014, 04:16 PM
Anyone using a Viair 300 or 400 series?
I'm thinking about dishing out some coin on one soon

I have the top of the line Viair (450P?) that is rated for 100% duty cycle and really like it. This is after going through several cheap ones that didn't last very long.

I've used it to air up my truck tires from 65 to 80psi after rotating the tires, top off all 4 TV and all 6 trailer tires one after the other, etc. It's nice to be able to use it without having to stop and wait for it to cool down periodically. I find myself pulling it out instead of dragging out my 110V compressor for all tire inflating.

It certainly was expensive, but I feel that it's been worth the money to this point.

Forgot to mention that I've gone through two of the MV50s. They are my favorite of the cheap compressors, but both of mine developed problems - bad solder joints and hoses that became brittle and cracked. In my experience, they just aren't in the same class as my Viair.

wowchad
04-29-2014, 05:01 PM
Good to hear, I just purchased a 400 series Viair! :-)

webslave
05-02-2014, 03:06 PM
I use an aluminum compresser setup. Very light weight (44 lbs for a dual tank rig) and extremely quiet (60 db). It fits in the front compartment on my 5er and I ran 110v to a plug that I located right above it so that it has power any time the 5er does. I have two of the self coiling air hoses and with them, I can reach all the tires on the trailer (including the spare mounted on the back of the 35' 5er) and my truck. It is rated at 120 psi, so, it should be able to handle 110 psi trailer tires. The twin tanks allow me to carry enough air to top up a tire on the side of the road if necessary or to adjust my TrailAir Tri-glide unit if needed.

This is the unit:

http://www.amazon.com/California-Air-Tools-CAT-4610A-4-6-Gallon/dp/B00889ZYQ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399071496&sr=8-1&keywords=aluminum+air+compressor

I've used it while the DW was in the trailer and she can't hear it unless she is in the bedroom standing near the front closet and a lot of the campers around us have no idea what I'm doing until they recognize the air hoses and my moving around the tires.

Jim Dow
05-19-2014, 06:42 PM
This is what I use; and it works fine for TV and 5er.

I purchased it at Lowes.

JRTJH
05-20-2014, 01:38 PM
I don't want to sound "really, REALLY cheap" but like my Dutch ancestry, I'm thrifty.... So, There's a 3 gallon 100 PSI compressor at Harbor Freight that 4 years ago when I bought mine cost $39. Now, it's up to $49, but with a 25% off coupon, it's $37.50 (even cheaper than I paid 4 years ago).

While it's not as expensive and probably not as "reliable" as some of the higher priced compressors, it's been lugged around in the front compartment of my fifth wheels since new. It's inflated ski tubes, air mattresses, truck tires and trailer tires and still looks new. It draws 2.6 Amps, that's just a "tad" over 300 watts which means it can be plugged into a 400 watt inverter and run off the trailer battery or truck battery.

For every day use in a professional setting, I'd not recommend something like this, but for occasional use to air up a low tire (max PSI is 100) or for use in a camp setting, it sure has worked well for me and saved the rest of my "compressor budget" for "adult beverages".... It might be worth consideration for someone who only wants an inexpensive compressor to keep in the trailer.....

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-95275.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNDA0NjU2MTQiLCJza3Ui OiI5NTI3NSIsImlzIjoiNDkuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk%0D%0A IjoiMzE0MSJ9%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2114a&utm_source=1010