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Old 01-04-2017, 05:46 AM   #1
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After upgrading my fiver I realized that my portable compressor does not have the capability of airing the tires to 110PSI
Anyone know of a portable compressor that will do 110PSI
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Old 01-04-2017, 06:31 AM   #2
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We have a Porter-Cable 150 psi. $100 at Lowes a year or so ago. Works good.
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Old 01-04-2017, 06:50 AM   #3
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What Barbell said, I think $119 was the damage for the pancake.
Go here, $99 today... https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABL...ressor/4764588
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:53 AM   #4
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Air compressor

Just bought a Rigid brand from Home Depot this weekend. Same size as the porter cable-$99.00

Steel vs cast iron tank and no rubber compressor to tank hose.
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Old 01-04-2017, 10:35 AM   #5
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This is the one I bought.

VIAIR 400P

I got the model with a single coiled hose and bought a 50' hybrid air hose and quick connect fittings. You're neighbors in the campground will appreciate how quiet the Viair runs compared to the pancake compressor.
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Old 01-04-2017, 03:06 PM   #6
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This is the one I bought.

VIAIR 400P

I got the model with a single coiled hose and bought a 50' hybrid air hose and quick connect fittings. You're neighbors in the campground will appreciate how quiet the Viair runs compared to the pancake compressor.
I second this one. Got lucky and bought my Viair at Cabela's when it was marked 1/2 off. Worth every penny.
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I have to differ on the Vair compressor. This is not a compressor that has any use other than to blow up floatie toys in the pool (in about three days). And that is not much of an exaggeration. This is NOT a compressor that has any good purpose other than to very, very slowly air up one tire at extremely low PSI. When we were testing our TPMS two front tires went flat (a long story) and this thing overheated many times until I finally limped to the Exxon station and spent six bucks airing them up to the proper PSI. It was returned and I got my money back.
In editing this, make note that I had a model 300 something or other. Way too small for anything other than the smallest of car tires etc. I wasn't even aware they made a larger portable compressor.
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Old 01-04-2017, 04:11 PM   #8
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I am very happy with my VIAIR 450P Auto 12 Vdc air compressor rated to 150 psi.

Although it is only .97 CFM @ 90psi vs the Porter-Cables 2.6 CFM @ 90 psi 120 Vac compressor, it is handy to have when 120 Vac is not available, which is always the case for me unless parked in a CG or on my driveway.

Here are the published fill rates for the 450P Auto: http://www.viaircorp.com/450P-rv-auto.html#tabs-3
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Old 01-04-2017, 04:49 PM   #9
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I have to differ on the Vair compressor. This is not a compressor that has any use other than to blow up floatie toys in the pool (in about three days). And that is not much of an exaggeration. This is NOT a compressor that has any good purpose other than to very, very slowly air up one tire at extremely low PSI. When we were testing our TPMS two front tires went flat (a long story) and this thing overheated many times until I finally limped to the Exxon station and spent six bucks airing them up to the proper PSI. It was returned and I got my money back.
I have the Viair 400P and a Porter Cable pancake. I love the Viair for topping off the trailer and truck when trying to get to 120 vac is inconvenient. I don't like the short 12v cable for the battery nor the coiled cord that kinked and ruined itself on the first use (bought a standard air hose). The pancake is 150 psi and takes care of whatever I need as long as I have 120 - I don't carry a generator anymore. I would not ever want to use any 12v compressor to fill the large tires on my truck unless I had lots of time to kill (I have tried and had high hopes but...) - or the 12v had on board air storage - then again, I try to NEVER let myself get in a situation where I have a flat, but, I don't control fate and with 3 roadside assistance plans hopefully someone could bail me out....
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Old 01-04-2017, 04:57 PM   #10
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I have a old VIAIR that is rated for 100psi and have used it a few times. It is slow but worked in a pinch.
Was not aware of the 450 that is rated for 150psi. I would assume it is also pretty slow.
I am not planning on airing a completely flat tire more for topping off the pressure while on the road.
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My Viair fills my 5 gal tank to 120 PSI real quick so I can blast the train horns again.
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Old 01-04-2017, 08:47 PM   #12
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I have to differ on the Vair compressor. This is not a compressor that has any use other than to blow up floatie toys in the pool (in about three days). And that is not much of an exaggeration. This is NOT a compressor that has any good purpose other than to very, very slowly air up one tire at extremely low PSI. When we were testing our TPMS two front tires went flat (a long story) and this thing overheated many times until I finally limped to the Exxon station and spent six bucks airing them up to the proper PSI. It was returned and I got my money back.
Wow, wow, wow! Sorry sir that you had a faulty "Viair" compressor. I have been like many others using my Viair 400P-RV compressor regularly for a few years now. My fiver tires air up to 115 pounds nicely. Glad you returned yours for a refund.
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I did go back and edit the post to include the model number which was a 300 something or other. When I bought it I didn't even know they had larger models.
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Old 02-20-2017, 07:23 PM   #14
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Just picked up the Fini 1.5-HP 1.2-Gallon 135-PSI from Lowes today $109.00

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Old 02-20-2017, 07:34 PM   #15
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Wow, wow, wow! Sorry sir that you had a faulty "Viair" compressor. I have been like many others using my Viair 400P-RV compressor regularly for a few years now. My fiver tires air up to 115 pounds nicely. Glad you returned yours for a refund.
Hi, I am looking at the 450p-rv viair , do you have any insight or advice on your experience ? thanks mike
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Old 02-20-2017, 10:46 PM   #16
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I bought this one... http://www.cpopowertools.com/dewalt-...ic-compressors a month or so ago and they had a sale on them for 27% off of the listed price and free shipping. It's going in the Toy Hauler and should be good for about any compressed air needs....from motorcycle tires to trailer tires, to truck tires.....


Whoops....meant to say 17% off, not 27% . Still got free shipping though
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Old 02-21-2017, 05:31 AM   #17
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I have a 12 volt similar to the Vair but wanted a 110V unit. I actually went to Lowes to get the Porter Cable unit that is similar to the DeWalt that Xrated bought but saw the Fini and liked the size. Just hope it works out.
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Yea, with an onboard generator in the T.H. and a 50' air hose I should be good for reaching the truck tires and the trailer tires.
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Bought this today at HD, Buddy said it works great on his Trailer tires (65PSI)..

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Bought this today at HD, Buddy said it works great on his Trailer tires (65PSI)..

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You might give that inflator a whirl to try it out before you need it. I had one very similar to that and it took FOREVER to put 65 psi in a truck tire. By the 2nd tire it was so hot that I just turned it off and put it in the barn (I turned it off because years ago, while trying to air up a tire on a flat bed trailer, I didn't turn one off and watched it turn into a puff of smoke). Hope yours works better than that and good luck. Let us know.
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