portable air compressors........

[nash25]

Hello:
What type of portable air compressor do you carry in your unit for those
times that need to inflate your tires in your RV/Truck.I'd like to find something
better than the cheap ones on the market.What would you recommend and
your experience with it.Many thanks for your posting nash.;)

[clayl]

I got a 2.5 horsepower tankless compressor from Sears. Cost on sale was about $60 or $70. It has a 125 psi limit as I recall.
It will handle staple guns (2 inch long or so) and brad guns.
It's small enough to fit easily in a storage bay on top of a storage box.
Mine is about six years old now and is still working fine.

[jimbo]

I have one of the 1 1/2 gal oilless compressors from sears. If it was up to me I would bump up one size bigger or go with a pancake type tank. It doesn't take up much space and is good for airing inflatables and tires. I also used it to spray paint on my deck. But it took forever waiting for it to catch up. If your just airing tires even the tankless type compressors work well they just take longer.

[callie290]

I also use a Sears. It works fine. In addition, I use it to blow the water out of my lines for the winter. You can either use a blow out plug (attached to your water hookup outside) or use an adapter and blow it from the after side of your water pump from inside your unit.

[stevesandidge]

i got a 4 gallon oil filled from harbor freight, cost about 90 bucks, been using it for 3 years now with no problems. good unit, weighs about 50 pounds.
steve

[puddlepirate]

Bought and keep a 125 psi pancake Porter Cable compressor in the Inverter compartment. You just never know when you will need it!

[dxsmac]

I bought a "portable power station" from Costco, it was about $60. This can inflate tires up to 140 PSI, plus it has jumper cables, and it can be used to power appliances up to 300 watts. Comes with a charging cord. It also has an emergency flasher light. Great gadget! Kind of heavy though..... I wouldn't carry it in the storage areas. I keep mine in the RV, then put it underneath the RV when I'm in a park. I can lift it with one arm, but I "feel the burn" when I do lift it....... I'm 5'4", 150 pounds.

JJ

[betsytom]

If you want the best air compressor on the market you should look at
Thomas
http://www.thomasairpac.com

I have had one for about twenty years and have never had to use the rebuild kit I got for it, yes they are expensive but you do generally get what you pay for.

[murffdog]

If you want the best air compressor on the market you should look at
Thomas
http://www.thomasairpac.com

I have had one for about twenty years and have never had to use the rebuild kit I got for it, yes they are expensive but you do generally get what you pay for.

IMOP, thats to much weight to carry.

[betsytom]

murffdog, fair enough they are heavy compared to the cheap Asian made units-remember though that with certain products increased weight means higher quality, just what is the approximate weight difference between Thomas and the throwaway brands?

[bayman]

I've got a Monaco Dynasty with an on board compressor but it won't handle the 120 PSI requirement for the front tires and so far I haven't found one that will. Will a unit rated for 120 PSI really handle a large RV tire?

[betsytom]

Quality compressors produce both high pressure, 125-135 psi AND decent cfm at those pressures.
The air delivery is what determines how fast a tire will be inflated, or how well an air tool will operate (or if it will operate at all).

[donnie]

Dont really have the space for a 110 unit so Iv been thinking about getting this unit.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93186
Your opinions?

[paddler]

:) i removed the compressor from a finish nail gun with a 135 psi. ( home depot item) repiped and it works great. takes about one second to reach max. psi. i carry the compressor in a plactic container.
gene.:)

[jimbo]

Donnie the home depot unit shown will do the job but will take a long time. I have a similar unit and it took it about what seemed like 30 minutes to fill a swim tube up from a flat state. The swim tube was the size of a car tire. Also they are quite loud and viberatre and dance around a bit.

[betsytom]

Here is a small inflator which has an excellent reputation, perhaps after some research it may be what some are looking for;

http://www.CyclePump.com

[donnie]

Here is a small inflator which has an excellent reputation, perhaps after some research it may be what some are looking for;

http://www.CyclePump.com

Appreciate the info.
In my mind, I cant see this particular pump being able to hande an RV type tire.
From the looks of it, it doesnt appear stong enough to handle airing up a 17" tire to 80# or higher.
Maybe Im wrong.:confused:

Another consideration for me is the weight of the eletric units.
Does anyone know what the weight limit is on the storage bin bottoms is?

[betsytom]

Don't know for sure either, but the website shows soldiers using it on military vehicles.

[tekhanto]

DW got me a DeWalt compressor

www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=15021

it will go up to 150 lbs and multitasks various times for others at campgrounds
abit heavy about 50 lbs I think but works like a charm

[donnie]

Does anyone know the weight limit on the storage bins on a Class C?
The ones on our Monaco look like they are heavy weight plastic.
Id hate to get a compressor only to have it break the bin floor.
Thanks.

[geothom]

Donnie:
I have the 125 psi 120volt inflator from sears litght weight fits well in the compartment & inflates tires better than a compressor

[donnie]

Thanks Geo. Ill check it out.