Opinions, Reviews for Tire Inflators Air Compressors?
Hina said
06:05 PM Feb 19, 2013
I've seen the DC electric air compressors you plug into the cigarette lighter plug, and have a cheap one, but it it NOISY!!!! Also, it doesn't seem to do much. Any suggestions, or reviews for such devices, as far as functionality and quiet?
Thanks,
Jane
PIEERE said
07:28 PM Feb 19, 2013
Unfortunately all Air compressors are noisy and the DC ones seem just adequate enough to get some air in the tire; it also takes them much time to inflate a tire. I think having an electric one is best with at least a 2 Gallon tank would be best; and it could be run off an inverter. I know Amazon has customer reviews; maybe you could talk with some of the RV Owners in your Park. DC ones are best for Air mattresses, inflatable toys, Small stuff. 35#'s in a tire==35 # per Sq. Inch. as would be 50; 65; 80, Etc.
bigboomer said
08:18 PM Feb 19, 2013
Jane,
We have both the noisey DC inflater and we also have a Porter-Cable 150 PSI pancake compressor. I use the P-C more often than not as it take less time to fill up the truck and trailer tires which I keep between 105 and 110 PSI. I will use the DC jobber for filling the bicycle tires, etc.
Porter-Cable is still Made in the USA!
Good Luck,
Les
MarkS said
08:20 PM Feb 19, 2013
Craftsman 1.5 Gallon Portable Air Compressor with Hose and 8PC Accessory Kit Sears Item# 00915309000 | Model# 15309
Operates off of 120V - Below is one of the reviews and it happened to be from a fulltime RVer.
I bought this compressor for a specific use. I am a full time RV'er and wanted a small portable compressor that was capable of topping off my large RV tires. After a few months of use, this compressor has met all of my expectations. Not only can it top off my RV tires to the required 120PSI it also comfortably lives in one of my storage bays. Do not expect this compressor to air up large RV tires instantly it still takes a few minutes per tire to go from 100 PSI to 120PSI.
Lucky Mike said
09:59 PM Feb 19, 2013
I have a 1.5 gal home depot special with the horizontal hot dog tank.......takes up no room and does the job
GENECOP said
10:04 AM Feb 20, 2013
Look into Viair....Not cheap but compact, quiet, and good max pressure.
Howard said
12:57 AM Feb 21, 2013
This is the one we have, the one several RV-Dreams folks have, and the one referred to above:
I did change out the plastic coil hose for a longer, heavier duty one.
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
03:30 AM Feb 21, 2013
Look up Viair 400rv. A little pricey but will do everything you need.
01zeosix said
02:52 PM Feb 21, 2013
Hi Jane-
After a LOT of research for a 12 volt compressor, I bought a ViAir 450P. I didn't realize how small and convenient the unit is. I now carry it in the tool box of my truck.
I've used it to top off the air in all of my tires (truck and 5th. wheel), attached to a 20 ton hydraulic bottle jack, and to fill one of my farm tractor tires!!!! One of the take-aways from my research was this model has a 100% duty cycle rating. The unit comes with everything you need in a neat and tidy canvas carrying bag that has plenty of room for everything. I added a 50 foot 1/4 inch Bostitch ProzHoze but, the coiled hose that is supplied with this model is very adequate.
Found the unit more than adequate enough but, not a real replacement for a 110 volt compressor with a tank. I'd recommend analyzing your needs prior to purchase. If you are going to be near (or have access to) 110 volt, maybe a tank-type compressor would met your needs. If you're not always going to be around 110 and like the portability and convenience of a 12 volt the ViAir is great.
Hope this helps some. Still lovin' my "Suh-Weet" and the RV lifestyle.
Lonney Wade said
12:13 AM Mar 22, 2013
Hi Howard, I'm new here, now that we are talking about air compressors, I have a very quiet one, it is a California air tool 1.6-Gal. 1 HP ultra quiet and oil-free aluminum tank air compressor and is only 60 decibels, you can talk with it running at your feet it is that quiet and goes up to 125 pounds air pressure, weight is 35# only uses 7.6 Amps also I bought two 7 gallons aluminum air tanks 9# each at Harbor Freight Tools, I put it all by the hot water heater yes there is lots of room there, then I bought a Campbell Hausfeld 50 ft. retractable air hose reel with air pressure gauge and shut off value, it will also run off my 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter and six 12 volt AGM batteries totaling 630 amp hours for all the tires and 5th wheel airsafe hitch, hope this helps someone with ideas, happy RVing.
-- Edited by Lonney Wade on Friday 22nd of March 2013 12:14:33 AM
I've seen the DC electric air compressors you plug into the cigarette lighter plug, and have a cheap one, but it it NOISY!!!! Also, it doesn't seem to do much. Any suggestions, or reviews for such devices, as far as functionality and quiet?
Thanks,
Jane
Jane,
We have both the noisey DC inflater and we also have a Porter-Cable 150 PSI pancake compressor. I use the P-C more often than not as it take less time to fill up the truck and trailer tires which I keep between 105 and 110 PSI. I will use the DC jobber for filling the bicycle tires, etc.
Porter-Cable is still Made in the USA!
Good Luck,
Les
Operates off of 120V - Below is one of the reviews and it happened to be from a fulltime RVer.
I bought this compressor for a specific use. I am a full time RV'er and wanted a small portable compressor that was capable of topping off my large RV tires. After a few months of use, this compressor has met all of my expectations. Not only can it top off my RV tires to the required 120PSI it also comfortably lives in one of my storage bays. Do not expect this compressor to air up large RV tires instantly it still takes a few minutes per tire to go from 100 PSI to 120PSI.
This is the one we have, the one several RV-Dreams folks have, and the one referred to above:
Craftsman 1.5 Gallon Portable Air Compressor with Hose and 8PC Accessory Kit
I did change out the plastic coil hose for a longer, heavier duty one.
Hi Jane-
After a LOT of research for a 12 volt compressor, I bought a ViAir 450P. I didn't realize how small and convenient the unit is. I now carry it in the tool box of my truck.
I've used it to top off the air in all of my tires (truck and 5th. wheel), attached to a 20 ton hydraulic bottle jack, and to fill one of my farm tractor tires!!!! One of the take-aways from my research was this model has a 100% duty cycle rating. The unit comes with everything you need in a neat and tidy canvas carrying bag that has plenty of room for everything. I added a 50 foot 1/4 inch Bostitch ProzHoze but, the coiled hose that is supplied with this model is very adequate.
Found the unit more than adequate enough but, not a real replacement for a 110 volt compressor with a tank. I'd recommend analyzing your needs prior to purchase. If you are going to be near (or have access to) 110 volt, maybe a tank-type compressor would met your needs. If you're not always going to be around 110 and like the portability and convenience of a 12 volt the ViAir is great.
Hope this helps some. Still lovin' my "Suh-Weet" and the RV lifestyle.
Hi Howard, I'm new here, now that we are talking about air compressors, I have a very quiet one, it is a California air tool 1.6-Gal. 1 HP ultra quiet and oil-free aluminum tank air compressor and is only 60 decibels, you can talk with it running at your feet it is that quiet and goes up to 125 pounds air pressure, weight is 35# only uses 7.6 Amps also I bought two 7 gallons aluminum air tanks 9# each at Harbor Freight Tools, I put it all by the hot water heater yes there is lots of room there, then I bought a Campbell Hausfeld 50 ft. retractable air hose reel with air pressure gauge and shut off value, it will also run off my 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter and six 12 volt AGM batteries totaling 630 amp hours for all the tires and 5th wheel airsafe hitch, hope this helps someone with ideas, happy RVing.
-- Edited by Lonney Wade on Friday 22nd of March 2013 12:14:33 AM