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12-27-2005, 01:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chattanooga
Posts: 170
M.O.C. #4221
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portable air compressors
Do you all carry portable air compressors with you on the road?
We had a problem with a tire because of a loose valve core last summer and Diana bought me a portable compressor for Christmas.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00915310000
I can't plug it in to 12 volt but it should be handy in a CG. And it is light enough to carry around.
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12-27-2005, 01:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Yes we always carry one (actually two). We have one that plugs into 12v and another that charges with AC.
Happy trails..........................
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12-27-2005, 01:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
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That size is nice for a little brad nailer gun or an  air stapler. I use my nailer to do all my trim work and I used the stapler to make a cat tree for my 2 house cats. My little compressor and those guns are one of my favorite tools. They also fill up your tires to 80 PSI pretty quick where the 12 volt one I have would take a very long time. I never thought about taking my electric compressor with me but if I had it I could run the truck rear tires at 60 PSI while I was running around empty and then air up to 80 PSI when I hook up the rig. HMMMMMMM
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12-27-2005, 02:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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M.O.C. #2839
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Yes same as parrothead..They are handy for many things...
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12-27-2005, 02:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: King George
Posts: 688
M.O.C. #345
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WE carry a 12v compressor and a small 110v compressor which is much faster. We also have a 400 watt 110v inverter that plugs into the accessory plug of the truck and creates plenty of power to run the small 110v compressor any time I need it.
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12-27-2005, 05:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Serenity, I think our compresser is like yours! It came from Sears too.
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12-27-2005, 10:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: North Andover
Posts: 669
M.O.C. #1900
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by serenity
Do you all carry portable air compressors with you on the road?
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We have a nice little 5 gallon pancake compressor that is great at home but have yet to find a decent little 12 volt that doesn't take forever to add 5 lbs of preasure into an 80 PSI tire. Any suggestions would be welcome. tia
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12-27-2005, 11:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Drexel Hill
Posts: 897
M.O.C. #627
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Yes we also carry one.Its called a "Power Tank" it fills with co2.And has a psi of 200.Its really nice and a tad bit expensive as well.You refill the tank at any welding supply shop.One tank will fill 39 Class A tires.And this thing fills very fast with no sound.I also use it to run air tools and put an attachment on to blow off the slides as well.I keep it in the front storage compartment.With a 50 foot air hose.
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12-28-2005, 10:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: St. Petersburg
Posts: 343
M.O.C. #4828
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We always carry our Husky with us. It is good insurance for the unexpected, and your never know, your next door neighbor night need your assistance. Always a good feeling to be able to help a person in need. I know, I have been that person in need. Have a Good Day. Richard and Nell
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12-28-2005, 12:03 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Centerville
Posts: 203
M.O.C. #1013
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I have one that runs off 120AC. I plug it into my Honda generator.
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12-28-2005, 01:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Brewster
Posts: 102
M.O.C. #3100
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We also have a Husky. About $100 at Home Depot. I think it is about 1.5 gallons. Runs on 110v so has to run off the generator. Small unit but it does the job. Just takes awhile to blow up a tire. wouldn't be without it.
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12-28-2005, 10:50 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Northeast
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #5072
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We carry a little Delta 110v compressor we got at Lowes for about $100. It's very light and compact and works great for topping off RV,TV and bike tires.
Bob
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12-29-2005, 01:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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We carry a 110v compressor in the basement that is strong enough to easily inflate tires to 80 psi. Some of our earlier ones took forever to reach that psi but this one does a good job.
I also have a 12v but have not been much impressed with them. I haven't tried it yet but figure if on the road I could plug the 110v compressor into the inverter we use in the truck to power the laptop.
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12-30-2005, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,740
M.O.C. #1757
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I have a 12 volt air compressor (purchased from Sears) that I use for adding air for my TrailAir pin box. Works just fine.
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01-06-2006, 04:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Forgot to say mine is a Coleman PowerMate. It inflates tires to 80 psi far more quickly than others I've had. There are probably other brands just as good or better but this one works well for me.
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01-07-2006, 04:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by sreigle
Forgot to say mine is a Coleman PowerMate. It inflates tires to 80 psi far more quickly than others I've had. There are probably other brands just as good or better but this one works well for me.
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Steve,
Where did you purchase it?
Orv
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01-07-2006, 01:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by ols1932
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by sreigle
Forgot to say mine is a Coleman PowerMate. It inflates tires to 80 psi far more quickly than others I've had. There are probably other brands just as good or better but this one works well for me.
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Steve,
Where did you purchase it?
Orv
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Lowe's in Sevierville, TN
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01-07-2006, 08:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Campbell River
Posts: 970
M.O.C. #4976
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We have a 2 gallon compressor 110V. Cost about $100.00 at Canadian tire. Blows up a tire or two, we also have a 1000 watt inverter in case we need it. It runs the compressor with no problem. I also have a 12 volt compressor, but not sure I'd live long enough for it to blow up a tire.
Take care,
John & Dawn
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01-07-2006, 09:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: North Andover
Posts: 669
M.O.C. #1900
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by 315RLS
We have a nice little 5 gallon pancake compressor that is great at home but have yet to find a decent little 12 volt that doesn't take forever to add 5 lbs of preasure into an 80 PSI tire. Any suggestions would be welcome. tia
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So per my earlier question and prior responses it appears that nobody has found a 12v that's of much use with these high psi tires. For us with the amount of our available storage, none of the 110v compressors we've seen would be considered portable, they just take up to much space for us.
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