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Old 11-22-2011, 06:47 AM   #1
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air compressor size

Hello,

I am looking to get a compressor to carry on board the trailer. Wanting an electric, no oil version. What size would you recommend? Is 6 gallon too big for example or is a smaller two gallon enough for tires? Thanks very much for any comments!

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Old 11-22-2011, 07:04 AM   #2
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Hi Greg. Just a suggestion. Unless you're planning on operating air tools, you don't need a compressor with a tank. There are many 12 volt compressors around that would plug into the 12 volt outlets on the TV or trailer. They are much smaller to store without the tank. Just look for units that will provide 120psi or more. We got one at Costco and another as backup at an auto parts store.

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Old 11-22-2011, 07:44 AM   #3
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I recently had to use my new 150psi (no tank) one from Harbor Freight. I switched my tire monitors from my hunting trailer to the Monty and two of the rubber O rings stayed on the trailer. While I was at the welding shop getting a hitch put on the Monty I realized one tire was down to 40psi so I pumped it up an hour later I noticed another tire down to 10 psi so the pump cam out again. Going from 10 psi to 80 psi took about 10 - 15 minutes, but it got the job done.
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Old 11-22-2011, 08:06 AM   #4
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I bought a 3 gallon pancake compressor from Harbor Freight. Doesn't take a lot of room. HF has been putting ads with coupons in many magazines lately and this one frequently shows up for $39.99.
I also have a 12v compressor, but it takes a long time to add much air at higher pressures. Works in an emergency, but if I have 120 vac available, the HF compressor is many times faster.
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Old 11-22-2011, 08:17 AM   #5
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I have a 12 volt tankless, keep it behind the back set of my truck. Been used many atime to help out others. Takes a few minutes to air up a trailer tire to 80lbs, but it does the job.
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Old 11-22-2011, 10:27 AM   #6
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I have both, a 12v tankless in the truck and a one gallon tank model in the trailer. The one gallon will give me only 100psi, but that's what I run my G614's at so it works and takes a lot less time to inflate a tire than the tankless.
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Old 11-22-2011, 10:47 AM   #7
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I carry a 2 gallon tank model which on more than 1 ocassion has been benificial.I keep the tank pressureised and I can top up bike tires,which I have done for others, helped a traveler air up a low tire on his car, aired up my own air bags and have not need power. These are some of the benifits that I see.
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Old 11-22-2011, 11:50 AM   #8
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Go ahead and buy their extended warranty on anything you buy at Harbor Freight. You will need it on most items. Nothing but cheap Chinese junk. JMHO
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Old 11-22-2011, 11:51 AM   #9
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Greg, this is what you need. I carry one on my truck at all times.
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http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...ad.php?t=44601
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Old 11-22-2011, 12:54 PM   #10
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Ozz, did you leave Vegas? Sure looks like a pic of the London Bridge
Back on topic, have a small combo unit, jump start, light, air compressor. Was smoking before it added 10 lbs to one of our 614s (run at 100 psi)
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Old 11-22-2011, 01:24 PM   #11
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I bought a 3 gallon pancake compressor from Harbor Freight. Doesn't take a lot of room. HF has been putting ads with coupons in many magazines lately and this one frequently shows up for $39.99.
I also have a 12v compressor, but it takes a long time to add much air at higher pressures. Works in an emergency, but if I have 120 vac available, the HF compressor is many times faster.
I bought the same one BB TEX did. (works great on my brad/trim nailer) Faster then the 12 volt but takes a lot more room. I think in the future if space is precious I'll just haul the 12volt. Don't assume because it holds 100 psi that it will fill an 80psi tire immediately. It will still have to cycle to reach the volume needed to fill the tire. Jim
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Old 11-22-2011, 03:10 PM   #12
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I carry a 3 gal craftmen in the front bay it stayed pumped up all summer. DW got it for me last christmas for 69.00 works great and will run air tools.
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Old 11-22-2011, 07:13 PM   #13
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Thank you all for the comments. I think I'm looking at a tank version based on the input and not a DC model so I have some flexibility with tools. Sears has one that looks good, a 1.5 gallon at 150 psi:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1

But also for the same money with coupon can get a 6 gallon Harbor Freight at 150 psi:

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-horse...sor-67696.html

Thanks again for the advice!

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Old 11-23-2011, 01:28 AM   #14
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I have a six gallon Bosch from Lowe's. I'm sure it and the one from Sear's are probably made in China, just like the HF one. Only thing, they are built to higher standards. I bought a Sears 4 1/2" grinder probably at least 10 years ago. I still have it. My son has gone thru several HF grinders since then. China has the technology to build good products if they choose.
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Question: Will one of these small compressors do a good job blowing out the water lines for winterizing?
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Question: Will one of these small compressors do a good job blowing out the water lines for winterizing?
Yes. I did mine with my little 12 volt compressor one year.

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Old 11-23-2011, 04:46 PM   #17
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If you want a good 12v, try the Q Industires products; the MV50 and MV90. I have both and they work great. I wired a 12v fused connector on each side of the Monty and use it for my Flojet Mascerator and the MV90 for my G614's. The Q Industries products have been favorably tested and being very close to the more expensive VIAR units. The MV50 is about $50 and the MV90 about $125.
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