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11-05-2006, 04:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Layton
Posts: 1,048
M.O.C. #666
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air compressor
Just received notice that Sears is having a sale. I am looking for a good air compressor to carry in the Montana and also use around the home for light use. I want to pump up tires to about 80 pounds at a respectable time frame.
Question is: What is the SCFM that I would be happy with?
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11-05-2006, 05:25 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Tehachapi
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #6011
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Illapah,
An option to a compressor is what we use for off-roading and RVing. I picked up an aluminum CO2 tank and a fixed 150 PSI regulator with air hose for about $50. It's light weight and will inflate even the largest RV tires hundreds of times. Also great with a air nozzle for blowing out the dust etc. from the nooks & crannys. When we air down for off road, it re-inflates in a heart beat. They sell this pre-built as the "Power-Tank", but it's $400. By the way, how's Ely doing these days? We operated the old Tracking Station up on the mountain for more than 20 years. You might have known a good friend of mine, Jack Ambrose. He was the Site Manager for a long time and grew up in Ely. We're thinking about a trip up to Ely one of these days, maybe Cave Lake. Can you suggest anything else in the area suitable for a 3295?
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11-05-2006, 06:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
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Yepper,
My $300 plus- Viair gave up the Ghost on our last trip, around Sedona, some Soccer mom with a child in the back seat passed us and pulled in right front of me doing around 85 MPH, I was doing 70-(Without the Monte behind us) I laid on the air horn until Sue made me stop. For some reason, the compressor decided to lock up, blowing the 30 amp fuse.
So...being the over-prepared idiot that I am, just whipped out one of Two 5# CO2 tanks I carry, and spliced into my on board air lines, disconnected the Viair pump, and am happy as a Clam with it. I second the idea of the air tank, however, I have 7 of the 5# tanks laying around, plus a few big ones-20#?
I went to Harbor Freight and bought the Viair Knock off and will install it on the truck, but will keep the tanks.
I have the Sears 110 Volt pancake tank compressor, you would be pleased with that as well.
Good luck,
Ozz
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11-05-2006, 07:03 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Estero
Posts: 136
M.O.C. #3207
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Ozz suggested I look at the Harbor Freight 12V air compressor item # 93186 for $59.99.
Just bought it, but have not tried it. The store clerk told me it is a better machine than most, especially in that price range.
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11-05-2006, 08:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,700
M.O.C. #5751
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by dcowie
Ozz suggested I look at the Harbor Freight 12V air compressor item # 93186 for $59.99.
Just bought it, but have not tried it. The store clerk told me it is a better machine than most, especially in that price range.
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Keep us posted as to how it works. I have a WalMart Campbell-Hausfeld...it says 250 psi, but you could eat lunch waiting to pump up one Montana tire.
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11-05-2006, 08:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
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I just got a Sears 1HP, 3gal. 150 psi, pancake compressor for the Montana last week. It cost me about $168.00 with shipping. The next day they ran that free shipping ad. OH WELL!
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11-05-2006, 08:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: anywhere
Posts: 912
M.O.C. #6260
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I have a Sears pancake compressor, us it all the time and it has been very reliable. Can inflate a tire on my truck to 80psi with no problem, the compressor is rated to 125. I am also looking at the 12volt compressor at harbor freight for on the road so I don't have to crank the generator for the 110V.
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11-05-2006, 09:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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I just bought Two of them, on sale now for $49.99.
Back ordered when you call in the internet site, but I found 14 in stock in Independence Mo. store.
Ozz
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11-05-2006, 09:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Choctaw
Posts: 530
M.O.C. #6364
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Sweetfire
I just got a Sears 1HP, 3gal. 150 psi, pancake compressor for the Montana last week. It cost me about $168.00 with shipping. The next day they ran that free shipping ad. OH WELL!
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Time to shed a bigger tear, they have a 4 gallon model for the same price today... 
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11-05-2006, 09:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
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M.O.C. #5751
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I just called our Harbor Freight store...that 12v compressor, #93186, is on sale for $49.99 ($10 off) until Dec 4.
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11-05-2006, 11:51 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,356
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I bought the Harbor Freight version for $49.99 last month. I have used it several times to pump up the Montana's tires (am I the only one with slow leaks?). It will take a tire (still on the trailer) from 70 lbs. to 80 in less than three minutes. I am very pleased so far.
Carl (& Susan) Youngren
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There is more to life than fuel mileage.
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11-05-2006, 12:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Carl, I would get them critters in and have the leaks repaired. I didn't lose any air on my 3800 mile trip.
Ozz
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11-05-2006, 01:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
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M.O.C. #5751
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Carl n Susan
I bought the Harbor Freight version for $49.99 last month. I have used it several times to pump up the Montana's tires (am I the only one with slow leaks?). It will take a tire (still on the trailer) from 70 lbs. to 80 in less than three minutes. I am very pleased so far.
Carl (& Susan) Youngren
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If the temperatures have been slowly creeping down in your part of the country it's not slow leaks, they are just losing pressure due to the temp change.
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11-05-2006, 02:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
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M.O.C. #4483
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Steve and Brenda, Oh well again. But the 3 gal. model fits in the basement pretty good.
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11-05-2006, 02:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
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M.O.C. #4483
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Duh!!! I just checked my compressor it is the 4 gal. model. 
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11-05-2006, 03:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Choctaw
Posts: 530
M.O.C. #6364
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