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air compressor

Looking for an air compressor that is small enough for bay storage but strong enough to air the coach tires.  Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,
Doug
Doug & Hannah

1992 Grand Villa
(pushed by a Jeep Grand Cherokee)

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Reply #2 –
I have the Dewalt D55141 goes to 150 psi.  Price should be about $159.00.  Low profile so easy to store. Look on line for it.    DAN. 
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

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Reply #3 –
I have the Husky Trim-Plus H1503TP that sells at Home Depot for $99.  It is a 3 gallon oil free unit that goes to 150 psi.
Monti
2015 Born Free Triumph Royal 4x4
Previous:  2000 U320 3600

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Reply #4 –
We have a small contractor's twin tank with four feet. Possibly a little more stable in the compartment than the round three footed variety but no other advantage. Works well for the tires.  Found it on Craigslist for $55. Also have a large remote storage tank so it can easily remove wheels with impact.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #5 –
Since we don't have much room, we have a compressor without a storage tank. We carry it in our Jeep and use it to air up Jeep tires after airing-down for an off-road drive.

It works just fine for airing up our motorhome tires, too. Our compressor is a 12-volt open-frame style Viair brand that is popular in the off-road area. We have been using it for many years.

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Reply #6 –
I got the same one as Steve and Kathy, the Porter Cable.  Works fine.  IF you needing to buy, let me give you a thought.  I had a Sears unit that would supposedly push the same psi, but it was hampered, in my thinking, by too small a tank.  The pressure would build on the tank, then as I drew air out, the regulator would let the tank pull down and down to where there was not enough reserve in the tank at the pressure that I needed and so I had to manually tell the compressor to come back on.  Flow at 90 psi is important.

You need to know though that I am needing to air to 110 psi.  If I had need of less pressure, other compressors may have worked.  Size of tire matters, pressure you need matters.  Another option, as you have probably read in the Forum, is to use the coach compressed air system (I assume you have a take off to do that, but not all coaches seem to have such a connection).  Hope this helps.  Mike
Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches

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Reply #8 –
I carry a 20# bottle of Nitrogen, with a regulator. Takes up little space; very quick and easy.
Chad & Judy
'98 U320 - Build #5315
Motorcade 16317
Wickenburg, AZ

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Reply #9 –
Thanks for the input everyone!
Doug & Hannah

1992 Grand Villa
(pushed by a Jeep Grand Cherokee)

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Reply #10 –
Don't all Foretravels have an air hose connected to the regular air compressor for airing up the tires?  Doug, on your 92, in the compartment with the fuel tank and propane tank there is a small area to the left that allows you to see into the basement compartment behind the stairs and all the way to the other side.  Mine has an air hose and value to turn pressure on or off when the engine is running.  I assumed they all had this...
Dwayne Keith
1992 U240
3116/MD3060

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Dwayne –
Don't all Foretravels have an air hose connected to the regular air compressor for airing up the tires?  Doug, on your 92, in the compartment with the fuel tank and propane tank there is a small area to the left that allows you to see into the basement compartment behind the stairs and all the way to the other side.  Mine has an air hose and value to turn pressure on or off when the engine is running.  I assumed they all had this...
Dwayne,
I have the ored with the oshkosh chassis...no on board air.:(
Doug & Hannah

1992 Grand Villa
(pushed by a Jeep Grand Cherokee)

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Reply #13 –
Interesting video.  Thanks  for posting it.  I use a Powertank (POWERTANK - CO2 Air Systems) when we are on the road and have for a couple of years.  It uses carbon dioxide which can be obtained at any commercial gas supplier.  It usually costs about $20 to fill and lasts a season or more if I remember to close off the main tank valve when I put it away.  Since it develops over 250psi, airing (or should I say carbon dioxidizing) up the tires is quick and simple.  I usually run 105 in the front and 95 in the rear of our 36 ft U295.
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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

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Reply #14 –
Texman and Dwayne.  The 85 ORED that I once had did have an air hose for filling tires.
I assume that you have air brakes so even if you don't have an on board air hose you should be able to add one with little trouble.  Just add a tee at some point other than a line that goes to a brake and add a line and chuck.  Front dry air tank would probably be a good place to look, I'll bet that you will find a Tee already in place that can be tapped.  If you are not comfortable working on an air brake system any good shop should be able to help you.
On my current 95 U280 another forum member showed me how to turn up the air pressure at the Governor to allow 120 PSI that is more than adequate to fill tires.

Gary B

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Reply #15 –
Great idea on the video, and just have to built my self a unit.

Another idea someone had posted was to change the hard air chuck end to a quick release end.  I did that and then added a quick connect to the air chuck and now also pack a blower end for cleaning or drying things.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

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Reply #16 –
Gast makes a great compressor. I have 2 in my coach. The coach out front has a small one for vacuum. These are almost indestructable- and not cheap

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Reply #17 –
Ernie, I just found out Y'day that my daughter in law works for a Gast Distributor, guess I will have to impose on her for some catalogs and other info.
Gary B
 

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Reply #18 –
Like George, we carry a "tank" - in our case Nitrogen. Compact to carry and with the regulator easy to use and as with CO2, easy to find at any welding supply facility. I've also found Nitrogen yields less pressure variation with temperature. Used in our commercial aircraft tires for that reason. Another option!
Chad & Judy
'98 U320 - Build #5315
Motorcade 16317
Wickenburg, AZ