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New-To-Me Kool Tool

Saw this air chuck advertised in the latest (Jan-Feb 2021) issue of Escapees magazine.  Looks like it would be very handy for inflating all kinds of tires.  I already have a very nice combo tire inflator/pressure gauge but have never found one single multi-purpose air chuck that works well on all the tires (coach, tow dolly, cars, bicycles, tricycles, hand carts, garden carts, etc) that I need to keep inflated.  Hoping this might THE ONE!

We'll see...  I'll report back to this thread with a "user review" after it arrives next week.

The tire chuck alone (without gauge or inflator) was $25.16 (zero tax + free shipping) after applying the 10% discount coupon.

Note:  I have no connection to or financial interest in the maker or seller of this product.

Lightning™ T-Series Tire Air Chuck | Open Flow, 1/4" F-NPT
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"It goes without saying..."

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Reply #1 –
I'm very interested after struggling with my third air chuck. Was going to order one myself.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

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Reply #3 –
I bought one of the JACO chucks a few month back. I like it. The lock feature is nice as it allows me to not have my head right next to the tire as I am filling it. I put it on the end of a 6 foot leader hose attached to my trigger inflator. The pivoting head makes it easy to access my inward facing stems.
Bruce & Linda
2004 U295, Build # 6268, ISL400 CAPS
2016 Ford Explorer Sport or 1985 Jeep CJ7

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
On the department, we used Milton dual air chucks.
I have one like that but it doesn't work well on smaller wheels where it is difficult/impossible to get a straight shot at the valve.

My current solution is a female quick connect on my air hose, and male quick connects on about 4 or 5 different air chucks.

I am hoping to avoid the hassle of multiple chucks...hence my interest in the JACO.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"It goes without saying..."

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Reply #5 –

I have  one of these. Seems to work fine on everything I need it for, coach, tractor, cars, bikes.  Latches on to stems reliably. You have to hold the trigger, but that's OK, makes me pay attention.
Tire Inflator, 3-in-1 Inflation Gun, with Gun, Locking Chuck and 2-inch...

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Reply #6 –
I've been using a Jaco Flowpro digital inflator with their lock on chuck.  Works great except on the first one the gasket on the chuck blew out and I lost it.  Contacted them and asked if they could send me a new chuck, they sent me a new Flowpro. Gotta love when a company stands by their products.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

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Reply #7 –
I'll be getting one of these. Thanks
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Reply #8 –
So, as promised, here is my "User Review" of the Jaco air chuck.

Lightning™ T-Series Tire Air Chuck | Open Flow, 1/4" F-NPT

In a word: EXCELLENT!!!  This is the most versatile air chuck I have ever used.  It appears to be very well made - excellent fit and finish and very sturdy.  It does exactly what I was looking for: adjusts to the perfect angle for every Schrader valve in my fleet.  It locks on the valve stem every time, does not leak, and releases instantly with a push of the button.  I believe I have finally found the ONE tire chuck for every tire I own.

Photos below of two wheels/tires which often give me a problem due to their size and design.  The large one is a 20" wheel on a electric trike.  The small one is a 12.5" wheel on a electric bike.  The Jaco chuck worked perfectly on both of these wheels, AND on every other vehicle we own.


1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"It goes without saying..."

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Reply #9 –
Use discount code "winter10" for 10% off
Scott
Scott and Kim Davidson
If you're going to be dumb, you got to be tough.
DEGOIWKY
Don't ever get old, it will kill you
June 30, 2020
2001 U320 3610 Barn find
Build 5834

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Reply #10 –
Okay Chuck you lured me to buying something I pretty much have managed for years without. I must say that your right it works real well. Has a double serrated jaw that clamps into the valve core stem threads. Couldn't find a pressure rating but saw them on there 160 psi gauges. Didn't leak during use. Will buy several more for Xmas presents for peers. 👍👍
Scott
Scott and Kim Davidson
If you're going to be dumb, you got to be tough.
DEGOIWKY
Don't ever get old, it will kill you
June 30, 2020
2001 U320 3610 Barn find
Build 5834

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Reply #11 –
He who dies with the most tools wins!    :thumbsup:
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"It goes without saying..."

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Reply #12 –
Chuck I must admit I really like the new air chuck.
Works well and fits in the tight areas works great on the coach too.
Scott
Scott and Kim Davidson
If you're going to be dumb, you got to be tough.
DEGOIWKY
Don't ever get old, it will kill you
June 30, 2020
2001 U320 3610 Barn find
Build 5834

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Reply #13 –
I'm likin' mine also - haven't found a valve yet that it won't access.  Used it to check the pressure in my blue bladder tank on the coach.  My tank is under the bathroom sink and I have about 1" of space to get the air chuck on the valve stem.  Worked perfect!    :thumbsup:

Water Pump Accumulator Tank
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"It goes without saying..."

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Reply #14 –

So stumbled across this at work on Craigslist. Burndy MY28 hand crimper. Good on #8 thru 4/0 cable. It is in near new condition will little evidence of use in anvil and still has preservative oil on it. Nice homemade carrying case. Paid $200. Already own a hydraulic crimper but just too nice to pass up on. Willing rehome or I'll keep it.  Price and whatever shipping is
Scott
Burndy MY28, 475120 Heavy Duty Forged Steel Crimping Tool, Mech: Amazon.com:...

Scott and Kim Davidson
If you're going to be dumb, you got to be tough.
DEGOIWKY
Don't ever get old, it will kill you
June 30, 2020
2001 U320 3610 Barn find
Build 5834

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Reply #15 –
Quote from: dsd –
Burndy MY28 hand crimper. Good on #8 thru 4/0 cable. It is in near new condition will little evidence of use in anvil and still has preservative oil on it. Nice homemade carrying case.
Burndy MY28, 475120 Heavy Duty Forged Steel Crimping Tool, Mech: Amazon.com:...

Great tool. I have had one for the last 30 years and don't think I have used in the last 28 years.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

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Reply #16 –
Quote from: dsd –
So stumbled across this at work on Craigslist. Burndy MY28 hand crimper. Good on #8 thru 4/0 cable. It is in near new condition will little evidence of use in anvil and still has preservative oil on it. Nice homemade carrying case. Paid $200. Already own a hydraulic crimper but just too nice to pass up on. Willing rehome or I'll keep it.  Price and whatever shipping is
Scott
Burndy MY28, 475120 Heavy Duty Forged Steel Crimping Tool, Mech: Amazon.com:...

Great deal Scott, if you still have it next Jan. I would gladly rehome it for you at the Q.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Reply #17 –
New Badland 3 ton jack. With extension is 29". Been wanting something like this for years. Rolls in the dirt effortlessly. Sage was not impressed
Scott and Kim Davidson
If you're going to be dumb, you got to be tough.
DEGOIWKY
Don't ever get old, it will kill you
June 30, 2020
2001 U320 3610 Barn find
Build 5834

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Reply #18 –
Thx for the info. Just bought two with xmas23 15% discount!
1998 u320 3600 build 5200

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Reply #19 –
I just bought one myself:) Thanks guys!
1995 U-240 GrandVilla 36'
FMC# 18675
Lookingglass, OR
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Reply #20 –
Quote from: Ldillow –
Thx for the info. Just bought two with xmas23 15% discount!
Think I will make a vertical storage holder/mount. Have the handle stow behind the jack. Mount that next to the spare tire swing mount. Have it lock in place when closed, release when opened. So many projects, so little time. lol
For what it's worth Im really impressed on how well that jack looks and works. Ive never said that about any Harbor Freight item before. Reviews are really good also.

Photo is just a starting example
Scott and Kim Davidson
If you're going to be dumb, you got to be tough.
DEGOIWKY
Don't ever get old, it will kill you
June 30, 2020
2001 U320 3610 Barn find
Build 5834

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Reply #21 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Saw this air chuck advertised in the latest (Jan-Feb 2021) issue of Escapees magazine.  Looks like it would be very handy for inflating all kinds of tires.  I already have a very nice combo tire inflator/pressure gauge but have never found one single multi-purpose air chuck that works well on all the tires (coach, tow dolly, cars, bicycles, tricycles, hand carts, garden carts, etc) that I need to keep inflated.  Hoping this might THE ONE!

We'll see...  I'll report back to this thread with a "user review" after it arrives next week.

The tire chuck alone (without gauge or inflator) was $25.16 (zero tax + free shipping) after applying the 10% discount coupon.

Note:  I have no connection to or financial interest in the maker or seller of this product.

Lightning™ T-Series Tire Air Chuck | Open Flow, 1/4" F-NPT
Just contacted manufacturer for warrantee. No longer seals when installed. Hopefully they will send out several seals to rebuild. Probably over use over the past years of use.
Scott and Kim Davidson
If you're going to be dumb, you got to be tough.
DEGOIWKY
Don't ever get old, it will kill you
June 30, 2020
2001 U320 3610 Barn find
Build 5834

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Reply #22 –
Well they were very prompt in getting back to me. I would have been happy with replacement seals but they sent a complete unit.
Scott and Kim Davidson
If you're going to be dumb, you got to be tough.
DEGOIWKY
Don't ever get old, it will kill you
June 30, 2020
2001 U320 3610 Barn find
Build 5834

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Reply #23 –

Couple years ago I bought a really nice digital tire inflator, then the gasket kept falling off. Contacted them asking for a new part and they sent me a complete new inflator. Still have it and using both.
Don't know how some company's stay in business with great support like this but I like it.
Amazon.com: JACO FlowPro Digital Tire Inflator with Pressure Gauge - 200 PSI...

Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell