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John_S2
Explorer
Nov 30, 2013

Portable air compressor plugs into cigarette lighter

I just thought of a problem... I am planning to take my portable air compressor down to Texas with us so I am prepared to winterize the Motorhome when we start coming back North again. Problem is ...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Nov 30, 2013
Hi,

The motor in the compressor won't be too happy about the voltage drop from a longer cable.

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