air compressors
I was wondering what air compressors some of you are using to air up your motorhome tires. We have a gas MH so no built in air comp.
Forum Discussion
The Logans wrote:
Just a comment...
The Viair 400P-RV is $202.00 on eBay. About twice the price of a pancake compressor, and is only 12v with a 30a draw. It's mandatory to have the engine running to use it, so it seems more practical to use a 110v compressor either from the genset or from the inverter.
Just my thoughts...
I've always "topped" off my tires using it without starting the vehicle. Not much amperage or battery draw happens in that case. Yes it's 12 volt, and can be used anywhere one doesn't have a generator or power hookup. It fits neatly in many places a much larger and heavier unit won't, without compromising much space. Actually ours is in the toad 24/7, just in case I need to fill my tire or do a road side repair on my or another motorist vehicle anytime anywhere. It's not just dedicated to the MH.
It'll do everything the larger units will, albeit slower. But We have it everywhere we go and Have no power limitations .
