Air compressors

prepilot_3ck wrote:
Yalls,

I used to have a diesel pusher with air brakes, so I was able to pull air from that system for most things. My new RV is a gasser with...normal.. brakes.. which means no air compressor. I pull a car on a dolly and would love to be able to top off the tires on my dolly and my car if needed. So I'm thinking about getting a small compressor to keep in the RV. I want to go as small as I can for storage sake, but I still want it to be useful. Years ago, I had one of those 12v deals and it really didn't work well for much of anything, granted that was 20 years ago and likely it was cheap.
not. Are those little 3gal guys from Harbor Freight as small as
So! My question to all of you RV folk out there, are you hauling a compressor with you? If so, what are hauling. My RV is a toy hauler so I could store something fairly large, but I'd rather you would go? Or are there 12V tankless ones out there that don't suck?

I'm making my Black Friday list and I want to see what I should be looking for.

Thanks
Brian

Brian,
I've had them all. 12V, 120VAC, and engine driven ones (on many of our previous Jeeps) and without a doubt, a 120VAC one is the way to go. Yes, some of the 12V ones work but, after dealing with all sorts of air compressors for years, to me, the 12V units, yes even the Viair ones, don't do well. Now, one thing here. Topping off tires is one thing. Using those 12V units for complete fill ups or higher volume is tough on them.

I have the Craftsman 150 psi portable that many on here also use. It's now marketed by Porter Cable but, it's the same exact compressor. I'd recommend it in a heartbeat. I also have a Viair 400P that I use for backup, just in case my 120VAC one goes south.

What I carry in the Jeep now is a 10# CO2 system. The tank is an Aluminum 10 lb. unit with a fixed, 150 psi regulator. I have a 25' Flexilla hose with a cheaper air chuck with a gauge. All in all, I've got about $154.00 wrapped up in that C02 system. For your application of topping off tires, that system would last you for quite a while without getting the bottle refilled. Mine costs me right at $16 for a refill.

Below is the model of the Porter Cable I have but, I paid a whole lot less for it.
Scott

https://www.sears.com/porter-cable-porter-cable-cmb15-150-psi-1.5/p-SPM10067945020?plpSellerId=Action%20Packaged%20Inc&prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7

I found a good small unit on Amazon called. Tirewell. It has twin piston action to fill fairly quick and up to 150 psi. Works well for me.

VIar makes good quality compressors, I guess that's why they aren't cheap.
I've had a Viar on my Pakbrake for 10+ years and it still works perfect.

https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-45053-Automatic-Portable-Compressor/dp/B0141KJTKQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536535980&sr=8-2&keywords=viair+rv+air+compressor


Used this for years. Works great, light, very portable. Still use it with my diesel pusher.