Has anyone had experience with the VIAIR brand of compressors? One model rated for 35" tires says:~~~~~~~400P is a larger portable compressor kit that can inflate up to a 35-inch tire from 0 to 30 PSI in less than 5 minutes.http://www.viaircorp.com/400P.html~~~~~~~0 to 30 PSI in less than 5 minutes? But how about to full air pressure like 80 to 90 pounds for my 19.5" tires? I'd appreciate hearing any comments on this particular brand of air compressor and how they perform, especially considering they're a bit pricey.Thanks, Ken

Yep, I have one for the MH and it does a great job. I use the toad battery and move it from one end of the MH to the other. I actually store it in the Jeep so it's available for other purposes.Bearing in mind that it's extremely unlikely that you will ever fill a MH tire from O to 120 psi, how fast it fills isn't that important as long as it gets to the correct pressure. I think the most I've ever done is add 3-4 psi to compensate for changes in ambient temperature.

I have owned a 400P for several years. We used to camp on the beach and air down the truck and trailer tires to 15 PSI. This little guy really gets the job done! What's nice is not just the max PSI, but the high CFM rating, which is what you need to fill a tire fast. My truck tires are pretty big, 265/75-16E that need to go to 80 psi.Downside is that it draws just under 30 amps, and it comes with battery clamps on its power lead. I wired in a trolling motor plug on the bumper of the truck that I can just plug it into.

About the best both in ability and quality of build. Naturally the price reflects that also.

Timely post. Thank you. It never occured to me that my aged Walmart compressor that I've been using on 5ers and TTs would probably fall over and die with the new coach.Something else to add to the shopping list!

Great tool, do not cheat yourself to a cheaper brand as they just do not hold up.Pogoil.

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Pogoil
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
Great tool, do not cheat yourself to a cheaper brand as they just do not hold up.

Pogoil.
cKarlGo
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
Timely post. Thank you. It never occured to me that my aged Walmart compressor that I've been using on 5ers and TTs would probably fall over and die with the new coach.

Something else to add to the shopping list!
bgum
Explorer
Jul 17, 2014
About the best both in ability and quality of build. Naturally the price reflects that also.
BurbMan
Explorer II
Jul 17, 2014
I have owned a 400P for several years. We used to camp on the beach and air down the truck and trailer tires to 15 PSI. This little guy really gets the job done! What's nice is not just the max PSI, but the high CFM rating, which is what you need to fill a tire fast. My truck tires are pretty big, 265/75-16E that need to go to 80 psi.

Downside is that it draws just under 30 amps, and it comes with battery clamps on its power lead. I wired in a trolling motor plug on the bumper of the truck that I can just plug it into.

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