inflating tires on rv with nitrogen, good idea?
I'm interested in hearing comments on using nitrogen in tires on my rv, supposed to run cooler and maintain air pressure better. Any comments would be appreciated. Tom
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I researched my compressed air needs about a year ago and decided to go with a cylinder of compressed nitrogen as opposed to a small air compressor. The reasons for my decision are:
A 40 gallon cylinder of nitrogen complete with valve is only 26”X6” so it takes up very little space, yet will completely fill four of my RV tires from flat. When it’s empty I can exchange the tank for a full one at a NAPA dealer for $17.
With 1,800psi cylinder pressure throttled down to 150psi air hose pressure it quickly replenishes pressure in the rigs tires, no constantly waiting for the air tank to repressure, as with a small air compressor (I’ll admit, having a large shop air compressor for years spoiled me. When I tried to switch to a smaller more portable compressor it was just plainly frustrating to use).
If I need to run an air tool such as an air impact wrench to remove one of the rigs Godzilla sized fasteners it’ll supply the needed pressure and volume to do it, maybe not for a long period of time, but long enough to start a few frozen nuts moving.
So far I’ve been very pleased with my decision.
A 40 gallon cylinder of nitrogen complete with valve is only 26”X6” so it takes up very little space, yet will completely fill four of my RV tires from flat. When it’s empty I can exchange the tank for a full one at a NAPA dealer for $17.
With 1,800psi cylinder pressure throttled down to 150psi air hose pressure it quickly replenishes pressure in the rigs tires, no constantly waiting for the air tank to repressure, as with a small air compressor (I’ll admit, having a large shop air compressor for years spoiled me. When I tried to switch to a smaller more portable compressor it was just plainly frustrating to use).
If I need to run an air tool such as an air impact wrench to remove one of the rigs Godzilla sized fasteners it’ll supply the needed pressure and volume to do it, maybe not for a long period of time, but long enough to start a few frozen nuts moving.
So far I’ve been very pleased with my decision.
