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Whangler
Explorer II
Oct 05, 2017

Compressor for topping trailer and truck tires to 80 psi

I have a little 2 gallon hot dog compressor that supposedly makes 120 psi but it took at least 5 minutes per tire to top off my old truck and trailer tires to just 50 psi. There's no way the little 2...
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Whangler
Explorer II
Oct 05, 2017
ThomBoles wrote:
I did some forum research and many people like this one. There is not a tank to it. Viair 40047 400P-RV Automatic Portable Compressor Kit

There was enough good said about it that I bought it and I can say with all certainty that it's well worth the cost. It's a very well put together kit.

How much pressure do your tires take? AND, how long does it take to top off each tire?

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