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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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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Oct 06, 2017
I use truck stop for AddBlue and tire inflation. They have air hose at each pump and usually 150 psi so doesn't take long with my 80 psi tires.
For emergency I carry 12V Firestone compressor I used for my air helper bags.
It will pump 100psi. I might finish my dinner in the time, but it will pump.

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