SCUBA tanks for filling RV tires?
I have a vague memory of some folks getting a SCUBA air tank pumped up to very high pressures, then carrying the tank (with a pressure regulator) to quickly and accurately fill RV tires. Do any of ...
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SusanDallas wrote:A five gallon air tank isn't going to hold enough air to do much with a large trailer tire. Maybe add a couple psi, especially if the tire is inflated to around 100 psi. Very limited usefulness.
Why don't you buy a 5 gallon air tank at any discount store? They cost under $30. You can fill the tank at any gas station and I have never been charged for filling it. They come with the tire filler hose and a handle on top to carry it. It is a lot less hassle than an air compressor. I carry it in my travel trailer. If you need to air up a tire, you can do so with virtually no noise to disturb others in the RV park and lot more convenient than hooking up an air compressor and all the noise it makes.
That being said, I do carry an aluminum air tank to fill the air bags on the truck. Works very well.
