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Explorer

Apr 04, 2020

this 20 ton bottle jack? this air compressor?

this 20 ton bottle jack? this air compressor?

Hi all - I have a F350 crew cab long bed gasser, with a pop up truck camper always on it, that is about 2,700 lbs wet.

If I happen to get a flat tire… it is my understanding that the Ford OEM jack wont be appropriate to jack up the truck with the camper on it.

Would this 20 ton bottle jack be good?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000234IT4

Anything else I need?

also - novice question - any other tips for how to safely jack up the truck to swap a wheel?

and secondly… I need an air compressor for blowing out the air lines in our pop up camper when I winterize it…. also on the chance that I need to air down the tires due to sand … I need a compressor to be able to air back up. They are 18” All Terrain Wranglers. LT 275 / 70R x 18 E

VIAAIR have been recommended. Supposedly this is a good size for my tires.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X9B32M

Any thoughts on this model?

Thanks :-)

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23 Replies

NRALIFR
Explorer
Apr 04, 2020
That’s a very good VIAIR compressor. I have the 400P-RV, which is the same compressor, with an extra hose and a few more accessories that are very useful if your truck is a dually, and/or you tow a trailer. It has one of the best dually inflator extensions I’ve ever used, and for some reason they don’t sell that item separately :h

I like it’s auto shut-off feature. That’s what allows you to use standard closed-end air accessories and not damage the compressor. A lot of 12 volt compressors and inflators have to use open-end (flow though) air accessories.

:):)
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Apr 04, 2020
Your truck jack will lift truck with the camper. Maybe not whole rear, but corner for sure.
That is nice 12V compressor, but on expensive side.
If you plan to have inverter, you can buy better 120V compressor for about $60.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Apr 04, 2020
Sure, it's a bottle Jack. Your truck is not that heavy, so anything will work.
Viair is a good compressor to fill tires. It doesn't have the cfm to blow out water lines. Not even close. It's not much compressor for the money unless you don't have a 120V power source.