Okay I'm a relative noobie about to set sail in a Westerly direction for some warmer weather soon. Got a 35' OAL Arctic Fox 5'er. A couple of years ago I had a $100 Amazon gift card to burn and I applied to a Makita MAC7000. I got tired of going to convenience store coin operated air pumps when I needed to touch up my motorcycle tires before a ride. It was money well spent. This year after I got the 5'er and a Dually I treated myself to a Milton oil damped analog inflator for the compressor. It's double ended so it's easy peazy to air up a truck or RV tire. The coolest thing is the "bleed" button. You just over-inflate a little and bleed down to the exact psi you need.The compressor weighs 52# so I'm wondering if it's worth the payload to haul this thing w/ me on the road for two or three months? Will this be a handy item for my rig or a waste of payload and space?

I carry a pancake compressor and it has come in handy a number of times. Yes , I carry mine all of the time.

"The compressor weighs 52# so I'm wondering if it's worth the payload to haul this thing w/ me on the road for two or three months?"You have a Dually and are worrying about payload??? That 29.5K Arctic Fox must be loaded to the gills!Now you need an onboard Gen or portable to run that compressor when away from shore power.It never ends!!!I pack a 2hp Emglo twin tank compressor and inflate my 125psi tires with it easily. Electric 2HP 4 Gal. Single Phase 115V 4.1cfm 125 PSI 18" 15" 16" 60 lbs.

Check out the Milwaukee M12 Inflator. Good excuse to buy a couple more tools.Great for most tires. Includes built in gauge and auto-stop. It is slow on high pressure (>70 psi) tires.

Good tool to carry. Great for starting stubborn campfires & blasting dirt & dust out of hard to reach places. Not a bad leaf blower for the campsite too.

to start a flame on the subject, I am taking my small compressor out and putting in a small Co2 bottle with a regulator set for 125 psi.BUT I still have a small compressor on the truck for the air bags and air horns with a tank.

110V air compressor for 5'er? | Good Sam Community

TXiceman
Explorer II
Dec 27, 2018
You have to watch the duty cycle on the cheaper 12 volt units, Some are 12 to 15 minutes of operation and you have to stop and let them cool down.

Ken
ependydad
Explorer
Dec 26, 2018
bob213 wrote:
Small and portable 12v. that has the ability to inflate to 120 psi (not quickly) this might be an altenative. Viar makes the rv model but cost a lot more.
viar 12v

I know you were asking 110 vac but why limit yourself to having to use the generator if on the road?

I absolutely love my Viair compressor. I had to go with the 450P because I had tires that needed 125psi (and my pancake 3gallon porter cable compressor couldn't get up past 108). I also like the 100% duty cycle as I fill/check all 12 tires on the truck and camper.

But, there are less expensive Viair options out there.

Full review:
https://learntorv.com/product-review-viair-450p-12v-air-compressor/
bpounds
Nomad
Dec 26, 2018
Veebyes wrote:
...Great for starting stubborn campfires...

I carry a Harbor Freight pancake.

How does one find it useful for starting a fire? I've never needed more CFM than a fanned hat.
cummins2014
Explorer
Dec 24, 2018
Dave H M wrote:
It is amazing to me, all the scrap iron and other stuff some campers load up with. :h

No scrap iron, but I do haul a small compressor, but I have seen other stuff people carry , we should compare to see who hauls what , and why WE think its necessary .

I just might find it amazing why you carry what you do !!!!
cummins2014
Explorer
Dec 24, 2018
obie311 wrote:
Okay I'm a relative noobie about to set sail in a Westerly direction for some warmer weather soon. Got a 35' OAL Arctic Fox 5'er. A couple of years ago I had a $100 Amazon gift card to burn and I applied to a Makita MAC7000.

I got tired of going to convenience store coin operated air pumps when I needed to touch up my motorcycle tires before a ride. It was money well spent.

This year after I got the 5'er and a Dually I treated myself to a Milton oil damped analog inflator for the compressor.

It's double ended so it's easy peazy to air up a truck or RV tire. The coolest thing is the "bleed" button. You just over-inflate a little and bleed down to the exact psi you need.

The compressor weighs 52# so I'm wondering if it's worth the payload to haul this thing w/ me on the road for two or three months?

Will this be a handy item for my rig or a waste of payload and space?

Similar style to what I carry in the fifth wheel, although I have eliminated a lot of items as the years have went by, the compressor is one I won't. I have a use for it most times. I see some don't think its necessary, I guess there is never a need . Hard to believe that .

Payload is of no concern for me as far as the compressor goes, theres a lot of unnecessary items I have eliminated that were a concern .
BarneyS
Explorer III
Dec 24, 2018
This is the one we have used for quite a few years. It is still in great shape today and gets used for many things like blowing out the lines, airing up tires - both truck, RV, and bicycle., drying parts etc.
Barney
Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Dec 24, 2018
It is amazing to me, all the scrap iron and other stuff some campers load up with. :h
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Dec 24, 2018
2oldman wrote:
the silverback wrote:
Having designed compressors for 35 years, I can't see why anyone in an RV needs the tank!! get rid of the tank and save weight and space.
Yes, but then you inflate slower and have to hook the hose to the tire the entire time.

Actually I like the idea of carrying the compressed air or co2 instead of any compressor.

Anyway, this little guy is nice.

They make QUALITY!!!
ljr
Nomad
Dec 23, 2018
Ed9824v wrote:
to start a flame on the subject, I am taking my small compressor out and putting in a small Co2 bottle with a regulator set for 125 psi.
BUT I still have a small compressor on the truck for the air bags and air horns with a tank.

I abandoned my compressor for a CO2 bottle years ago. I’ve got 250PSI with no power source.
TXiceman
Explorer II
Dec 23, 2018
I carry an ViAir 300P RV 12 volt compressor works great.
Viair 400P RV