Nitrogen Dealer Near Baltimore, MD

[cwenger]

I had nitrogen put in my 41 ft motor home tires when I purchased it in 2012. I now need to add some nitrogen, but I can't find any dealers in the Baltimore, MD area who can do it. There are plenty of auto dealers who supply nitrogen to cars and small trucks, but none of the 8 - 10 dealers that I called can help me. I have also called truck tire dealers, but I could not find any who supply nitrogen.

If anyone knows of a dealer in the Baltimore area, or anywhere in PA near I83, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks in advance.

[MountainAir05]

Look for a welding supplies or airgas.

[Dog_Folks]

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Come on folks, the OP asked a legitimate question and is simply in search of N2. A helpful post would provide him with some guidance toward the end result. Adding comments about whether you should or should not might have some value but simply posting that it's snake oil (which it pretty much is) does not get the OP any closer to the answer he's looking for.
N2 is NOT bad. It's dry clear air and will do no harm and may (as the OP indicated) allow you to avoid having to air up the tires for longer periods of time than would be expected with 78% N2 (compressed air).

I agree. The OP asked where he could buy N2, NOT for a discussion on it's merits.

If he wants to run N2, that is HIS choice, and should be respected.

If you wish to discuss the merits of N2 again, start a new thread.

[Robin1953]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
WHY?
Wants wrong with just 78% nitrogen and use regular air vs all the hassle and added expense of nitrogen. Especially when you can't even find a place to do it.

My new OR came with nitrogen filled tires and I put my pancake air compressor back in the TT for air ups. I haven't even checked for it in my area but I suspect that it would be hard to find. If I was bent on having pure nitrogen replacement I would go to the local AirGas supplier and buy whatever I needed to do it. My best guess is that would be the most prudent way to ensure a supply. YMMV

[hipower]

After spending 36 years+ in the welding supply business I would have been elated to find a bunch of customers who wanted to buy tanks and regulators to use nitrogen in their tires. As the end user I would have felt that I just got the biggest screwing of my life.

I wouldn't call nitrogen use "snake oil" because there are legitimate uses where it is actually useful, aviation and racing already being mentioned, but RV and passenger vehicles is really questionable. We used it in our fleet vehicles because it was very low cost to us and we didn't require an air compressor for our air needs.

That being said, I actually carry a 40 cf tank and regulator with a delivery range of 400 psi in my motorhome for exactly the purpose being discussed. When at the home base I use my compressor to maintain the tires pressures and the N2 tank on the road as required.

To the OP, do what makes you happy and comfortable, after all it is your choice and your money.

[concord32]

http://www.airgas.com/content/details.aspx?id=7000000000387

Airgas has locations all over the US. I would suggest you purchase an F size tank and regulator. Otherwise they will charge you rent on the cylinder. This can be easily carried in the MH safely. And yes I used to work for them.

[prstlk]

IMHO, is a waste of time and money. Aircraft of course, racing maybe, all others No, this was a gimmic based on a aviation model that has no place in over the road anything!
Jw

[Bill_Satellite]

Come on folks, the OP asked a legitimate question and is simply in search of N2. A helpful post would provide him with some guidance toward the end result. Adding comments about whether you should or should not might have some value but simply posting that it's snake oil (which it pretty much is) does not get the OP any closer to the answer he's looking for.
N2 is NOT bad. It's dry clear air and will do no harm and may (as the OP indicated) allow you to avoid having to air up the tires for longer periods of time than would be expected with 78% N2 (compressed air).

[DanTheRVMan]

wolfe10 wrote:
If you are not able to find a N2 source near you, be sure you use DRY air. If you have an air suspension coach with air dryer, that is quite acceptable (and I am picky)!

Dry air and N2 both follow the ideal gas law (i.e. PSI change with temperature change). It is air with water in it that can mess you up.

Yes

But N2 also follows the ideal snake oil law. :S

[ScottG]

It's best you get it from a professional. Some people have resorted to getting the stuff from seedy characters of dubious intent selling it out of the trunks of their cars in back alley's and end up with only 78% N2. Lives are ruined and all that's left are the tears.

[wolfe10]

If you are not able to find a N2 source near you, be sure you use DRY air. If you have an air suspension coach with air dryer, that is quite acceptable (and I am picky)!

Dry air and N2 both follow the ideal gas law (i.e. PSI change with temperature change). It is air with water in it that can mess you up.

[cwenger]

Thanks for the helpful suggestions about Costco and a compressed nitrogen tank. I will contact Costco and a local nitrogen tank dealer.

In spite of the negative comments about nitrogen, I like having nitrogen in my coach tires. For 2 years, and over 15,000 miles, I never once had to add nitrogen or air to any of the 6 tires. Now because of added weight (and maybe valve stem leakage) I need to add about 10 psi. For me, it is worth the hassle. I had no problem at all finding nitrogen in Florida, but Maryland is a different story.

[wallynm]

I too suggest Costco but consider nitrogen in tires to be snake oil sales. Costco puts it tires at no charge on their tire sales but some new car dealers want a $100.00 per tire.

cwenger wrote:
I had nitrogen put in my 41 ft motor home tires when I purchased it in 2012. I now need to add some nitrogen, but I can't find any dealers in the Baltimore, MD area who can do it. There are plenty of auto dealers who supply nitrogen to cars and small trucks, but none of the 8 - 10 dealers that I called can help me. I have also called truck tire dealers, but I could not find any who supply nitrogen.

If anyone knows of a dealer in the Baltimore area, or anywhere in PA near I83, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks in advance.

[ferndaleflyer]

Might check Costco----they put it in my F-350 tires a couple of years ago.

[magicmantx]

Unless you are racing Nitrogen is passegener tires is just a money making gimick.