Air compressor

[MattINW]

Long time lurker, decided to register and post today. 🙂

I bought a 1998 Georgie Boy Cruise Master from the original owner April 2013. They left a lot of things in it because they were ending RVing due to health issues.

Anyways I'm slowly adding things I think I need. Currently I'd like to get an air compressor. I'd use it at home and also want to take it with me on the road for the RV tires.

Any recommendations? I was thinking a normal one that plugs into the house, and can use the outlets on the exterior of the RC. The 12 volt ones seems to be mostly if not all underpowered from the reviews I've seen.

Thanks,
Matt

[Horizon170]

I seldom need an air compressor but I have one of these in every vehicle. Clicky Have two in your camper if you like as they take up very little space. In my 52 years of marriage the wife and I have full timed around 24 years due to my work and I can only recall several times I needed air. For flat tires we have Road side service, however in an emergency I can change a tire.
Usually some nice person will stop to help and I tip them accordingly.

EDIT to make it clear that this if an EMERGENCY air compressor and isn't designed for full time use.

[Carb_Cleaner]

I thought you were asking about 110 volt, but if you have any interest in a 12 volt, this Viair 88P gets my truck tires from 70 to 80 PSI in no time. Pressure to spare. It's quiet, as well as compact. Gotta attach it via alligator clips to a 12v supply ie. camper or truck battery. For tires, it's all I need while on the road.
I use this back at base camp:

[notruffinit]

Grumpy374 wrote:
If you have a generator, look at the Sears Airboss. Its a neat little 1 gallon, 135 psi 110 volt compressor. Weighs about 20 lbs and isn't much bigger than some of the 12 volt stuff. Has plenty of power and is compact to boot. Runs about $120 at Sears, around $100 on aale.
Grumpy

I got one of these also. The compressor is made by Fini for sears and DeWalt. I like the size and capacity.

[westend]

I own a few compressors. One of my main use compressors is this Hitachi. I have theEC12 but model numbers may have changed. The Hitachi has been in almost daily use for 15 years. It is the best small compressor I've owned.

If you can, get an oil bath compressor with cast iron cylinder. It will outlast the other airless compressors by years. It's also just a bit quieter.

I also have a 12V inflator in the RV for tires and whatnot, if needed. It was on sale for less than $20 so when it dies, i'm not going to be cussing.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

Make sure max pressure on the compressor is at least 40 psi higher than the pressure you want in the tires. I run my tires at 80 psi and my 115 psi compressor barely does the job.

MattINW wrote:
Main purpose is to inflate tires, on the RV, cars, bikes, and then whatever random other uses come up.

[MattINW]

Main purpose is to inflate tires, on the RV, cars, bikes, and then whatever random other uses come up.

[Mickeyfan0805]

Are you looking for a tank compressor or something to inflate your tires? Most of the responses have been for actual tank compressors, but your comment about using DC power makes me wonder if you are just looking for something to inflate your tires. If that is what you are looking for, I am a fan of the Superflow MV-50. It does a great job and can handle the higher pressures needed for RV tires.

[Ron3rd]

I've got the little 2 gal Sears air compressor with the horizontal tank that frequently goes on sale for 89-99 bucks. I've had it for over 10 years. Use it mainly for airing up tires. Works fine.

[JC2]

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[wa8yxm]

The one I use is a 150PSI 4 GALLON Pancake style from Sears.. They no longer carry exactly the one I have but do carry one much like it, (Different tank size as I recall) this does a great job of topping off my 22.5's and yesterday did a great job of blowing assorted debris out of my bread maker. and dust out of one of my DVR's of which I'm rightly proud (The dvrs that is) and in the past has dusted my Freezer and several other jobs.. Blows paint and stain well too.

IN short, a very nice huffer puffer.

Oh, it even picks up the motor home (12 ton air/hydraulic jack from Harbor Freight).

There are less expensive ones (HF now sells 150 PSI models) but .. Well, i've had a number of cheap compressors.. Not a one lasted a year, this Crafstnan I got in 2006 and as I said, used it yesterday.

[Grumpy374]

If you have a generator, look at the Sears Airboss. Its a neat little 1 gallon, 135 psi 110 volt compressor. Weighs about 20 lbs and isn't much bigger than some of the 12 volt stuff. Has plenty of power and is compact to boot. Runs about $120 at Sears, around $100 on aale.
Grumpy

[kalynzoo]

You've got a generator so get a 110v compressor, in a dry camp situation you can use the generator and be able to use the higher output of a 110v unit. I travel with a small tankless compressor, I seldom use it, and it will put out 110psi and be able to fill my tires(over a long period of time). A small 2 or 3 gallon tank compressor is probably more useful to fill toys, tires, and run an occasional tool, like a power buffer. Do choose an oiless compressor, as there is less upkeep. Happy Trails.