Small Air Compressor recommendations for RV tires

carl.swoyer

Well-known member

• Jun 13, 2018

• #21

SueI said:

We are looking for a small air compressor that we can carry with us to use on the 5th wheel tires, along with checking our PU. Any recommendations?

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I carry a Porter Cable pancake compressor. 125 psi but it takes me a while to get 110 in the tires.
I also top off my tires early am when they are still cold/ cool.

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Gaffer

Well-known member

• Jun 13, 2018

• #22

The Viair works great for me and very quiet.

 

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orion7144

Well-known member

• Jun 13, 2018

• #23

I am sure most of you know that most of the compressors regulators come set bellow 100psi. I keep mine lower pressure for using some air tools and spray guns. When I need to air up the tires I up my regulator to 135 psi and I have no issues.

 

WBG

WBGavin

• Jun 13, 2018

• #24

After trying Viair and HF I finally settled on a DeWalt DWFP55130 Heavy Duty 200 PSI quiet trim compressor. It is the only one that filled my 110 psi tires in a reasonable amount of time and is very quiet. It does cost a bit more and is AC only.

 

mlpeloquin

Well-known member

• Jun 14, 2018

• #25

WBG said:

After trying Viair and HF I finally settled on a DeWalt DWFP55130 Heavy Duty 200 PSI quiet trim compressor. It is the only one that filled my 110 psi tires in a reasonable amount of time and is very quiet. It does cost a bit more and is AC only.

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I have that Dewalt compressor and did carry it for a while. Use it at home and carry the viair with the rig. Viair works well to top off the tires when needed.

 

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jonorson

Member

• Dec 11, 2018

• #26

We just purchased the Fortress .5hp - 1 gallon compressor from Harbor Freight. $139 w/current holiday sales. It works perfect for airing up my G-rated Carlisle tires to 110psi. I was on the fence about which air compressor but love my decision. It’s light, quiet and compact. Only issue is my trucks 110v / 400w outlet won’t start the motor every time so will probably get a power inverter to start to it when on the road with out the Camper behind me.

https://m.harborfreight.com/1-gallo...l-free-professional-air-compressor-64592.html

 

Daley07

Active Member

• Dec 26, 2021

• #27

I use the air compressor Viair 400P-RV to air up LT and RV tires to 80 psi while on road trips. It works great, is quick, and the combined length of the power cord and two air hoses allows me to easily tire a 35-foot fifth wheel. The compressor shuts off automatically, allowing you to air tires a long distance from the unit without having to manually cut them off. Everything goes into a very nice carrying case and stows away easily.

 

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Piperflyer

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• Dec 26, 2021

• #28

I have the DeWalt 20-Volt Max Inflator. It will blow tires up to 160 PSI automatically and shut off when the desired PSI is reached. Only weighs 6 lbs and comes with air hose, Ball Needle, and Valve Adaptor. Takes up very little room in my tool box.

https://images.thdstatic.com/productImages/5b965652-ad55-4336-a87c-0ac89be1a48c/svn/dewalt-inflators-dcc020ib-64_600.jpg

 

ILH

Well-known member

• May 24, 2022

• #29

I used to carry the Milwaukee M12 compressor - but the downside is that it only went to 110 psi. The tires on the Newport are rated for 125 psi, but I figured it was good for an emergency.

Milwaukee just came out with a larger more robust M18 compressor that goes up to 150 psi - and runs off of the 18v batteries that I already use for my other tools - very convenient. I tried it yesterday on my trailer... very impressed. I'll be keeping it with me from now on.

Milwaukee M18 Inflator

 

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rmeyer

Active Member

• May 24, 2022

• #30

I like the viair. Has no problem filling tires to 125#.