As an alternative to an onboard compressor, would it be possible to use a tank of pressurized air instead? I recognize that its usefulness would be limited, but it could be handy in some situations. Any thoughts or experiences?
Where on earth would you get that filled, a SCUBA outfitter?You would need a tank that was large or high pressure, The one I use is 2215PSI regulated down to max of 80.
Same place that fills oxyacetylene tanksWhere on earth would you get that filled, a SCUBA outfitter?
Depends on distance and terrain. I'll often air down at the start of a long dirt road to get to the trail because it really helps ride quality if the road isn't regularly maintained.First step is understanding if you need to air down - I have driven past a few doing that without the need …
"SCBA" used in the fire service. I have access to a fill cabinetWhere on earth would you get that filled, a SCUBA outfitter?
I leave my tires under inflated due to our roads. Airing them up beats me and the jeep up.Depends on distance and terrain. I'll often air down at the start of a long dirt road to get to the trail because it really helps ride quality if the road isn't regularly maintained.
That looks very nice. Size, portability, price all seem quite workable.If you’ll be doing this consistently I recommend just buying a Viair 88p… They’re not expensive
I don't want permanent installation for the situations I'm thinking about. Good idea for future possibilities ...Plenty of guys carry PowerTanks or DIY versions. It's CO2
If you can install a York that really is the way to go. Engine driven, fast, infinite supply, VERY inexpensive compared to most alternatives. The downside is elbow grease and fab work to get it installed and it's not transferable from one vehicle to the next.
In all my years of 'wheeling I still swear by just pulling the valve cores one at a time. Works great. I do carry extra cores in case I drop one in the dirt, but that's never happened....although I tend to be well-coordinated and not clumsy
That looks very nice. Size, portability, price all seem quite workable.
How fast can it put 15lbs into a 31" or 32" tire? I'll have to read some info about it. Thanks!
OK, I checked, definitely workable.
How long have you had this? How is its durability and reliability? Do you use it frequently? Thanks!We had 34x11.50’s and it would air all four from 16-30 psi in about 15-18 minutes.
How long have you had this? How is its durability and reliability? Do you use it frequently? Thanks!
Thanks again. I can see using this for my Camry as well. I often run lower pressure in town due to the terrible condition of our streets, and I like to increase the pressure for longer andhigher speed highway trips.From 2014-2017 or so we used it a lot. 20-30 times a year probably. Less recently but still probably five times or so per year. The thing still feels new. Even the rubber hose is still nice and soft.
My only complaint is that it does get hot. Need to make sure to only grab the handle after it has been running for a while. But it is a well built unit.