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Subject Topic: Inflating tires
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14/5/2010 at 3:39pm
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Hi,
does anyone have any experience with the 12v compressors for inflating tires on motorhomes and could you recommend one?

Is a footpump going to work? The recommended pressures for the tires look quite high (especially at the front).

Thanks for your help
Robert


14/5/2010 at 4:25pm
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If you are just talking about adjusting pressures of already inflated tyres, I find a track pump is better than a foot pump.


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They are really intended for cars up to a pressure of 30psi they would struggle to get anywhere near a motorhome pressure. The internal pump piston is very small and easily overheats redering them scrap.

I use a small compressor with a tank which goes up to 120 psi and that isnt quick getting it up to the 70 psi recommended. Aldi have had them in store for approx £80 with a hose and pressure gauge.

i paid £30 second hand for one. I use a small 12volt while away for the trailer tyres and motorcycle and it just does those eventually.

Pete



15/5/2010 at 9:28am
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  Tried footpumps,  useless,  tried 12v compressors, worse than useless.  airlines at most garages don't even go near to the pressure.   Haven't tried the compressors with a reciever but that seems to me to be over egging it a bit.

listen to Tentz  get a track pump     cheap, reliable, small enough to take with you and make the pressure easily.

would'nt use anything else  had one for years



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18/5/2010 at 10:58am
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As stated normal cheap pumps cant really get past 45psi

I purchased the Ring Automotive pump and its just great, fast powerful and compact

http://www.ringautomotive.co.uk/product_detail.asp?prod=1898



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18/5/2010 at 2:48pm
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Anything from Halfords will suffice!

That is unless you are trying to reach 70 or 80PSI. Most MHs should be at about 50 to 60ish!



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19/5/2010 at 9:53am
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Tried a few types ( cheap as always ) but as I'm running at 75 psi nothing really worked. ( tyre pressure not blood pressure ) Bought a RAC Ring 900 and it certainly does the job but a bit pricey

regards sf



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Michelin from Halfords. Does what it says on the box. Pumps mine up to 60 no problem. Best thing is it will pump a flat up before you have had a cuppa.


25/5/2010 at 11:05am
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Have a look in Land Rover Owner magazine,more powerful pumps are a standard off-roaders bit of kit,worth a look at their website too,for any reviews.Theres a real price war in the off-road kit world.



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