What tyre inflator ?

bill replied on 22/03/2022 10:52

Posted on 22/03/2022 10:52

What air compressor do people recommend for motorhomes ?  i.e. able to cope with 70+ p.s.i ?

 

Many thanks.   Bill

eurortraveller replied on 22/03/2022 13:20

Posted on 22/03/2022 13:20

Some spend £80 on a Ring RAC 900 heavy duty inflator, but others pop into the local garage workshop or tyre fitting place and give the youngest boy there a tip for checking the tyres for them. 

eribaMotters replied on 22/03/2022 16:30

Posted on 22/03/2022 16:30

They all make to much noise and I find it a pain to rewind the cable up and get it to fit inside the cover, so I've been back to a single barrel foot pump for a long time. I tried a double but it was hard work.

 

Colin

SeasideBill replied on 22/03/2022 17:47

Posted on 22/03/2022 17:47

Cheap electric tyre pumps can be a bit out of their depth when it comes to 60psi or greater jobs. Places like Screwfix, Tool Station, Machine and occasionally Lidl & Aldi sell air compressors (usually including some air tools). They typically cost sub £100 and are good for up to about 8bar. They’ll do the job quickly with ease and last several years. It’s surprising how many other jobs they come in handy for. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wherenext replied on 22/03/2022 20:29

ADP1963 replied on 23/03/2022 09:43

Posted on 23/03/2022 09:43

I bought mine from Halfords a Michelin and to beat blowing fuses  I use Crocodile clips directly off the battery. It works well for me.

ABM replied on 23/03/2022 15:34

Posted on 23/03/2022 15:34

I have used my Halfords Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator for about 4 years with no fuses blowing at all.  All I need to do is plug it into 12v cigar lighter socket set the pressure & let it get on with it !! I only need to allow it to cool down every so often, depending on how far down the pressures have dropped, but about 5 minutes break after inflating the Ducato's fronts, then reset pressures for the rears.  All seems to be ok on the fuses front wink.

All I have done is extend the battery lead so I can reach all four tyres without problems.

netcam replied on 24/03/2022 06:44

Posted on 24/03/2022 06:44

We bought one of these USB chargeable ones for our car and it is much easier to use than the old 12v one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inflator-Portable-Rechargeable-Cordless-Motorbike/dp/B09MF6Z8CR

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