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AKgringo
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But wait! If you order right now, you will also get free air for life! (or until the tool melts down)
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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First post of this thread.
Quote: Originally posted by micah202  | ...What are recommendations for a reliable, economical compressor for re-inflating tires? 
[Edited on 12-22-2017 by micah202] |
I've got my air taken care of...
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micah202
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...ended up getting a knock-off of this one,, was next to it on the Amazon page,,,, a Superflow HP-35...... and glad I did!
$35 buy price suit my budget,, hopefully the longevity is good., but it's already paid it's worth, with a desert camping flat,,, finding the spare
to be low too! ...then airing up after going low pressure to escape the sharp rock zone!
I thought it was a bad joke when I saw it's 6" size,, but it's got an amazing kick to it, very impressed so far. <;~}
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by micah202 |
...ended up getting a knock-off of this one,, was next to it on the Amazon page,,,, a Superflow HP-35...... and glad I did!
$35 buy price suit my budget,, hopefully the longevity is good., but it's already paid it's worth, with a desert camping flat,,, finding the spare
to be low too! ...then airing up after going low pressure to escape the sharp rock zone!
I thought it was a bad joke when I saw it's 6" size,, but it's got an amazing kick to it, very impressed so far. <;~} |
That's good to hear, as the ones that plug into a cigarette lighter are generally quite slow. Is this the one?: https://www.amazon.com/Industries-MF-1035-Santa-Portable-Com...
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WG951W/ref=oh_aui_deta...
...this be the one,,, I brought some battery clips, 'just in case',, but so far so good.
Inflated 4 tires from 20 to 32 lbs in 10 min, engine running makes it go stronger,, not at all an issue for overheating. <;~}
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That's almost identical to my Viair 85P. Mine works great too!
John
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...wowwww,, I'm a conver David.... was having 'challenges' with soft sand at my beachcamp,, went from 32 to~20lb tire pressure,, and my daily outings
have become... ohhh,, soooooo EASY!!!
I'm a convert! <;~]
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| Quote: Originally posted by micah202 | ...wowwww,, I'm a convert David.... was having 'challenges' with soft sand at my beach camp,, went from 32 to~20lb tire pressure,, and my daily
outings have become... ohhh,, soooooo EASY!!!
I'm a convert! <;~] |
Oh yes, it is all about tire pressure! 2WD vehicles can drive the sand if the air is low enough. 20 psi is usually the high end of sand driving
pressure. If the sand is still not easy, drop more air. I have run at 10 psi often. Just no high speed or sharp turning or quick braking when
deflated.
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....^^... heh,, got a bit overzealous returning to camp yesterday, got good'n stuck,, will follow your advice on this,,,,, not so much on the {non}
global warming though. 
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Stuck, or delayed?
I have never been stuck in Baja, although I have been delayed a few times! If you got moving again without being towed, you weren't stuck.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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micah202
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | | I have never been stuck in Baja, although I have been delayed a few times! If you got moving again without being towed, you weren't stuck.
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...potatoes, potato AK,,, needed 'mechanical assist', by way of my jack (and bed planks),, stored deepest in the nether regions. <;~}
One item of note with the air pumps,,, mine came with a 'cute' little fabric case,,, AND I notice now that some of the plastic housing is broken,
must have packed things too tightly one day,,, in any 'case',, I'd suggest it's a MAJOR selling point if there's a hard case included ,, looking for
something like that now. Luckily tape and glue take care of it, but almost damaged the switch. <;~\
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | Quote: Originally posted by micah202 | ...wowwww,, I'm a convert David.... was having 'challenges' with soft sand at my beach camp,, went from 32 to~20lb tire pressure,, and my daily
outings have become... ohhh,, soooooo EASY!!!
I'm a convert! <;~] |
Oh yes, it is all about tire pressure! 2WD vehicles can drive the sand if the air is low enough. 20 psi is usually the high end of sand driving
pressure. If the sand is still not easy, drop more air. I have run at 10 psi often. Just no high speed or sharp turning or quick braking when
deflated. |
...went to 15,, works well on sand, but really affects driving -anywhere- else,, even at very low speeds., Guess that's why I got the pump. <;~l
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Well, yes... almost like being on a flat tire if on pavement.
I am glad you found bliss in the sand at 15 psi!
[Edited on 1-31-2018 by David K]
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